Heatseeker is forced to retire

FOR THE RECORD:
Horse racing: An item in Newswire in Tuesday's Sports section reporting on Heatseeker's retirement from racing referred to the $250,000 Gold Cup at Hollywood Park. The Gold Cup had a purse of $750,000. —

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The decision was made Monday because Heatseeker would need an estimated six months to recover from a ligament injury to his left foreleg, which means he would miss the $5-million Breeders' Cup Classic on Oct. 26 at Santa Anita, the track where he won the Santa Anita Handicap on March 1.

Owned by William de Burgh and trained by Jerry Hollendorfer, Heatseeker finished with seven victories in 17 starts and earnings of $1,177,776.

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Bob Mieszerski

HOCKEY

Sabres sign Gaustad to four-year deal

The Buffalo Sabres rewarded Paul Gaustad for his hard-hitting style, re-signing the center to a four-year, $9.2-million contract.

Gaustad, a restricted free agent, had his rights retained by the Sabres last week when they made him a minimum-salary qualifying offer.

The third-year player, Buffalo's seventh-round draft pick in 2000, is a versatile forward who split time among the Sabres' top three lines. Gaustad produced career highs with 10 goals, 26 assists and 36 points in 82 games.

Colorado re-signed Adam Foote to a two-year contract and John-Michael Liles to a four-year deal. . . . The Tampa Bay Lightning signed left wing Gary Roberts to a one-year contract and forward Vinny Prospal to a multiyear deal. . . . The San Jose Sharks re-signed forward Jody Shelley to a two-year contract.

JURISPRUDENCE

Patriots' Andrews held without bail

New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews was held without bail after allegedly pointing a handgun at his girlfriend's head in Mansfield, Mass.

Andrews was arrested Monday after the alleged incident that occurred after he returned home and an argument began between him and his girlfriend, according to Gregg Miliote, director of communications for the Bristol County district attorney's office.

Miliote said Andrews was held without bail pending the results of a hearing Thursday.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Derrick Martin was cited on a charge of drug abuse after police say he was found in possession of suspected marijuana at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.