Jones ‘Shocked’ That She Failed Test for Drugs

Five-time Olympic medalist Marion Jones said in a statement Monday that she was “shocked” by the results of a June drug test that indicated she had used the blood-boosting drug erythropoietin (EPO).

Through her attorney, Howard Jacobs, Jones said: “I was shocked when I was informed about the positive ‘A’ sample. I have requested that the testing of my ‘B’ sample be expedited and done as soon as possible. I would also like to note that only my lawyers have the authority to speak on my behalf in this matter and I will have no further comment until the results of the ‘B’ sample are released.”

Jones, 30, had previously made no comment after withdrawing last week from a track meet in Switzerland amid reports that cited anonymous sources saying she had failed the doping test administered June 23 at the U.S. nationals in Indianapolis. Jones won the national 100-meter race that day.

Jacobs, based in Los Angeles, also is representing cyclist Floyd Landis, who is disputing a positive drug test taken during his winning ride in the Tour de France.

-- Diane Pucin

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TENNIS

Navratilova Adds Another Title to List

Martina Navratilova won her 176th WTA doubles title when she and Nadia Petrova downed Cara Black and Anna-Lena Groenefeld, 6-1, 6-2, at the $1.34-million Rogers Cup at Montreal.

Navratilova, who turns 50 Oct. 18, is to retire for a second time after the U.S. Open in New York. It was a fifth doubles win for Navratilova at the Canadian event, each with a different partner. She also won in 1981, 1982, 1985 and 2004.

In the singles final, Ana Ivanovic overpowered Martina Hingis, 6-2, 6-3.

Mardy Fish beat Davide Sanguinetti, 6-3, 6-3, in the first round of the Pilot Pen at New Haven, Conn., continuing his comeback from a wrist injury. Sam Querrey swept Alberto Martin, 6-3, 6-2.

In the women’s draw, qualifier Sun Tiantian upset sixth-seeded Patty Schnyder, 6-1, 6-3, to advance to the second round.

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HOCKEY

Kings Will Retire Robitaille’s Number

The Kings will retire Luc Robitaille’s No. 20 jersey in a ceremony in January at Staples Center. Robitaille will join Rogie Vachon, Marcel Dionne, Dave Taylor and Wayne Gretzky as Kings players whose jerseys have been retired. Robitaille also will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame as part of the evening’s festivities before the Kings’ game against the Phoenix Coyotes on Jan. 20.

“Having your sweater retired by your team is an incredible honor,” Robitaille said. “When I first came to L.A. more than 20 years ago, I never would have imagined this happening. This honor means so much to myself and my family, and I am very honored and humbled indeed.”

The Nashville Predators signed free-agent defenseman Alex Henry to a one-year deal.

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JURISPRUDENCE

Former Raider Robbins Is Put on Probation

Former NFL lineman Barret Robbins was put on probation and ordered to continue treatment for bipolar disorder under a plea agreement resulting from a brawl with police who shot him.

Robbins, 32, got five years’ probation under the agreement approved last week by Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Leon Firtel, who also ordered him to avoid alcohol while on probation. Firtel found Robbins guilty of five charges -- including attempted murder and battery. The other charges were dropped.

Police said that Portland Trail Blazers forward Zach Randolph was “involved” in a sexual assault report taken last week but was not a suspect.

Sgt. Brian Schmautz, spokesman for the Portland Police Bureau, declined to be more specific about Randolph and the report because of the investigation. The bureau would not let reporters read the police report.

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LITTLE LEAGUE

Beaned Player Could Return Tonight

Austin Mastela, the young outfielder from Lemont, Ill., who was treated at a hospital after being hit in the head by a pitch, could be back on the field for his team’s final opening-round game tonight in the Little League World Series.

Staten Island shortstop Chris Goetz, who injured a leg in the same game Sunday, will miss the rest of the tournament. Manager Nick Doscher said that Goetz suffered two fractures in his right leg and was in a cast.

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SOCCER

U.S. Under-20 Women Defeat Argentina

The United States advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA under-20 women’s world championships, routing Argentina, 4-1, at Moscow on goals by Kelley O’Hara and Amy Rodriguez.

The U.S. (2-0), which opened Friday with a 2-1 win over Congo, plays its final first-round game Friday against France (2-0), a 1-0 winner Monday over Congo.

The U.S. women’s team will play Iceland on Oct. 8 in an exhibition at Richmond, Va., part of its preparation for World Cup qualifying.

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MISCELLANY

Horschel Sets Record at U.S. Amateur

Florida sophomore Billy Horschel shot a USGA-championship record 11-under-par 60 to take the first-round lead in the U.S. Amateur stroke play qualifying at the Chaska Town Course at Chaska, Minn.

Nevada Las Vegas’ Eddie Olson and Alabama’s Mark Harrell each shot 66 and were tied for second. The low 64 players after today’s 18 holes advance to match-play competition starting Wednesday at Hazeltine National.

Spain’s backcourt of Juan Carlos Navarro and Jose Calderon combined for 39 points to lead Spain to a 92-71 win over Germany in basketball’s world championships. With the win, Spain (3-0) clinched a berth in the second round. The U.S. (2-0) plays today against Slovenia.

U.S. teenagers Chip Peterson and Chloe Sutton won the 10-kilometer open-water swimming competition at the Pan Pacific Championships at Victoria, Canada.

Oklahoma’s Mark Williams was selected as coach of the U.S. gymnastics team for this year’s world championships. Williams, who led the Sooners to four NCAA titles in the last five years, was honored last week as the USA Gymnastics coach of the year.

Declan’s Moon, the champion 2-year-old thoroughbred of 2004 who recently returned from a long injury layoff, is being treated for a possible lung infection but will undergo more tests after finishing last in the Pat O’Brien Breeders’ Cup Handicap at Del Mar on Sunday.

“You always worry any time a horse of this caliber runs that poorly, but at this point I’m not overly concerned,” said trainer Ron Ellis, adding that recovery from a lung infection generally takes about a week.

-- Robyn Norwood