IN BRIEF

HORSE RACING

Zenyatta gallops to easy win,
joins elite class with 16-0 mark

Zenyatta improved to 16-0 with a 4¼-length victory in the Apple Blossom Invitational on Friday in Hot Springs, Ark., galloping effortlessly from behind in her usual running style.

The 6-year-old mare tied the modern record shared by 1948 Triple Crown winner Citation and 1995-96 Horse of the Year Cigar in unrestricted races.

Zenyatta beat four horses in the 1 1/8-mile race at Oaklawn Park that didn't include racing's other female superstar, Rachel Alexandra. Her owner passed on a chance to participate in what would have been a dream matchup worth $5 million if both horses had shown up. Without Rachel Alexandra, the purse reverted to $500,000, and Zenyatta won $300,000.

Sent off at 1-20 odds, Zenyatta finished in 1:50.71 and paid $2.10 and $2.10, rewarding holders of $2 win tickets with a 10-cent profit. There was no show wagering in the race, which drew a crowd of 44,973.

Also: Karelian won the $300,000 Maker's Mark Mile on the turf at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., the first Grade 1 victory of his injury-marred career. The 8-year-old gelding paid $7.60, $3.20 and $2.80.

Personal Ensign, who capped an unbeaten career with a stirring victory in the 1988 Breeders' Cup Distaff, died Thursday of natural causes in Lexington, Ky. She was 26.

MISCELLANEOUS

Report: Roethlisberger won't be charged with sexual assault

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will not be charged following an investigation into a 20-year-old Georgia college student's allegations of sexual assault, ESPN reported citing anonymous sources.

A Milledgeville, Ga., district attorney scheduled a news conference Monday to announce his decision on the case.

Also: A witness has taken responsibility for tossing a glass at a woman at an Orlando, Fla., nightclub, according to the lawyer for Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes, who was first accused of attacking the woman. The witness gave a sworn statement saying he threw the glass because the woman was attacking Holmes, who was sued by the woman.

The Las Vegas Locos will host a Fan Fest from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Sam Boyd Stadium. Coach Jim Fassel and 20 players from last year's United Football League championship team will sign autographs and pose for pictures. There also will be a "mini combine" for players from the National Youth Sports of Nevada, with Locos players providing instruction. Admission is free.

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas began serving a 30-day sentence for bringing guns into the team's locker room. He will spend two days at the Montgomery County jail in Rockville, Md., for medical screening and classification before being transferred to a halfway house.

Guard Manu Ginobili signed a three-year, $39 million contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs that will keep him off this summer's free-agent market.

Isaiah Rider, a former UNLV star and NBA player, was arrested Thursday in Mesa, Ariz., on suspicion of assaulting his fiancee and reneging on a $150 cab fare.

Wisconsin senior forward Blake Geoffrion, the grandson of Hockey Hall of Famer Bernie Geoffrion, received the Hobey Baker Memorial Award as college hockey's top player.

Mark Kerrigan, the 45-year-old brother of figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in Woburn, Mass., in the death of their father. Daniel Kerrigan, 70, died after a fight with his son, but the family said Mark Kerrigan isn't responsible for the death.

Sophomore Tanner Peters pitched a five-hitter and struck out 10 to lead UNLV to a 6-0 baseball victory over Utah at Salt Lake City. The right-hander walked one and retired the final 13 batters, and Kyle Kretchmer and Robbie De La Cruz homered for the Rebels (18-13, 3-3 Mountain West Conference).

Ashli Holland hit a grand slam to key a five-run sixth inning and lead the UNLV softball team to a 7-4 victory over Colorado State at Eller Media Stadium. Alyssia De La Torre also homered for the Rebels (24-14, 1-0 MWC).

The UNLV women's tennis team defeated New Mexico 7-0 at the Fertitta Tennis Complex. The Rebels (16-3, 3-1 MWC) were led by senior Kristina Nedeltcheva, who won at No. 1 singles to end a three-match losing streak and teamed with Jana Albers to win at No. 1 doubles.

Luca Barlocchi rallied to win in three sets, lifting the UNLV men's tennis team to a 4-3 victory over visiting New Mexico. Barlocchi beat Carl Ho 3-6, 7-6, 6-3 to join Mehdi Bouras and Johannes Markel as singles winners for the Rebels (11-8, 1-1 MWC). Attila Toth and Kasper Konyves won in doubles.

Leadoff hitter Scott Dysinger was 5-for-8 and scored three runs to spark second-ranked College of Southern Nevada to a baseball sweep of Southern Idaho at Morse Stadium, 2-1 and 8-2. Donn Roach went the distance to win the opener for the Coyotes (32-6, 19-3 SWAC), and Joe Robinson and Chasen Shreve combined to strike out 15 in the second game.

College of Southern Nevada's softball team (21-14, 17-12 SWAC) was swept by No. 2-ranked Salt Lake CC, 10-0 and 13-3.