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18C RODEO SOCCER TENNIS Marvin Garrett had it all methodically planned. Garrett, 42, a semi-retired four-time world bareback riding champion, had opted to compete more frequently on the national circuit and coach his rookie son, Weston, 20, throughout 2006. But those plans were put on hold when the younger Garrett suffered a broken left leg in a bronc riding accident at the Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo on Friday. He rested Saturday at Harris Methodist Fort Worth hospital after undergoing sur- gery. Meanwhile, Marvin Garrett took the lead in the bareback riding title race after turning in a second-round score of 77 on Saturday before more than 5,700 spectators during the sold-out matinee performance at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum.

Garrett, who also turned in a 79 on Friday night, leads the title race with a 156 on two rides. During the evening performance, Delores Toole of Manter, tied for the lead in barrel racing after turning in a 17.23.Alan Schutts of Lipan won the non-pro cutting round with a 73. In saddle bronc riding, Cody DeMoss of Crowville, and Marty Hebb of Eagle Butte, S.D.,tied for lead with 84s. Over the past two days, Marvin time has been divided between the rodeo arena and local medical facilities. He said Weston Garrett probably will be released Monday and will resume his career in June at the renowned Reno Rodeo in Nevada.

Garrett said the injury will teach his son about overcoming adversity. way that he handles it will show how tough that he Marvin Garrett said. confident that he will look for the good things and it will make him tougher. Going through tough times iswhat makes a good Garrett said learning how to work around injuries is a must for any rough stock rider. After competing Saturday, Garrett was in the Justin Sportsmedi- cine room to ice his left knee that was strained during his wild spurring ride.

rodeo, no guarantees and everybody knows Garrett said. goodness, we have good sports doctors to take care of Garrett knows of where he speaks after qualifying for all but one edition of the National Finals Rodeo from 1986 to 2000. Garrett has curtailed his rodeo activities after competing in the 2000 season-ending championships in Las Vegas. At his home in Belle Fourche, S.D., his time is divided between selling automobiles, raising bucking stock and producing rodeos. also about to embark on opening an art museum that will display his bone sculpture works.

Last year, Garrett competed in about 30 rodeos. But this year, he plans to enter about 70 as he helps his son become accustomed to traveling the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit. been wanting to do Garrett said of his son. injury is just a minor Brett Hoffman, (817) 390-7707 STOCK SHOW RODEO Four-timeworld champ leads in bareback race Less than 24 hours after his son suffered a broken leg at the Stock Show Rodeo, Marvin Garrett takes the lead in bareback riding. By BRETT HOFFMAN STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER IN THE KNOW Stock Show Rodeo Through Feb.

5, Will Rogers Coliseum Tickets: $16 or $20, (817) 877-2420, visit www.fortworth- stockshowrodeo.com or go to aTicketmaster location. UPCOMING SCHEDULE Today: 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Monday: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. BAREBACK afternoon: 1, Caine Riddle, 78; 2, Marvin Garrett, 77; 3, Forest Bramwell, 72.

Saturday night: 1, Thomas Salerio, 78; 2, Lee Cherry, 70; 3, Brandon Holmes, 68. First round leaders: 1, Cimmaron Gerke, 83; 2, Marvin Garrett, 79; 3, Thomas Salerio, 78. Second round leaders: 1, Cane Riddle, 78; 2, Marvin Garrett, 77; 3, Forest Bramwell, 72. Average leaders: 1, Marvin Garrett, 156; 2, Cimmaron Gerke, 152; 3, Caine Riddle, 149. NON-PRO afternoon: 1, Becky Kegley, 70 2, Bill Walsh, 67 3, Leo Fikes, 65.

Saturday night: 1, Alan Schutts, 73; 2, Shelly Mowery, 72; 3, Tri Goldthwaite, 67. TIE-DOWN afternoon: 1, Houston Hutto, 10.8; 2, Ernie Taylor II, 13.5; 3, Ricky Canton, 18.0. Saturday night: 1, Seth Childers, 9.2; 2, Chris Neal, 13.0; 3, Brett Livingston, 18.0. First round leaders: 1, Fred Whitfield, 8.2; 2, J.W. Kirkham, 8.7; 2, Billy Hamilton, 8.7.

STEER afternoon: 1, Todd Suhn, 4.9; 2, Dru Melvin, 6.4; 3, Casey McMullen, 7.0. Saturday night: 1, Levis Wiseness, 4.4; 2, Jason Miller, 6.0; 3, Chad Hagen, 6.2. First round leaders: 1, Jake Rinehart, 3.6; 2, Wade Sumpter, 3.9; 3, Joey Bell 4.1. BARREL afternoon: 1, Kim Randle, 17.39 2, Sharin Grant, 17.67 3, Cindy Wheeler, 17.77. Saturday night: 1, Delores Toole, 17.23 2, Liz Pinkston, 17.48; 3, Tiffany Osborne, 17.65.

First round leaders: 1, Delores Toole, 17.23; 1, Brittany Pozzi, 17.23; 2, Lizzy Allen, 17.29. SADDLE BRONC afternoon: 1, Matt Elliott, 64; 2, Leland Wood, 58. Saturday night: 1, Cody DeMoss, 84; 1, Marty Hebb, 84; 3, Bradley Harter, 78. First round leaders: 1, Cody DeMoss, 84; 1, Marty Hebb, 84; 3, James Willert, 80. BULL afternoon: 1, Levi Smith, 79.

Saturday night: 1, Justin Hathaway, 82; 2, Ian Male, 81; 3, Ted Bert, 75. First round leaders: 1, Justin Hataway, 82; 2, Ian Male, 81; 3, Justin Kennedy, 79. Second round leaders: 1, Levi Smith, 79. Average leaders: 1, Justin Kennedy, 79 1, Levi Smith, 79; 3, Ryan Dearman, 76. RESULTS Melbourne, Australia, through Jan.

29 TV: 10a.m. (T) and 6p.m. ESPN2 AUSTRALIAN OPEN RESULTS MELBOURNE, Australia Top-ranked Lindsay Davenport set up a quarterfinal match with Justine Henin- Hardenne in the Australian Open, overcoming left ankle pain and a second-set lapse to beat Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday (Saturday night CST). The eighth-seeded Henin- Hardenne beat Virginia Ruano Pascual 6-0, 6-3. Davenport finished off Kuznetsova in 59 minutes, winning on her second match point.

The 2000 Australian Open winner swept through the first set in 18 minutes, losing only two points on her serve and breaking Kuznetsova twice. In the second set, Davenport raced to a 3-0 lead before Kuznetsova rallied, reeling off four consecutive games. During that time, a clearly frustrated Davenport sought treatment for her left ankle, asking the trainer to remove and replace heavy strapping. She twisted the ankle in her last match and her movement was hampered in the second set. sprained it a little bit the other said Davenport, who finished with 15 winners and only nine unforced errors.

was just a little bit swollen. I kind of jammed it on one shot. Hopefully, it will have a little time to get Davenport, a finalist last year in the Australian and U.S. opens, said she is playing better now than she was in 2000, when she captured her last Grand Slam singles title at Melbourne Park. feel like playing some of my best Davenport said.

unfortunate that all the other girls are playing so much better. This is the highest level ever competed Henin-Hardenne, the reigning French Open champion and 2004 Australian winner, lost five points on her serve in the first set against Ruano Pascual. Ruano Pascual had never taken a set off Henin-Hard- enne in their three previous matchups, and there was nothing different Sunday, with the Belgian dictating play. Although she finished with 27 unforced errors 20 in the second set Henin- Hardenne also hit 28 winners to just one from Ruano Pascual. Henin-Hardenne broke early in the second set, led 3-1, fended off two breakpoints at 3-2 and wrapped it up by breaking the Spaniard in the ninth game with a forehand pass.

GETTY WALTER Top-ranked Lindsay Davenport overcame pain in her ankle and 14th-seed Svetlana Kuznetsova to win her fourth-round match in Melbourne, Australia. AUSTRALIAN OPEN Davenport moves into quarterfinals No. 1 Lindsay Davenport takes care of Svetlana Kuznetsova and will face Justine Henin-Hardenne next. By JOHN PYE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS THE ASSOCIATED HOLLAND Justine Henin-Hardenne gives a thumbs up after her easy victory over Virginia Ruano Pascual to advance into the quarterfinals. CARSON, Calif.

Eddie Johnson wait to get into a game for the U.S. national soccer team. Besides testing himself after a long injury layoff, a chance to extend an impressive scoring streak. Johnson has been working off his rust in the national training camp, where vying for a spot on the World Cup roster. His progress started slowly after he missed large chunks of the MLS season last year with injuries.

He hurt the big toe on his right foot, which sidelined him more than two months. Then, he had a stress fracture in the same foot in September and missed the rest of FC season. toe is doing great and getting better every Johnson said recently. trying to push myself in these little mini games been having and the little competitions been having in training But, like the rest of his teammates, tired of facing the same guys in practice each day. Johnson wants to play in a real game, and get his chance today.

The U.S. men will be in San Diego to play Canada in the first match of the year. Johnson sure how much playing time he would get in his first game since Sept. 7. just happy to get out he said.

the defenders are tired when I get in and I get a goal and keep that streak Before he got hurt last year, the 21-year-old forward scored eight goals in his first eight international appearances, including seven goals in World Cup qualifiers. time I get on the field, I got to score, I got to keep the streak he said, smiling. Briefly Amy Rodriguez, Alexandra Long, Amanda Poach and Kelley scored goals to help the U.S. Under-20 soccer beat Suriname 4-0 on Saturday in the CONCA- CAF pre-world tournament. Rodriguez opened the scoring in fifth minute, Long made it 2-0 in the 25th, Poach scored in the 53rd, and capped the rout in the 63rd.

The U.S. leads Group with six points. Everton won its fourth straight English Premier League game, defeating Arsenal 1-0 on James goal in the 13th minute. Roberto Carlos, David Beckham and Robinho each scored in a 15-minute span in the second half, and Real Madrid rallied to beat Cadiz 3-1 in the Spanish league. SOCCER ROUNDUP Johnson readyfor real game FROM WIRE REPORTS Roddick loses Andy Roddick tumbled out of the Australian Open on Sunday (Saturday night CST), losing 6-4, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 to unseeded Marcos Baghdatis in the fourth round.

Roddick, the No. 2 seed, was unsettled by Baghdatis, a 20- year-old former junior world champion from Cyprus. After dropping just one service game in his three previous matches, Roddick was broken once in each of the first, third and fourth sets. Baghdatis, ranked 54th, advanced to a quarterfinal against the winner of later match between No. 7 Ivan Ljubicic and No.

10 Thomas Johansson. It was a disappointing exit for Roddick, the American who had ashocking first-round loss in the U.S. Open the last Grand Slam event. Federer wins On Saturday, when the temperature reached 104 and proved the most formidable opponent, Roger Federer advanced with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 victory over 30th- seeded Max Mirnyi of Belarus. Federer will play Tommy Haas, who beat him in the 2002 Australia Open and, more recently, in an exhibition last week at Kooyong.

really looking forward to that said Federer, 8-0 this season. Hingis advances Coming back from three years in retirement, Hingis clearly seems to be on her game, her latest victory a 6-4, 6-1 decision over Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic. Hingis is trying to conserve as much energy as she can. She has dropped only 10 games in three rounds and has spent only 3 hours, 3 minutes on the court. She will face unseeded Australian Samantha Stosur in the fourth round and a possible quarterfinal looms against second-seeded Kim Clijsters, who advanced with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Roberta Vinci.

Heat too much Michaella Krajicek felt the heat more than anyone, quitting after losing the first set 6-2 to third-seeded Amelie Mauresmo. With ice bags around her neck, the 17-year-old was treated for heat stress before telling the umpire: Other matches In the opening match under the roof at Rod Laver Arena, sixth-seeded Nadia Petrova beat fellow Russian Elena Vesnina 6-3, 6-1. Petrova will meet the winner of a late match between 2004 Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova and Daniela Han- tuchova, who defeated Serena Williams in the third round. Also advancing were No. 7 Patty Schnyder, No.

12 Anastasia Myskina, the 2004 French Open champion, and No. 16 Nicole Vaidisova. Dominik Hrbaty mind the heat, spending 3 1 2 hours overcoming Igor Andreev to claim his third consecutive five- set match. Also winning were No. 5 Nikolay Davydenko, No.

25 Sebastien Grosjean upsetting No. 6Guillermo Coria and No. 21 Nicolas Kiefer. Dropping lawsuit Alawsuit over planned changes to doubles tennis is being dropped after some of the biggest alterations were withdrawn and the ATP chairman committed to a major marketing push. got 80 percent of what we Bob Bryan said after he and twin brother Mike advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open on Sunday (Saturday night CST).

not going to eliminate The ATP Board has removed the two most controversial aspects of the proposal it announced in June: shortened sets using a new scoring system different from singles, and an entry ranking that would have reserved a majority of doubles entries to players in the singles draws. GETTY BRUNSKIL Bob Bryan is helped to his feet by a ballboy during his doubles match with brother Mike Bryan. The top-seeded Bryans defeated the 14th-seeded pair of Jordan Kerr and Travis Parrott 6-2, 7-5. THIRD-ROUND SINGLES Tommy Haas d. Peter Luczak, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4; Nicolas Kiefer (21) d.

Juan Carlos Ferrero (15), 6-3, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2; Nikolay Davydenko (5) d. Nathan Healey, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4, 7-5; Roger Federer (1) d. Max Mirnyi (30), 6-3, 6-4, 6-3; Marcos Baghdatis d. Andy Roddick (2), 6-4, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. SECOND-ROUND DOUBLES Mahesh Bhupathi and Wesley Moodie (11) d.

Arnaud Clement and Michael Llodra, 4-6 7-6 (8), 7-5; Julian Knowle and Jurgen Melzer (12) d. Xavier Malisse and Olivier Rochus, 7-5, 6-4; Jan Hernych and Ivo Karlovic d. Robert Lindstedt and Jarkko Nieminen, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (6); Fabrice Santoro and Nenad Zimonjic (5), d. Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4; Ashley Fisher and Justin Gimelstob d. Dominik Hrbaty and Michal Mertinak (15), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.

THIRD-ROUND DOUBLES Bob and Mike Bryan d. Jordan Kerr and Travis Parrott (14), 6-2, 7-5. FOURTH-ROUND SINGLES David Nalbandian (4) d. Tommy Robredo (16), 6-3, 6-0, 2-6, 6-2. THIRD-ROUND SINGLES Francesca Schiavone (15) d.

Maria Sanchez Lorenzo, 6-0, 6-0; Kim Clijsters (2) d. Roberta Vinci, 6-1, 6-2; Samantha Stosur d. Sybille Bammer, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3. FOURTH-ROUND SINGLES Nadia Petrova (6) d. Elena Vesnina, 6-3, 6-1; Justine He- nin-Hardenne (8) d.

Virginia Ruano Pascual, 6-0, 6-3; Lindsay Davenport (1) d. Svetlana Kuznetsova (14), 6-2, 6-4. SECOND-ROUND DOUBLES Daniela Hantuchova and Ai Sugiyama (6) d. Li Na and Peng Shuai, 6-4, 6-3; Svetlana Kuznetsova and Amelie Mauresmo (14) d. Severine Bremond and Selima Sfar, 6-3, 6-1; Stephanie Foretz and Antonella Serra Zanetti d.

Anastasia Myskina and Dinara Safina (13), 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5); Elena Dementieva and Flavia Pennetta (7) d. Maria Elena Camerin and Tathiana Garbin, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3. FIRST-ROUND MIXED DOUBLES Leander Paes and Nathalie Dechy d. Kevin Ullyett and Cara Black (1), 6-3, 6-4; Todd Perry and Rennae Stubbs (8) d. Jonathan Erlich and Shahar Peer, 7-5, 6-3; Gael Monfils and Alize Cornet d.

Mark Knowles and Paola Suarez, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 7-6 (9)..