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■ Athletics
Russian sets world record
Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia broke her own world record in the women's pole vault in Lausanne, Switzerland on Tuesday with a jump of 4.93m at the Athletissima Grand Prix meet. Isinbayeva, the Olympic champion and the world's overall No. 1 ranked woman, had set the previous world record of 4.92 in Brussels in September 2004. The 22-year-old Russian said she was glad to break the record but was not really surprised with the result. "I was ready to be here. I was in good form," said Isinbayeva after recording her 14th pole vault world record. "It was perfect." The Russian said she would try to become the first women to break the 5m mark this year. Isinbayeva, eclipsed the outdoor world record Tuesday on her third attempt.

■ Basketball
Ray Allen remains a Sonic
All-Star guard Ray Allen agreed to a five-year, US$85 million contract extension with the Seattle SuperSonics, his agent said on Tuesday. Allen cannot sign the deal until the NBA free-agent signing period begins on July 22, but agent Lon Babby said Allen plans on signing the contract at the first available moment. The contract includes US$80 million in salary and US$5 million in bonuses, although terms of the bonuses and the yearly breakdown of salary haven't been determined. Allen earned about US$14 million this past season. Seattle spokesman Marc Moquin said the team couldn't comment on the agreement. Allen averaged a career-high 23.9 points per game last season -- 10th best in the NBA -- as Seattle shocked the league by winning 52 games and the Northwest Division title. In the playoffs, Allen scored 26.5 points per game.

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