Girolamo wins first stakes, takes Belmont's Jerome HandicapOctober 11th, 2009 Girolamo wins Belmont's Jerome HandicapNEW YORK — Girolamo, a late-developing 3-year-old, beat Burley's Gold by 1¼ lengths Sunday in the $150,000 Jerome Handicap at Belmont Park. A perfect 3 for 3 this season, Girolamo earned his first stakes victory with a gutsy effort.
Bold Chieftain wins Cal Cup Classic after 1 horse injured, 1 euthanizedOctober 3rd, 2009 2 horses injured, 1 fatally, in Cal Cup ClassicARCADIA, Calif. — Bold Chieftain won the $200,000 California Cup Classic after wagering favorite Grazen sustained a career-ending injury while leading in the stretch at Santa Anita on Saturday.
Finland's Pauliina Miettinen to coach WPS champ Sky Blue FC, which had 3 coaches last seasonSeptember 30th, 2009 4th coach hired for WPS champ Sky Blue FCSOMERSET, N.J. — Maybe the newest coach of Sky Blue FC will stick around.
Swift Temper upsets Seventh Street in the Ruffian Handicap at Belmont ParkSeptember 12th, 2009 Swift Temper wins Belmont's Ruffian HandicapNEW YORK — Swift Temper upset 1-5 favorite Seventh Street by 1¾ lengths to win the $300,000 Ruffian Handicap for fillies and mares at Belmont Park on Saturday. Seventh Street, bidding for a third Grade 1 win this season, pressed the early pace in the mud before taking a narrow lead on the turn.
Rachel Alexandra draws No. 3 post position for Saturday's Woodward Stakes at SaratogaSeptember 2nd, 2009 Rachel Alexandra draws No. 3 post for WoodwardSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.
Blue Jays activate closer Scott Downs, put 3B Edwin Encarnacion on 15-day DLAugust 25th, 2009 Blue Jays activate Downs, put Encarnacion on DLTORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have activated closer Scott Downs and put third baseman Edwin Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list. The Blue Jays made the moves Monday.
Blue Jays promote RHP Casey Janssen from Triple-A Las VegasAugust 14th, 2009 Blue Jays promote Janssen from Triple-AST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Seventh Street wins Go For Wand Handicap for fillies and mares run over muddy trackAugust 3rd, 2009 Seventh Street wins muddy Go For WandSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Seventh Street battled back in the final sixteenth-mile after surrendering the lead to Spritely to take a hard-fought 1½-length victory in the $300,000 Go For Wand Handicap on Sunday.
3-year-old filly Starlarks rallies from last to win San Clemente Handicap at Del MarAugust 2nd, 2009 Starlarks rallies from last to win Del Mar featureDEL MAR, Calif. — Starlarks rallied from last in a field of 10 3-year-old fillies to win by a nose in Saturday's $150,000 San Clemente Handicap at Del Mar.
Dewey's Special, Valdivia go California Dreamin' in Del Mar feature winJuly 27th, 2009 Dewey's Special wins Del Mar's California Dreamin'DEL MAR, Calif. — Dewey's Special beat Nitro Active by 1¾ lengths to win the California Dreamin' Handicap at Del Mar on Sunday.
Ponting challenges his bowlers to become Ashes heroesJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - In the absence of an injured Brett Lee, Australian captain Ricky Ponting has asked his inexperienced fast bowlers to become Ashes heroes. Australia's Ashes defence campaign suffered a major blow as Lee, making a comeback from an ankle injury, was ruled out of the first Test at Cardiff starting Wednesday after he pulled an abdominal muscle.
C Pahlsson gets 3-year contract from Columbus Blue Jackets on first day of NHL free agencyJuly 2nd, 2009 Blue Jackets sign C Sami Pahlsson to 3-year dealCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Seeking depth at center, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free agent Samuel Pahlsson to a three-year contract. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson announced the move on Wednesday, the first day NHL teams could sign free agents from other clubs.
Alabama appeals NCAA ruling that forced the football program to vacate 21 winsJune 26th, 2009 Alabama files appeal to NCAA over 21 vacated winsTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama said Thursday it has taken the first step toward appealing a ruling by the NCAA that forced the Crimson Tide football program to vacate 21 wins.
Blue Jays RHP Roy Halladay day-to-day with sore groinJune 14th, 2009 Halladay day-to-day with sore groinTORONTO — Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay won't pitch again until at least next Saturday because of a mild groin strain. Halladay (10-1), who leads the majors in wins and innings (103), left Friday night's game against Florida two pitches into the fourth.
NCAA panel says only the lawyers can see its response to Fla. State appeal in cheating scandalJune 2nd, 2009 NCAA response to Fla. State appeal kept secretTALLAHASSEE, Fla.
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