Day: August 25, 2007

Travers upsets have happened, but can Street Sense be beaten on Saturday?Travers upsets have happened, but can Street Sense be beaten on Saturday?

August 25, 2007| 12:07

There have been upsets before in the Travers Stakes, and Saratoga Race Course is called the “graveyard of favorites.” In 1930, Jim Dandy pulled off one of the biggest surprises in Travers history, beating Triple Crown winner Gallant Fox at odds of 100-1. In 1982, Runaway Groom delivered a stunner, defeating Kentucky Derby winner Gato del Sol, Preakness winner Aloma’s Ruler and Belmont Stakes…

Saturday’s gossip columnSaturday’s gossip column

August 25, 2007| 10:28

Chelsea are still keen on Daniel Alves, plus other rumours

Ortiz’s 2 HRs help Red Sox sweep ChiSoxOrtiz’s 2 HRs help Red Sox sweep ChiSox

August 25, 2007| 10:06

David Ortiz was ready to go home, so he went into his hurry-up offense. Big Papi homered in the fourth and fifth innings, both times on the first pitches he saw, as the Boston Red Sox routed the Chicago White Sox 10-1 Friday night to take both ends of a split doubleheader. “I just wanted to get it over with.

Perez, Wright key Mets’ win over DodgersPerez, Wright key Mets’ win over Dodgers

August 25, 2007| 10:05

Outstanding performances by Oliver Perez and David Wright put the New York Mets in position to win. This time, their shaky bullpen held on. Perez outpitched Los Angeles Dodgers ace Brad Penny, and the Mets got a dazzling all-around effort from Wright in a 5-2 victory Friday night that helped increase their NL East lead to six games.

Blank applauds NFL’s suspension of VickBlank applauds NFL’s suspension of Vick

August 25, 2007| 9:13

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank wanted to suspend Michael Vick last month, even as his quarterback declared his innocence on dogfighting charges. On Friday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell took care of that, indefinitely suspending the Falcons’ biggest star. Blank applauded Goodell’s decision, which came just hours after Vick acknowledged in court papers that he bankrolled gambling on dogfighting…

Reid’s son jailed for violating bailReid’s son jailed for violating bail

August 25, 2007| 9:12

Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid’s son was jailed Friday for violating his bail after police said they found 33 pills, including the painkiller hydrocodone, on him. Britt Reid, 22, of Villanova, was stopped Thursday on suspicion of driving while impaired. Free on bail at the time, he’s awaiting sentencing for a January road-rage incident in which police say he brandished a gun at another driver.

Imagine takes Thoroughbred Owners of California Handicap at Del MarImagine takes Thoroughbred Owners of California Handicap at Del Mar

August 25, 2007| 9:07

Imagine rallied to beat Nakaba by 1 3/4 lengths to win the $103,565 Thoroughbred Owners of California Handicap on Friday at Del Mar. Ridden by Corey Nakatani, the heavily favored filly covered a mile and three-eighths in 2:13.18 and returned $3.40, $2.40 and $2.l0. Nakaba paid $2.80 and $2.20 and Galileo’s Star returned $2.80.

Roush looking for investors to take over 5th team when 4-team cap goes into effectRoush looking for investors to take over 5th team when 4-team cap goes into effect

August 25, 2007| 8:49

Jack Roush has a plan — or at least an idea — how he will follow NASCAR’s edict and eventually pare his Nextel Cup team from five cars to four.

Maddux breaks record as Padres rip PhilsMaddux breaks record as Padres rip Phils

August 25, 2007| 7:05

Passing Cy Young didn’t faze Greg Maddux. Moving ahead of his older brother was a bit more exciting. Maddux became the first pitcher to win 10 games in 20 consecutive seasons, tossing seven solid innings in the San Diego Padres’ 14-3 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Milton Bradley hit a pair of three-run homers and Adrian Gonzalez also connected twice for the Padres, who moved…

David Wells signs contract with DodgersDavid Wells signs contract with Dodgers

August 25, 2007| 7:05

David Wells slipped a crisp, blue Dodgers cap onto his shaved head and wiggled into a baggy pair of baseball pants. Then he dashed up the runway to throw a quick bullpen session. Boomer is back in the pennant race — and he doesn’t have much time to prepare for his first start with Los Angeles. The 44-year-old Wells made it official Friday, signing with the Dodgers for the rest of the season.