David Wells made it official Friday, signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the rest of the season. Wells’ agent, Gregg Clifton, said late Thursday the parties had reached a tentative agreement and the 44-year-old left-hander would pitch Sunday night against the Mets in New York. The Dodgers made room for Wells by designating right-hander Brett Tomko for assignment.
Indianapolis Colts receiver Marvin Harrison returned to practice Thursday after tending to personal matters Wednesday. Harrison, one of only four players in NFL history to catch 1,000 passes, rarely takes a break. Coach Tony Dungy said he had been excused for personal reasons. Six other players sat out practice Thursday, including No.
Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter worked out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, two days after being released by the Philadelphia Eagles. The 30-year-old, four-time Pro Bowl selection was one of the leaders of the Eagles defense for much of the past decade. He was let go Tuesday in a move that opened a spot in the lineup for second-year pro Omar Gaither.
Jim Raymer is hoping to repeat history Saturday night in the final of the $724,770 Yonkers Trot at Yonkers Raceway. Last November, trainer Blair Burgess paid $60,000 to enter Glidemaster in the race. The move paid off when Glidemaster, which had already taken the Hambletonian and the Kentucky Futurity, won at Yonkers to become the eighth winner of the Trotting Triple Crown with a track record of…
Calvin Borel is having the time of his life at Saratoga, cruising around town in his customized truck, dining on the house at some of the best restaurants and — oh, yes — riding Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense. “It’s been a dream come true,” Borel said Friday after a brief visit with Street Sense at trainer Carl Nafzger’s barn.
