The Chicago Bears already were a bit antsy, ready to get through this week and begin their NFC title defense. And that was before Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs left the scene after crashing his new Lamborghini along a highway early Monday morning. Suddenly, a shortened week felt like a long one. The Bears found themselves answering questions about a teammate in trouble with the law, instead of…
One of Australia’s biggest race meets — the Sydney spring carnival — was postponed after eight of 10 horses from a Randwick stable tested positive Thursday for equine influenza. Ian Macdonald, the primary industries minister for New South Wales state, said the Sydney race meet would have to be put off or canceled and that the quarantine would extend for 30 days from the last case of equine flu.
Golden Doc A defeated Champagne Miss by 1 lengths Wednesday to win the $108,800 Generous Portion Stakes for California-bred 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Ridden by Victor Espinoza, Golden Doc A covered six furlongs in 1:12.98 and paid $35.80, $10.20 and $9.20. Champagne Miss returned $16 and $7.20, while Proud Garrison was another 5 1/2 lengths back in third and paid $7.20.
During his rookie season Kevin Martin was left off of the Sacramento Kings 2005 playoff roster. Almost three years later, Martin’s fortunes have changed. Martin signed a five-year contract extension Wednesday reportedly worth more than $50 million after he averaged a career-high and team-leading 20.2 points, along with 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.23 steals-per-game during the Kings 2006-07…
A woman recalls how her horse stopped an attack by a cow on her south west Scotland farm.
Manny Ramirez was not in Boston’s starting lineup Wednesday night because of a strained muscle on his left side, and the Red Sox slugger likely will be sidelined for several days. Ramirez came out of Tuesday night’s game against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning after aggravating the injury.
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed right-hander Esteban Loaiza off waivers from the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, assuming more than $8 million in guaranteed salary. Loaiza, a two-time All-Star, had made only two starts after missing the first 4 1/2 months of the season because of three different injuries.
Shayne Graham walked with a slight limp on Wednesday, leaving the Cincinnati Bengals unsure whether they will have one of the NFL’s most accurate kickers available for the season opener. The Bengals signed Aaron Elling as his replacement on Wednesday, giving them someone to kick in the final preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts — and beyond, if needed.
Asante Samuel is back with the Patriots and preparing for the regular season. Michael Strahan remains away from the Giants and may never play again. While their teammates wrap up the exhibition season against each other Thursday night, the two defensive stars who held out of training camp almost certainly will be on the sidelines.
Asante Samuel is back with the Patriots and preparing for the regular season. Michael Strahan remains away from the Giants and may never play again. While their teammates wrap up the exhibition season against each other Thursday night, the two defensive stars who held out of training camp almost certainly will be on the sidelines.
