Flu grips Australia’s horse worldFlu grips Australia’s horse world
An outbreak of equine influenza hits Australia’s horse-racing industry, causing meetings to be cancelled.
Day: September 6, 2007
Kingsgate secures Nunthorpe winKingsgate secures Nunthorpe win
Kingsgate Native causes a surprise with victory in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York’s Ebor meeting.
Browns CB Bodden arrested at airportBrowns CB Bodden arrested at airport
Browns cornerback Leigh Bodden drove a sport utility vehicle in reverse down a one-way street outside an airport, became verbally abusive with police and was arrested Wednesday. Bodden, 25, refused to stop the vehicle when initially approached by an officer at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, said police Lt.
Childress, Belichick spar over waiversChildress, Belichick spar over waivers
Vikings coach Brad Childress is the typical tight-lipped NFL coach, but he opened up on a radio interview last weekend. And Childress revealed an apparently tense conversation he had with Patriots coach Bill Belichick about a couple of players each team wanted to pass through waivers and put on the practice squad.
McNabb asked about Favre, T.O., not kneeMcNabb asked about Favre, T.O., not knee
Donovan McNabb isn’t jealous of Brett Favre and he’s patched things up with Terrell Owens. Oh, by the way, his knee is just fine, too. Having answered questions about his health with a strong performance in the preseason, McNabb dealt with other familiar topics on Wednesday. He’s been compared to Favre since the Eagles drafted him No.
Bears QB Grossman looks for consistencyBears QB Grossman looks for consistency
Rex Grossman sounded almost defiant. After an offseason in which he heard calls for a change, the inconsistent Chicago Bears’ quarterback had a message for his critics: Bring it on. “It doesn’t hurt when people doubt me,” Grossman said on Wednesday. He could be excused for feeling as though he is stuck in a time warp as the Bears prepare to defend the NFC championship.
Mum’s the word on Raiders’ starting QBMum’s the word on Raiders’ starting QB
For an organization that prides itself on secrecy, the Oakland Raiders are having a fun time keeping their starting quarterback from the public. Coach Lane Kiffin said Wednesday he will keep the Detroit Lions guessing whether Josh McCown or Daunte Culpepper will start in the opener Sunday. “It’s simply a matter of always trying to gain a competitive advantage,” Kiffin said.
Blues sign 1st-round pick PerronBlues sign 1st-round pick Perron
The St. Louis Blues signed first-round draft pick David Perron on Wednesday. The 19-year-old Perron, who plays left wing, had 39 goals and 44 assists in 70 games last season for Lewiston of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He led all rookies in goals and finished second in points. “David has tremendous creativity and offensive skill,” team president John Davidson said.
Peavy ripped on short rest, Arizona winsPeavy ripped on short rest, Arizona wins
The Arizona Diamondbacks took it as a challenge when Jake Peavy asked to face them on three days’ rest. The worst-hitting team in the NL raked San Diego’s ace for eight runs and defeated the Padres 9-6 on Wednesday night to take a one-game lead over San Diego in the NL West. The eight earned runs matched a career high for Peavy, who lasted only four innings, his shortest start since July 21, 2006.
Bonds’ 762nd HR helps Giants by RockiesBonds’ 762nd HR helps Giants by Rockies
Ubaldo Jimenez learned a valuable lesson: don’t challenge Barry Bonds and expect to win. “I know he is Barry Bonds,” the young Colorado Rockies pitcher said. “I saw him as just another hitter.” Bonds hit his 762nd home run to back Kevin Correia’s strong outing, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday night to avoid a sweep.