Belmont Park Backstretch Notes – Saturday, September 8Belmont Park Backstretch Notes – Saturday, September 8
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Day: September 8, 2007
Source: Franchitti hopes to wrap up an open-wheel title this weekend, head for NASCAR in 2008Source: Franchitti hopes to wrap up an open-wheel title this weekend, head for NASCAR in 2008
Dario Franchitti will become the latest open-wheel star to make the jump to NASCAR.
Jury selection to begin for Thomas trialJury selection to begin for Thomas trial
Jury selection begins this week in the $10 million sexual harassment lawsuit against New York Knicks president Isiah Thomas, who is accused of improper behavior involving a since-fired team executive. Anucha Browne Sanders, a former Northwestern basketball star, is seeking reinstatement to her job and hefty damages after spending five years with the storied franchise.
Pedro to oppose Oswalt at Shea on SundayPedro to oppose Oswalt at Shea on Sunday
Pedro Martinez clowned around with Mets closer Billy Wagner about his Texas Longhorns hat and offered some sunglasses to any of his teammates that would listen. Expect a slightly different attitude Sunday when he makes takes the mound at Shea Stadium for the first time since he had major shoulder surgery in October.
Eagles TE Smith questionable for openerEagles TE Smith questionable for opener
Tight end L.J. Smith was downgraded to questionable for Philadelphia’s opener at Green Bay following the team’s walkthrough Saturday. Smith had been bothered by a groin injury that forced him to sit out all the preseason games and kept him off the field most of training camp. He practiced this week and had been listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Packers.
Equine flu hits Sydney racehorsesEquine flu hits Sydney racehorses
Eight racehorses test positive for equine influenza, forcing the suspension of Sydney’s spring carnival racing.
Horse flu hits Apec summit policeHorse flu hits Apec summit police
Police horses in Australia are hit by equine flu, but officials say it will not affect security for the Apec summit.
MLB asks to meet Ankiel, GlausMLB asks to meet Ankiel, Glaus
Major League Baseball wants to meet with Rick Ankiel and Troy Glaus after the pair were accused of receiving performance-enhancing drugs from a Florida pharmacy under investigation for illegally distributing prescription medications. Ankiel, who has hit nine homers since rejoining the St. Louis Cardinals last month, received eight shipments of human growth hormone from January to December 2004, the…