Profile: Kieren FallonProfile: Kieren Fallon
Spotlight on former champion jockey Kieren Fallon
Day: September 13, 2007
Mussina lifts Yanks to 7th straight winMussina lifts Yanks to 7th straight win
Two weeks after he was dropped from the rotation, Mike Mussina made a strong pitch to rejoin the starting five. Mussina pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees won their seventh straight game, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 Wednesday night. “He was terrific,” Yankees manager Joe Torre said.
Anderson’s HR, 5 RBIs help Angels cruiseAnderson’s HR, 5 RBIs help Angels cruise
The Los Angeles Angels usually rely on their running game to generate offense. Against the erratic Baltimore Orioles’ pitching staff, walking worked just fine. Garret Anderson homered and had five RBIs, Kelvim Escobar earned his 17th win despite yielding six runs, and the Angels cruised to an 18-6 victory Wednesday night.
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Italian Grand Prix as it happenedItalian Grand Prix as it happened
Fernando Alonso wins the Italian Grand Prix, McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton second and Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen third.
Pigs compete in Ham National racePigs compete in Ham National race
Porky competitors look to get on a winning streak as they fly around the track in pig races at Wirral Country Fair.
Bills TE Everett responds to mom’s touchBills TE Everett responds to mom’s touch
Patricia Dugas can’t help but notice that every time she enters Kevin Everett’s hospital room, her son looks more and more like himself. “I can’t even explain it to you; he’s like a miracle,” Dugas said Wednesday, her voice breaking in a telephone interview with Sports Betting News. “There’s not a whole lot, but enough to give me some hope.
Pirates answer Brewers comeback, win 7-4Pirates answer Brewers comeback, win 7-4
A loss like this hurt in April and May, for sure. When a contending team like Milwaukee climbs back from a four-run deficit, ties it up in the late innings and then loses in September, the defeat feels a whole lot worse. Ronny Paulino singled in the go-ahead run during a three-run eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates staged a rally of their own to beat the division-leading Brewers 7-4…
Thome’s 499th HR helps ChiSox beat TribeThome’s 499th HR helps ChiSox beat Tribe
Jim Thome is just one away now, and he’s having a whole lot of fun with his pursuit of a memorable milestone. Thome hit his 499th homer and drove in three runs to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Cleveland Indians 7-4 Wednesday. “It’s been pretty awesome,” Thome said. “I guess it’s kind of reality now.
Dylan Thomas claims Champion winDylan Thomas claims Champion win
Dylan Thomas wins a second successive Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes in impressive fashion at Leopardstown.