Charges were dismissed Monday against two former racing officials accused of falsely reporting the weight of prominent jockeys in 2004. The case against Mario Sclafani and former star jockey Braulio Baeza was based on faulty evidence, Saratoga County Court Judge Jerry Scarano ruled. The judge also concluded he had no jurisdiction over parts of the case from Queens.
Charges were dismissed Monday against two former racing officials accused of falsely reporting the weight of prominent jockeys in 2004. The case against Mario Sclafani and former star jockey Braulio Baeza was based on faulty evidence, Saratoga County Court Judge Jerry Scarano ruled. The judge also concluded he had no jurisdiction over parts of the case from Queens.
Champion thoroughbred John Henry is recovering well after battling dehydration last week, officials at the Kentucky Horse Park said Monday. The 32-year-old gelding, who won Horse of the Year honors in 1981 and 1984, was treated with intravenous fluids last week when kidney problems prevented him from staying hydrated said Cathy Roby, barn manager at the Park’s Hall of Champions.
Michael Waltrip hired Dr. Eric Warren as technical director, the first of many moves he hopes will strengthen his three-car team.
Clint Bowyer knew how strong his Chevrolet was after rolling through the first turn at New Hampshire International Speedway.
Restricted free-agent guard Charlie Bell signed a $18.5 million, five-year offer sheet with the Miami Heat on Monday, and now will wait to see if the Milwaukee Bucks choose to match that deal. The 6-foot-3 Bell has made it clear in recent days that he wants to play for the Heat, who were foiled in a bid earlier this offseason to woo guard Mo Williams away from the Bucks.
The fate of Barry Bonds’ record-breaking home run ball is now in the public’s hands after its buyer announced Monday he was taking votes on whether to give the ball to the Hall of Fame, brand it with an asterisk or blast it into space. Fashion designer Marc Ecko revealed himself as Saturday’s winning bidder in the online auction for the ball that Bonds hit last month to break Hank Aaron’s record…
Detroit quarterback Jon Kitna was one of the NFL’s most thankful players Monday. Kitna was knocked out of the game against Minnesota on Sunday with a concussion, only to return and lead the Lions to an overtime win over the Vikings. “I’ve never felt anything like that, and for it to clear up and go right back to as normal as I can be, is nothing short of a miracle,” Kitna said Monday.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick will comply with the NFL’s latest request in its spying investigation and provide any notes or tapes made from video recordings similar to those that drew a stiff penalty against him and the team. “Of course,” he said, when asked about the request for materials. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell fined Belichick $500,000 and the team $250,000 on Thursday for violating a…
Kurt Busch can look at little brother Kyle’s Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson for some solace after Sunday’s disappointing finish at New Hampshire International Speedway.
