Day: September 30, 2007

Nashoba’s Key stays undefeated with victory in $400,000 Yellow Ribbon Stakes at Santa AnitaNashoba’s Key stays undefeated with victory in $400,000 Yellow Ribbon Stakes at Santa Anita

September 30, 2007| 1:19

Nashoba’s Key improved to 7-0 in her career with a come-from-behind, three-quarters of a length victory over favored Citronnade in the $400,000 Yellow Ribbon Stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday. Nashoba’s Key covered 1 miles on the turf in 1:59.73 and paid $5.40, $2.80 and $2.40. Citronnade returned $2.40 and $2.10 as the 4-5 wagering favorite, while New Zealand-bred Black Mamba was another nose back…

Hamlin keeps cool toward PettyHamlin keeps cool toward Petty

September 30, 2007| 1:15

By Bruce Martin PA SportsTicker Contributing Editor

Johnson takes 2nd straight Nextel Cup pole, will start first at KansasJohnson takes 2nd straight Nextel Cup pole, will start first at Kansas

September 30, 2007| 1:14

Jimmie Johnson will start his next race at Kansas Speedway where he thought he should have finished the last one.

Jury deliberates in Isiah, MSG trialJury deliberates in Isiah, MSG trial

September 30, 2007| 0:59

The jurors asked for hundreds of pages of testimony and documents, for guidance on a legal point, even for Madison Square Garden’s organizational chart. But they reached no verdict in their first full day of deliberations in a former top New York Knicks executive’s sexual harassment case against coach Isiah Thomas.

Arenas says he’s fully recoveredArenas says he’s fully recovered

September 30, 2007| 0:59

Gilbert Arenas swears he is as healthy as ever. He’s certainly as talkative as ever. The Washington Wizards’ All-Star guard promised Friday he’s prepared to go “full speed ahead” on his surgically repaired left knee when training camp opens next week and when the regular season opens next month. “I’ve got to prove myself coming back from this injury.

Bryant expected to be at Lakers campBryant expected to be at Lakers camp

September 30, 2007| 0:59

The time has come for Kobe Bryant to end months of silence regarding the Los Angeles Lakers. That’s assuming he joins his teammates Monday at media day in suburban El Segundo and then on the flight to Hawaii for the start of training camp Tuesday. Although Bryant is expected, his spokesperson Catherine Sebring declined comment when asked about his plans, lending a bit of intrigue.

Playoff-bound Cubs rest regulars but winPlayoff-bound Cubs rest regulars but win

September 30, 2007| 0:16

With their regulars resting after a late-night champagne party, Rich Hill and the Chicago Cubs reserves kept the momentum going. Hill allowed only one hit in six innings — a suitable tuneup for the playoffs — and Matt Murton and Ronny Cedeno hit solo homers Saturday, leading the NL Central champions to a 4-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

ChiSox give C Pierzynski 2-years, $12.5MChiSox give C Pierzynski 2-years, $12.5M

September 30, 2007| 0:16

The Chicago White Sox and catcher A.J. Pierzynski agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million contract extension Saturday that will keep him with the team through the 2010 season. Pierzynski will make a base salary of $5.85 in 2008 under the final year of a three-year contract he signed in 2005. He will then receive $6.25 million in each of the 2009 and 2010 seasons.