Month: September 2007

Pletcher-trained Lawyer Ron set for Woodward Stakes at SaratogaPletcher-trained Lawyer Ron set for Woodward Stakes at Saratoga

September 1, 2007| 3:43

Five weeks ago at Saratoga Race Course, Todd Pletcher watched Lawyer Ron set a track record in the Whitney Handicap. Saturday, the Eclipse Award-winning trainer will send the 4-year-old colt to the post in the grade 1, $500,000 Woodward Stakes over the same distance of 1 1-8 miles on Saratoga’s closing weekend, hoping Lawyer Ron can prove himself one of the top handicap horses in the country.

Kurt Busch takes first pole of season to continue roll to Chase berthKurt Busch takes first pole of season to continue roll to Chase berth

September 1, 2007| 3:30

Kurt Busch isn’t taking anything for granted.

Kurt Busch captures pole for Sharp Aquos 500Kurt Busch captures pole for Sharp Aquos 500

September 1, 2007| 3:30

Busch confirms Joe Gibbs Racing will be running Toyotas when he moves to his new team in 2008Busch confirms Joe Gibbs Racing will be running Toyotas when he moves to his new team in 2008

September 1, 2007| 3:29

While Joe Gibbs Racing officials remained mum Friday on the anticipated switch from Chevrolet to Toyota, Kyle Busch was more than happy to talk about it.

River searched for Jameer Nelson’s dadRiver searched for Jameer Nelson’s dad

September 1, 2007| 3:29

The disappearance of Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson’s father has mystified his fellow workers at a Delaware River tugboat company, where he was last seen walking across a dock Thursday. Divers, the U.S. Coast Guard and searchers with dogs looked for Floyd “Pete” Nelson in and around the fast-moving river Friday.

Yankees’ Chamberlain suspended 2 gamesYankees’ Chamberlain suspended 2 games

September 1, 2007| 1:48

Yankees rookie sensation Joba Chamberlain was suspended for two games Friday and fined $1,000, a day after he threw consecutive 98-99 mph pitches over the head of Boston’s Kevin Youkilis. Chamberlain will not appeal the penalty and was set to sit out Friday night and Saturday against Tampa Bay. Under the Yankees’ rules for him, the 21-year-old reliever wouldn’t have been available to pitch Friday,…

A’s lose 3 for remainder of seasonA’s lose 3 for remainder of season

September 1, 2007| 1:48

The Oakland Athletics lost three players for the remainder of the season Friday — six-time Gold Glove third baseman Eric Chavez, center fielder Mark Kotsay and rookie outfielder Travis Buck. Chavez will undergo surgery on his troublesome right shoulder on Wednesday. He has been bothered by shoulder problems for about two years and he debated having an operation after the 2005 season.

Pedro could return to Mets next weekPedro could return to Mets next week

September 1, 2007| 1:47

Pedro Martinez threw so well in a bullpen session on Friday that he may return to the New York Mets next week without making another minor league rehab start. With New York’s NL East lead down to two games following a four-game sweep in Philadelphia, Mets officials watched Martinez throw about 53 pitches over 20 minutes before Friday’s series opener at Turner Field.

Giants DE Strahan to play in 2007Giants DE Strahan to play in 2007

September 1, 2007| 0:59

Seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan has decided to end his holdout and return for a 15th NFL season with the New York Giants. “He went with his heart instead of his head,” Tony Agnone, his agent, said in a telephone interview with Sports Betting News on Friday evening. “He felt at this point he was part of the team, and he was going to go to battle with them.” The decision came a day…

Judge: Reid’s son positive for drugsJudge: Reid’s son positive for drugs

September 1, 2007| 0:59

A son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid failed a drug test while awaiting sentencing on drug charges. Garrett Reid tested positive for a small amount of morphine and will be allowed only limited leave from his family’s home in Villanova until his sentencing, a Montgomery County judge ruled. He is not permitted to drive, a prosecutor said.