Day: October 5, 2007

Accused lawyers decide not to provide financial informationAccused lawyers decide not to provide financial information

October 5, 2007| 23:03

Two jailed owners of Preakness winner Curlin will not turn over detailed financial information about money they received in a lawsuit over the diet drug fen-phen. William Gallion and Shirley Cunningham Jr. filed court papers this week saying they won’t turn the documents over to U.S. District Judge William Bertelsman because it could violate their Fifth Amendment rights not to incriminate…

Hard Spun ready for another run against Derby winner Street SenseHard Spun ready for another run against Derby winner Street Sense

October 5, 2007| 23:03

Trainer Larry Jones isn’t giving away any secrets when he says Hard Spun will try to lead all the way in Saturday’s Kentucky Cup Classic at Turfway Park. But this time he hopes Hard Spun will be able to hold off Street Sense and reverse the order of finish in the Kentucky Derby. “I think everybody knows what those two horses are going to do,” Jones said Thursday.

Frazier sets single-season wins mark at Emerald DownsFrazier sets single-season wins mark at Emerald Downs

October 5, 2007| 23:02

Ricky Frazier is practically invincible at Emerald Downs.

Bodine wins pole for Mountain Dew 250Bodine wins pole for Mountain Dew 250

October 5, 2007| 22:57

Yi gets no guarantees of playing timeYi gets no guarantees of playing time

October 5, 2007| 22:35

The Milwaukee Bucks have not given first-round pick Yi Jianlian any guarantees of playing time, Milwaukee Bucks coach Larry Krystkowiak said Friday. “It would be unfair to Yi, unfair to Charlie Villanueva, unfair to a lot of people because nothing is being handed to anyone coming into training camp,” Krystkowiak said during the Bucks’ annual media day.

Rockies beat Phils 10-5, take 2-0 leadRockies beat Phils 10-5, take 2-0 lead

October 5, 2007| 22:08

Done chasing that wild-card spot, Kaz Matsui and the relentless Colorado Rockies are playing like champs. Matsui hit his first career grand slam and drove in five runs, leading the Rockies over the Philadelphia Phillies 10-5 Thursday for a 2-0 lead in their NL playoff series. A day after taking a pitchers’ duel, Colorado outslugged the Phils and got a big effort from its bullpen.

Coolbaugh’s widow to get playoff shareCoolbaugh’s widow to get playoff share

October 5, 2007| 22:08

The Colorado Rockies voted a full playoff share for the widow of minor league coach Mike Coolbaugh, killed by a line drive this season while coaching first base. Some of the veteran players decided to award a full share to Amanda Coolbaugh. Their two sons, five-year-old Joseph and three-year-old Jacob, will throw out the first pitch in Game 3 at Colorado.

Shoulder surgery for Tigers’ SheffieldShoulder surgery for Tigers’ Sheffield

October 5, 2007| 22:07

Tigers designated hitter Gary Sheffield will have shoulder surgery Monday but is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. Sheffield was examined Thursday in Miami, where it was decided surgery was necessary. He has had surgery on the shoulder twice, most recently in 1995. Sheffield played through most of the second half of last season with soreness in the right shoulder, missing the…

Isles D Martinek signs 3-year extensionIsles D Martinek signs 3-year extension

October 5, 2007| 21:12

Defenseman Radek Martinek signed a three-year contract extension Friday with the New York Islanders through at least 2011. The 31-year-old from the Czech Republic could have become a free agent after this season. The Islanders begin the season at Buffalo on Friday night. “That’s great news to start the season,” said Islanders coach Ted Nolan.

Avs G Theodore to make AHL rehab startAvs G Theodore to make AHL rehab start

October 5, 2007| 21:12

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Jose Theodore will complete his rehabilitation from offseason knee surgery by starting in the season opener for the AHL Lake Erie Monsters on Saturday. The Avalanche said he would return to Colorado on Sunday. Theodore had surgery in August. “Jose is in the final stages of his rehabilitation work and both our hockey staff and he agreed that actual game action would be…