Belmont Park Backstretch Notes – Monday, October 8Belmont Park Backstretch Notes – Monday, October 8
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Garnett to face Timberwolves in LondonGarnett to face Timberwolves in London
Kevin Garnett will face his past before he gets on with his future. The 2004 MVP and 10-time All-Star, who left the Minnesota Timberwolves to join the Boston Celtics in a huge offseason trade, will play against his former team for the first time Wednesday in an NBA preseason game at the O2 Arena in London.
Leafs’ Blake has treatable leukemiaLeafs’ Blake has treatable leukemia
Maple Leafs forward Jason Blake has a rare form of leukemia that he says is highly treatable. The 34-year-old player said Monday he has begun treatment and will still be able to perform at a high level. He announced his condition after talking to teammates at practice. He said he has started taking a pill daily that “has proven to be very effective in controlling this cancer.” “The prognosis, and…
Brady throws 3 TDs, Patriots move to 5-0Brady throws 3 TDs, Patriots move to 5-0
The Patriots have had plenty to celebrate this season. Junior Seau finally gave in to the temptation. Now he’s ready to pay the price. In a move more suited to an 18-year-old college player than an 18-year veteran like Seau, he raised the ball high while returning an interception in Sunday’s 34-17 win over the Cleveland Browns, New England’s fifth one-sided win in five games this season.
Ross’ 2 INTs help Giants beat Jets 35-24Ross’ 2 INTs help Giants beat Jets 35-24
Aaron Ross started the game on the sideline, benched for a half by the New York Giants for violating team rules. Allowed on the field in the second half, the rookie cornerback came up with two of the game’s most important plays. Ross returned the second of his two interceptions 43 yards for a touchdown with just over 3 minutes remaining to seal a 35-24 victory over the Jets on Sunday in the latest…
Cardinals QB Leinart breaks collarboneCardinals QB Leinart breaks collarbone
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart fractured his left collarbone while getting sacked late in the first half of Sunday’s 34-31 victory over the St. Louis Rams. Coach Ken Whisenhunt said Leinart, the team’s first-round pick in 2006, would be out indefinitely. “We don’t know how long it’s going to be,” Whisenhunt said.
Fallon faces jury in race-fixing scandalFallon faces jury in race-fixing scandal
LONDON (Ticker) – Six-time champion jockey Kieren Fallon went on trial Monday on charges of conspiring to fix races in Britain.
Fallon faces jury in race-fixing scandalFallon faces jury in race-fixing scandal
LONDON (Ticker) – Six-time champion jockey Kieren Fallon went on trial Monday on charges of conspiring to fix races in Britain.
Top jockey Kieren Fallon faces jury trial in race-fixing caseTop jockey Kieren Fallon faces jury trial in race-fixing case
Champion jockey Kieren Fallon went to trial Monday on charges of conspiring to fix races in Britain, a day after winning Europe’s most prestigious horse race. Fallon and five other defendants are accused of conspiracy to defraud customers who used the online betting exchange Betfair. They are accused of interfering with the running of horses to ensure they lost 27 races in Britain between December…