Antoine Walker’s turbulent time with the Miami Heat is over. The Heat traded the three-time All-Star forward to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday in a five-player deal that came one day after Miami completed a winless preseason. Walker, backup center Michael Doleac, oft-injured forward Wayne Simien and a conditional first-round draft pick were sent to Minnesota for former Miami swingman…
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard is out with a sprained left wrist and will be re-evaluated next week. An MRI exam Wednesday revealed the sprain after Howard injured his wrist Tuesday night in the Mavericks’ final preseason game, a 96-88 victory against Chicago. Howard will miss the first two games of the regular season anyway because of his suspension for an altercation with Sacramento center…
Dylan Thomas hopes to live up to some lofty expectations as he headlines the field for Saturday’s $3 million Breeders’ Cup Turf at Monmouth Park.
Todd Pletcher will be hoping to change his fortunes in Saturday’s $2.26 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff at Monmouth Park.
Excellent Art must overcome a less than stellar post in Saturday’s $2.63 million Breeders’ Cup Mile at Monmouth Park.
Bob Baffert has failed to taste much success on Breeders’ Cup Day.
Midnight Lute headlines the field for Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Monmouth Park.
Always A Virgin drew the pole for the finals in the $725,480 Messenger Stakes for 3-year-old pacers at Yonkers Raceway on Saturday. Always A Virgin turned in a 1:53.1, the fastest of the two eliminations. Eight horses are entered in the final leg of the triple crown. Driven by Brian Sears, Always A Virgin, has won 11 of 17 and earned $647,463 this year.
Nashoba’s Key will have to work in order to stay perfect.
War Pass has yet to be passed.
