Johnson wins third straight race, takes Cup points lead.Johnson wins third straight race, takes Cup points lead.
Nobody can say Jimmie Johnson backed into the NASCAR Nextel Cup points lead.
Day: November 5, 2007
Dodgers to introduce Torre on MondayDodgers to introduce Torre on Monday
Joe Torre will be front and center for his first day in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform. The new manager’s introductory news conference Monday was to be held in center field at Dodger Stadium, not in some room in the ballpark’s interior, a first according to team spokesman Josh Rawitch. Torre left the New York Yankees after 12 seasons and four World Series titles, and he will follow Casey Stengel and…
Bart Cummings goes for his 12th Melbourne Cup winBart Cummings goes for his 12th Melbourne Cup win
A trainer one week shy of his 80th birthday and with 11 career Melbourne Cup wins has helped add some spice to Australia’s richest and most prestigious horse race. In a year when the country’s first outbreak of equine influenza affected overseas and out-of-state entries — including the one-two 2006 Japanese pair of Delta Blues and Pop Rock — Bart Cummings will be the sentimental favorite Tuesday…
Naissance Royale wins Las Palmas Handicap at Santa AnitaNaissance Royale wins Las Palmas Handicap at Santa Anita
Irish-bred mare Naissance Royale beat Black Mamba by 3 lengths Sunday in the $150,000 Las Palmas Handicap on closing day at Santa Anita. Ridden by Garrett Gomez, Naissance Royale ran a mile on turf in 1:34.14. The victory was the 69th stakes win of the year for Gomez, leaving him one short of Jerry Bailey’s record of 70 heading into the Hollywood Park fall meeting.
Maryfield sold for $1.25 million at Fasig-Tipton SaleMaryfield sold for $1.25 million at Fasig-Tipton Sale
Maryfield, the winner of the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint last month, was sold for $1.25 million Sunday at the Fasig-Tipton Selected Fall Mixed Sale. The 6-year-old mare was purchased by Southern Equine Stables LLC, based in Lafayette, La. The stables are owned by Michael Moreno, who co-owns Better Than Honour, the dam of back-to-back Belmont Stakes winners Jazil and Rags to Riches.
Sugar Swirl, Smart Enough victorious at Churchill DownsSugar Swirl, Smart Enough victorious at Churchill Downs
Sugar Swirl pulled away for a three-length victory Sunday in the $100,000 Very Subtle Stakes for fillies and mares at Churchill Downs. Sugar Swirl, ridden by Rafael Bejarano, ran six furlongs in 1:09.90 and paid $3.80, $2.60 and $2.10. Generosity returned $7.60 and $4.40, and Country Diva and paid $4.40.
Sugar Shake takes Big A’s Turnback the Alarm HandicapSugar Shake takes Big A’s Turnback the Alarm Handicap
Sugar Shake won the $105,300 Turnback the Alarm Handicap for fillies and mares at Aqueduct on Sunday. The 4-year-old stablemate to Breeders’ Cup Distaff winner Ginger Punch in the Bobby Frankel barn raced with the early leaders before taking charge on the second turn, comfortably posting a 2-length victory over Cindy’s Mom.
Senators win in SO, run record to 12-1Senators win in SO, run record to 12-1
The Ottawa Senators continued their early season roll after finding a big break short-handed. Daniel Alfredsson and Antoine Vermette scored on Ottawa’s first two chances in the shootout and Martin Gerber stopped Boston initial pair of shooters Sunday night to lift the Senators to their 12th win in their first 13 games, 2-1 over the Bruins.
Mason, Predators down Blackhawks 5-2Mason, Predators down Blackhawks 5-2
Nashville goalie Chris Mason finally got a win, stopping the Chicago Blackhawks. Mason made 30 saves to end a seven-game personal losing streak and Alexander Radulov and Jason Arnott each had a goal and an assist in the Predators’ 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks on Sunday night. “It feels really good, but it’s one game,” Mason said.
Owens’ big day leads Cowboys over EaglesOwens’ big day leads Cowboys over Eagles
Terrell Owens stuck it to the Philadelphia Eagles again. Nearly two years to the day Owens was banished from the Eagles, the star receiver caught 10 passes for 174 yards and one touchdown to help the Dallas Cowboys dismantle Philadelphia 38-17 on Sunday night. Tony Romo threw three TD passes, Marion Barber had 106 total yards and one score and NFC East-leading Dallas improved to 7-1 for the first…