Franchitti becomes "The Flying Scot" for second straight weekFranchitti becomes "The Flying Scot" for second straight week
By Bruce Martin PA SportsTicker Contributing Editor
Suspects in Walker robbery remain jailedSuspects in Walker robbery remain jailed
Four men charged in the armed robbery of Miami Heat forward Antoine Walker during a home invasion remained jailed Saturday without bond. A judge denied bond for 28-year-old Antoine Larkins and 25-year-old Demorris Hill. Attorneys for the two other men charged — Phillip Allison, 28, and 23-year-old Gregory Reedfields — waived their clients’ right to a hearing.
Ankiel homers twice, Cards rip DodgersAnkiel homers twice, Cards rip Dodgers
Rick Ankiel has a simple message for St. Louis Cardinals fans. “Don’t hold me to days like this,” he said. Ankiel homered twice and drove in three runs, the latest power display by the former pitcher, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 on Saturday. Ankiel, who scored three times, hit the first pitch he saw in the first and seventh innings to right field, giving him three home…
Red Sox’s Beckett first to 15 winsRed Sox’s Beckett first to 15 wins
With another strong performance at Boston’s favorite home away from home, Josh Beckett became the first major leaguer to reach 15 wins. His only regret was that he couldn’t finish what he started. Beckett came within one out of his third career shutout, and Julio Lugo and J.D. Drew each drove in two runs to help the Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 Saturday.
Medici Code rallies for 1-length victory in La Jolla Handicap for 3-year-olds at Del MarMedici Code rallies for 1-length victory in La Jolla Handicap for 3-year-olds at Del Mar
Medici Code rallied for a 1-length victory over favorite Wordly in the $150,000 La Jolla Handicap for 3-year-olds Saturday at Del Mar. Ridden by Martin Pedroza, Medici Code was third at the top of the stretch, shot past early leader Latin Rhythms in the final eighth and held off a charge from Worldly to cover 1 1-16 miles on the turf in 1:42.57.
Safe Play wins $60,000 feature at Monmouth ParkSafe Play wins $60,000 feature at Monmouth Park
Safe Play outlasted John’s Pic through the stretch to win the $60,000 My Frenchman Stakes by a neck at Monmouth Park on Saturday. Trained by Jason Servis and ridden by Chuck C. Lopez, Safe Play paid $6.80 to win after covering the 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track in 1:03. There was no place or show wagering after the field was reduced to three starters because the race was taken off the turf.
Broncos LB Holdman to miss 3 monthsBroncos LB Holdman to miss 3 months
Denver Broncos linebacker Warrick Holdman has been advised by doctors not to play football for three months after suffering a spinal cord concussion in a collision with a teammate last week. Holdman was injured on Aug. 2 when he was trying to tackle running back Mike Bell, who lowered his left shoulder and struck the 243-pound linebacker in his helmet.
Pacman can be in show, but can’t wrestlePacman can be in show, but can’t wrestle
Adam “Pacman” Jones can appear at a wrestling show Sunday, with a couple of provisions: The suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback won’t be allowed to touch or be touched, use or be hit by any object or anything else that could injure him. That doesn’t leave much for Jones. But at least he can be in the building for the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling pay-per-view event.
Kvapil cruises to easy NASCAR truck race winKvapil cruises to easy NASCAR truck race win
Travis Kvapil led 47 of the final 48 laps to win the NASCAR Trucks Series’ Toyota Tundra 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on Saturday night.