Bourdais builds Champ Car lead with Road America win (AFP)Bourdais builds Champ Car lead with Road America win (AFP)
Sebastien Bourdais, headed to Formula One next year, filled one of the few gaps on his stellar Champ Car resume Sunday with his first victory at the Road America circuit.
Reyes, Ludwick lead Cards over DodgersReyes, Ludwick lead Cards over Dodgers
Hard luck Anthony Reyes won his second game of the season and Ryan Ludwick homered and drove in four runs, helping the surging St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-2 on Sunday. Reyes (2-11) worked six innings and got his first career hit and RBI during a five-run third for St. Louis, which took two of three from the sagging Dodgers to complete a 5-2 homestand.
Mets honor Glavine with pregame ceremonyMets honor Glavine with pregame ceremony
When Tom Glavine first got to New York, the former Braves star struggled on the mound and heard the fans chanting ‘Tom-my Glav-ine’ with a simple twist: “With some expletives added,” Glavine said. It took him four years, but it’s safe to say he’s turned around even the most hardened Mets fans. Glavine became the 23rd pitcher to win his 300th game last Sunday night, beating the Chicago Cubs 8-3 at…
Belmont Stakes winning filly out of Alabama, set for Ruffian Stakes next monthBelmont Stakes winning filly out of Alabama, set for Ruffian Stakes next month
Belmont Stakes winner Rags to Riches will miss the Alabama Stakes on Saturday, and is now scheduled to run in the $300,000 Ruffian Stakes at Belmont Park on Sept. 8. Despite an encouraging workout at Saratoga on Sunday, trainer Todd Pletcher said his star 3-year-old filly missed too much training time while undergoing a complete physical examination after two scheduled workouts were canceled last…
Horse collapses at SaratogaHorse collapses at Saratoga
Testament, who has won three of 20 career starts, collapsed near the winner’s circle at Saratoga Race Course on Sunday after apparently suffering from heat exhaustion. The 4-year-old gelding, trained by Daniel Conway, Jr., finished fifth in a field of seven in the first race. Testament returned to the area in front of the clubhouse, and had been unsaddled when he fell.
Jets RB Jones injures leg in practiceJets RB Jones injures leg in practice
New York Jets running back Thomas Jones limped off the practice field after injuring his lower right leg Sunday. There was no immediate word on the nature or severity of the injury, but it appeared to be either to his ankle or calf. Jones wasn’t made available to the media, and coach Eric Mangini had already addressed the media before practice.
Ravens QB Troy Smith to debut MondayRavens QB Troy Smith to debut Monday
The last time Troy Smith played a significant football game, he was vying for a national championship. In his NFL debut Monday night, the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner will be competing for a job. Smith and former UCLA standout Drew Olson are seeking to begin the season as the Baltimore Ravens’ third-string quarterback behind Steve McNair and Kyle Boller.