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9-1 shot Fort Larned wins BC Classic in upset
ARCADIA, Calif. -- Fort Larned, a 9-1 long shot, led all the way to win the $5 million Classic by a half-length on Saturday, capping a weekend of upsets at the Breeders' Cup.. Brian Hernandez Jr., aboard the winner, celebrated his 27th birthday with the biggest victory of his
Union Rags nips Paynter to win Belmont Stakes
NEW YORK — Union Rags picked up where I’ll Have Another left off — coming from behind to catch a Bob Baffert-trained horse at the finish in a Triple Crown race.
Union Rags nips Paynter to win Belmont Stakes
NEW YORK -- Union Rags picked up where I'll Have Another left off -- coming from behind to catch a Bob Baffert-trained horse at the finish in a Triple Crown race.. In Saturday's Belmont Stakes, it was even a photo finish.. Union Rags rallied through an opening on the
Spurs beat Clippers 96-86 to take 3-0 series lead
LOS ANGELES -- Tim Duncan scored 19 points, helping engineer a 24-0 run in the third quarter after the Spurs trailed by 24 points, and San Antonio defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-86 on Saturday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.. Tony Parker added
I'll Have Another rallies to win Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- I'll Have Another ran down Bodemeister in the final furlong Saturday to win the Kentucky Derby, winding up in the winner's circle despite a rookie jockey, a more famous stable pony, and a price tag of just $11,000 as a yearling.. With Mario Gutierrez aboard, the chestnut
God, family make appearance on Oscar red carpet
LOS ANGELES (AP) It wasn't hard to spot Elvis Presley's old co-star on the Oscars red carpet. She was the one wearing the nun's habit.Mother Dolores Hart, who left Hollywood 49 years ago to pursue a religious life, made a dramatic return Sunday to take part in the
Baffert, Zito ready for 2nd shot in Preakness
BALTIMORE -- Bob Baffert and Nick Zito like their positions heading into the Preakness. Their horses, Midnight Interlude and Dialed In, each had excuses after failing to win the Kentucky Derby, and both Hall of Fame trainers know how to come back and win the Preakness.
Animal Kingdom charges ahead in home stretch
John Velazquez won the Kentucky Derby by a broken nose. An injury to Animal Kingdom's regular rider, Robby Albarado, cleared the way for Velazquez to pick up the mount on the 20-1 long shot. Once he took the reins Saturday, he rode his good luck all the way to the winner's circle.
Aminu part of Clippers hopeful future
Two first-round draft picks with potential to crack the starting lineup have the Los Angeles Clippers' front office feeling pretty good about the future. And free agency is still a day away.
Mine That Bird charges to upset Derby win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Calvin Borel was in a familiar place, along the rail and urging Mine That Bird to fly through the mud. Trainer Bennie Woolley Jr. was someplace he never imagined - the Kentucky Derby, with his horse in the lead.
