Daunte Culpepper cleanly handled his first snap for a change and did plenty else right, too. Cast off by Miami a month ago, Culpepper is doing his best to win the starting job in Oakland. Culpepper threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Ronald Curry and looked sharp in his first preseason start, leading the Raiders to a 20-10 victory over the St.
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Culpepper sharp as Raiders defeat Rams
Daunte Culpepper cleanly handled his first snap for a change and did plenty else right, too. Cast off by Miami a month ago, Culpepper is doing his best to win the starting job in Oakland. Culpepper threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Ronald Curry and looked sharp in his first preseason start, leading the Raiders…
Dance Smartly, first Canadian-bred horse to win the Breeders’ Cup in 1991, euthanized at 19
Dance Smartly, the first Canadian-bred horse to win the Breeders’ Cup in 1991, has died after sustaining an injury in her paddock. She was 19. Dance Smartly, who won the Eclipse Award as North America’s top 3-year-old in 1991, was euthanized over the weekend because of an irreparable injury related to an arthritic joint in…
Del Mar Stable Notes – Day 30 – Monday, August 20
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NASCAR admits scoring error against Busch at Bristol
NASCAR’s errant call against Kyle Busch was still being discussed Saturday, as drivers wondered what kind of recourse they have when they don’t agree with a call.
El Duque, Delgado lift Mets past Dodgers
Orlando Hernandez pitched seven sharp innings and Carlos Delgado finally came through with a big hit, sending the New York Mets to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Delgado turned boos to cheers by snapping an 0-for-19 skid with a two-run single that put New York ahead by three in the…
Corporate sponsors stay away from Bonds
Barry Bonds’ smiling mug won’t be gracing boxes of the Breakfast of Champions anytime soon. Since hitting No. 756 there have been no “I’m going to Disneyland” moments for Bonds, no cereal box immortality. “We simply have no plans at this point,” to work with Bonds, Wheaties spokeswoman Tara Johnson said by e-mail.
New dad Brady throws for 2 TDs, Pats win
Being a celebrity dad seems to be suiting Tom Brady just fine. He just doesn’t want to talk about it — even with his teammates. Two days after Brady missed practice to fly to Los Angeles where his ex-girlfriend, actress Bridget Moynahan, gave birth to their son, Brady returned to the Patriots and was nearly…
Young much better for Titans in win
Breathe easy Titans fans, Vince Young found his shake-and-bake groove Friday. His passing game didn’t look bad, either. Playing only the first half, Young went 13-of-19 for 162 yards passing and a touchdown, and also scored a TD rushing in a 28-17 preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills. It was a much-needed performance from Young…
Bills DE Schobel inks 7-year extension
Pro Bowl defensive end Aaron Schobel signed a contract extension with the Buffalo Bills on Friday that is potentially worth about $50.5 million over the seven-year deal. The deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money and locks Schobel up through 2013, extending his current contract for four additional years.
Street Sense prevails in Travers, sets sights on Breeders’ Cup Classic in two months
Street Sense was tested until the very end before holding off a determined Grasshopper and winning the $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday. When Street Sense hit the top of the stretch, it appeared the Kentucky Derby winner was about to put away his six less-accomplished rivals.
Street Sense wins Travers Stakes
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Ticker) — Street Sense had a nose for the wire.