After trailing the field through most of the race, Miss Shop moved up to win the $400,000 Personal Ensign Stakes by three lengths over Unbridled Belle at Saratoga Race Course on Friday. Miss Shop made her move on the outside under Javier Castellano to run down the tiring Sugar Shake, who led until the quarter pole.
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Miss Shop Wins $400,000 Personal Ensign Stakes by 3 lengths at Saratoga
After trailing the field through most of the race, Miss Shop moved up to win the $400,000 Personal Ensign Stakes by three lengths over Unbridled Belle at Saratoga Race Course on Friday. Miss Shop made her move on the outside under Javier Castellano to run down the tiring Sugar Shake, who led until the quarter…
Kahne captures pole for Sharpie 500
Kasey Kahne wins pole at Bristol; Juan Pablo Montoya second for Saturday night’s race lineup
Kasey Kahne won the pole at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, edging rival Dodge driver Juan Pablo Montoya for the top starting spot.
Burton at Bristol without AT&T logos
The fight between NASCAR and AT&T heated up Friday when the telecommunications giant refused to use a paint scheme or logos on Jeff Burton’s car at Bristol Motor Speedway.
David Wells signs contract with Dodgers
David Wells made it official Friday, signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the rest of the season. Wells’ agent, Gregg Clifton, said late Thursday the parties had reached a tentative agreement and the 44-year-old left-hander would pitch Sunday night against the Mets in New York. The Dodgers made room for Wells by designating right-hander…
Cards demote struggling pitcher Thompson
Brad Thompson, struggling with command and his temper since being moved out of the St. Louis Cardinals’ rotation, was demoted to Triple-A Memphis on Friday. Todd Wellemeyer was activated from the 15-day disabled list from a sprained right elbow, and will assume Thompson’s role as a right-handed reliever.
Indians minor leaguer suspended 50 games
A Cleveland Indians minor leaguer was suspended 50 games Friday for violating baseball’s minor league drug rules. Juan Valdes, an outfielder for single-A Mahoning Valley of the New York-Penn League, tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance. Valdes is the 25th violation this year, the 22nd under the minor league program.
David Wells signs contract with Dodgers
David Wells made it official Friday, signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the rest of the season. Wells’ agent, Gregg Clifton, said late Thursday the parties had reached a tentative agreement and the 44-year-old left-hander would pitch Sunday night against the Mets in New York. The Dodgers made room for Wells by designating right-hander…
Colts WR Harrison returns to practice
Indianapolis Colts receiver Marvin Harrison returned to practice Thursday after tending to personal matters Wednesday. Harrison, one of only four players in NFL history to catch 1,000 passes, rarely takes a break. Coach Tony Dungy said he had been excused for personal reasons. Six other players sat out practice Thursday, including No.
Ex-Eagles LB Trotter works out for Bucs
Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter worked out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, two days after being released by the Philadelphia Eagles. The 30-year-old, four-time Pro Bowl selection was one of the leaders of the Eagles defense for much of the past decade. He was let go Tuesday in a move that opened a spot in…
Raymer hopes Green Day can repeat history in Yonkers Trot
Jim Raymer is hoping to repeat history Saturday night in the final of the $724,770 Yonkers Trot at Yonkers Raceway. Last November, trainer Blair Burgess paid $60,000 to enter Glidemaster in the race. The move paid off when Glidemaster, which had already taken the Hambletonian and the Kentucky Futurity, won at Yonkers to become the…
Borel looks to win Travers with Street Sense to cap summer fling at Saratoga
Calvin Borel is having the time of his life at Saratoga, cruising around town in his customized truck, dining on the house at some of the best restaurants and — oh, yes — riding Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense. “It’s been a dream come true,” Borel said Friday after a brief visit with Street Sense…