(Reuters) – If sentiment plays any part, Game on Dude could be a sure bet to win Saturday’s $5 million Breeders’ Classic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The five-year-old gelding came desperately close to winning America’s richest horse race last year, only to be run down by Drosselmeyer in the shadows of the post. Twelve months later, Game On Dude is fitter, stronger and the overwhelming favorite to emulate his sire, the 1998 classic champion Awesome Again, by winning the one-and-a-quarter mile test of speed and stamina. …
Horse racing-Sentiment runs high for fancied Game on Dude
Nov 2 (Reuters) – If sentiment plays any part, Game on Dude could be a sure bet to win Saturday’s $5 million Breeders’ Classic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The five-year-old gelding came desperately close to winning America’s richest horse race last year, only to be run down by Drosselmeyer in the shadows of the post. Twelve months later, Game On Dude is fitter, stronger and the overwhelming favourite to emulate his sire, the 1998 classic champion Awesome Again, by winning the one-and-a-quarter mile test of speed and stamina. …
Trainer Mott aiming take at Breeders' Cup sweep
Bill Mott is in position to duplicate the ultimate daily double. The Hall of Fame trainer swept the $2 million Ladies' Classic and $5 million Classic at last year's Breeders' Cup. He could do it again this weekend, with Royal Delta defending her Ladies' title and three of his horses running in the big race. Jordan: I'm committed to Bobcats for long haul
Michael Jordan could no longer hide his frustration midway through the Bobcats’ dismal season last year. Not wanting anyone to see how angry he was, Charlotte’s owner moved from his seat at the end of the team’s bench to his more secluded luxury suite high above the court.
Nets' home opener against Knicks rescheduled
(Reuters) – The season-opener between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, postponed because of the havoc caused by Hurricane Sandy, has been rescheduled for November 26, the National Basketball Association said on Thursday. The NBA had originally intended to play the game as scheduled on Thursday at the Barclays Center until New York mayor Michael Bloomberg indicated on Wednesday that it should be postponed. …
NBA-Nets' home opener against Knicks rescheduled
Nov 1 (Reuters) – The season-opener between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, postponed because of the havoc caused by Hurricane Sandy, has been rescheduled for Nov. 26, the National Basketball Association said on Thursday. The NBA had originally intended to play the game as scheduled on Thursday at the Barclays Center until New York mayor Michael Bloomberg indicated on Wednesday that it should be postponed. …
Belskus: IndyCar moving on, bullish about future
Interim IndyCar CEO Jeff Belskus insisted Thursday it was business as usual for the series after a week of upheaval that included sharp criticism over the abrupt and awkward end of a three-year run by CEO Randy Bernard. Injured skier Erik Guay expected to return at Lake Louise
The Canadian men’s alpine team received a big boost on Thursday after learning injured veteran skier Erik Guay should be ready for the season’s second World Cup event in Lake Louise, Alta. The competition is set for Nov. 24-25.
I can bat at any number, says Ajinkya
“I’m always working towards that. There are certain things that are not in my hands. Whatever is in my hands, I’ll try and do it. I will try to perform and leave it up to the selectors and everybody else,” he said while preparing for Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy opener against Railways at the Wankhede Stadium here. (agencies)
Having her hair cut to raise money for cancer is an inspiration for luge athlete Arianne Jones
Canadian luge racer Arianne Jones will be sporting a new hairdo this World Cup season. Jones had about a foot chopped off her waist-length hair Thursday to raise money for Kids Cancer Care. The barbers shearing her flowing locks included ... Continue reading ->
James Buescher looks for win on big Texas track
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — James Buescher has won on four different courses at Texas Motor Speedway. Now he’s looking for a victory on the main track.
NFL hopes to deter players from faking injuries
When Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Emmanuel Sanders suddenly dropped to the turf late in the fourth quarter, was helped to the sideline, returned after missing one play, then managed to be the first player down the field on punt coverage, announcers Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth let NBC's audience know their feelings. Trade deadline ends quietly with one deal
(Reuters) – The New England Patriots acquired bad boy cornerback Aqib Talib from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday as the National Football League trade deadline passed quietly with only one deal. The trade was completed just prior to the 1600 ET deadline but no details were given about what New England was sending to Tampa Bay. Talib, who has also had off field run-ins with the law, is currently serving a four-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on the use of performance-enhancing drugs. …
NFL-Trade deadline ends quietly with one deal
Nov 1 (Reuters) – The New England Patriots acquired bad boy cornerback Aqib Talib from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday as the National Football League trade deadline passed quietly with only one deal. The trade was completed just prior to the 1600 ET deadline but no details were given about what New England was sending to Tampa Bay. Talib, who has also had off field run-ins with the law, is currently serving a four-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on the use of performance-enhancing drugs. …
Y! Picks: AAA Texas 500
Venue: Texas Motor Speedway Race length: 501 miles No. of laps: 334 Qualifying: Fri., 4:30 p.m. ET Race: Sun., 3:16 p.m. ET (ESPN) STAT OF THE WEEK Trouble ahead? In eight races at Texas, Brad Keselowski’s best finish is 14th. APRIL RACE Top 5 1. Greg Biffle 2. Jimmie Johnson 3. Mark Martin 4. Jeff Gordon 5. Matt Kenseth RECENT FALL WINNERS 2011: Tony Stewart 2010: Denny Hamlin 2009: Kurt Busch 2008: Carl Edwards 2007: Jimmie Johnson 2006: Tony Stewart 2005: Carl Edwards ALSO THIS WEEKEND: Nationwide SeriesO’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge, Texas Motor Speedway, Sat., 7:46 p.m.
Crawford aims to become a permanent Clippers fixture
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Jamal Crawford has taken his high-scoring act on the road during a 12-year NBA career full of short stays with new teams, but the veteran guard hopes he has reached his final destination with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 32-year-old has rarely been able to unpack his suitcase during a series of colorful tenures in which he has earned individual acclaim while failing to deliver any real stability. …
Spelman College in Ga. ditches athletics program
Spelman College in Atlanta is ditching its athletics program and spending the money on a campus-wide health and fitness program.
NBA-Crawford aims to become a permanent Clippers fixture
LOS ANGELES, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Jamal Crawford has taken his high-scoring act on the road during a 12-year NBA career full of short stays with new teams, but the veteran guard hopes he has reached his final destination with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 32-year-old has rarely been able to unpack his suitcase during a series of colorful tenures in which he has earned individual acclaim while failing to deliver any real stability. …
Tiger blames fatigue for missing Shanghai event
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Tiger Woods said fatigue was the reason he skipped this week’s World Golf Championship event in Shanghai. As Australian Adam Scott and South African Louis Oosthuizen grabbed the first-round lead at the $7 million event in China on Thursday, the 36-year-old Woods was holding a putting clinic for school children in Singapore. The main sponsor had been unhappy Woods and world number one McIlroy chose to miss the Shanghai event despite being in the country and playing in a lucrative exhibition event. …
Habana voted SA's best
Springbok winger Bryan Habana was on Thursday named South African Rugby Player of the Year for the third time. 
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