May 18, 2013

Horse Racing Recap: 1 trainer, 4 chances to win Kentucky Derby

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NEW YORK (AP) – Todd Pletcher’s approach to the Kentucky Derby is simple: keep his best 3-year-olds from facing each other, win a bunch of big races around the country and then let them meet up in the starting gate at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May, Once again, mission accomplished. The nation’s [...]

Horse Racing Recap: Ive Struck a Nerve, at 135-1, stuns Risen Star field

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In a photo finish, James Graham (8), aboard Ive Struck A Nerve, glances over at his competitors as his horse gets a nose in front of Code West, and Palace Malace(6) to win the Risen Star Stakes at Faire Grounds Race Course in New Orleans.(Photo: Lou Hodges Jr., AP) Story Highlights Normandy Invasion, the favorite, [...]

George Huguely found guilty of second-degree murder

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – After nearly nine hours of deliberation Wednesday, a jury found George Huguely V guilty of second-degree murder and grand larceny involving the death of Yeardley Love. Huguely was found not guilty on all other charges. Second-degree murder in Virginia is defined as murder with malice that is not premeditated. It carries a [...]

Wayne Rooney banned for three matches in Euro 2012

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NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Wayne Rooney will miss the entire group stage of the 2012 European Championship after receiving a three-game ban Thursday for kicking a player during England’s final qualifier. European soccer’s governing body cited him for his actions against Montenegro defender Miodrag Dzudovic during a qualifying game last Friday. UEFA’s rule book calls [...]