Smarty Jones Retires From Racing to Begin Stud Life
The Chapman family and trainer John Servis announced Smarty Jones will retire after a brief rest due to cannon bone bruises. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, who nearly captured the Triple Crown, will stand at Three Chimneys Farm in Kentucky with lucrative stud fees expected.
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Gordon breaks rules with Brickyard win celebration
Jeff Gordon won the Brickyard 400 for a fourth time at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and celebrated by stopping at the bricks, climbing from his No. 24 car, and displaying raw emotion. Dale Jarrett praised Gordon as one of the sport’s best, while the piece questions sponsor culture in NASCAR and nods to Johnson’s recent Victory Lane fine.
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Cubs can finish strong after rough West trip
Cubs face a tough finish to the wild-card race after a 4-2 loss in San Francisco. Kerry Wood struggled, Nomar Garciaparra made an impact after joining the lineup, and Chicago heads into a stacked stretch that includes San Diego, the Dodgers, Milwaukee, and Houston with a favorable schedule and added depth from injuries returning.
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Games survive their own excess says Greg Cote
Greg Cote notes the Athens Summer Games press on despite controversy and spectacle. He mocks inflated security costs and overhyped coverage while highlighting the event’s enduring appeal and the quirks of sports added or dropped for official status.
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