Curlin Put Up For Sale By New Ownership Group
Breeders Cup Classic winner Curlin is being offered by a new ownership group of over 400, seeking a payday for the nation’s top thoroughbred. Details on sale timing and venue are pending, while a related lawsuit yields 418 plaintiffs a 20 percent stake to settle a $42 million judgment involving attorneys Shirley Cunningham Jr. and William Gallion.
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Smith to buy New Hampshire track for 340 million
Speedway Motorsports chairman Bruton Smith confirmed he will purchase the New Hampshire International Speedway for 340 million from Bob Bahre. The deal could close early next year and may lead to moving one NASCAR Nextel Cup race to Las Vegas as soon as 2009.
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Wade cleared to play after knee and shoulder surgeries
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has been cleared to play after May surgeries on the left knee and left shoulder. Coach Pat Riley did not set a return timetable and Wade has been practicing without contact ahead of the Friday game versus the Indiana Pacers.
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Rodriguez seeks $350 million as Yankees weigh move for Rivera
Newsday reports Alex Rodriguez’s agent Scott Boras demanded 350 million to even meet with the Yankees who remain hopeful to re sign Mariano Rivera. The sides discuss a three year 40 million deal with Rivera while Boras filed an opt out and Cashman downplayed the noise. Other teams including the Red Sox Mets Angels Dodgers Giants and Cubs are mentioned as possible suitors.
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Truex Captures First Pole at Texas Motor Speedway
Martin Truex Jr. earned his first Nexte l Cup pole with a 193.105 mph lap at Texas Motor Speedway. The No. 1 Chevrolet gives him a spot in next year's Budweiser Shootout and a renewed boost after a rough stretch in the Chase for the Nextel Cup. He sits 12th in points after three poor finishes in five races.
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Edwards Opens Busch Qualifying Pace in Texas Chase Tilt
Carl Edwards posts 190.745 mph to clinch pole for row two start at the O'Reilly Challenge while Jeff Gordon grabs outside pole and Jimmie Johnson relies in the title chase as Truex tops practice and logistics delay repair efforts linger after Sunday.
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Colts weigh Harrison return as unbeaten clash looms
Colts doctors clear Marvin Harrison for possible action against New England with the star receiver listed as questionable after a bruised knee. Coach Tony Dungy faces a game time decision as Harrison and others may be limited on a high stakes matchup between the NFL's last two undefeated teams.
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Reid vows to stay with Eagles despite turmoil
Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid said he will not resign amid intense scrutiny after a judge sentenced his two sons to prison and described his home as a drug emporium. He answered plainly that he intends to remain in his job while addressing his sons' ongoing legal troubles and personal concerns.
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Suspended Titan seeks end to season long ban
Adam Pacman Jones hoped to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss ending his suspension with the Titans. The meeting status remained unclear as the NFL and Jones lawyers declined comment.
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