Robyn Smith Wins Paumonok Handicap First for Woman Jockey
In 1973 Robyn Smith became the first woman jockey to win a stakes race as she rode North Sea to victory in the Paumonok Handicap at Aqueduct Race Track in New York. The two day history also notes Hall of Fame inductions in 1986 for Billy Cunningham Tom Heinsohn and Red Holzman, Javie ejects Mike Rice in 1994, Elvis Stojko's quad triple in 1997, and Jackie Stiles becoming NCAA women's scoring leader in 2001.
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Stanford scientist doubts T Rex ran at all
A Stanford scientist says Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs probably did not run. When asked if any modern animal mimics its movements, the professor quips yes, Greg Ostertag of the Utah Jazz, in a joke by comedian Jerry Perisho.
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Duquette fired by Red Sox new owners in Fort Myers
Dan Duquette, longtime Red Sox general manager, was dismissed hours after John Henry Tom Werner completed a 660 million purchase. Interim GM is Mike Port. Team president Larry Lucchino and new owners confirmed the decision amid a tense departure.
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Bills release Johnson and Irvin in salary cap move
The Buffalo Bills cut quarterback Rob Johnson after four seasons, saving over 6 million in salary cap space while mentioning his injuries and inconsistency. Veteran cornerback Ken Irvin was released, saving about 1.9 million. Johnson’s 2.5 million bonus due today if retained proved unaffordable as Donahoe cited.
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