Preakness Day highlights and Indy 500 shock
In 1977 Seattle Slew won the Preakness by a half length over Iron Constitution with jockey Jean Cruguet. 1995 Penske Racing misses the Indy 500 field as Al Unser Jr. and Emerson Fittipaldi fail to qualify, Unser the first defending champ out. 2001 Barry Bonds ties the NL record with his eighth homer in five games as San Francisco falls to Arizona 4 2. Curt Schilling allows the homer. 2005 Afleet Alex, ridden by Jeremy Rose, recovers from being cut off to win the Preakness as Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo finishes third.
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Dodgers pitcher Tomko comments on Bonds 714th homer
Dodgers pitcher Brett Tomko says many people are glad they won’t have to follow Barry Bonds around much longer after Bonds hits his 714th career home run.
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Hornish takes Indy 500 pole with 229 mph average
Sam Hornish Jr led Indy 500 qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a four lap average of 228.985 mph after posting 229.996 mph in the morning and topping a field that included defending champ Dan Wheldon and fellow Penske driver Helio Castroneves.
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Johnson wins All-Star Race at Lowe's for seventh track victory
Jimmie Johnson claimed the Nextel All-Star Challenge at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, winning the $1 million prize and extending his dominance at the track. Kevin Harvick gambled on two tires, challenging Johnson in the final sprint before finishing second, with Jeff Gordon third and Carl Edwards fourth.
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Bourdais grabs pole for Monterrey Grand Prix
Sebastian Bourdais set a new Monterrey course record with a 1 minute 13.253 second lap at 103.401 mph to secure pole for the 76 lap race. This marks his fourth straight pole start in Monterrey.
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Wizards rally to top Kansas City Wizards 2 1
Real Salt Lake came from a goal down at halftime to beat the Kansas City Wizards 2 1. Mehdi Ballouchy tied it with his first MLS goal in the 78th minute, then Jeff Cunningham delivered the stoppage time winner in the 80th. The game was played in Salt Lake City.
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Sorenstam Streak Ends With Strong Second Round
Annika Sorenstam, eight time LPGA player of the year, shot 67 to sit 3 under 139 at the Sybase Classic. She stands one stroke behind leader Gloria Park who posted 67 as Sorenstam remains in contention at Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle New York.
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Bradley's O'Bryant Declares for NBA Draft and Goes Pro
Bradley sophomore Patrick O'Bryant, a 7 foot center from Blaine Minnesota, signed with an agent after entering the NBA Draft and will not return to Bradley. He averaged 13.4 points and 8.3 rebounds last season guiding Bradley to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen and earning MVC Defensive Player of the Year and second team honors.
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Bjorn in Irish Open share of lead after 3rd round
Thomas Bjorn sank a 40-foot eagle putt at the final hole to join Paul Casey and Anthony Wall atop the Irish Open after a 5-under 67, giving him a 5-under total of 211. Casey shot 68 and Wall 70 as they finished the round tied for the lead.
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Hingis Edges Williams to Reach Italian Open Final
Martina Hingis rallied from a 0-6 deficit to beat Venus Williams 0-6, 6-3, 6-3 and advance to the Italian Open final. She pursues her first title since returning in January after foot and ankle injuries, set to meet Dinara Safina who defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova 3-6, 6-4, 7-5.
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Bonds steals joy from 714 historic moment
The Orlando Sentinel writer laments Barry Bonds 714th homer and the fallen romance of historic sports feats. He recalls 1974 Hank Aaron joy, condemns steroids, and argues Bonds ruined the moment, with boos in Shea and mixed public sentiment. A bleak view of modern baseball’s hero worship.
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