Justify makes history and plans next race after Belmont
Triple Crown winner Justify will take a break before returning to racing this year. Owner group plans a public showcase after his Belmont win, with a Derby trophy ceremony at Churchill Downs and a potential parade like American Pharoah before a June move to California for future plans.
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Justify
New York
Elliott Walden
WinStar Farm
Walden
Belmont Park
Churchill Downs
Louisville
Kentucky
Bob Baffert
Mike Smith
Churchill
Baffert
California
Bowyer claims decision in auto race
In Brooklyn Michigan after 120 laps and two stages the NASCAR Cup race could still be official as rain loomed. Clint Bowyer crediting crew chief Mike Bugarewicz for gambling with two tires to grab the lead and win behind Harvick in second and Kurt Busch third as Ford dominated the top eight.
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Brooklyn
Mich
Clint Bowyer
Kevin Harvick
Bowyer
Mike Bugarewicz
Harvick
Kurt Busch
Stewart-Haas Racing
Kyle Busch
Toyota
Ford
Bats Come Alive as Pirates Top Cubs 7 1 Behind Nova
Ivan Nova pitched effectively as the Pirates beat the Cubs 7 1 in Chicago. Josh Harrison opened with a homer and Gregory Polanco cleared the bases with a loading triple to spark Pittsburgh’s win, ending a three game skid. Nova improved to 3 5 and returned after a two week finger sprain, while Chicago’s Anthony Rizzo drove in the lone run.
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Nova
Pirates
Chicago
Ivan Nova
Josh Harrison
Gregory Polanco
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Clint Hurdle
Anthony Rizzo
Cubs
Brewers
Johnson Wins St Jude Classic With Eagle Finish
Dustin Johnson dominates the St Jude Classic in Memphis to reclaim the world No. 1 ranking with a 19 under total. He closes with an eagle on the final hole after three birdies and a bogey, earning a 1.18 million prize and moving to Shinnec ock Hills for the U S Open buildup. Andrew Putnam, who started final round with a share of the lead, finishes at 13 under after a 72.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dustin Johnson
Eagle
Johnson
Justin Thomas
Andrew Putnam
Putnam
David Toms
Shinnecock Hills
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Milwaukee
Joe Maddon
Kyle Hendricks
Elias Diaz
Rey Field
PGA
St. Jude Victory