California Chrome trainer Sherman eyes Derby run and prep
Sherman, based at Los Alamitos, trains California Chrome with Coburn and Martin. The group named the horse from a hat draw and plan to school him in the paddock and gate at Churchill Downs. Jockey Victor Espinoza rides as the team anticipates a mile and a quarter run.
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Derby notebook details stormy Derby prep at Churchill Downs
Severe overnight storm drenched Churchill Downs as Tapiture posted a 50 second half mile in rough conditions. Hoppertunity trained after a delay as Baffert chased a fourth Derby win. Bayern ruled out for Derby after Derby Trial DQ. General a Rod bought by Starlight Skychai, joins Intense Holiday in field. Hansen and Rosario continue with General a Rod.
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Hawks Set Postseason 3pt Record in Easy Win Over Pacers
Atlanta shot 81.3 percent in a second quarter surge to beat Indiana 108 92 as Kyle Korver and Jeff Teague led with multiple threes. The Hawks connected on 15 three pointers, a new playoff record, while the Pacers must win two straight to avoid elimination.
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Heat blank Bobcats as LeBron stars in win sweep
LeBron James led Miami with clutch scoring after a thigh scare as the Heat swept Charlotte for the ninth straight series victory. Chris Bosh added 17 and Dwyane Wade 15 as Miami extended its first round dominance to 16-2 since James arrived, achieving a 20th straight series win over the Bobcats.
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Hall of Fame coach Jack Ramsay dies at 89
Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster Jack Ramsay died in Naples Florida at 89. A WWII veteran and NBA champion with Portland he later became a respected ESPN analyst and Hall of Fame inductee. Ramsay battled cancer and a marrow syndrome and guided teams for 21 NBA seasons. Funeral is Thursday.
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Clippers exposed as NBA owner Sterling faces fallout
Sterling's alleged comments trigger sponsor pullouts from CarMax Virgin America and Kia while State Farm pauses relations. AQUAhydrate suspends sponsorship as the NBA probes. NAACP drops lifetime award and refunds donations. Clippers players and coaches express concern as Tuesday's critical Game 5 looms.
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