California Chrome Heads to Derby as Sherman Remembers Swaps
Louisville report recalls Art Sherman as an 18 year old rider on Swaps who won the 1955 Derby. Now 77, Sherman brings California Chrome to Churchill Downs as a possible favorite after four straight wins and over 1 million in earnings. Not For Love, Chrome’s dam, produced a modest career before DAP Racing’s Dumb Ass Partners rose to fame.
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Hawks take series lead in decisive Indiana win
Mike Scott poured in 17 points in a 12 minute surge as the eighth seed Hawks built a 61-40 halftime edge and held off Indiana 107-97 to move 3-2 in the series. Shelvin Mack added 20 for Atlanta while Paul George scored 26 for the Pacers.
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James leads Heat to first round sweep over Bobcats
LeBron James scored 31 points and added nine assists as the Miami Heat closed out the series with a 109 98 win over the Charlotte Bobcats. James remained on the court after a thigh bruise but called the leg sore and vowed rest as Miami awaits the Brooklyn Toronto winner.
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Controversy grows as Sterling scandal looms for Clippers
Sponsors pull support as Donald Sterling backlash intensifies with NBA poised to sanction him. Doc Rivers expects a strong league message Tuesday from Commissioner Adam Silver, potentially including a suspension and fine. Kobe Bryant calls for Sterling ouster amid mounting pressure.
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Derby winner and modern redraw details from early 20th century highlights
In 1901 His Eminence won the Kentucky Derby by 1 1 2 lengths with jockey Jimmy Winkfield, in the Derby raced in April. In 1986 Roger Clemens struck out 20 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 3 1. In 1998 a Derby redraw was ordered during post draw for the first time in 124 years Churchill Downs allowed ESPN to announce the draw and Chris Lincoln called No 15 twice during the draft.
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