Belmont’s withdrawal clears way for Union Rags in Belmont
Belmont退 (Belmont scratched) with a tendon injury ending his bid for the first Triple Crown since 1978. Union Rags, ridden by John Velazquez, edged Paynter by a neck to win the Belmont in 2:30.42, with Auburn third and a crowd of 85,811 cheering the dramatic photo finish.
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Union Rays
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Michael Got Him There.” Paynter
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Optimizer
Dullahan
Belmont Stakes notebook notes Dullahan stalls
Dullahan finished seventh as the 5-2 Belmont favorite. Trainer Dale Romans blamed no solid excuse, saying the horse lacked a finishing kick on a deep sandy surface. Jockey Javier Castellano noted the track, while Union Rags won the race and Mario Gutierrez received a celebratory plaque for I'll Have Another’s Derby and Preakness victories. Gutierrez reflected on the runner's career and the day’s missed Triple Crown bid after I'll Have Another’s tendon injury led to retirement.
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Romans
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California
Doug O'Neill
Paul Reddam
Sharapova Wins French Open Title For Career Grand Slam
Maria Sharapova defeated Sara Errani 6-3 6-2 to claim her first French Open crown and complete a career Grand Slam. The 25 year old, who returned from shoulder surgery in 2008, extended her clay season run with wins in Stuttgart and Rome and reclaimed world No. 1. Errani, seeded 21st, admitted nerves as she battled a taller opponent who dominated early on the red clay.
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Devils Narrow Kings Comeback In Game 5
Parise's deflected goal at 9:05 of the second, the turning play, plus Brodeur's late save, lifts the Devils over the Kings 2 1 and ends Los Angeles post season win streak. Game 6 heads to Los Angeles.
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Toronto
Salvador
Quick
Slava Voynov
Voynov
Heat win in Game 7 seals roller-coaster West finals heroics
The Miami Heat edged the Boston Celtics in a dramatic Game 7 to reach the NBA finals, with key late plays from Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade boosting a comeback after a sluggish start. Pat Riley and Micky Arison watched as Alonzo Mourning passed the trophy to Arison amid a triumphant arena celebration.
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Riley
Alonzo Mourning
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Micky Arison
Arison
Erik Spoelstra
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Bosh
Battier
James
Brandon Bass
Ray Allen
Kevin Garnett
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