Trainer Plesa optimistic as Orb prepares for Derby
Julio Plesa foresees a strong chance for Orb despite a hard loss. The veteran Florida trainer emphasizes 100 percent fitness and cites Orb's Gulfstream Derby win as proof of stakes quality. Normandy Invasion named for D-Day veterans to attend Derby. owner Rick Porter aims to raise history awareness. Jockeys named for Giant Finish Charming Kitten and Golden Soul. Derby forecast: 50 percent rain, high 64 degrees.
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Eddie Plesa Sr
Florida
Wood Memorial
Rick Porter
Louisville
Derby field shaped by post positions and odds
Veteran jockey Calvin Borel rides Revolutionary from inside post three with Revolutionary among 16 rivals in the Kentucky Derby field. Trainer Todd Pletcher eyes a rail- hugging ride as Super Saver heads from four, while Spiral Stakes winner Black Onyx starts at No. 1 amid deep odds.
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Churchill Downs
Mike Battaglia
Calvin Borel
Revolutionary
Borel
Pletcher
Calvin
Super Saver
Palace
Malice
Black Onyx
Oxbow
D. Wayne Lukas
Celtics Force Game 5 Comeback to Stun Knicks in MSG
Boston erased an 11-0 start by New York and pulled away in the second half to cut the series deficit to 3-1. Garnett sealed an 88-83 win as Pierce, Terry, and Green combined for key scoring while Anthony struggled for the Knicks.
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Doc Rivers
J.R. Smith
Jason Terry
Terry
Jeff Green
Paul Pierce
Garnett
Celtics
Carmelo Anthony
Boston
Mike
Woodson
Philadelphia
Rivers
Smith
Jordan Crawford
Anthony
Raymond Felton
Lakers
Bass
Pierce
Amare Stoudemire
Stoudemire
Jason Kidd
NBA
Grant Hill
Detroit
Pistons
Lawrence Frank
Mike D’antoni
Damian Lillard Named NBA Rookie of the Year
Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers earned unanimous Rookie of the Year honors. The Weber State alum led rookies with a 19.0 point average, 6.1 assists, and 3.1 rebounds while playing all 82 games and set a new rookie 3 point record with 185.
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Ore
Damian Lillard
NBA
Lillard
Weber State
Stephen Curry
Oscar
Blazers
Neil Olshey
Damian
Olshey
Geoff Petrie
Sidney Wicks
Brandon Roy
Toronto Raptors
Dwane Casey
Portland Trail Blazers
NFL to host three day career symposium in Philadelphia
The NFL will hold a three day career development symposium at the University of Pennsylvania to aid minority candidates. Attending are Commissioner Goodell and Giants GM Jerry Reese with Rooney Rule discussed as a catalyst for better opportunities.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Wharton School of Business
Roger Goodell
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Jerry Reese
Reese
Rick Smith
Houston
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Baltimore
Reggie McKenzie
Oakland
Martin Mayhew
Detroit
Steelers
Dan Rooney
New England
Robert Kraft
The
Giants
John Mara
Jacksonville
Shad Khan
Arizona
Michael Bidwill
Goodell
Kraft
Bill Cowher
Bill Polian
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Eae Cetra
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Edgar Prado
Charming Kitten
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Fear the Kitten
Madison Square Garden
Roy
Eddie Gottlieb
Blake Griffin
David Robinson
Ralph Sampson
Kobe Bryant
Utah Jazz
DeMarre Carroll
Carroll
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Big Sky
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