Derby Draw Produces Quiet Confidence for Goldencents and Orb
Kentucky Derby draw assigns Goldencents to post 8 as 5-1 third choice while Orb lands post 16 as 7-2 favorite. Todd Pletcher’s Verrazano is 4-1 second choice from post 14. Shug McGaughey aims to break through with Orb after a four win streak and a Hall of Fame career Nonewhite.
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Itsmyluckyday Seeks Derby Spotlight Despite Florida Derby Slip
In Kentucky Derby chatter, Itsmyluckyday has faded behind Orb Verrazano and Goldencents but trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. believes the delayed Florida Derby pace plan will yield a stronger 1 1/4 mile horse for the Run for the Roses.
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Celtics Force Game 6 With 92 86 Win Over Knicks
The Celtics stay alive in the playoffs by beating the Knicks 92 86 to cut New Yorks series lead to 3 2 Garnett had 16 points and 18 rebounds while Brandon Bass added 17 points to steady Boston ahead of a Friday Game 6 in Boston with a chance to overcome a 3 0 deficit.
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Garnett and Pierce Apply Kyoto Double Team in Boston Win
In Boston, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce double team New York's Iman Shumpert in the second half, helping the Celtics pull away on Wednesday. The game highlighted Boston's defensive grind as they held off the Knicks.
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White Sox end skid with 5-2 win over Rangers
Conor Gillaspie and Alejandro De Aza homered in the seventh for Chicago as Chris Sale earned the win, improving to 8-0 against AL West teams. Nick Tepesch allowed five runs in 6 2 3 innings, and Addison Reed closed out his ninth save.
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