10/13/2008 - Elmont, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown has suffered an injury and will not race in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita this month.
The communications office at Belmont Park confirmed that the three-year-old injured his right front leg Monday morning while training at Aqueduct.
Owned by IEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr., Big Brown was being pointed toward the $5 million Classic on Saturday, October 25 where he was to meet 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin.
Bloodhorse.com is reporting that the colt has been retired from racing. Big Brown is set to enter stud at Three Chimneys Farm in Kentucky following his racing career.
After capturing the first two legs of the Triple Crown, Big Brown was eased down the stretch in the Belmont Stakes to finish last. This year, he also won the Florida Derby, the Haskell Invitational and the Monmouth Stakes on the grass.
Big Brown won seven of eight career starts for more than $3.6 million.
<< Canucks try to continue dominance of Caps
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It has been nearly eight years since Vancouver last lost to
Washington. The Canucks will try to extend their winning streak to six games
over the Capitals when the two clubs get together tonight at the Verizon
Center.
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<< Habs shoot for payback in Philly
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It was Philadelphia that ended Montreal's bid for a Stanley
Cup championship a year ago. The Canadiens get a crack at some revenge
tonight, as they travel to the City of Brotherly Love to battle the Flyers at
the Wachovia Cen
<< Rangers aim for 5-0 start vs. Devils
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Rangers will try to win their first five games
to start a season for the first time since 1983, as they host the rival New
Jersey Devils tonight at Madison Square Garden.
New York kicks off its season series w
<< Isles welcome Sabres for afternoon test at the Coliseum
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After sitting out New York's first two games of the season,
goaltender Rick DiPietro could make his season debut this afternoon in the
Islanders' clash with the Buffalo Sabres at Nassau Coliseum.
DiPietro has been serving
Report: Bowden out at Clemson >>
Columbia, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Clemson University has reportedly fired head
football coach Tommy Bowden.
According to The State, a Columbia, South Carolina newspaper, Bowden informed
his assistants of the decision on Monday morning.
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Around FCS: Why, Richmond, Why? >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The question Richmond coaches, players and
supporters have to be asking this weekend is a simple one.
Why, Richmond, why?
It was bad enough that the No. 5-ranked Spiders had blown a lead in the final
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Sedin, Booth, Brodeur selected as NHL's Three Stars >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Vancouver Canucks forward Daniel Sedin,
Florida Panthers left wing David Booth and New Jersey Devils goaltender
Martin Brodeur have been named the NHL's 'Three Stars' for the week ending
October
Romo sidelined with broken finger >>
Irving, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is expected
to be sidelined for a month with a broken pinkie finger on his throwing hand.
Romo was hurt on the first play of overtime in Sunday's 30-24 setback at
Arizo
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El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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