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Gio Ponti wins Virginia Derby in photo finish
Gio Ponti took the lead in the upper stretch and held off a brief run by Colonial Turf Cup winner Sailor's Cap and a more determined effort by Court Vision to win the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs on Saturday.
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Pedro could miss series against Phillies
CINCINNATI - The New York Mets are having second thoughts about letting right-hander Pedro Martinez face the Philadelphia Phillies next week. Martinez got a cortisone shot for strained groin muscles on Thursday.
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Serena advances to Stanford semifinals
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Serena Williams spent more time waiting for her quarterfinal match to start than she did on the court against Patty Schnyder. Neither activity proved to be too stressful for the top seed.
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Wild reach terms with winger
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Wild forward Stephane Veilleux (vay-YOO') has avoided a salary arbitration hearing by agreeing to a 1-year contract.
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Former legislator Bob Eisenach dies
Former state legislator Robert “Bob” Eisenach, 66, of Fort Morgan died Thursday at the Brighton Care Center after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Arroyo, Reds snap Mets’ 10-game winning streak
CINCINNATI (AP) — A whole lot of little things ended the New York Mets’ winning streak. Bronson Arroyo extended his latest surge by pitching eight innings Friday night, and the Cincinnati Reds used a minimal rally to beat the Mets 5-2, ending their 10-game winning streak.
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Rahals love racing at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) — For the Rahals — team owner Bobby and his racing son Graham — returning to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is a lot like eating comfort food: familiar and satisfying.
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Snyder comes from behind to win Ohio Am
FINDLAY, Ohio (AP) — Vaughn Snyder was too tired to celebrate. Moments after he had beaten back numerous challengers and had overcome oppressive heat, gusting winds and a treacherous course to win the 102nd Ohio Amateur championship on Friday, he was just looking for a place to rest.
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WVU-Iowa to meet in Las Vegas Invitational
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s basketball team now knows its opponent when the Mountaineers head West to play in the third round of the Las Vegas Invitational.
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Wild reach terms with winger
Associated Press - July 19, 2008 8:03 PM ET ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Wild forward Stephane Veilleux (vay-YOO') has avoided a salary arbitration hearing by agreeing to a 1-year...
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Baker's 4 RBIs help Marlins beat Phils 9-5
Associated Press - July 19, 2008 7:53 PM ET MIAMI (AP) - Rookie catcher John Baker drove in four runs Saturday and hit 1 of 3 homers for the Florida Marlins, who tightened the race in the NL...
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Sheets wins 11th, Fielder homers in Brewers win
Associated Press - July 19, 2008 7:53 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Rickie Weeks hit a two-run double to cap a four-run sixth inning, Prince Fielder homered and the Milwaukee Brewers remained...
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Aussie's challenge to Magic - toughen up
Thunderbirds enforce Mo'onia Gerrard has has no idea who she'll be facing in tomorrow night's must-win netball semifinal against the Magic she has a simple message for whoever it is - toughen up if you want to compete.
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