Protectionist wins Melbourne Cup, favourite dies (Reuters) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - German raider Protectionist timed his finishing burst to perfection to win the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, but the race was overshadowed by the death of two horses including favourite Admire Rakti, who collapsed and died after finishing last. Araldo, who finished seventh in the A$6.2 million ($5.38 million) race, … [Read more...]
Protectionist wins Melbourne Cup; favorite dies (The Associated Press)
Protectionist wins Melbourne Cup; favorite dies (The Associated Press) Ryan Moore rode German stallion Protectionist to victory in the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday in a race marred by the death of favorite Admire Ratki. Red Cadeaux strode to the lead in the last straight of the 2-mile classic but was overhauled on the inside by five-year-old Protectionist, which went on to win by four lengths … [Read more...]
Horse Racing-Protectionist wins Melbourne Cup, favourite dies (Reuters)
Horse Racing-Protectionist wins Melbourne Cup, favourite dies (Reuters) * First German winner of Australia's biggest race * Japanese favourite dies after finishing last * Injured Araldo euthanised after freak accident (Updates after Araldo put down) MELBOURNE, Nov 4 (Reuters) - German raider Protectionist timed his finishing burst to perfection to win the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, but the … [Read more...]
Andrew Luck not satisfied with his 354-yard passing performance
Andrew Luck not satisfied with his 354-yard passing performance EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Andrew Luck threw for four touchdowns and 354 yards Monday night as he led his Colts (6-3) to a 40-24 trouncing of the Giants (3-5). It was a completely lopsided win – but don't tell Luck he had a good game. “There’s some plays I messed up. I missed some throws,” he said afterwards. “I don’t think I played … [Read more...]
Neville: Van Persie failing to meet expectations
Neville: Van Persie failing to meet expectations Robin van Persie scored United's equaliser against Chelsea but is yet to hit the heights of his first season at the club © Getty Images Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has claimed Robin van Persie is falling below the standards expected of him this season. Van Persie disappointed in Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Manchester City, with … [Read more...]
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Colts Trample Giants
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Colts Trample Giants Tuesday, November 04, 2014 With their playoff hopes drying up, the Giants had two weeks to prepare for a nationally-televised home game against the Colts. Instead, they came out flat and were trampled by the Colts 40-24. It wasn’t as close as the final score would indicate. Eli Manning hooked up with Larry Donnell and Corey Washington for two … [Read more...]
DeAndre Jordan finishes the alley-oop all over Rudy Gobert (Video)
DeAndre Jordan finishes the alley-oop all over Rudy Gobert (Video) Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan will forever be remembered for his March 2013 dunk on then-Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight, who fell to the ground as if to emphasize just how thoroughly he had been vanquished. Jordan is one of the most ferocious dunkers in NBA history, but it's likely that he will never match … [Read more...]
Monday night mismatch: Luck (four TDs), Colts make it look easy against Giants
Monday night mismatch: Luck (four TDs), Colts make it look easy against Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Colts weren't going to have a hangover from last week's defeat. Andrew Luck wouldn't allow it. MORE: Must-see Week 9 photos | Stats | Luck thwarts Giants' challenge | Hilton steals the ball | Anthem moves Reggie Wayne | Luck's jersey popular with ladies Luck threw for four touchdowns and the … [Read more...]
Horse racing-German raider Protectionist wins Melbourne Cup (Reuters)
Horse racing-German raider Protectionist wins Melbourne Cup (Reuters) German raider Protectionist timed his finishing burst to perfection to win the 154th running of the A$6.2 million ($5.38 million) Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday. Ridden by Ryan Moore, the five-year-old stayer was boxed in for much of the race but stormed down the final straight after finding a gap to … [Read more...]
Drug tests on horses in Breeders’ Cup are clean (The Associated Press)
Drug tests on horses in Breeders' Cup are clean (The Associated Press) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- All drug tests from horses that ran in the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita have come back clear. … [Read more...]