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2012 Belmont Stakes Preview — I’ll Have Another Scratched, So Who’s the New Favorite?
With Triple Crown contender I’ll Have Another scratched, 11 other horses will have an opportunity to win at the 144th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. The scratch cost I’ll Have Another his chance to become the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to win the Triple Crown. The other horses will now race for their share of the $1 million purse.
This Weekend in Sports: French Open, the Belmont Stakes and the Stanley Cup
One of tennis’ Grand Slam events, a Triple Crown horse race and hockey’s greatest trophy all can be won this weekend. Here’s what to watch this weekend in sports:
This Day in Sports History for June 7
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on June 7:
Sports Birthdays for June 7 – Allen Iverson and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on June 7:
11 Horses That Came Oh-So-Close to Winning the Triple Crown
After come-from-behind victories in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, I’ll Have Another can become the 12th horse in history to win the Triple Crown with a victory at the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.
This Day in Sports History for June 6
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on June 6:
Sports Birthdays for June 6 – Bjorn Borg and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on June 6:
Sports Movie of the Week: ‘Seabiscuit’ [VIDEO]
While millions will watch I’ll Have Another attempt to complete his improbable run at the Triple Crown at the Belmont Stakes this Saturday, thoroughbred horse racing remains far behind team sports in the psyche of American sports fans.
But that wasn’t always the case.
This Day in Sports History for June 5
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on June 5:
Sports Birthdays for June 5 – Robert Kraft and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on June 5:
MLB Weekly Report: Teams Seeking Boston Red Sox Kevin Youkilis; 2012 MLB Draft On Monday
The 2012 Major League Baseball season is now a third of the way complete. Pennant races are starting to take shape in all six divisions, while some teams are scrambling to address key injuries. Here’s what’s going on this week in Major League Baseball:
Sports Birthdays for June 4 – Evan Lysacek and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on June 4:
This Day in Sports History for June 4
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on June 4:
This Day in Sports History for June 3
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on June 3:
Sports Birthdays for June 3 – Rafael Nadal and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on June 3:
This Weekend in Sports: French Open, NBA Playoffs and an MLB Showdown
The French Open heads into its second week, while the NBA playoffs near their final round. Here’s what’s scheduled this weekend in sports:
Sports Movie of the Week — ‘He Got Game’ [VIDEO]
The 2012 NBA playoffs have entered the conference finals round. Just four teams remain to fight it out for the 2012 NBA title.
MLB Weekly Report: Derek Jeter Passes George Brett; Roy Halladay Exits With Sore Shoulder [VIDEO]
The New York Yankees are as hot as the summer-like weather in the East and Midwest parts of the country, meanwhile the Chicago Cubs have now lost 12 games in a row. Here’s what’s happening this week in Major League Baseball:
2012 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals Preview – Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics
The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will face each other in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series is Monday night in Miami. The winner advances to the 2012 NBA Finals against the victor of the San Antonio-Oklahoma City series. Here’s a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals:
2012 Stanley Cup Finals Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. Los Angeles Kings
Few hockey pundits would have predicted a Stanley Cup Final between the Los Angeles Kings and the New Jersey Devils. Yet, those two teams will meet for the 2012 Stanley Cup when their best-of-seven series begins on Wednesday in Newark, NJ. Here’s a preview of the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals.