Belmont Park receives NTRA safety a week before it hosts third leg of Triple CrownNEW YORK — Belmont Park has received safety certification from a newly formed consortium a week before running its signature event the Belmont Stakes. Individual tickets to Vancouver Games medal presentations and all other events on sale June 6VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The second round of ticket sales for the 2010 Winter Olympics will begin next Saturday. Reutimann takes pole at Dover International Speedway with strong qualifying runDOVER, Del. — David Reutimann played the Sprint Cup waiting game and again came out on top. Penn State records show Hall of Famer Paterno makes more than $1 million a yearSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State coach Joe Paterno is a millionaire. Miami opens NCAA play with 9-4 win over Jacksonville in Gainesville regionalGAINESVILLE, Fla. — No matter how the Miami Hurricanes fare during the regular season, they always seem to be ready for the postseason. Jeev Milkha Singh, Michael Lorenzo-Vera each shoot 69 to share halfway lead at European OpenASH, England — Jeev Milkha Singh of India and Michael Lorenzo-Vera of France shot 5-under 69s on Friday to share the second-round lead of the European Open. Redskins release veteran right tackle Jon Jansen; 1999 draft pick played 10 seasonsWASHINGTON — Jon Jansen, a fixture on the Washington Redskins offensive line for much of the last decade before injuries took their toll, was cut by the team Friday. Colonial again offers up low scores; Stricker sets 36-hole record at 14 underFORT WORTH, Texas — From its Ben Hogan trophy room to its status as the longest-running event at its original site, the Colonial Country Club is among the most venerable stops on the PGA Tour. NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. nearing decision on which team he’ll join for 2010 and beyondDOVER, Del. — Martin Truex Jr. has a gut feeling about which team he’ll join for the 2010 season and expects to announce that decision in the next few weeks. Eighth-seeded Georgia upsets Oklahoma State 3-2 in NCAA team match-play formatTOLEDO, Ohio — Eighth-seeded Georgia has stunned Oklahoma State 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the NCAA’s new match-play format for determining a team champion. Redskins release veteran Jon Jansen; 1999 draft pick played 10 seasons in WashingtonASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins have released veteran right tackle Jon Jansen, a fixture on the team’s offensive line for much of the last decade. Bears agree to 2-year contract extension with defensive tackle IdonijeLAKE FOREST, Ill. — Defensive tackle Israel Idonije has agreed to a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the Chicago Bears through 2011. After 2-year absence, Tiger returns to Jack’s place to play the MemorialDUBLIN, Ohio — Tiger Woods is returning to the Memorial, where he is a three-time winner. He has skipped the tournament two of the last three years because of family matters and knee surgery. Former Olympic snowboard champion Karine Ruby dies at 31 in Mount Blanc climbing accidentCHAMONIX, France — Karine Ruby, a former Olympic snowboarding champion who had been training to become a mountain guide, died Friday in a climbing accident on Mont Blanc. She was 31. Suspended driver/owner Mayfield withdraws entry at Dover International SpeedwayDOVER, Del. — The Sprint Cup team owned by suspended driver and owner Jeremy Mayfield has withdrawn its entry for this weekend’s race at Dover International Speedway. Earnhardt’s new crew chief puts making the Chase as the goal for slumping driverDOVER, Del. — Kyle Busch couldn’t resist taking a poke at the driver who replaced him at Hendrick Motorsports. Venus Williams loses in 3rd round of French Open to 31st-seeded Agnes SzavayPARIS — Venus Williams lost in the third round of the French Open for the third straight year, falling to Agnes Szavay of Hungary 6-0, 6-4 Friday. Defending champion Ana Ivanovic advances to 4th round at French Open with easy winPARIS — Defending champion Ana Ivanovic made it through another easy match at the French Open, beating 32nd-seeded Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic 6-0, 6-2 Friday to advance to the fourth round. Australian sprint ace Robbie McEwen ruled out of Tour de France after crashing in BelgiumBRUSSELS — Australian sprint ace Robbie McEwen says he will miss the Tour de France after breaking his shinbone in Belgium. Toyota confirms plans to host 2010 Japanese Grand Prix despite doubts on F1 spendingTOKYO — Toyota-owned Fuji Speedway plans to host the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix, despite doubts over the Japanese auto maker’s future in Formula One. Mariners lefty Ryan Rowland-Smith sharp in 2nd rehab start at Triple-A TacomaTACOMA, Wash. — Mariners starter Ryan Rowland-Smith allowed three hits over five scoreless innings in his second minor league rehab outing. Blanco’s late goal keeps Fire unbeaten with 3-2 winCARSON, Calif. — Cuauhtemoc Blanco’s penalty kick with seconds left in second-half stoppage time capped a late rally as the Chicago Fire remained unbeaten with a 3-2 victory over 10-man Chivas USA on Thursday night. Diamondbacks 5, Braves 2E_K.Johnson (3). DP_Atlanta 1, Arizona 1. LOB_Atlanta 4, Arizona 5. 2B_K.Johnson 2 (8), C.Jones (8), Reynolds 2 (8). 3B_Byrnes (1). SB_J.Upton (6). CS_Reynolds (3). SF_C.Young. |
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