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French filly Goldikova in Breeders' Mile double

ARCADIA, California (Reuters) - French filly Goldikova came from well off the pace to win the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile for the second straight year on Saturday. Goldikova, ridden by Olivier Peslier, was seven lengths behind at the top of the ...

From STEVE GINSBURG, The Washington Post,  7 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Olivier Peslier,  Dave Thompson

Pounced takes Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf

ARCADIA, California (Reuters) - English raider Pounced produced a dramatic stretch run to overtake Bridgetown and win the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf by three-quarters of a length at Santa Anita Park on Saturday. Pounced stalked the ...

From STEVE GINSBURG, The Washington Post,  7 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Frankie Dettori

Kentucky Derby winner primed for Classic

ARCADIA, California (Reuters) - Kentucky Derby champion Mine That Bird is primed to pull off another shocker in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, trainer Chip Woolley said Friday. Mine That Bird was an unheralded three-year-old gelding when he ...

From STEVE GINSBURG, The Washington Post,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Calvin Borel,  Mike Smith,  Belmont Stakes

Yankee reliever Coke left flat by Phillies loss

The 27-year-old rookie reliever gave up two homers to sluggers Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez in the seventh inning before getting pulled by Yankees manager Joe Girardi. Though the Phillies led 8-2 when Coke left Monday's game, the Yankees rallied to ...

From STEVE GINSBURG, The Washington Post,  3 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Chase Utley,  Raul Ibanez,  Joe Girardi,  Philadelphia Phillies

Damon at-bat inspires New York's winning burst

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - A nine-pitch at-bat by New York left fielder Johnny Damon triggered a ninth-inning rally that lifted the Yankees to the brink of a 27th World Series title. With two outs and the bases empty, Damon battled Philadelphia reliever ...

From STEVE GINSBURG, The Washington Post,  2 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Johnny Damon,  New York Yankees,  Brad Lidge,  Philadelphia Phillies,  American League

Burnett makes most of World Series debut

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A.J. Burnett made the most of his first World Series appearance by guiding the New York Yankees to a critical 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. With the Phillies having won Wednesday's series opener 6-1, the pressure was on ...

From STEVE GINSBURG, The Washington Post,  30 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Philadelphia Phillies,  New York Yankees,  A.J. Burnett,  Derek Jeter,  Charlie Manuel

Phillies' Lee silences the Yankee faithful

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The first World Series game played at the new Yankee Stadium was turned into a somber affair by Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee. Lee gave the crowd of 50,207 little to cheer about while leading the 2008 World Series ...

From STEVE GINSBURG, The Washington Post,  29 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Philadelphia Phillies,  New York Yankees,  Carlos Ruiz,  Cy Young,  Cleveland Indians

U.S. shows spirit by late fightback, says Bradley

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States showed its true colors when it fought back from a two-goal deficit to draw with Costa Rica 2-2 in the final round of World Cup qualifying Wednesday, coach Bob Bradley said. Defender Jonathan Bornstein headed in ...

From STEVE GINSBURG, The Washington Post,  15 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Bob Bradley,  Jonathan Bornstein,  Bryan Ruiz,  Michael Bradley

U.S. has incentives to beat Costa Rica, says Bradley

ARLINGTON, Virginia (Reuters) - The United States may have already qualified for next year's World Cup but they still have plenty of reasons to want to beat Costa Rica in their final qualifier, coach Bob Bradley said on Tuesday. Costa Rica must win ...

From STEVE GINSBURG, The Washington Post,  13 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Bob Bradley,  Carlos Bocanegra,  Charlie Davies

Caps' Boudreau thinks Ovechkin's best is yet to come

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau believes he has yet to see the best of two-time MVP Alex Ovechkin. "He can get a lot better and I think he will," Boudreau told Reuters. "Offensively, I don't know. But we ...

From STEVE GINSBURG, The Washington Post,  30 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Washington Capitals,  Stanley Cup,  Bruce Boudreau,  Boston Bruins,  Ted Leonsis

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