Sporting Chronicle

Billingsley wins Dodgers third straight

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:09:00 +0000

MLB.com - 47 minutes ago
By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com HOUSTON -- The Dodgers' win streak reached three games and Chad Billingsley's reached four with a 5-2 victory over the Astros on ... Read Story

First-place Tampa Bay turns AL East upside down

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:05:00 +0000

SI.com - 13 minutes ago
Ticket lines are longer, television ratings are rising and the young, budget-minded Tampa Bay Rays are in first place in the AL East, looking down on the ... Full Story

Wimbledon 2008: Unseeded Schuettler comes through epic to reach

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:19:00 +0000

guardian.co.uk, UK - 1 hour ago
The battle of the unseeded veterans was won, after two days and a couple of rain delays, by the 32-year-old Schuettler, who came through a marathon ... Read Story

Hank Steinbrenner: Yankees' bats need to wake up

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:58:00 +0000

The Associated Press - 12 hours ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Girardi hadn't heard Hank Steinbrenner's searing comments about the New York Yankees. The manager didn't have to guess what they were ... Read Story

Favre downplays comeback talk as rumors swirl

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:52:00 +0000

FOXSports.com - 2 hours ago
by FOXSports.com Brett Favre insists that all this talk about his potential return to the Packers is just that. After buzz about a comeback surfaced ... Read Story

NBA Star Yao Ming Raises Money for China Earthquake Victims

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:17:00 +0000

Voice of America - 2 hours ago
By VOA Sports National Basketball Association center Yao Ming is raising money for victims of the May 12 earthquake in his native China, by holding a raffle ... Read Story

Glazers ready for Ronaldo exit

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +0000

4TheGame, UK - 1 hour ago
Spanish newspaper AS has claimed that the Glazer family are resigned to the prospect of losing Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid this summer. ... Read Story

Red Sox meltdown in 7th leads to Rays sweep

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:54:00 +0000

Boston Herald, United States - 1 hour ago
In a surprise to both sides, neither Major League Baseball nor the umpiring crew issued warnings to the Red Sox [team stats] and Rays before this week’s ... Read Story

Red Wings expected to rally around Hossa

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:33:00 +0000

MLive.com, MI - 2 hours ago
by Ansar Khan Marian Hossa was on the losing end of the Stanley Cup finals with the Pittsburgh Penguins. That won't be the Detroit Red Wings' ... Read Story

Despite rain delay, Cardinals win a thriller on Glaus’ home run

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:08:00 +0000

Boston Herald, United States - 2 hours ago
Glaus’ home run was the Cardinals’ fourth of the night. His first capped a four-run, first-inning ambush against Mets starting pitcher Pedro Martinez, ... Read Report

Sonics Owner Agrees to Pay To Move Team

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:36:00 +0000

Washington Post, United States - 6 hours ago
The settlement calls for Sonics owner Clay Bennett and the Professional Basketball Club LLC to pay up to $75 million to the city in exchange for the ... Read Story

Exclusive: Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin to fly in for Chelsea talks

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:40:00 +0000

Mirror.co.uk, UK - 4 hours ago
By John Cross 3/07/2008 Roman Abramovich last night launched a £12million bid to sign Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin - and fulfil his dream of having a ... Read Exclusive

Cristiano Ronaldo to have ankle operation but will be fit to start

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:04:00 +0000

Mirror.co.uk, UK - 3 hours ago
By David McDonnell 3/07/2008 Cristiano Ronaldo will undergo an operation on his troublesome right ankle within the next 24 hours - but will be fit for the ... Read Story

Favre downplays talk of rumored comeback

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:54:00 +0000

FOXSports.com - 4 hours ago
by FOXSports.com After buzz about a potential comeback surfaced, retired QB Brett Favre told the Biloxi Sun Herald (Miss.) that "it's all rumor. ... Read More

Rafael Nadal spells despair, not disgrace, for Andy Murray

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:58:00 +0000

Times Online, UK - 1 hour ago
It was a humiliation, but not a disgrace. Murray had the misfortune of running into a genuinely great player playing at the very top of his game. ... Read More

Lewis Hamilton targets success at Silverstone's Santander British ...

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:48:00 +0000

Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 7 hours ago
The incendiary potential of this week's Santander British Grand Prix is obvious. Hamilton is still a novelty to sections of the media who develop a sudden ... Read More

Tiger Woods a good bet to be voted the PGA Tour's player of the year

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:28:00 +0000

Dallas Morning News, TX - 3 hours ago
But he could still win the PGA Tour's player of the year award, which is voted on by players. In only six starts, Woods won four times, including a major ... Read More

PGA Tour will begin a new era when anti-doping program kicks in

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +0000

The Canadian Press, Md. - 48 minutes ago
The PGA Tour reluctantly joined the modern era of sports at the AT&T National when its anti-doping program took effect, featuring random testing for some ... Read

ESPN: Brett Favre considers returning to football

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:41:00 +0000

The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Brett Favre is considering coming out of retirement, according to an ESPN report. ESPN's Chris Mortensen said Wednesday a Green Bay Packers source told him the 38-year-old Favre told coach Mike McCarthy in the past two weeks that ... Full Story

2008 French Champion Hurdle Result

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:54:00 +0000

Result of the 2008 Grande Course de Haies d′Auteuil (French Champion Hurdle)
3 miles 1½ furlongs
Going Very Soft

Position	Horse	Owner	Jockey	Odds
First	Oeil Du Maitre	Mademoiselle A Berger	S Colas	35/1
Second	Mid Dancer	S Mulryan	Jacques Ricou	23/10 Fav
Third	Monoalco	P Peltier	C Gombeau	87/10

Won by 1½ lengths and 3 lengths
Time 6 minutes 13 seconds
Trained by J-P Gallorini
13 ran

Royal Ascot 2008 Results

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:29:00 +0000

Winners at Ascot Racecourse

Tuesday 17th June 2008
Going Good to Firm

2:30 Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1)
1st Haradasun ridden by J Murtagh 5-1
2nd Darjina ridden by C Soumillon 5-1
3rd Finsceal Beo ridden by K J Manning 9-2 fav
11 ran
Winner trained by A P O′Brien

3:05 King′s Stand Stakes (British Leg of The Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1)
1st Equiano ridden by O Peslier 22-1
2nd Takeover Target ridden by J Ford 6-1
3rd Fleeting Spirit ridden by R L Moore 15-8 fav
13 ran
Winner trained by M Delcher Sanchez

3:45 St James′s Palace Stakes (Group 1) (Entire Colts)
1st Henrythenavigator ridden by J Murtagh 4-7 fav
2nd Raven′s Pass ridden by J Fortune 7-1
3rd Twice Over ridden by T E Durcan 8-1
8 ran
Winner trained by A P O′Brien

4:20 Coventry Stakes (Group 2)
1st Art Connoisseur ridden by J P Spencer 8-1
2nd Intense Focus ridden by K J Manning 12-1
3rd Lord Shanakill ridden by D Sweeney 12-1
18 ran
Winner trained by M L W Bell

4:55 Ascot Stakes (Handicap)
1st Missoula ridden by S Hitchcott 20-1
2nd Mamlook ridden by R L Moore 8-1
3rd Liberate ridden by J P Spencer 9-2 fav
4th Bukit Tinggi ridden by P Robinson 5-1
18 ran
Winner trained by Miss S Smith

5:30 Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race)
1st Flashmans Papers ridden by S Drowne 100-1
2nd Bushranger ridden by J Murtagh 4-1 fav
3rd Mullionmileanhour ridden by L Keniry 16-1
25 ran
Winner trained by J R Best

Wednesday 18th June 2008
Going Good to Firm (Firm in Places)

2:30 Jersey Stakes (Group 3)
1st Aqlaam ridden by R Hills 13-2
2nd Il Warrd ridden by L Dettori 10-1
3rd Dream Eater ridden by F Norton 7-1
16 ran
Winner trained by W J Haggas

3:05 Windsor Forest Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares)
1st Sabana Perdida ridden by C P Lemaire 4-1
2nd Heaven Sent ridden by R L Moore 9-4 fav
3rd Grecian Dancer ridden by J Murtagh 8-1
13 ran
Winner trained by A de Royer Dupre

3:45 Prince of Wales′s Stakes (Group 1)
1st Duke Of Marmalade ridden by J Murtagh Evens fav
2nd Phoenix Tower ridden by T E Durcan 7-1
3rd Pipedreamer ridden by J Fortune 11-1
12 ran
Winner trained by A P O′Brien

4:20 Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)
1st Mr Aviator ridden by R Hughes 25-1
2nd Docofthebay ridden by S W Kelly 10-1
3rd Royal Power ridden by A Nicholls 25-1
4th Kavachi ridden by F Norton 33-1
29 ran
Winner trained by R Hannon

4:55 Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)
1st Langs Lash ridden by A Munro 25-1
2nd Shyrl ridden by L Dettori 12-1
3rd Connie Mac ridden by S Sanders 25-1
17 ran
Winner trained by M G Quinlan

5:30 Sandringham Handicap (Listed Race) (Fillies)
1st Festivale ridden by K McEvoy 10-1
2nd Illusion ridden by S Sanders 7-1
3rd Shabiba ridden by Martin Dwyer 7-1
4th Shaker ridden by J P Spencer 18-1
16 ran
Winner trained by J L Dunlop

Thursday 19th June 2008
Going Good to Firm (Firm in places - watered)

2:30 Norfolk Stakes (Group 2)
1st South Central ridden by R Winston 11-4 fav
2nd Spin Cycle ridden by T E Durcan 7-1
3rd Prolific ridden by R Hughes 6-1
11 ran
Winner trained by J Howard Johnson

3:05 Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)
1st Michita ridden by J Fortune 10-3 fav
2nd Arthur′s Girl ridden by S Drowne 7-1
3rd Hobby ridden by S Sanders 11-1
9 ran
Winner trained by J H M Gosden

3:45 Gold Cup (Group 1)
1st Yeats ridden by J Murtagh 11-8 fav
2nd Geordieland ridden by S W Kelly 15-2
3rd Coastal Path ridden by S Pasquier 2-1
10 ran
Winner trained by A P O′Brien

4:20 Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Colts & Geldings)
1st Fifteen Love ridden by S Drowne 28-1
2nd Masaalek ridden by R Hills 20-1
3rd Yaddree ridden by P Robinson 12-1
4th Dubai Dynamo ridden by J F Egan 33-1
28 ran
Winner trained by R Charlton

4:55 Hampton Court Stakes (Listed Race)
1st Collection ridden by K McEvoy 13-2
2nd Staying On ridden by A Kirby 9-1
3rd King of Rome ridden by J Murtagh 8-1
15 ran
Winner trained by W J Haggas

5:30 King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
1st Colony ridden by R L Moore 11-2 fav
2nd Savarain ridden by L Dettori 16-1
3rd Moonquake ridden by J Fortune 12-1
4th Dream Desert ridden by E Creighton 9-1
16 ran
Winner trained by Sir Michael Stoute

Friday 20th June 2008
Going Firm (Good to Firm in places)

2:30 Albany Stakes Class 1 (Group 3) (Fillies)
1st Cuis Ghaire ridden by K J Manning 8-11 fav
2nd Penny′s Gift ridden by R L Moore 12-1
3rd Danidh Dubai ridden by C Catlin 25-1
14 ran
Winner trained by J S Bolger

3:05 King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings)
1st Campanologist ridden by L Dettori 9-1
2nd Conduit ridden by R L Moore 11-4 fav
3rd Top Lock ridden by Martin Dwyer 40-1
9 ran
Winner trained by Saeed bin Suroor

3:45 Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies)
1st Lush Lashes ridden by K J Manning 5-1
2nd Infallible ridden by J Fortune 11-2
3rd Carribean Sunset ridden by P J Smullen 16-1
11 ran
Winner trained by J S Bolger

4:20 Wolferton Handicap Stakes (Listed Race)
1st Supaseus ridden by S Drowne 12-1
2nd Many Volumes ridden by T E Durcan 17-2
3rd Pinpoint ridden by A Kirby 16-1
10 ran
Winner trained by H Morrison

4:55 Queen′s Vase (Group 3)
1st Patkai ridden by R L Moore 6-4 fav
2nd Amerigo ridden by P Robinson 14-1
3rd Gravitation ridden by A Munro 33-1
12 ran
Winner trained by Sir Michael Stoute

5:30 Buckingham Palace Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
1st Regal Parade ridden by Ahmed Ajtebi 25-1
2nd Dhaular Dhar ridden by D Tudhope 25-1
3rd Jedburgh ridden by J Quinn 16-1
4th Border Music ridden by F Norton 16-1
28 ran
Winner trained by D Nicholls

Saturday 21st June 2008
Going Good to Firm

2:30 Chesham Stakes (Listed Race)
1st Free Agent ridden by R Hughes 7-2 joint-fav
2nd Seaway ridden by J Fortune 7-2 joint-fav
3rd Markyg ridden by D Sweeney 22-1
11 ran
Winner trained by R Hannon

3:05 Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2)
1st Macarthur ridden by J Murtagh 11-8 fav
2nd Multidimensional ridden by T E Durcan 25-1
3rd Maraahel ridden by R Hills 5-1
9 ran
Winner trained by A P O′Brien

3:45 Golden Jubilee Stakes (British Leg of The Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1)
1st Kingsgate Native ridden by S Sanders 33-1
2nd War Artist ridden by K McEvoy 8-1
3rd Sir Gerry ridden by J P Spencer 20-1
17 ran
Winner trained by J R Best

4:25 Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
1st Big Timer ridden by T Eaves 20-1
2nd Beaver Patrol ridden by M J Kinane 16-1
3rd King′s Apostle ridden by Liam Jones 11-1
4th Knot In Wood ridden by P Hanagan 10-1
27 ran
Winner trained by Miss L A Perratt

5:00 Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
1st Sugar Ray ridden by R L Moore 8-1
2nd Mad Rush ridden by J Fortune 5-2 fav
3rd King Charles ridden by K McEvoy 18-1
4th Young Mick ridden by R Winston 20-1
19 ran
Winner trained by Sir Michael Stoute

5:35 Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Race)
1st Honolulu ridden by J Murtagh 7-4 fav
2nd Distinction ridden by R L Moore 8-1
3rd Metaphoric ridden by J P Spencer 14-1
16 ran
Winner trained by A P O′Brien

Lester Piggott Hamilton Park 1970

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:45:00 +0000

Hamilton Park
Tuesday June 9th
Going Firm

7.0 Drybrough Brewery Stakes
1st Nice Music 2/7 ridden by L Piggott trained by P Davey

7.25 A and D Fraser Maiden Stakes
1st Bora Bora 1/3 ridden by L Piggott trained by H Thomson Jones

7.55 Times Citizen Handicap
1st Quayside 6/4 ridden by L Piggott trained by Denys Smith

8.20 Scottish Daily Express Maiden (at closing) Stakes
1st Sovereign Gleam 5/4 ridden by L Piggott trained by M Jarvis

8.50 Garry Owen Daily Record Handicap
1st Pertino 7/2 ridden by B Connorton trained by W Gray
Last of 7 Major Blue 2/1 L Piggott

9.15 Walter Alexander Handicap
1st Old Sugar 3/1 ridden by Richard Hutchinson trained by A Barclay
2nd of 6 Hey Jo 4/7 L Piggott

Royal Hunt Cup 1958

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:37:00 +0000

1st Amos at 20-to-1

Ridden by P Boothman
Trained by S Mercer
Owned by L Carver

1st televised goal premier league 1992

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:54:00 +0000

16th August 1992

Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Liverpool

Teddy Sheringham scored after 29 minutes

Played at City Ground

Attendance: 20,038

Referee: M D Reed

Premier League 15 August 1992

noreply@blogger.com (Sporting Chronicle) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:08:00 +0000

Results

Arsenal 2-4 Norwich City

Crystal Palace 3-3 Blackburn Rovers

Chelsea 1-1 Oldham Athletic

Coventry City 2-1 Middlesbrough

Everton 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Ipswich Town 1-1 Aston Villa

Leeds United 2-1 Wimbledon

Sheffield United 2-1 Manchester United

Southampton 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur