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This Day in Sports History — June 10
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on June 10:
2012 Belmont Stakes: Union Rags Edges Paynter To Win The Belmont Stakes
Union Rags used a late surge to win the 144th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in New York on Saturday.
Maria Sharapova Wins French Open, Captures Career Grand Slam
Maria Sharapova easily defeated Sara Errani 6-3, 6-2 to win her first French Open in Paris on Saturday. With the victory, Sharapova completed a career Grand Slam and became just the 10th woman to win all four major tennis tournaments (Wimbledon and the Australian, French and U.S. opens).
Sports Birthdays for June 9 — Dick Vitale and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on June 9:
This Day in Sports History — June 9
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on June 9:
This Day in Sports History — June 8
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on June 8:
I’ll Have Another Will Not Run at Belmont, Erases Chance of Winning Triple Crown
I’ll Have Another will not run at the 144th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. The horse, who was vying to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978, was ruled out by his trainer Doug O’Neill, who spoke about the matter on ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ on radio Friday morning.
What Awesome Prizes Do Horses Get for Winning the Triple Crown?
With a win at Belmont Park on Saturday, I’ll Have Another would have become the 12th horse to capture horse racing’s Triple Crown by virtue of consecutive victories in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. Unfortunately, the horse has been scratched with a leg injury.
So, besides famously becoming the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to win all three races, what would’ve I’ll
Sports Birthdays for June 8 — Lindsay Davenport and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on June 8:
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.