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The Detroit Red Wings equaled an NHL record with their 20th straight win at home, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 Sunday night on the strength of Johan Franzen's tiebreaking goal early in the third period.
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Arc's five up, five down: After No. 11 Michigan State's 58-48 upset of No. 3 Ohio State, you'd be a fool to discount the Spartans' national title chances now.
Miami coach Al Golden says the worst is behind him, but his headaches figure to continue now that former booster Nevin Shapiro, now in jail, says his involvement with the Hurricanes program will result in stiff penalties.
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The United States completed a 5-0 rout of Switzerland in the Davis Cup on Sunday, with 19-year-old Ryan Harrison and John Isner winning closing singles matches.
Zambia has won the African Cup of Nations, beating pre-tournament favorite Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in a dramatic final at Stade de l'Amitie.
Tessa Worley of France fought off gusting winds to win a second consecutive World Cup giant slalom Sunday in the Andorran Pyrenees. Overall leader Lindsey Vonn was more than a second behind and finished eighth.
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APNBCSports.com handicappers Mike Brunker and Vic Zast are renewing their horse-picking rivalry for this weekend's Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita.
At risk: Bragging rights until next year’s renewal.
After Friday's races, Brunker is leading Zast, 59 to 50, with points awarded on this scale: 10 points for a win, 5 points for a place and 3 points for a show.
SATURDAY'S RACES
Classic
Zast: When it comes to big races, Mike always avoids the obvious. This tragic handicapping flaw will prove his undoing in our head to head competition.
The obvious comes down to Rip Van Winkle, Zenyatta and Summer Bird. The upsetter is Twice Over. I’m going to gamble on a combination of both. Betting that Zenyatta’s home advantage will push her past Summer Bird, the unbeaten Street Cry mare will be the first American-based runner in this year’s finale to fly past the finishing post, right behind Rip Van Winkle and Twice Over. The eventual winner hasn’t always been sound, but he’s talented. The eventual second placed horse can win a beauty pageant.
1. Rip Van Winkle
2. Twice Over
3. Zenyatta
Brunker: Vic, aka Captain Obvious, can put as much of his money as he likes on Rip Van Winkle’s nose. My cash will not be following a horse with chronic foot problems, no matter how good he is when he’s right. And speaking of the obvious, what about the horse who is 2-for-2 at the distance since disappointing in the Kentucky Derby, Summer Bird. I think he’s the horse to beat, notwithstanding his lack of experience on the synthetics. And if he doesn’t fire his best shot, I look for Zenyatta to make some history by running by them all in the stretch. Twice Over??? He’s looked good this year in Europe only because he’s been dodging the big horses like Sea The Stars. He wouldn’t be favored in the Turf, so why pick him here?
1. Summer Bird
2. Zenyatta
3. Einstein
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Zambia has won the African Cup of Nations, beating pre-tournament favorite Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in a dramatic final at Stade de l'Amitie.
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