2009: A year in review

Tabbed with the assignment of providing the 2009 Year-In-Review for ESPN.com, my first thoughts were Rachel Alexandra, Zenyatta … and what else?

Camp "Last Chance"

...late in the cycle. DaMarcus Beasley ensconced himself in the 2002 World Cup lineup with a breakout performance in the 2002 Gold Cup, held that year in January. Both the Beasley and Bradley scenarios...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Mast Track moves to Shirreffs

Mast Track, winner of Saturday's Grade 3 Native Diver Handicap at Hollywood Park, was transferred to trainer John Shirreffs on Sunday and will race in 2010, according to Mike Rogers, racing manager for Frank Stronach.

BC could seek permanent residence

For 26 years the American racing season has concluded, at least in theory, with a championship-determining event that has been, by design, a moveable feast.

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 09: Mexico's Giovani dos Santos in action during the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Panama at the Reliant Stadium on July 9, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by...

El Tri resurgent under Javier Aguirre

At one point in qualifying, it appeared doubtful that Mexico would even reach South Africa. However, under Javier Aguirre, El Tri have rediscovered their swagger. Mark Young weighs in.

Mast Track ends losing streak

A day after being privately acquired by Frank Stronach, Mast Track ended a nine-race losing streak in Saturday's $100,000 Native Diver Handicap at Hollywood Park.

Lava Man likely out of Native Diver

Lava Man's expected comeback in Saturday's $100,000 Native Diver Handicap at Hollywood Park is unlikely to happen.

Native Diver scouting report

Don't call it a comeback. And if the weather forecasters are correct we won't get to see one in the Native Diver.

Native Diver has Gold Cup look

The horses who have won four of the last five runnings of the Hollywood Gold Cup are probable starters in Saturday's $100,000 Native Diver Handicap at Hollywood Park.

Revolution star Jay Heaps retires

Revolution star Heaps announces retirement

Summer Bird OK after surgery

Summer Bird, the nation's leading 3-year-old in 2009, underwent successful surgery to mend a nondisplaced fracture of the cannon bone of his right foreleg on Friday and could return to trainer Tim Ice's winter base in Arkansas by the middle of this week.

RSL's Beckerman stakes his claim for 2010

...d be hard-pressed to argue with Nick Rimando's selection as the MVP of the MLS Cup. Over the course of two games, he conceded just one goal in four hours and came out...

Findley could be the answer

...Salt Lake beat David Beckham, Landon Donovan and the heavily favored LA Galaxy in an epic MLS Cup upset on Sunday. After the game, the answer, according to a host of current and former national...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Twin Sparks sets world record

Twin Sparks has always been a fast horse but likely no one knew the 6-year-old was this fast.