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The Craziest Ending Ever
We take an aside form the NFL as we look at high school football for a second. The ending to the game will make the Vikings-49ers game look ordinary.
A potential game winning field goal with 2 seconds remaining goes all wrong in a Vermont high school football game. Got to 1:30 to see the ending.
You have to feel terrible for the kid. But the blame belongs square on the shoulders of the coach, who decided to put 2 players back for a reason not known to anyone. Whether he makes it or misses it the game will be over. There was simply no need to have those two players back there.
Rachel Alexander Holds On
Rachel Alexander has done it again. The filly survived a late charge from Macho Again to win the Woodward Stakes.
In doing so Rachel Alexander became the first filly to win the race in its 56 runnings and was only the second three year ever to run in the race.
Rachel Alexander wins the Woodward but were left wondering if we will see her race against Zenyatta.
This win marked her nith victory in a row and third against the boys.
She ran the 1 1/8 mile track in 1:48:29 and paid $2.60 on a $2 bet.
This wins just adds to the remarkable and historical year Rachel Alexander has had. Highlights included wiining the Kentucky Oaks by a record 20 1/4 lengths, becoming the first filly in 85 years to win the Preakness Stakes, and and beating the boys at the Haskell Inviatational.
As for when Rachel Alexander will race again the answer is unknown. Her owner, Jess Jackson, has already stated she will not race in the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita.
With this win added to her resume Rachel Alexander has all but wrapped up Horse of the Year honors and would become the first three year old filly since 1944 o take home the honors.
Her main competition for the award is the five year old Zenyatta. There has been much talk of a race involving both horses but as of now it is all just talk.
The most likely scenario for a race would be at the Beldame Stakes on October 3rd at Belmont. Owner Jess Jackson said “If Zenyatta should come to the Beldame that would certainly direct us to that race.” While that is not a guarantee we can all hope to see the race everyone is clamoring for.
Rachel Alexander Wins Again
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As we take a break from the recent football content (if you didn’t get the catch that will be our main focus form now on but we will still occaisly post about other sports like we are now) we update you on the latest news on horse Rachel Alexander.
At the Haskett Invitational yesterday, Rachel Alexander went up against the boys and came out victorious once again bringing her record to 2-0 against the boys.
Rachel Alexander easily won the race winning by six lengths. On a sloppy track at Monmouth Park the horse finished in 1 minute 47.21 seconds just behind the race record.
Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird came in second.
Rachel Alexander easily wins the Haskell Invitational
This was the filly’s second race since the Preakness after capturing the Mother Goose Stakes by 19 1/4 lengths.
As for Rachel Alexander’s next race as of now that information is unknown.
"Joe Buck Live" Debuts
The debut of “Joe Buck Live” was on HBO last night.
Buck taking over for Bob Costas had a great cast of athletes and celebrities.
Joe Buck gets roasted by Artie Lange on his own show
He talked with Brett Favre, Michael Irvin, Chad Ocho Cinco, and David Wright. The segments with them were mildly entertaining but the show really picked up steam when Buck had a live panel with Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, and Artie Lange.
Lange, a comedian on the Howard Stern Show, stole the segment cracking jokes left and right and ripping on Joe Buck which created in what created for quite the awkward situation as you could see Buck getting visibly frustrated. Then the panel continued in a part that was broadcasted over the internet when Lange continued his assult on Buck and started it with the other panelists as well. Michael Irvin eneded it all with the quote “It’s refesing to see white white on white crime.”
Whether or not the show will continue is unknown but one thing is for sure and that’s it couldn’t have gone worse for Joe Buck.
You can check out the video here courtesy of The Big Lead.
And head over to Deadspin to check the “Overtime” segemnt of the show.
Summer Bird Wins Belmont, Rachel Alexander News
A bird did end winning the Belmont but unfortunately is wasn’t the one we all though would win. 
Summer Bird who was listed as 12-1 odds came away with win after a great stretch run where it went from fourth to first.
It turns out that both Summer Bird and Mine That Bird are sired by Birdstone, who won the Belmont in 2004. Mine That Bird finished in third and thus Calvin Borel did not win his own jockey Triple Crown after winning the Derby with Mine That Bird and the Preakness with Rachel Alexander.
Rachel Alexander worked out at Churchill Downs today as she prepares for her next race
Rachel Alexander Out of Belmont
Rachel Alexander owner Jess Jackson announced yesterday that Preakness Stakes winner Rachel Alexander will not race in the Belmont Stakes
next week. While this was expected the no decision on Monday fueled hopes that the filly might race in the Belmont. Jackson said in a press release “We know the media and many fans would have liked to see her run in the Belmont Stakes – we feel the same. But all of us sincerely interested in the horse must agree that we only want to see her run when it is best for her. While she is in great shape, having strong works, and recovering well from her amazing performances, we feel Rachel deserves a well-earned vacation…”
Champions League Final: Key Battles
Manchester United will be looking to defend it Champions League title against Barcelona who are looking for the second title in four years.
These three battles will be instrumental in who comes out on top in Rome on Wednesday.
Mike Tyson's Daughter Dies Following Accident
You can read the full story here.
Our thoughts and condolences to the Tyson family. Rest in Peace Exodus.
Nadal and Federer Advance at French Open
On Monday both Rafel Nadal and Roger Federer advanced to the second round at the French Open. Nadal beat Brazilian Marcos Daniel in three sets 7-5 6-4 6-3 while Federer cruised past Spainard Alberto Martin 6-4 6-3 6-2.
Nadal is ranked number one in world and won his 29th match in a row at the French Open matching the all time record set by American Chris Everett who did it between 1974 to 1981. Nadal has won the French Open four years in a row becoming the fourth male to even win an open four consecutive years joining Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, and Federer. If Nadal wins this year he will be the first player to win the French Open five times. Nadal is dominant on clay and at one point won 81 consecutive matches on clay and has been called the best clay court player of all time by some critics.
Rachel Alexander Uncertain for Belmont
On Monday a decision was expected to made on whether Rachel Alexander would race in the Belmont Stakes on June 6th. Instead owner Jess Jackson said the horses status was still uncertain for the Belmont. He went on to say that a decision is expected to be made by next week.
Rachel Alexander worked out for the first time since the Preakness running a half mile and galloping a fifth furlong. The Philly is coming off a dominant performance in the Kentucky Oaks winning by 20 ¼ lengths and then holding off Kentucky Derby Winner Mine That Bird by one length in the her Preakness Stakes victory.
