http://www.mail.com/people/209660-richard-rosenblatt.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/209660-richard-rosenblatt.html http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2096544-belmont-stakes-oxbow-vs-orb-cards.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Another year, another Triple Crown hopeful unable to come through. After Oxbow upset Kentucky Derby winner Orb in Saturday's Preakness to extend racing's Triple Crown drought to 36 years, the next best alternative for the Belmont Stakes is a rematch. And, it appears one is in the making. Both trainers are giving every indication their cla... Sun, 19 May 2013 21:02:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2096544-belmont-stakes-oxbow-vs-orb-cards.html 2013-05-19T21:02:37Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2095564-triple-crown-oxbow-upsets-orb-preakness.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes. Thanks to Oxbow's wire-to-wire win Saturday over Kentucky Derby winner Orb, trainer D. Wayne Lukas and jock... Sun, 19 May 2013 01:12:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2095564-triple-crown-oxbow-upsets-orb-preakness.html 2013-05-19T01:12:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094182-what-to-watch-preakness.html BALTIMORE (AP) — All eyes will be on Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The 3-year-old colt will take on eight challengers in the second leg of the Triple Crown. If he wins, Orb will attempt to become the first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978 at the Belmont Stakes on June 8. In the Preakness, Orb will be facing five horses he defeated... Sat, 18 May 2013 13:08:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094182-what-to-watch-preakness.html 2013-05-18T13:08:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094722-10-things-to-preakness-.html BALTIMORE (AP) — There are only two outcomes when it comes to Saturday's Preakness Stakes — either the Kentucky Derby winner Orb wins the race to set up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes in three weeks, or another horse pulls an upset and prevents a shot at history. With that in mind, here are 10 things to know about the Preakness — and beyond. ... Sat, 18 May 2013 07:14:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094722-10-things-to-preakness-.html 2013-05-18T07:14:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2093566-orb-favored-to-take-preakness-set-up-triple-try.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Orb is ready for his whirl at history. The Kentucky Derby winner was in a playful mood the day before the Preakness, making faces for photographers between nibbles of grass outside his stall at Pimlico Race Course. "I couldn't be more pleased with the way he's doing," trainer Shug McGaughey said at his final pre-Preakness media briefing F... Sat, 18 May 2013 07:13:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2093566-orb-favored-to-take-preakness-set-up-triple-try.html 2013-05-18T07:13:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2091148-orb-ordinary-to-extraordinary.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Growing up, Kentucky Derby winner Orb was just another horse who fit in with the crowd. Never caused problems. Never raised a ruckus. Never got sick or hurt while frolicking in the fields of Claiborne Farm in Paris, Ky., with his pals, or when he was learning how to be a racehorse at Niall Brennan's farm in Ocala, Fla. Did everything aske... Thu, 16 May 2013 18:11:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2091148-orb-ordinary-to-extraordinary.html 2013-05-16T18:11:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2082978-derby-winner-orb-arrives-pimlico-preakness.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Orb has settled into the place reserved for royalty at Pimlico Race Course — stall 40. The Triple Crown hopeful arrived at Pimlico on Monday afternoon, five days before the Preakness. He was immediately taken to stall 40 at the Stakes Barn, which traditionally serves as home to the Kentucky Derby winner. Some of the gr... Tue, 14 May 2013 01:15:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2082978-derby-winner-orb-arrives-pimlico-preakness.html 2013-05-14T01:15:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2081520-derby-winner-orb-impresses-with-workout-belmont.html NEW YORK (AP) — Orb is ready. The Kentucky Derby winner put in his final workout before the Preakness, breezing four furlongs in 47.18 seconds, galloping out five furlongs in 59.54 and delighting trainer Shug McGaughey. "I thought it was breathtaking," McGaughey said Monday morning. With exercise rider Jennifer Patte... Mon, 13 May 2013 15:07:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2081520-derby-winner-orb-impresses-with-workout-belmont.html 2013-05-13T15:07:04Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Last summer, NBA veteran Jason Collins considered joining an old Stanford college roommate, U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, at Boston's gay pride parade. Collins eventually decided he shouldn't, because he wanted to keep his secret safe: For more than a decade as a professional athlete, he had remained silent about his sexuality, worried a... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:48:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html 2013-04-30T13:48:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html WASHINGTON (AP) — With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay. In a first-person article posted Monday on Sports Illustrated's website, Collins begins: "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:37:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html 2013-04-30T02:37:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048556-10-things-to-nfl-draft.html NEW YORK (AP) — The most exciting few minutes of the NFL draft came on Day 2. In the span of a few minutes early in Friday night's second round, the San Diego Chargers caused draftniks at Radio City Music Hall to let out a roar with the selection of Notre Dame's Manti Te'o. Just when things were settling down, the New York Jets announced their pick — quar... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:55:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048556-10-things-to-nfl-draft.html 2013-04-27T13:55:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048312-10-things-to-nfl-draft.html NEW YORK (AP) — The most exciting few minutes of the NFL draft came on Day 2. In the span of a few minutes early in Friday night's second round, the San Diego Chargers caused draftniks at Radio City Music Hall to let out a roar with the selection of Notre Dame's Manti Te'o. Just when things were settling down, the New York Jets announced their pick — quar... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:17:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048312-10-things-to-nfl-draft.html 2013-04-27T07:17:28Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2046092-tons-linemen-drafted-teo-waits-day-2.html NEW YORK (AP) — More than 2½ tons of linemen, five trades, one quarterback and no Manti Te'o. The first round of the NFL draft delivered an enormous portion of beef, with 18 teams devouring linemen from the opening pick of offensive tackle Eric Fisher by Kansas City to center Travis Frederick by Dallas at No. 31. But perhaps the bigges... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:05:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2046092-tons-linemen-drafted-teo-waits-day-2.html 2013-04-26T07:05:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2038522-nfl-draft-10-things-to-watch-draft.html NEW YORK (AP) — Since 1936, the NFL has picked the best of college football to join the pro league. From the very first pick — Jay Berwanger, who also was the first bust, never playing a down in the NFL — to last year's No. 1, Andrew Luck, the draft has always offered plenty of intrigue for teams and fans. Here are 10 things to watch for during the three-... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:08:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2038522-nfl-draft-10-things-to-watch-draft.html 2013-04-23T08:08:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2036570-verrazano-1st-aps-final-top-10-derby-list.html NEW YORK (AP) — Doug O'Neill is gearing up for a Kentucky Derby repeat. A year after winning the Derby with I'll Have Another, the trainer is going for another — this time with Goldencents. The 3-year-old colt came through with a huge race in winning the Santa Anita Derby on April 6, and should be among the top contenders for the May 4 race. ... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:24:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2036570-verrazano-1st-aps-final-top-10-derby-list.html 2013-04-22T15:24:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2005880-verrazano-regains-no-1-spot-ap-derby-rankings.html NEW YORK (AP) — Verrazano will attempt to break a longstanding Kentucky Derby jinx — win the race without having run as a 2-year-old. It's been done before, but only once in 138 previous runnings, and that occurred in 1882 when Apollo won the Run for the Roses. Since 1937, 57 3-year-olds have tried and failed to win the Derby without having raced at 2. Th... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:12:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2005880-verrazano-regains-no-1-spot-ap-derby-rankings.html 2013-04-08T18:12:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2003116-verrazano-wins-wood-to-remain-unbeaten.html NEW YORK (AP) — Even Todd Pletcher figures he has the Kentucky Derby favorite after Verrazano won the $1 million Wood Memorial and kept his record perfect through four races. "Nothing seems to faze him," the nation's leading trainer said Saturday after his 3-year-old colt held off Normandy Invasion by three-quarters of a length with Vyjack another neck ba... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 01:41:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2003116-verrazano-wins-wood-to-remain-unbeaten.html 2013-04-07T01:41:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2001578-verrazano-tops-10-horse-field-wood-memorial.html NEW YORK (AP) — Verrazano has a chance to give trainer Todd Pletcher the favorite for the Kentucky Derby. The unbeaten 3-year-old colt will seek his fourth straight win when he takes on nine rivals in the $1 million Wood Memorial at Aqueduct on Saturday — a final steppingstone to the Derby on May 4. Verrazano is the overwhelming 4-5 favorite, with unbeate... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:49:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2001578-verrazano-tops-10-horse-field-wood-memorial.html 2013-04-05T21:49:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1960016-whos-coming-going-nfl-free-agent-frenzy.html The first week of NFL free agency isn't over yet, and it's already becoming difficult to keep track of who's coming and going. Anquan Boldin's a 49er, Reggie Bush a Lion, Steven Jackson a Falcon, Greg Jennings a Viking and Wes Welker a Bronco. Ryan Fitzpatrick's no longer a Bill, Dwight Freeney's out as a Colt, Mike Wallace as a Steeler and Nnamdi Asomugh... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:55:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1960016-whos-coming-going-nfl-free-agent-frenzy.html 2013-03-16T19:55:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1949200-verrazano-moves-aps-top-derby-contender.html Time for a change at the top. Verrazano replaced stablemate Shanghai Bobby at No. 1 in the AP's latest Run to the Roses' Top 10 list of Kentucky Derby contenders on Tuesday. The unbeaten colt ran his record to 3-0 with a comfortable three-length win in the Tampa Bay Derby over the weekend. Shanghai Bobby, who won all five of his starts last year but finis... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:39:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1949200-verrazano-moves-aps-top-derby-contender.html 2013-03-12T18:39:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1931412-vyjack-to-owner-big-score.html Life is good for the owner of the latest 3-year-old to race onto the Kentucky Derby scene. David Wilkenfeld bought Vyjack for $100,000 last year, became a first-time dad five months ago, purchased a Manhattan penthouse with an asking price of $16.5 million, and now has a chance to win America's greatest horse race on May 4. "It's an am... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:33:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1931412-vyjack-to-owner-big-score.html 2013-03-04T23:33:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1917218-trainer-mcgaughey-closing-derby-try-with-orb.html Shug McGaughey catches Derby fever every once in a while, and the Hall of Fame trainer just might have it again thanks to a 3-year-old colt named Orb. Sure, it's more than two months before the Kentucky Derby, but it's never too early to start planning for a trip to Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. Orb rallied in the stretch for a half-length... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:06:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1917218-trainer-mcgaughey-closing-derby-try-with-orb.html 2013-02-26T21:06:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1901794-pletchers-posse-dominates-kentucky-derby-trail.html No trainer has started more than five horses in a Kentucky Derby. The way the Derby prep season is shaping up, that could change. Todd Pletcher has a shot at saddling six or seven of the 20 3-year-olds who will be led into the starting gate at Churchill Downs on May 4. "Right now, at this stage, I can't recall having this depth," the t... Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:00:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1901794-pletchers-posse-dominates-kentucky-derby-trail.html 2013-02-19T22:00:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1895630-goodell-paid-than-29-nfl-2011.html NEW YORK (AP) — Nice job, Roger Goodell. Here's your pay: $29.49 million. NFL owners nearly tripled the commissioner's compensation in the 2011 tax year and likely made Goodell the best paid commissioner in U.S. sports. According to the league's most recent tax return, much of Goodell's pay comes in the form of a $22.3 million bonus. His base pay was $3.1... Sat, 16 Feb 2013 03:14:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1895630-goodell-paid-than-29-nfl-2011.html 2013-02-16T03:14:26Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796508-broncos-top-team-final-ap-pro32-power-rankings.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Broncos' rise to the top of the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings began in the last six weeks of the regular season. That's when Peyton Manning and the Broncos were building a winning streak that turned into 11 in a row. Denver easily held the No. 1 spot Wednesday in the final rankings of the season. The Broncos (13-3) received 10 first-plac... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796508-broncos-top-team-final-ap-pro32-power-rankings.html 2013-01-02T21:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1787544-denver-rolls-top-spot-ap-pro32-rankings.html NEW YORK (AP) — Peyton Manning and his Broncos are closing in on the playoffs as the top team in the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings. Denver strengthened its grip on the top spot Wednesday following its 10th win in a row, receiving nine first-place votes and 381 points in balloting by The Associated Press panel of 12 media members who regularly cover the league. Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1787544-denver-rolls-top-spot-ap-pro32-rankings.html 2012-12-26T21:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1775108-broncos-gallop-top-spot-ap-pro32-rankings.html NEW YORK (AP) — A nine-game winning streak has Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos on top of the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings for the first time. The latest win came on the road, 34-17 at Baltimore, and was impressive enough to lift the Broncos to No. 1 by three points over the San Francisco 49ers. AFC West champion Denver (11-3) and playoff-bound San Fr... Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1775108-broncos-gallop-top-spot-ap-pro32-rankings.html 2012-12-18T22:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1763384-pick-6-football-flippin-floppin-flyin.html There's been a whole lot of flipping, flopping and flying in football recently, from the Carolinas to the frozen tundra and, appropriately, just off Broadway. Receivers, runners, quarterbacks and big ol' linemen have been pulling off some dazzling feats — a few without a hitch, others with funny flaws, and one almost too astonishing to believe. So let's r... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1763384-pick-6-football-flippin-floppin-flyin.html 2012-12-13T08:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1759560-patriots-top-ap-pro32-power-rankings.html NEW YORK (AP) — See ya, Houston. Tom Brady and the New England Patriots have taken over the top spot in the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings. Hours after routing the previous No. 1 Texans 42-14, the Patriots were back on top of the rankings for the first time since Week 2. Houston held the No. 1 spot for a month before tumbling to fourth following its second l... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1759560-patriots-top-ap-pro32-power-rankings.html 2012-12-11T22:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1743058-texans-1st-falcons-pats-tied-2nd-ap-pro32.html NEW YORK (AP) — An NFL version of No. 1 vs. No. 2 is set for Monday night when the Houston Texans visit the New England Patriots. The Texans remained first in the AP Pro32 power rankings Tuesday, while the Patriots inched up two spots into a second-place tie with the Atlanta Falcons. Houston received eight first-place votes and 376 points in balloting by ... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1743058-texans-1st-falcons-pats-tied-2nd-ap-pro32.html 2012-12-04T21:14:00Z