Jun 9th, 2008 · It was a busy weekend for sports. In tennis, Rafael Nadal won his fourth straight French Open title by beating Roger Federer. In horse racing Big Brown was a big disappointment. And broadcasting legend Jim McKay died. Host Renee Montagne talks sports with commentator John Feinstein.
Keywords: Renee Montagne · legend · Tenn · Triumph · French Open · Roger Federer · John Feinstein · Disappointment · Rafael Nadal · Big Brown · Jim McKay
Jun 7th, 2008 · Race horse Big Brown is attempting to do something on Saturday that no horse has done in 30 years — win the Triple Crown. The Belmont Stakes is the third and final jewel in the horse-racing crown.
Keywords: history · Belmont Stakes · Triple Crown · Big Brown
Jun 4th, 2008 · Big Brown may accomplish what no horse has done for 30 years — win racing's Triple Crown. But Big Brown's path to the Belmont Stakes has been marred with questions. Some vets say racehorses are breaking down more often because they're being bred for speed at an early age.
Keywords: Racer · racehorse · Belmont Stakes · Triple Crown · handicapped · Big Brown
May 16th, 2008 · Host Renee Montagne talks to Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for Blood-Horse magazine, about Saturday's Preakness. The Preakness is the second event in horse racing's Triple Crown. It has been 30 years since a horse won the Triple Crown, and the heavy favorite is Big Brown, the Kentucky Derby winner.
Keywords: senior · winners · magazine · Renee Montagne · Em · Derby · Triple Crown · Preakness · Kentucky Derby · Steve Haskin · emBlood · Big Brown