National Sports

FORT WORTH, Texas - That near-miss in Texas has certainly crossed Graham Rahal's mind in the past year.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Orb and Oxbow. Oxbow and Orb. Anyway you draw it up, there will not be a Triple Crown on the line in the $1 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The state's highest court turned down appeals Friday by two of the three former Penn State administrators facing criminal charges alleging they covered up child abuse complaints against retired assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.

OTTAWA - If Sergei Gonchar continues his NHL career next season, it won't be in Ottawa after the Senators traded the defenceman's rights to the Dallas Stars on Friday for a conditional sixth-round pick in this year's draft.

CLEVELAND - Cleveland Indians two-time all-star closer Chris Perez, charged with misdemeanour possession after marijuana was mailed to his home in his dog's name, told drug agents he had pot for personal use and pointed out two jars, according to investigative reports.

MONTREAL - It's been seven years since Fernando Alonso ruled Formula One, but the two-time world champion from Spain is back in the race this year.

Portugal revived its World Cup qualifying campaign by beating Russia 1-0 while Mario Balotelli was red-carded for Italy in a 0-0 draw at the Czech Republic that put the four-time world champions closer to next year's finals.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes say they have reached a mutual agreement with Canadian coach Frank Yallop to part ways.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Police in Las Vegas won't seek criminal charges against former major league slugger Jose Canseco after an investigation of a woman's rape claim, a department spokesman said Friday.