Hondo absorbed a double-pounding yesterday, losing first with the Phils in the afternoon, then fol lowing that up by going to ‘L’ with the Tigers in the soiree to slice the earnings to 210 jensens.

Tonight, one slumping legend deserves another – 10 units on the Yankees to get Mr. Aitch back on track out at Flushing’s Lame Duck Dump.

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Former N.J. Gov and Jersey Turnpike rest-stop troll Jim McGreevey doesn’t know what all the fuss is about Lastings Milledge’s rap song, “Bend Ya Knees.” According to McGreevey, it just seems like sound advice that can help reduce strain on the lower back.

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Mr. Aitch, who has had some success over the years with racing’s second jewel, has his Preakness selections available for viewing on Page 97.

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