Silver Charm, jockey Jose Santos and trainer John Veitch each came close to capturing the Triple Crown. On Tuesday, the trio famous for their dramatic near-misses earned the sport’s highest honor with their election to the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame. Also elected were Mom’s Command and Swoon’s Son, jockey John Sellers and trainers Henry Forrest and Frank McCabe.
*Washington High School All-Stater DeAndre Liggins suffered a stress fracture in his foot that will sideline him from AAU competition for six weeks, according to ChicagoHoops.com. Liggins reportedly was injured two weeks ago at an open-gym workout and aggravated the injury last weekend at a tournament in North Carolina. The 6-foot-6-inch junior has narrowed his college choices to Illinois, Memphis, Kansas, Kentucky and Texas.
*Ron Wilson will return to coach the San Jose Sharks next season, according to general manager Doug Wilson.
*World record-holder Asafa Powell won the 100 meters Tuesday with the fastest sprint in the world this year, clocking 9.97 seconds in his return from a bout with knee tendinitis at the Artur Takac Memorial meet.
*The Austrian Olympic Committee imposed lifetime Olympic bans on 14 team officials linked to the blood-doping scandal at the 2006 Turin Winter Games.
