nze - Russia 5, Slovakia 2 Team Canada Roster (GP - G - A - Pts) Cody Hodgson (6 - 5 - 11 - 16) John Tavares (6 - 8

NEW YORK -- California Chrome went home to the West Coast on Sunday with a bandaged right front foot -- and no Triple Crown -- after bumping another horse leaving the Belmont Stakes starting gate. Steve Coburn, who co-owns California Chome, was still smarting, too. He was irked Belmont winner Tonalist didnt run in either of the first two legs of the Triple Crown. After the race, he complained others took "the cowards way out" by skipping the Derby and/or the Preakness. A day later, Coburn was unrepentant. "Its not fair to these horses that are running to entertain these people in all three legs of the Triple Crown," he said. "Its not fair to them to have somebody just show up at the last minute and run. I may have gone off half-cocked yesterday, but thats the way I feel." Under Coburns premise, there would have been just three horses in the $1.5 million Belmont, making it unlikely the third-largest crowd of 102,199 would have shown up or that a record $19,105,877 would have been wagered on-track. California Chrome, General a Rod and Ride On Curlin were the only horses to run in the Derby, Preakness and Belmont. General a Rod finished seventh and Ride On Curlin did not finish. Art Sherman, the 77-year-old trainer of California Chrome, distanced himself from Coburns comments. "Horses arent cowards and the people arent cowards," he said. "He was at the heat of the moment. Dont forget hes a fairly new owner. Sometimes your emotions get in front of you. He hasnt been in the game long and hasnt had any bad luck." Coburn and Perry Martin named their racing operation Dumb Ass Partners, with California Chrome the lone horse in their stable. The chestnut colt has earned $3,317,800 this year and brought a six-race winning streak into the Belmont. California Chrome had smooth trips in winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness to set up a shot at racings first Triple Crown in 36 years. But he had a rough trip in the 1 1/2-mile Belmont on Saturday, getting a chunk of flesh torn from his foot after bumping with Matterhorn coming out of the starting gate. California Chrome finished in a dead heat for fourth with Wicked Strong. "It was kind of scary. You come back and see a horse bleeding from the foot," Sherman said. "Hes never had anything wrong with him. Weve been awful fortunate." Sherman said California Chrome has a superficial wound that should heal in two to three weeks. The colt will then rest for six to seven weeks after a tough Triple Crown campaign that involved running in three races at different tracks and distances over five weeks. His camp plans to point him toward the Breeders Cup this fall at Santa Anita. Sherman thought Coburn would apologize for his comments. Instead, the outspoken co-owner went even further Sunday. "It wouldnt be fair if I played basketball with a child in a wheelchair because I got an unfair advantage," Coburn said. "If your horse is good enough to run in the Belmont, where was he in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness? It says Triple Crown, not one out of two, one out of three or two out of three." Sherman said, "I cant make excuses. Thats not really what you should do in these type of races." Frenchman Christophe Clement, who won his first Triple Crown race with Totalist, declined to comment on Coburns remarks. Coburn had predicted California Chrome would win the Triple Crown. "If they want to call me a sore loser, I dont care," he said. Horses are made eligible for the Triple Crown races in January. Owners and trainers of horses not nominated can pay a late fee of $6,000 in March to get in. The 20-horse field for the Kentucky Derby is decided by a points system, with horses earning points for running in prep races. The Preakness and Belmont have maximum fields of 14, but no points system is used. Its common for horses to drop in and out of the Triple Crown series. In 1978, when Affirmed won the Triple Crown, the Belmont had a five-horse field. Two of the colts rivals did not run in the first two legs and one only ran in the Derby. In 1977, Seattle Slew won the Triple Crown. The Belmont had eight horses, and five did not run in the first two legs. One ran only in the Preakness, and one other besides Slew raced in all three legs. On Saturday, second-place finisher Commissioner was new to the Triple Crown series. Winner Tonalist wasnt ready for the Derby, so trainer Clement prepared him for the Belmont. "California Chrome was running with tough, fresh horses that were waiting in the wings, and thats what happens," Sherman said. "We all know when youre on this trail you got to have an iron horse." The veteran trainer hopes California Chromes owners will keep him running next year as a 4-year-old. He credited the colt for having a lot of talent and taking his handlers on an exciting ride. "This is one of them races that we couldnt win," Sherman said, "but he didnt disgrace us any." Fran Tarkenton Vikings Jersey . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. The patch, shaped like home plate, carries the number 715, Aarons autograph and a "40th Anniversary" banner. Adam Thielen Womens Jersey . Mike Babcock has turned to the Montreal Canadiens goalie over Roberto Luongo, who backed Canada to a gold medal in Vancouver in 2010, for Canadas final preliminary round game against the ailing Finns. http://www.thevikingsshoponline.com/Youth-Alan-Page-Vikings-Jersey/ . Best has been bothered by concussion problems and hasnt played since Oct. 16, when the Lions lost to San Francisco. After starting 5-0, Detroit has lost four of six, beginning with that game against the 49ers. Brett Favre Vikings Jersey . The rest of the team was already on the field stretching before batting practice while Puig was getting dressed in the clubhouse. He had been slated to start in right field for the afternoon game against the San Francisco Giants, who beat the Dodgers 8-4. Cris Carter Womens Jersey . Catch the action live on TSN2 at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt. The Wild lead the Northwest Division and look to get back into the win column after having a season-high seven-game winning streak cut short with Tuesdays 2-1 loss at Winnipeg in the finale of a five-game road trip (4-1-0).2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 1989 | 1988 | 1987 | 1986 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1982 | 1977-1981 Canada: 5 W - 1 OTW - 0 OTL - 0 L, Gold Medal Canada captured its fifth straight World Junior Hockey Championship gold with a 5-1 victory over Team Sweden in front of a record crowd in Ottawa. Canadian netminder Dustin Tokarski saved his best performance of the championship for the final, turning aside 39 shots in the win. While he was shaky at times during the tournament, the native of Watson, SK was sharp against Sweden. Tokarskis play coupled with steady pressure from Canada on Swedens goaltender, Jacob Markstrom, were the difference. Markstrom looked rattled during the game and there were several run-ins with Canadian players. Head coach Pat Quinns decision to go with Tokarski in the final was met with some skepticism following rough starts against the United States and then Russia in the semifinal game. I knew I had to come out better tonight and I think I did that, Tokarski told TSN after making the game. Pat Quinn was smart. Dustin Tokarskis pedigree is phenomenal, said TSNs Pierre McGuire. You think about being the Memorial Cup MVP and when he needed to be at his best, he was in the gold medal game. The attendance for the game was announced at 20,380, a single game record for the WJHC and the five straight gold medals equals a Canadian record for the tournament (1993-97). Theres nothing like this, John Tavares told TSN before the medal presentation. Theres nothing like it at all. Listen to these fans. Thats five, Canada. Tavares was named most valuable player and top forward for the tournament undoubtedly helping him become the top pick in the 2009 NHL Entry draft. Canada would go looking for a record setting sixth straight gold in the 2010 tournament to be held in Saskatoon and Regina. Group A COUNTRY GP W OTW OTL L GF GA PTS Canada 4 4 0 0 0 35 6 12 United States 4 3 0 0 1 28 12 9 Czech Rep. 4 2 0 0 2 20 14 6 Germany 4 1 0 0 3 12 19 3 Kasakhstan 4 0 0 0 4 2 46 0 Group B COUNTRY GP W OTW OTL L GF GA PTS Sweden 4 4 0 0 0 21 3 12 Russia 4 3 0 0 1 17 9 9 Slovakia 4 1 1 0 2 12 15 5 Finland 4 1 0 1 2 10 12 4 Latvia 4 0 0 0 4 5 26 0 MEDAL GAMES Gold - Canada 5, Sweden 1 Bronze - Russia 5, Slovakia 2 Team Canada Roster (GP - G - A - Pts) Cody Hodgson (6 - 5 - 11 - 16) John Tavares (6 - 8 - 7 - 15) Jordan Eberle (6 - 6 - 7 - 13) PK Subban (6 - 3 - 6 - 9) Zach Boychuk (6 - 4 - 3 - 7) Tyler Ennis (6 - 3 - 4 - 7) Chris Di Domenico (6 - 2 - 5 - 7) Ryan Ellis (6 - 1 - 6 - 7) Jamie Benn (6 - 4 - 2 - 6) Evander Kane (6 - 2 - 4 - 6) Angelo Esposito (6 - 3 - 1 - 4) Alex Pietrangelo (6 - 1 - 2 - 3) Brett Sonne (6 - 1 - 2 - 3) Patrice Cormier (6 - 1 - 2 - 3) Thomas Hickey (6 - 0 - 3 - 3) Stefan Della Rovere (6 - 1 - 1 - 2) Tyler Myers (6 - 1 - 0 - 1) Cody Goloubef (6 - 0 - 1 - 1) Keith Aulie (6 - 0 - 1 - 1) Colten Teubert (6 - 0 - 0 - 0) Team Canada Goaltending (W-L -OT - GAA - SO) Dustin Tokarski (4-0-0 - 2.dddddddddddd65 - 0) Chet Pickard (2-0-0 - 0.50 - 1) Tournament All-Stars G - Jaroslav Janus (SVK) F - John Tavares (CAN) D - Erik Karlsson (SWE) F - Cody Hodgson (CAN) D - PK Subban (CAN) F - Nikita Filatov (RUS) Top Scorers PLAYER GP G A P Cody Hodgson (CAN) 6 5 11 16 John Tavares (CAN) 6 8 7 15 Jordan Eberle (CAN) 6 6 7 13 Nikita Filatov (RUS) 7 8 3 11 Tomas Tatar (SVK) 7 7 4 11 ' ' '