Nov 28, 2017 3 min read

At The Meadows

The youngest in the field at 3, Delcrest Magicstar took it to her elders with a powerful uncovered move that carried her to victory in Tuesday’s feature at The Meadows, a $13,000 Filly & Mare Conditioned Trot.

Delcrest Magicstar was third down the backside when she gobbled up the leader, Glidinthruparadise, for Aaron Merriman. Though she tired late – her 30.1 final quarter was her slowest – she had enough to defeat the rallying Fancytucky by 3/4 lengths in a career-best 1:55. Dreamsteeler finished third.

Bill Bercury trains Delcrest Magicstar, a daughter of Majestic Son-Star’s Balance who extended her lifetime bankroll to $128,594, for Renee Bercury.

Mile Wilder collected four wins on the 13-race card, including a pair for trainer Spencer Kahrig.

Cal stays at No. 4

The California University women’s basketball team remained at No. 4 in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Poll released Tuesday afternoon.

Cal, which opened the year with five victories after an 80-41 win over Goldey-Beacom last Tuesday, also has wins over West Liberty, Notre Dame (Ohio), Kutztown and Mansfield.

Senior forward Shatara Parsons has been the leading scorer in four of the five games, averaging 24.2 points per game.

Other PSAC teams joining Cal in the latest poll are No. 7 IUP and No. 24 Edinboro.

Crabtree, Talib suspensions reduced

Oakland receiver Michael Crabtree and Denver cornerback Aqib Talib have had their suspensions reduced to one game on appeal.

The NFL announced Tuesday that appeals officers Derrick Brooks and James Thrash cut down the two-game suspensions after hearings. Brooks heard Crabtree’s case, while Thrash heard Talib’s appeal.

The fight during Oakland’s 21-14 win was a continuation of a dispute that started last season when Talib ripped Crabtree’s chain off during the season finale. Crabtree missed the first game between the teams this year but went after Talib early Sunday.

Gordon arrested, again

Former NBA player Ben Gordon has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in Los Angeles for allegedly punching and pulling a knife on an apartment manager.

Police spokesman Tony Im says Gordon went to a building Saturday where he rented two apartments and demanded his security deposit.

Im said Gordon punched the manager in the face and walked away with money, returned with a knife to demand the rest, left, and was arrested when he returned a third time.

He’s free on bail. His agent, Raymond Brothers, declined to comment Tuesday.

Gordon was arrested last week in New York for driving with a forged license. He’s had other police run-ins this year.

Gordon played 11 years with the Bulls, Pistons, Charlotte and the Magic. He averaged 14.9 points per game.