Thursday, June 7, 2012

'Another' Triple Crown champion makes run at history

By Jerry Izenberg/Columnist Emeritus AP Photo/FileJockey Steve Cauthen celebrates aboard Affirmed after winning the Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY, in this June 10, 1978 photo. The instant Affirmed crossed the finish lineQuestions remain over whether winning the Triple Crown can reinvigorate a sport that has experienced precipitous drops in fan interest, gambling dollars and prestige in the American sports landscape.And when a Triple Crown is on the line at Belmont Park, be prepared to duck if

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