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Photograph by Bill Frakes

Turn for the Bettor

 Giacomo (far left), with Mike Smith aboard, is running 18th as the field of 20 moves through the first turn of the Kentucky Derby last Saturday at Churchill Downs. The 50-1 long shot caught the leaders in the stretch, however, and paid $102.60--the second-highest payoff in the 131-year history of the race (page 44).

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Photograph by Bob Rosato

Down in Front

 Miami center Shaquille O'Neal brushes aside Wizards center Brendan Haywood during Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series in Miami on Sunday (page 50). O'Neal finished with 19 points, and the Heat had little trouble with the Wizards, 105-86.

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Photograph by Jeff Gross/Getty Images

Park Place

 Stationed in front of Finland's goal on a power play, Team USA's Richard Park deflects a pass past goalie Niklas Bäckstrom in the qualifying round of the hockey world championships last Friday in Innsbruck, Austria. The game ended in a 4-4 tie. The tournament ends this Sunday.