Decades of disappointment evaporated as American Pharoah soared towards the finish.
After 37 years and more than a dozen near-misses, horse racing finally witnessed the making of a new Triple Crown champion. Affirmed was the last horse to complete the sweep back in 1978. If you did not watch American Pharoah in the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday evening, I will not pretend to understand your priorities, but I forgive you.
Watch the race now, then relive it with me, because basketball season is still 5 months away.
The day did not get off to an auspicious start on Long Island.