Kenyan Korir runs for good cause

Marathon: Kenyan Wesley Korir figures to have one eye on the finish line and the other on a cause when he runs the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.

As sweet as winning a major marathon would be, he will be running for something bigger.

Korir (pictured above) is helping to build a hospital in his poverty-stricken village, where his younger brother died from a snake bite. He is using part of his earnings to build the facility, and with $100,000 going to the winners of Sunday’s race there is quite a bit for the taking.

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Cards put end to squirrel tale

Baseball: The Busch Stadium “Rally Squirrel” may need to find a new home.

A squirrel ran onto the field during both games of the National League division series this week. It was funny, but vice president of stadium operations Joe Abernathy says there is a public safety issue. KMOX Radio reports that seven traps have been set up to catch squirrels and take them elsewhere.

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At least he’ll take oats as payment

Horse racing: A Rod isn’t faring so well at the racetrack, either.

Yes, there is A Rod (no hyphen) the horse. Unlike A-Rod the New York Yankee, this colt’s season isn’t over.

The horse, named in honor of Alex Rodriguez, will be entered to run Thursday at Belmont Park.

A Rod the horse is 1 for 11 this season, with a win in June. The horse, at least, will get another chance to win this year.

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