Borel's bid foiled by another Bird
NEW YORK - This was a Belmont for the Birds. It was Summer Bird, not Mine That Bird and jockey Calvin Borel, who came roaring down the long stretch and won the final jewel of the Triple Crown on Saturday.

Leschper: ABCs of turkey hunting can help gobbler fans bring home the bird
Spring turkey hunting can be a humbling experience.

Apparent accident claims 'The Bird'
BOSTON - Mark "the Bird" Fidrych, the fun-loving pitcher who baffled hitters for one All-Star season and entertained fans with his antics, was found dead Monday in an apparent accident at his farm. He was 54.

FAA wants to keep bird-strike data secret
WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to keep secret from travelers its vast records on where and how often commercial planes are damaged by hitting flying birds.