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Dave Bing, who spent the first nine seasons of his Hall-of-Fame career with the Detroit Pistons, is attempting to become mayor of Motown. Despite a resume that includes no political experience, the 65-year-old Bing is running against the interim mayor in a special election Tuesday, May 5. Reporter and Detroit native Jemele Hill joins Bing on what has been a bumpy campaign trail and learns why a successful businessman and former sports hero wants to take on the challenge of leading Detroit out of one of its darkest periods.

“I am not a masochist or anything like that, but I do think this city is worth saving.” – Dave Bing

“Dave Bing is a nice old man who should be enjoying retirement right now… we don’t need Dave Bing right now as the leader. We need somebody with experience, somebody that’s willing to roll their sleeves up and get down and dirty with the community.” — Adolph Mongo, a native Detroiter and a longtime political consultant who has worked for two previous mayors

“I’m not anti-politicians, but I am much more pro-business, and business is what creates jobs. It’s time for somebody with a business background to move into the mayor’s office and fix some of the problems that we’ve had.” – Dave Bing

E:60 topics include polo horse deaths and Dustin Pedroia

21 Polo Horses Die in Florida

Prized horses died in Florida during the U.S. Open Polo Championship, the Super Bowl of the sport. Rachel Nichols talks with witnesses and participants, including an exclusive on-camera interview with the team manager of Lechuza Caracas, one of eight teams competing, who explains what led to polo’s most tragic day.

5’8” Dustin Pedroia Big in Stature

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is one of only eight players to win the Rookie-of-the-Year, MVP and Gold Glove awards, and a World Series ring. Michael Smith chronicles Pedroia’s rise to stardom and the obstacles he faced along the way.

Back in the Water
OTL piece will run on SportsCenter (Sunday, 10 a.m., 11 p.m., ESPN)

On April 25, 2008, nine triathletes entered the waters off San Diego for what they thought would be an ordinary training swim. Only eight would return. A great white shark attacked and killed 66-year-old triathlete Dave Martin, while another triathlete, Laurene Booth, swam mere feet away. Tom Friend reports on the tragedy that forever binds Booth with the family of the victim.

Former teammate, current Red Wings Captain, Niklas Lidstrom

Where Are They Now? Vladimir Konstantinov
SportsCenter (Sunday, 10 a.m. ESPN)

Vladimir Konstantinov, defensive backbone of the 1996-97 Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings, was critically injured in a limousine accident that left him permanently brain damaged six days after hoisting the Cup. Twelve years later, Konstantinov is still coping with the effects of the accident – but is living life with the same determination he displayed on the ice. Greg Garber reports.

Minimal Dollars For General Quarters
SportsCenter (Friday, 9 a.m. ESPN), Kentucky Derby Pre-Race (Saturday, 2 p.m. ESPN)

Former principal Tom McCarthy, a 30-year veteran of Louisville’s educational system, is an unlikely owner of an unlikely winner. McCarthy won Kentucky Derby entrant and fan favorite General Quarters a year ago in a claiming race for a mere $20,000. While most horse owners spend millions on their stable of horses, McCarthy’s investment may be the best bang for the buck.

Trinity College a Diversity Champion
ESPN Deportes’ SportsCenter (Sunday, 11p.m. ESPN Deportes)

Connecticut’s Trinity College might not be an Ivy League school, but with 11 consecutive national titles and 202 straight match victories it is definitely on the top tier when it comes to squash. Dating back to 1998, Trinity’s winning streak success is greatly owed to 76 players from 15 countries.

Click here to read report on ESPNDeportes.com

Racing Legend Ayrton Senna featured on special edition of ESPN Perfiles
ESPN Deportes Perfiles (Sunday,6 p.m. ESPN Deportes)

ESPN Deportes’ latest episode of ESPN Perfiles, the network’s monthly half-hour magazine show narrating the lives of great Latino sports stars, will feature legendary three-time Formula One champion Ayrton Senna. Senna’s Perfiles tells two stories – that of the man outside the track, and of the driver who died tragically in May 1994 at Imola in Italy. Those interviewed include current and former drivers, family, and Formula One doctor Sid Watkins who was first on the scene during Senna’s fatal crash.