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Former deputy sports editor at Los Angeles Times but still contributing as a horse racing writer. Have the best wife and dog in the world.
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Churchill Downs buys intellectual property rights to Preakness Stakes
A woman walks outside Pimlico Race Course ahead of the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes last May. In a move that will likely shake up horse racing’s Triple Crown, Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI), owner of the Kentucky Derby, has bought the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, for $85 million. The transaction is expected to close after the running of this year’s Preakness on May 16.
Churchill Downs buys intellectual property rights to Preakness Stakes
Mark Selby brushes off last year’s Crucible nightmare as match he ‘couldn’t win’ Mark Selby suffered a big upset defeat in the first round of the 2025 World Snooker Championship, but it is no concern to him as he returns, seeing …
Northern California horse racing suffers final blow as Golden Gate Fields is sold
John Cherwa The fleeting hopes by Northern California horsemen that as long as Golden Gate Fields was still standing, racing, even if only as a simulcast or gaming facility, could one day return to Northern California, were dashed on Monday when The Stronach Group (TSG) entered into a deal to sell the 141-acre facility to a nonprofit, which plans to transfer the land to the state to make a park.
Northern California horse racing suffers final blow as Golden Gate Fields is sold
The fleeting hopes by Northern California horsemen that as long as Golden Gate Fields was still standing, racing, even if only as a simulcast or gaming facility, could one day return to Northern California, were dashed on Monday when The Stronach Group (TSG) entered into a deal to sell the 141-acre facility to a nonprofit, which plans to transfer the land to the state to make a park. The $175 million deal, first reported by the San Jose Mercury News, is scheduled to close early next year.
CHRB dashes hopes of Northern California horse racing
LOS ANGELES - The hopes of Northern California racing and breeding interests were once again dashed when the California Horse Racing Board refused to license short racing dates to the Tehama District Fair and the Humboldt County Fair on Thursday.
CHRB dashes hopes of Northern California horse racing
Santa Anita Park. The hopes of Northern California racing and breeding interests were once again dashed when the California Horse Racing Board refused to license short racing dates to the Tehama District Fair and the Humboldt County Fair on Thursday.
CHRB dashes hopes of Northern California horse racing
Santa Anita Park. (Getty Images) The hopes of Northern California racing and breeding interests were once again dashed when the California Horse Racing Board refused to license short racing dates to the Tehama District Fair and the Humboldt County Fair on Thursday.
A look at the best medal opportunities for the U.S. for the rest of the Games
9 hours ago Like other highly-publicized athletes at these Milano Cortina Olympic Games, freeskier Eileen Gu, who represents China, had hopes of winning everything. Many fans expect her, and these other global superstars, to do so. And like Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Ilia Malinin, and Mikaela Shiffrin, Gu hasn’t. …
John Shirreffs, trainer of Zenyatta and Giacomo, dies at 80
Trainer John Shirreffs, shown at Keeneland Race Course in 2022, had 596 wins in 3,589 starts, resulting in $58.5 million in purses. John Shirreffs, the soft-spoken giant who trained Zenyatta, perhaps the best mare of all-time, died in Southern California on Thursday. He was 80. No cause of death was announced. Shirreffs was one of the top trainers in Southern California with 3,589 starts, 596 of them wins resulting in $58.5 million in purses.
A strong day for the U.S. at the Winter Olympics, with a touch of disappointment
50 Years Ago, Dorothy Hamill Won Olympic Gold and Rocked Her Iconic ’70s Haircut—Here’s What She’s Been Up to Since The ice skater was shocked when her hairstyle became one of the most influential looks of the era Tap Here To Add Woman's World As A Trusted Source …
Lindsey Vonn crash overwhelms some good U.S news at Winter Olympics
3 hours ago Follow the Winter Olympics live on @NBCSports. World champion Ilia Malinin fought through an imperfect free skate, still laying out enough difficult content to earn 1st place in the men's free skate segment of the team event. His win secured Team USA the win. Relive the best moments from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, featuring elite athletes, thrilling competition, and unforgettable highlights across the world’s top winter sports on the Olympic stage.
Trade unions back Santa Anita Park's use of betting machines
LOS ANGELES — The dispute between California and Santa Anita Park over the use of a new betting machine was ratcheted up Wednesday when four major trade unions sent a letter to Rob Bonta, the California attorney general, urging the state to return the terminals it confiscated on Saturday. Santa Anita filed suit against the state on Tuesday seeking the same.
Trade unions back Santa Anita Park's use of betting machines
A starting gate stands outside the track after the start of a race at Santa Anita Park, which has sued the state for removing 26 Racing on Demand gambling machines. (Getty Images) The dispute between the state and Santa Anita Park over the use of a new betting machine was ratcheted up Wednesday when four major trade unions sent a letter to Rob Bonta, the California attorney general, urging the state to return the terminals it confiscated on Saturday.
Trade unions back Santa Anita Park’s use of betting machines
2 hours ago Yasiel Puig’s name conjures indelible images to Dodgers fans. Mammoth home runs. Laser-like throws from the outfield. Distributing goodie bags during visits to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Also, tardiness to games, impulsive base-running mistakes and — more recent and egregious — charges of …
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