There is a first time for everything, and the April 30 Isaac Murphy Marathon Stakes at Churchill Downs will prove that axiom correct. Honor Marie , who a year ago was preparing to run in the Kentucky Derby (G1), is now getting ready for his first shot at a mile and a half. The Honor Code …
The Cleveland Browns are casting a wide net in their search for offensive firepower ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. While much of the conversation has centered around possibly selecting Travis Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick in 2025, the team’s interest extends beyond just the headline-grabbing prospect. With salary cap constraints limiting…
A day after the company announced a pause on some planned improvements to the Churchill Downs facility, Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen expressed confidence in this year’s Kentucky Derby week performance. In an April 24 conference call with investors and analysts, Carstanjen said he expects returns for this year’s Derby week to be similar to last…
Bologna eased into their first Coppa Italia final in 51 years after completing a routine two-legged victory over Empoli tonight. Leading 3-0 from the first game, Vincenzo Italiano’s men were never really threatened and will now face AC Milan following their surprise win over city rivals Inter. Empoli’s hopes of a stunning comeback were effectively…
Klein Racing’s homebred Brilliant Berti looks to be returning to his sweet spot in the $350,000 Opening Verse Stakes going a mile on Churchill Downs‘ turf course during the Thurby program May 1. The 4-year-old son of Noble Mission is 3-for-3 on Churchill’s turf and 3-for-4 at a mile. Trained by Cherie DeVaux, Brilliant Berti…
After stumbling to a dismal 3-14 finish, the Cleveland Browns stockpiled 10 draft picks, seemingly positioning themselves to finally land their quarterback of the future. Yet amid the optimism, doubts linger about whether this draft class holds the answer to their long-standing quarterback woes. Cleveland sports personality Bruce Drennan recently sent shockwaves through the…
Preview for Crystal Palace v Aston Villa Aston Villa have the chance to edge closer to their first FA Cup triumph in 68 years when they take on Crystal Palace in the semi-finals at Wembley on Saturday. The club has made huge progress under Unai Emery and this season competed in the Champions League for…
Yoshito Yahagi, trainer of Saudi Cup (G1) winner and defeated Dubai World Cup (G1) favorite Forever Young , has written a letter to the Emirates Racing Authority suggesting his colt was compromised by a pre-race visit to the receiving barn at Meydan Racecourse for a random urine test. Yahagi said he was not present for the incident…
The Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans have struck an early deal that reshapes the draft landscape before the clock officially starts ticking. While rumors have swirled about the Browns potentially moving their coveted No. 2 overall pick, they’ve instead focused on adjusting their strategy further down the board. With hours still remaining before the…
Officials from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority as well as its enforcement arm, the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit, conducted a virtual town hall meeting April 24 to address financial processes. One of the big-picture takeaways? The budget can vary from what the ultimate expenses will be quite a bit, both in terms of…
