Eyes were drawn to the purchase of Red Route One for $550,000, the second-highest purchase of Fasig-Tipton’s July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale near Lexington. Taylor Made Sales Agency consigned the 5-year-old chestnut son of Gun Runner , a four-time graded stakes winner for Winchell Thoroughbred and Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen. FTKHRA, Hip…
The Cleveland Browns finished the 2024 season as the NFL’s second-worst team, leaving little room for optimism heading into 2025. The roster’s top-heavy salary structure continues to limit flexibility, with cap relief unlikely to arrive soon. Questions remain about the receiver group, particularly when it comes to elite, proven talent. That’s where Terry McLaurin’s…
Del Mar is taking steps to minimize disruption in the event that federal agents conduct an operation at the Southern California track. Speaking with horsemen July 8, track officials laid out the plans in the event Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents or any other law enforcement entity attempt to “raid” the premises. Del Mar president…
Fasig-Tipton saved its most explosive fireworks for the final horse through the sales ring on July 8 when bloodstock agent Mahmud Mouni outlasted other bidders to purchase Bashford Stakes winner Romeo for $1.7 million during The July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale near Lexington. Romeo, a late addition to the sale as Hip 370,…
A busy week in Newmarket began with a day of businesslike trade at the Tattersalls July Sale. The opening stanza of the three-day sale July 8 produced a clearance rate of 82% as 192 lots sold from 235 offered. Those transactions generated turnover of 4,427,200 guineas (US$6,647,440.80, 1 guinea=US$1.43), which was down 13% against the…
The Cleveland Browns made waves across the NFL with their decision to bring back Joe Flacco as a potential starter for the 2025 season. At 40 years old, the veteran quarterback now enters a crowded competition featuring Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. The move has sparked considerable debate about whether…
The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation has taken an unexpected turn with Shedeur Sanders embracing the grind in ways that have captured fan attention. After falling from projected first-round status to the fifth round, Sanders arrived in Cleveland facing a crowded quarterback room and questions about his future. The young quarterback recently shared a glimpse…
Joao Pedro called his first start for Chelsea ‘a dream’ after firing his new club into the Club World Cup final. Pedro only completed his £60m move from Brighton last week but scored two brilliant goals to see off Fluminense in New Jersey. The striker started his career with the Brazilian club before moving to…
Sweden cruised into the quarter-finals of Euro 2025 alongside Germany after a comfortable 3-0 win over debutants Poland. Goals from Stina Blackstenius, Kosovare Asllani and substitute Lina Hurtig were enough for the Swedes to secure their place. It was a hat-trick of headed goals as Poland could not deal with balls into the area. Sweden…
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced July 8 its support for the bipartisan Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act. The FAIR BET Act, introduced by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), seeks to restore the 100% deduction for gambling losses. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, just recently signed into law, amended the deduction so…
