Maiden King

For Serbs living in Australia, Djokovic is a sporting hero who provides a connection to their culture and tradition.

The effects of head trauma have gotten much of the attention, but huge weight gains have also damaged N.F.L. retirees.

The Cardinals have four three-star prospects coming to town this weekend ahead of national signing day Feb. 6.         

The Seneca High School boys basketball team upset Ballard in the semifinals of the Republic Bank Louisville Invitational Tournament at Valley.         

Morale was down last year, Louisville football players say, but the mood around the program has improved under new coach Scott Satterfield.         

_GPX 01-18-19 SELECTIONS (ALL RACES) _ I will not bet my choice unless it is (4-1) odds or higher at the gate. I only bet to win. In most races I will bet just one horse but on occasion and odds permitting, I will bet two. I have indicated my contenders.

Doing my plays from Santa Anita and then will take a break until Oaklawn starts. Best of luck playing gents! SA 1-17-19 1: BOX 2,3,5 2: BOX 1,3 3: 5 Contagion 4-1 4: 2 Empress of Joy 6-1 5: 7 London Hotel 5/2

Here are my horse-by-horse thoughts on all 10 stakes races at Belmont Saturday...

A tribute in memory of legendary writer Bill Nack.

This is just a little post to let people know that all my tournament content will now be appearing in a new place.

In the final episode of the DRF Players’ Podcast (the TBD Players’ Podcast will commence in another place next week), PTF and JK host the first ever Podcast Holiday Quiz. Joined by special guests Matt Scarlata, Drew Coatney, and Gene Menez, they review some of the sometimes sublime but always ridiculous history of the show.

Special guest Richard Migliore joins Peter Thomas Fornatale to talk about his life in racing. Topics include what horsemen and horseplayers can learn from each other, and how today's riding culture is different from when Migliore was riding. Plus, what does a dieting jockey eat for dessert?

TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona highlights some contenders on Saturday’s card at Aqueduct.

Jockey Manny Esquivel broke his collarbone on the left side during a Thursday training accident at Parx Racing and is likely to be sidelined six to eight weeks, according to his agent, Al Dellape.

Mr. Money is out of the Grade 3, $200,000 Lecomte Stakes on Saturday at Fair Grounds after getting sick Friday.

Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. bided his time, but at the top of the turn in Gulfstream Park's ninth race Jan. 18 he began to guide Bourbon War towards the lead and once clear the Tapit colt had no competition.

The claimer-turned-stakes-winner story is a familiar one. It happens all over the country, every year and the reason for the change of fortunes for any horse is almost never a single, identifiable thing.

Jessica Green has been named as the senior director of finance and administration at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.

OLD No. 98:  Santa Anita’s beloved Paddock Captain John Shear is flanked by jockeys Agapito Delgadillo and Geovanni Franco as he accepts congratulations on his 98th birthday in the Winner’s Circle following Friday’s 6th race.  A London, England native, Shear adheres to a faithful workout regimen that includes 30 pushups each morning. The post OLD No. 98: San […]

SANTA ANITA SET TO GUARANTEE $2 MILLION SINGLE TICKET PICK SIX JACKPOT ON SATURDAY; POPULAR 20 CENT WAGER TO HAVE HUGE JACKPOT GUARANTEE FOR EIGHT RACING DAYS PRIOR TO MANDATORY PAYOUT FEB. 2 SANTA ANITA ALSO ANNOUNCES A RETURN TO TURF RACING ON SATURDAY ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 18, 2019)–In an unprecedented move, Santa Anita Park […] The post SANTA ANITA SET T […]

McKinzie's incredible burst in the final furlong carried the 3-year-old colt to a 4 3/4-length victory in the $300,000 Malibu S. (G1)...

Chasing Yesterday's game victory in the $300,000 Starlet S. (G1) at Los Alamitos gave Bob Baffert a sweep of the 2-year-old stakes on the Saturday card...

OLD No. 98:  Santa Anita’s beloved Paddock Captain John Shear is flanked by jockeys Agapito Delgadillo and Geovanni Franco as he accepts congratulations on his 98th birthday in the Winner’s Circle following Friday’s 6th race.  A London, England native, Shear adheres to a faithful workout regimen that includes 30 pushups each morning. The post OLD No. 98: San […]

SANTA ANITA SET TO GUARANTEE $2 MILLION SINGLE TICKET PICK SIX JACKPOT ON SATURDAY; POPULAR 20 CENT WAGER TO HAVE HUGE JACKPOT GUARANTEE FOR EIGHT RACING DAYS PRIOR TO MANDATORY PAYOUT FEB. 2 SANTA ANITA ALSO ANNOUNCES A RETURN TO TURF RACING ON SATURDAY ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 18, 2019)–In an unprecedented move, Santa Anita Park […] The post SANTA ANITA SET T […]

Drew Brees set the NFL record for completion percentage. The Journal reviewed all of his incompletions to explain why his feat will be so difficult to top.

A viral floor routine by UCLA gymnastics star Katelyn Ohashi may prove to be the sports highlight of 2019

Russell Westbrook is on pace for the lowest 3-point shooting percentage ever among high-volume shooters. He keeps shooting anyway.