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Kisner’s secret to calm nerves in the first round? A backyard soccer game with his housemates the night before.

No. 18 was the site of meltdowns by the leaders at two previous British Opens, and it caused plenty of problems on Thursday, too.

Louisville football coach Bobby Petrino said his first reaction to the John Schnatter news was "shock" and concern.         

Louisville basketball is right in David Johnson's backyard, making the Cardinals still the top contender to sign the Trinity High star guard.         

Jaylen Smith, one of University of Louisville's best players, was battling a wrist injury that was worse than it initially appeared.         

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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.

PTF and JK are here to talk Del Mar and Saratoga, including thoughts on how best to enjoy two of racing's true gems. Both Opening Day cards are be discussed and the meets are previewed as well.

PTF and JK review weekend racing from Belmont. Next week is a special edition of the DRF Players' Podcast, discussing the opening of Saratoga and Del Mar. Please sign up for the Webinar at register.gotowebinar.com/register/555…767143674626.

Atlanta (Scott Zeron) won the second of two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for sophomore trotting fillies at Vernon Downs on Thursday (July 19) as the questions begin to swirl whether she will head to the $1,000,000 Hambletonian or $500,000 Oaks on August 4 at The Meadowlands.

Bit Of A Legend N will be in a more favorable role when he takes on seven others in Saturday’s 10th annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace at Saratoga Harness. The defending champion sent off at odds of 15-1 in 2017, will likely be among the favorites in the $260,000 contest, race seven of a dozen on the program.

Sometimes in the racing business there isn’t equal pay for equal work. Take for example the sophomore pacer Dorsoduro Hanover. Last Saturday night the Ron Burke-trained gelding had the difficult assignment of starting from post 10 in the Meadowlands Pace. His driver Matt Kakaley put him into play with vigor during a brisk opening quarter to find a seat.

It wasn't the easiest of preps for Moonshine Memories July 19 at Del Mar, but the multiple grade 1 winner showed enough grit for her connections to be encouraged about what lies ahead.

Paul and Karen Eggert's homebred Ollie's Candy handled the challenges of her first stakes try so well, trainer Bill Morey is ready to throw more at her in the $200,000 San Clemente Stakes (G2T).

Equine Sales has released a catalog of 219 head for its upcoming Consignor Select Yearling Sale. The auction is set for Sept. 6, starting at 10 a.m. in Opelousas, La.

  TWO-YEAR-OLD IN TRAINING SALE SET FOR JUNE 5, YEARLING SALE IN LATE SEPTEMBER   The Stronach Group and Fasig-Tipton announced today they have reached an agreement to conduct Thoroughbred auctions at legendary Santa Anita Park beginning in 2019. A tentative date for a 2-year-olds in training sale has been set for June 5. Tentative […] The post THE STRONACH […]

  PERFORMANCE OF TURF COURSE KEY COMPONENT TO WINTER/SPRING SUCCESS AS CLOSING DAY PICK SIX POOL EXCEEDS $6 MILLION   ARCADIA, Calif. (June 24, 2018)–With a closing day Pick Six pool of $6,022,040 adding an exclamation point to the conclusion of Santa Anita’s Winter/Spring Meet, all sources pari-mutuel handle for the 102-day run dating back […] The post ALL […]

Once On Whiskey needed every bit of the long Los Alamitos stretch to catch Draft Pick, but did...

Marley's Freedom made a huge move entering the stretch to go from last to first in less than a furlong to win the $200,000 Great Lady M Stakes (G2)...

  TWO-YEAR-OLD IN TRAINING SALE SET FOR JUNE 5, YEARLING SALE IN LATE SEPTEMBER   The Stronach Group and Fasig-Tipton announced today they have reached an agreement to conduct Thoroughbred auctions at legendary Santa Anita Park beginning in 2019. A tentative date for a 2-year-olds in training sale has been set for June 5. Tentative […] The post THE STRONACH […]

  PERFORMANCE OF TURF COURSE KEY COMPONENT TO WINTER/SPRING SUCCESS AS CLOSING DAY PICK SIX POOL EXCEEDS $6 MILLION   ARCADIA, Calif. (June 24, 2018)–With a closing day Pick Six pool of $6,022,040 adding an exclamation point to the conclusion of Santa Anita’s Winter/Spring Meet, all sources pari-mutuel handle for the 102-day run dating back […] The post ALL […]

With Tour de France spectators spilling onto the road at the Alpe d’Huez, riders like Chris Froome are left exposed.

Tiger Woods shot an even-par 71 to finish the first round of the British Open five shots behind leader Kevin Kisner. It was the first time he started a major at par or under since the 2014.

With weather a factor, a study found the difference in average score between the morning and afternoon groups on Thursdays and Fridays at the British Open is nearly 0.6 strokes.