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Horses under quarantine after a case of Equine Herpesvirus-1 can train on Saratoga's Oklahoma Training Track after the rest of the barns get their works in. (Image: Francesca Le Donne)

Saratoga EHV-1 Quarantine Set to End Aug. 1 — If No Further Cases

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Horses quarantined as a result of an Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) case in Saratoga’s Barn 86 will be allowed to race Aug. 1, provided there are no further positive cases. The New York Racing Association made the announcement on Tuesday, citing the end of a 21-day quarantine in that barn. This […]

Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics say that a last-minute cancellation is still possible, if unlikely, as the Games are set to hold an opening ceremony on Friday. (Image: Reuters)

Cancellation Still on the Table for Tokyo Olympics as COVID Worries Mount

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The Tokyo Olympics organizing committee isn’t ruling out the possibility of a last-minute cancellation as the number of COVID-19 cases among athletes and other personnel continues to rise ahead of the Summer Games. Assuming the current schedule remains in place, the opening ceremony will kick off the 2020 Tokyo Olympics […]

England dropped all COVID restrictions on Monday, but users at prediction markets like Smarkets are betting that at least some regulations will return this year. (Image: Henry Nicholls/Reuters)

Betting Markets Predict New COVID Restrictions in England Before End of 2021

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On Monday, England lifted nearly all of its COVID restrictions, an event some in the British media dubbed “Freedom Day.” But prediction markets are skeptical that the looser guidelines will last for long. Under the new rules, nightclubs, sporting events, and other venues can function at full capacity in England, […]

Running back Cam Akers rushes for a first down for the Los Angeles Rams against the New England Patriots at SoFi Stadium. (Image: Ashley Landis/AP)

NFL Injury Report: LA Rams Lose RB Cam Akers with Torn Achilles

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The Los Angeles Rams announced that running back Cam Akers is out for the upcoming season after he suffered a torn Achilles injury during workouts. Losing Akers to a season-ending injury is a huge blow for the Rams. After a strong rookie season, the Rams had high hopes and expectations […]

Challenges have become a key aspect of the NBA Top Shot collecting experience, even more so during the 2021 playoffs. (Image: NBATopShot.com)

NBA Top Shot Blankets Playoffs with Packs, Moments, Challenges

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The NBA playoffs have produced a laundry list of upsets, buzzer-beaters, and memorable moments leading up to the Finals. That’s given NBA Top Shot plenty of material to work with throughout the playoffs, and more than a few opportunities to try out some new ideas as the NFT platform continues […]

Wit breezed to an eight-length victory in Saturday's Sanford Stakes at Saratoga. He vaulted to the front of 2022 Kentucky Derby prospects, winning his two races by a combined 14 lengths. (Image: Susie Raisher/Coglianese Photos)

Wit Shows He’s No Joke as a Promising 2022 Kentucky Derby Prospect

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It’s never too early to put promising 2-year-olds on your Kentucky Derby radar screen, which is why it’s time to say hello to one of the most promising juveniles of 2021 – Wit. The Todd Pletcher charge graduated to graded stakes champion on Saturday, capturing the Grade 3 Sanford Stakes […]

After recent workouts didn't meet his approval, trainer Mike McCarthy decided Preakness Stakes winner Rombauer needed a freshening. So he's giving his prize colt the next 60 days off. (Image: Maryland Jockey Club)

Preakness Winner Rombauer Taking a Break, Won’t Race Until 2022

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Preakness Stakes winner Rombauer will take the next 60 days off and won’t race for the duration of the 2021 season, according to the Daily Racing Form. Trainer Mike McCarthy told the DRF that Rombauer hadn’t been training “as sharp as he was before the Preakness and Belmont.” That June […]

Lewandowski scored 34 goals for Bayern and Poland in 2021. (Image: Twitter/Bundesliga)

Chelsea to Bid Up To $70 Million for Lewandowski, Haaland to Stay at Dortmund

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Champions League winners Chelsea want to negotiate with Bayern Munchen for their super striker, Robert Lewandowski, after failing in their attempt to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was ready to pay $210 million for Haaland, but Dortmund remained firm. Borussia’s bosses want the 20-year-old Norwegian […]

Mystic Guide (right) lost the Grade 2 Suburban Stakes to Max Player earlier this month. Afterwards, X-rays revealed a bone chip in Mystic Guide's knee that requires surgery. (Image: Elsa Lorieul/Coglianese Photos/NYRA)

Mystic Guide’s Racing Future Uncertain After Impending Knee Surgery

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The racing future for standout 4-year-old Mystic Guide has become uncertain after owner-breeder Godolphin announced he would undergo surgery for a knee chip. Noted surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, will perform the surgery. Meanwhile, the Dubai World Cup winner goes on the […]

Hot Rod Charlie (back) finished ahead of Mandaloun by the proverbial nose in Saturday's Haskell Stakes. But the 4/5 favorite was taken down moments later for interfering with Midnight Bourbon. Mandaloun was declared the winner of his first Grade 1 amid questions about New Jersey's no-crop rule. (Image: Bill Denver/EQUI-SPORT)

Controversy, Near-Catastrophe, Marks Haskell Stakes Finish

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The inherent danger of riding horses combined with a controversial rule change to create a frightening finish to Saturday’s Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park. Hot Rod Charlie crossed the finish line first, nipping Mandaloun by a nose. That apparently gave him his long-sought first Grade 1 victory. However, the 4/5 […]

Elton John during a concert at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in 1975. (Image: Getty)

Indy Colts Owner Jim Irsay Buys Elton John’s Piano for $915K

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Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay added a piano, originally owned by Elton John, to his growing collection of rock-and-roll memorabilia. Irsay paid $915,000 to Heritage Auctions for a piano John used while touring with his band between 1974 and 1993. Sir Elton John signed the Steinway and Sons Model D […]

Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) dominated the time trial at Stage 20 of the Tour de France for his second stage win this year. (Image: Getty)

2021 Tour de France: Wout Van Aert Ships Stage 20 Time Trial

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WVA wins again! Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) won his second stage of the 2021 Tour de France with a victory in Stage 20, an individual time trial during a 30.8km ride from Libourne to Saint-Emilion. The versatile Van Aert also won Stage 11 when he conquered a double ascent at […]

Harvey's Lil Goil (right) held off Lemista to win the Grade 3 Beaugay in May. The two tangle again in Saturday's Grade 1 Diana Stakes at Saratoga. (Image: Coolmore Farm)

Can Brown Hunt Down His Sixth Consecutive Diana Stakes Title?

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The main storyline coming to you from this year’s Grade 1 Diana Stakes at Saratoga is what Chad Brown can do for an encore – times five. Yes, Brown owns the last five Diana titles and six overall. You expect Saratoga’s premier turf trainer to win Saratoga’s premier filly and […]

Louisiana Derby winner Hot Rod Charlie hasn't finished worse than third in his last six races. He looks for his first Grade 1 victory as the 6/5 favorite in Saturday's Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park. (Image: Jamie Newell/TwinSpires.com)

A Triple Crown Placers War by the Jersey Shore Headlines Haskell Stakes

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The first thought that comes to mind when you see Mandaloun, Midnight Bourbon and Hot Rod Charlie lined up as the three headliners for Saturday’s Grade 1 Haskell Stakes is that deja-vu sense of familiarity. You’ve seen these three clash repeatedly, but there’s something else about them that stands out. […]

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