Maryland State

Alma North , Richard's Kid , and Shine Again —three Grade 1 winners who, combined, raced 17 years, made 159 starts, won 30 stakes, and earned four Maryland-bred Horse of the Year titles —have been selected for induction into the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame for 2024 after a vote by a committee of Maryland racing industry members coordinated by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association and Maryland Racing Media Association.

Three Grade 1 Winners To Be Inducted to MD Hall of Fame

Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Seize the Grey will bypass the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course in favor of the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) at Parx Racing Sept. 21. The news was confirmed by Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas Aug. 13. "We thought he...

Seize the Grey Bypasses Travers, PA Derby Next

Josie Carroll added another chapter to her outstanding training career when she recorded her 1,000th victory Aug. 11 at Woodbine. The conditioner earned her milestone triumph with LNJ Foxwoods' Spinzar in the fourth race, an allowance optional claiming event. In 2006, Carroll became the first female trainer to win The...

Canadian Hall of Famer Carroll Trains 1,000th Winner

Saratoga Springs, NY

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Mrs. John Magnier, Michael B. Tabor, Derrick Smith, Westerberg, Rocket Ship Racing, and Peter Brant's dual graded stakes-winner Sierra Leone had his first work back Aug. 11 since a runner-up finish in the July 27 Jim Dandy (G2). New York Racing Association clockers caught the son of Gun Runner covering...

Sierra Leone 'Super' In First Work Since Jim Dandy

Henderson, KY

After a career spanning more than three decades, Benjie LaRue has announced his retirement from horse training. LaRue, who began his career in the late 1980s, has long been a fixture at Ellis Park, where he has cultivated his passion for horse racing amid both triumphs and challenges. "I had...

Ellis Park Fixture LaRue to Retire From Training

Los Angeles County, CA

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

Los Angeles, CA

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Long Beach, CA

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Hey, NBC. Real Angelinos can tell Long Beach and Venice Beach are apart. Even though Los Angeles’ hosting of the 2028 Olympics was established in 2017 , news networks and media outlets proved yesterday that they still can’t tell the difference between two notable seaside cities in Los Angeles.

Five Ways L.A. Locals Knew Right Away That the Olympics Closing Ceremony Was Filmed in Long Beach, Not Venice

Waltham, MA

Bedford, MA

The Bedford Citizen

Jack Horton and Luke Dalaklis combined for 16 strikeouts, leading Bedford Black to a 7-3 victory over a tough Waltham squad in the Middlesex League under-12 baseball last week. The win propelled Bedford over the .500 mark, with the season scheduled to close this week. Horton opened for Bedford with...

Under-12 Bedford Team Beats Waltham on the Diamond

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to meet an adorable pup that could possibly be mistaken for a fluffy cloud with legs. Princeton Linus is a 4-year-old Great Pyrenees and Newfoundland mix pup who came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. This gentle giant can protect your house and keep your bed warm, all while filling your heart with love! The only thing left for you to do is fill out an application!

This Local Gentle Giant Pup Is Looking For Love

Virginia racing fans at Colonial Downs Aug. 11 were treated to a duel of Canadian Horses of the Year as the sixth meeting between 2022 winner Moira and 2023 winner Fev Rover came down to the final jumps of the $500,000 Beverly D. Stakes (G2T), with Moira emerging victorious. Moira,...

Moira Victorius as Canadian Champs Duel in Beverly D.

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

We are at the point of the year when the battle for position among top sires is far from determined. Except for the top spot, where if North America's leading sires were listed by their progeny's earnings on a newspaper's agate page, we'd see something that looks like this:. 1....

Even in Death, Speightstown's Legacy Flourishes

Quincy, MA

Dianna Carney

Great news for foodies in the Quincy area! The Quincy Chamber of Commerce has announced the highly anticipated return of the Taste of Quincy Food Festival, marking its first occurrence since 2019. "We're thrilled to kick off the summer with a spectacular local food festival, hosted along the beautiful waterfront at the Adams Inn!" the Chamber stated, expressing their excitement.

Popular Quincy Food Festival Returns For First Time in 4 Years!

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Owen Burrows hopes his horses are hitting top form at just the right time as he prepares to send Alflaila into a group 1 battle against the likes of Epsom Derby (G1) hero City Of Troy and Royal Ascot scorer Calandagan in the Juddmonte International (G1) at York Aug. 21.

Burrows Hopes Recent Fortune Continues With Alflaila

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Antonucci, Castellano to Sign Arcangelo Posters Aug. 17

Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano and classic-winning trainer Jena Antonucci will be signing posters of 2023 Eclipse Award winner Arcangelo to benefit the National Museum...

Antonucci, Castellano to Sign Arcangelo Posters Aug. 17

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