Alabama State

(Candied / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher will have two chances to secure a fifth victory in the Grade 1, $600,000 Alabama presented by Keeneland Sales as he sends out Grade 1-winner Candied and promising stakes-winner Miss Justify in Saturday’s 10-furlong test for sophomore fillies at Saratoga Race Course.

G1 Alabama Preview: Candied May Be Sweet Pick

Scratched from the Aug. 3 Whitney Stakes (G1) in search of calmer waters, Il Miracolo appears poised for his third career graded stakes title in the Aug. 17 $250,000 Philip H. Iselin Stakes (G3) at Monmouth Park. Alexandres' Il Miracolo was a game winner of the Ghostzapper Stakes (G3) at...

Scratched from Whitney, Il Miracolo Seeks Iselin Glory

Leading older horse Kingsbarns , who had earned a berth into the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) after an impressive victory in the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs, has exited a recent workout with an injury and has been retired from racing. The 4-year-old son of Uncle...

Kingsbarns Retired to Spendthrift After Training Injury

Del Mar, CA

Trainer Richard Mandella, a member of the Racing Hall of Fame since 2001, has been named the 20th recipient of the Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award. He'll be honored in that role at Del Mar Aug. 31 on Pacific Classic Day. The Pincay Award, named for, and presented by, the Hall...

Mandella Honored With Laffit Pincay Jr. Award

Las Vegas, NV

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Lexington, KY

Athlon Sports

We now know the date for Big Blue Madness.

Big Blue Madness Date Officially Announced

Trainer Gerald Butler was provisionally suspended by the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit for possession of the banned substance levothyroxine. Levothyroxine, a thyroid supplement and synthetic version of a hormone called thyroxine, is banned by HIWU after years of overuse in the racing industry. Thyroid hormones serve to promote oxygen consumption, regulate the synthesis of various proteins, control body heat production, and stimulate metabolism.

Butler Found in Possession of Levothyroxine

Kentucky State

Kentucky Wildcats On SI

Travis Perry is going to surprise some folks this season.

Will Kentucky freshman Travis Perry be the next Reed Sheppard?

Fayetteville, AR

High School On SI

Arkansas high school volleyball: Final Top 25 of 2023

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Michael Blowen honors Kathy Della Sala, a cherished longtime volunteer at Old Friends Farm. Kathy, who adored the graded stakes winner Poshsky, left a lasting impact at Old Friends. Kathy passed away March of 2024.

Catching Up With Old Friends: Poshsky

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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

This column highlights the performances of maidens who have made no more than five starts and who either sold for more than $500,000 at public auction, have siblings that are graded/group winners, or have dams that are graded/group winners. BloodHorse research shows maiden winners, in particular, who meet these criteria are more likely to go on to be graded stakes winners.

Half Sister to Santin Shines in Ellis Turf Score

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

American History Central

In 1862, Confederate General Braxton Bragg invaded Kentucky, hoping to join forces with General Kirby Smith to defeat General Don Carlos Buell and the Army of the Ohio. Bragg intended to deliver Kentucky to the Confederacy but failed miserably and the state remained part of the Union for the rest of the war. This helped Bragg earn the reputation of being the Worst Confederate General of the Civil War.

The Worst Confederate General Invades Kentucky — and Fails in Spectacular Fashion

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Trigg County bounced back from a disappointing loss to Caldwell County on Monday with a 7-2 district win at Crittenden County Tuesday night. The Lady Wildcats controlled most of the first half against Caldwell and nearly outshot the Lady Tigers by a 2-1 margin but lost 5-1. The script was...

Lady Wildcats Bounce Back With District Victory

South Dakota State

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

North Carolina State

Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

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Candied Installed as 7-5 Favorite in Alabama

A grade 1 winner in her second start, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners' Candied will try to get her second top-level score in the $600,000, 1 1/4-mile Alabama...

Candied Installed as 7-5 Favorite in Alabama

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