In June, we took Scout to another local dressage schooling show. He was composed and did a great job earning second- and third-place ribbons. More importantly, he improved in every way. He was more relaxed and even more on the aids. He seemed to “get” the idea of what he was doing there, performing both tests smoothly. Kristen rode him again and did a wonderful job.

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Building Confidence with Scout During Summer Months

Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs, which carried a fees-paid berth to the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic in November at Del Mar, and other major developments this weekend. ON THE RISE: Kingsbarns, who won the Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana...

Five Key Takeaways You Need to Know From Stephen Foster Stakes Weekend

Eugene, OR

The Spun

Last weekend Sha'Carri Richardson bought her ticket to Paris with a dominating win in the 100-meter dash. Unfortunately, the fastest woman in America for 100 meters won't be representing her country at the 200-meter race. During today's U.S. Olympic Track & Field trials, Gabby Thomas, Brittany ...

Sha'Carri Richardson Narrowly Misses Olympic Qualification At 200m Race

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

247Sports

At this point, former Wildcat Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is just running against herself. McLaughlin-Levrone left the fans in Eugene with something to cherish forever after closing the U.S. Olympic Trials with a 400-meter hurdles world record of 50.65. It marks the fifth time in her career she has set the event world record and the second time she has won Olympic Trials gold in her career. She won the 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene in 2021 with a then-world record of 51.90. McLaughlin-Levrone will join Team USA for her third Olympics after participating in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games winning gold in the 4x400-meter relay and 400-meter hurdles in Tokyo.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world record for fifth time

The Independent

Olympic bronze medallist Chelsie Giles has been named in Team GB’s five-strong judo squad for Paris 2024.The 27-year-old has become European champion and won world silver since completing the podium in the women’s 52kg event to claim the first of GB’s 64 medals at Tokyo 2020.Former world number one Lucy Renshall, 28, has also been selected for her second Games after competing in Japan.Reigning Commonwealth champion Emma Reid, double Commonwealth bronze medallist Katie-Jemima Yeats-Brown and British champion Lele Nairne will make Olympic debuts in the French capital.Team GB chef de mission Mark England said: “Watching Chelsie claim our first medal...

Chelsie Giles among five-strong Team GB judo squad for Paris 2024

Maine State

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Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

It's getting sticky outside, and the kids are home from school. They don't want to go to camp. You don't want to go work. Instead, let's all just stay home, enjoy the air conditioning, adopt a cat or two, and spend the rest of the summer chilling with the kitties.

These five cats will give you a major dose of summertime fun

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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Gabby Thomas and Noah Lyles won the biggest events of the night, the 200 meters, securing spots in the Paris Olympics.

US Track & Field Olympic trials results: Noah Lyles, Gabby Thomas win 200 finals

Emily Mackay qualifies for the Paris Olympics after finishing second in the 1,500 finals at the U.S. Olympic Trials with a time of 3:55.90, securing her first spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. Nikki Hiltz claimed victory with a meet-record time of 3:55.33, while Mackay's teammate Elle St. Pierre finished third at 3:55.99. The Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, will see Mackay competing in the women's 1,500, with the first round set for August 6 at the Stade de France. Mackay's achievements make her the fifth Binghamton student-athlete to qualify for the Olympics, following a legacy of notable athletes from the university.

U.S. Runner Emily Mackay Secures Spot for Paris Olympics with Second Place Finish

Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) -Former world number one Naomi Osaka returned to Wimbledon after a five-year absence and navigated a tricky first-round match against France's Diane Parry on Monday, winning 6-1 1-6 6-4 with the help of nervous serving from her opponent.

Osaka wins see-saw match to reach Wimbledon round two

Diana Shnaider defeated Donna Vekic 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to win the Bad Homburg title. Vekic could not capitalise on 13 break point opportunities she generated on her opponent’s serve, converting only three of those chances as Shnaider proved the more clinical of the two. Victory today gives Shnaider her...

Shnaider beats Vekic to win Bad Homburg title

F1 Briefings On SI

The results of the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix.

Austrian GP Results: Surprise Winner After Penalty-Filled Race

Former Wildcat and 2023 Kentucky Track & Field alumna Masai Russell ('23) punched her ticket to her first Olympics in grand style at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon Sunday night. Russell will join Team USA for the first time in the Paris Olympics after securing her first U.S....

Masai Russell captures U.S. championship in 100m hurdles

One might be wise to wait until after Independence Day to adopt one of these cats. They just don't like the noise of fireworks, which, combined with the sudden, scary changes of a new home might not make for a great start. Come Friday, the 5th though, go and grab up one of these terrific cats, all available from local, Kansas City shelters.

Celebrate your 4th with one of these great cats

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

American sprinters Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson set blistering times in their respective 200-meter semifinals at the US Olympic Trials, further strengthening their status as two of the USA’s biggest medal hopes at the upcoming Paris Games.

Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson set blistering times in semifinals at US Olympic trials

Grant Fisher was the first American track and field athlete to advance to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics at the U.S. Olympic Trials held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. He then went on to set the meet record nine days later in the 5k. Fisher competed on the...

Grant Fisher Sets 5K Meet Record At Olympic Trials—And Doubles With 10k Win

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Buy or Sell on Road to Breeders’ Cup: Stephen Foster Stakes Winner Kingsbarns

The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall. This regular feature...

Buy or Sell on Road to Breeders’ Cup: Stephen Foster Stakes Winner Kingsbarns

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