Pennsylvania State

Registration is now open for Monmouth Park's $1,000 Haskell Handicapping Challenge on Saturday, July 20. Now in its fourth year, the Haskell Challenge boasted a record 265 entries in 2023. Last year's winner, Gwyn Houston, took home a $7,100 bankroll plus a $17,000 cash prize and a Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge seat. In addition to the eight total BCBC prizes, two seats to the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship were awarded last year and will be awarded again this year.

Registration Open for $1,000 Haskell Handicap Challenge

New Castle, DE

Retired trainer Louis Albertrani, who conditioned 1999 champion sprinter Artax, died July 13 at his home in New Castle, Del., at the age of 67. Albertrani's brother, Tom, also a retired trainer, said the cause of death appeared to be a heart attack. "It was a sudden passing, one that...

Louis Albertrani, Trainer of Champion Artax, Dies at 67

Del Mar, CA

Keeneland officials announced July 18 the inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale, an unprecedented opportunity for owners to acquire top-class racehorses and breeding stock, to be held Oct. 30, in the paddock at Del Mar, site of the Breeders' Cup World Championships Nov. 1-2. The sale will be conducted by Keeneland's globally respected sales team and curated in conjunction with our valued Thoroughbred owners.

Keeneland Announces Championship Sale at Del Mar

New Jersey State

As much as the connections of Book'em Danno have their eyes set on a grade 1 prize, there's a home game right around the corner for them. Trainer Derek Ryan said the New Jersey-bred and -based son of Bucchero will run July 19 at Monmouth Park, walking from his stall to the racetrack for the $100,000 Jersey Shore Stakes for 3-year-olds.

Ryan Set to Run Book'em Danno in Jersey Shore

Darby Development LLC (Darby Development), acting as agent of the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, has signed an agreement establishing NYRA Bets as the Managing Vendor of New Jersey's online and mobile pari-mutuel account wagering system for horse racing, it was announced today. In addition, all account wagering platforms...

NYRA Bets Named Managing Vendor in New Jersey

The turf course at Churchill Downs, brown and unsightly from postspring meet maintenance meant to strengthen its root structure and growth, is planned for use during the track's September meet, according to Darren Rogers, the track's senior director of communications and media services. Following meets at Ellis Park and Kentucky...

Churchill Continues Efforts to Remedy Turf Course

Alameda, CA

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Alameda Post

Just look at that beautiful pup! Lima is an adorable 5-month-old Husky who is smart, friendly, and a total sweetheart. It’s hard to believe this sweet girl was brought to FAAS after being abandoned in a grocery store parking lot, tied to a pole with an electrical cord used as a leash. She was just a few months old.

Lima is Looking for Love

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Los Angeles, CA

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As the U.S. capital of entertainment, both corporate and deeply underground, L.A. has birthed some of history's most incredible bands. From the inner city eclecticism of War to the dark roadhouse psychedelia of the Doors to the gutter hair metal of G'N'F'N'R to the darker art-school psychedelia of Jane's Addiction to the addled chaos of the Germs to the necro-demonic hardcore of Slayer to the punishing progression of Rage Against the Machine to... we could really go on for days.

Open Thread: Who Is L.A.’s Greatest Band?

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Indianapolis, IN

It was Aug. 6, 1994, and J. Douglas Boles was working for then Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith. At that time, Indianapolis was an up-and-coming city, gaining a strong reputation for business and a downtown area that was rapidly being revitalized. Indy had already earned international acclaim as a mecca for...

INSIDER: 30 Years Later, Back To The Brickyard

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Florida State

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association announced today further online innovations allowing stakeholders to easily confirm a Thoroughbred's current FTBOA Florida-bred registration status, Florida Sire Stakes eligibility and to verify registered Florida Stallions. The online Registry Search, located at FTBOA.com/registrysearch or accessible from the "Forms/Search" dropdown menus, allows users...

FTBOA Releases Online Registry Search

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Pennsylvania-based trainer Joe Taylor, who appealed the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's six-year suspension and $50,000 fine after two of his runners tested positive for banned substances, has received stiffer penalties from an arbitrator. According to postings on the HIWU website, his suspension is now to last eight years, and his fine is $100,000.

PA Trainer Taylor's Suspension Increased to Eight Years

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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PA's Biggest Race Days Will Have Two Wagering Options

PARX Racing and Presque Isle Downs are proud to announce their partnership in launching two thrilling new bets - the Pennsylvania Pick 4 and Keystone Daily...

PA's Biggest Race Days Will Have Two Wagering Options

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