Saratoga Springs, NY

The first weekend of August hosts two important races that are part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series. At Saratoga, the 97th running of the Whitney Stakes will go on Saturday, Aug. 3, and is a qualifier for the Nov. 2 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar. Later that evening at the Breeders’ Cup’s host track, leading dirt fillies and mares will compete in the 54th Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association, offering an automatic berth to the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff on Nov. 2.

Road to the 2024 Breeders’ Cup: Sneak Peek at Whitney, Clement Hirsch, and Other Stakes

With Whitney Weekend fast approaching—and its 11 graded stakes Aug. 2-4—the rankings at the top of the general leading sires lists could experience a shake-up not seen in many weeks. Saratoga Race Course will be at the center of the action with seven of those graded stakes, including...

Whitney Weekend Likely to Shake Up Sire Rankings

Saratoga, CA

Last year's champion 2-year-old colt and 'TDN Rising Star' Fierceness (City of Light), a very disappointing 15th as the favorite in the GI Kentucky Derby last out, showed up in a big way Saturday, defeating favored 'Rising Star' Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) by a length in a fantastic renewal of the GII Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga. It was another 5 3/4 lengths back to Batten Down (Tapit) in third.

Champion Fierceness Bounces Back, Fends Off Sierra Leone in Thrilling Jim Dandy

Indiana State

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The NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series both raced at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last weekend, marking the first NASCAR action on the four-turn, 2.5-mile (4.023-kilometer) Speedway, Indiana oval since 2020 (and first since 2019 with fans), and the NASCAR Truck Series was in action at nearby Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

NASCAR: Why no more races until the middle of August?

The Olympics are in full force in Paris, France, and as the games roll on, the NASCAR Cup Series will observe a two-week break. In the spirit of the Olympics, let's hand out some medals for how drivers have performed through the opening 22 races of the 2024 season, shall we?

Medal Winners: Who Are NASCAR's Best as of the Olympic Break?

Virginia State

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Ronkonkoma, NY

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Lexington, KY

A little pre-race jitters proved to be enthusiasm for his first start and Bridle a Butterfly rallied late to deliver his sire, Country House , his first winner. After some hesitation loading into the gate, Bridle a Butterfly settled in just off the pace in a maiden special weight on the turf at Gulfstream Park. Bridle a Butterfly was taken four-wide on the turn down the stretch by jockey Drayden Van Dyke. The 2-year-old gelding then exhibited some of his father's turn of foot, catching the three rivals ahead of him and crossing the wire 3 1/2 lengths ahead. He stopped the clock in :55.46.

Bridle a Butterfly Earns Country House His First Winner

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Oceanport, NJ

Plenty of racing action took place throughout the Mid-Atlantic this past week. Here’s a look at the “three stars” of each track:. FIRST STAR: SCALABLE. The Saturday feature at Monmouth Park was the Grade 3 Monmouth Oaks at 1 1/16 miles on dirt. Black-Eyed Susan Stakes winner Gun Song went off as the the 3-2 favorite, and rated three-wide off the pace int he early stages. She briefly led in the stretch, but Scalable, previously 0-for-3 in stakes company, gobbled up ground in the stretch under Paco Lopez and got up to win by three-quarters of a length. It was her third career victory in six starts, and her second win in a row, following a victory against first-level company at Churchill Downs last out. She covered the distance in 1:44.71 for owner Repole Stable and trainer Todd Plecher.

MID-ATLANTIC THREE STARS: july 29

Stuart, NE

STUART, Neb. (July 29, 2024) - Aaron Schweitzer, Dominic White, and Raelyn White captured feature wins on Sunday at Stuart Raceway in NOW600 Weekly Racing competition. The car counts continue to grow with 10-NOW600 A-Class, 7-NOW600 Non-Wing, and 4-NOW600 Restricted micro sprints on hand. Aaron Schweitzer claimed the feature win...

Schweitzer, Dominic White, and Raelyn White Capture Wins Sunday at Stuart Raceway!

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

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Here are the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix results and what they mean for the World Championship standings...

2024 Belgian Grand Prix – F1 results and latest standings after the race

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

South Carolina State

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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

Florida State

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Utica, NY

Speedway, IN

VERNON, NY – Sprint Cars are back on Route 5 in Vernon. This Friday, August 2, the CRSA Sprint Cars take on Utica-Rome Speedway in their first 2024 appearance at the Home of Heroes. The lightning-fast winged warriors join a complete program of live and local stock car racing presented by the Friendly Family of Dealerships and Zielinski’s Asphalt.

SPRINT CARS RETURN TO UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY THIS FRIDAY, AUG. 2

M Henderson

Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

Steve B Howard

Okay, here are the final four most reliable cars ever built (according to what I was able to find). If you read the first two articles I wrote you already know Japanese cars rank high on this list. If you haven't read those articles yet, well here is your chance.

Most Reliable Cars: The Final Four

Sonoma, CA

Brainerd, MN

Racing legend Tony Stewart secured a Top Fuel runner-up finish at the NHRA DENSO Sonoma Nationals, aiming to make history with wins in four different racing disciplines. Despite a quicker reaction time, Stewart was outpaced by Antron Brown in the final round, marking an impressive performance in just his 12th professional event.

Tony Stewart and Matt Hagan Shine at NHRA Sonoma Nationals and Look Ahead to Lucas Oil Nationals

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Buy or Sell on the Road to the Breeders’ Cup: Sprint Sensation The Chosen Vron

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 the Road to the Breeders’ Cup: Sprint Sensation The Chosen Vron

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