Kentucky State

Two colts by grade 1-winning Kentucky sires led the first session of the Fasig-Tipton sale of preferred New York-bred yearlings, purchased by buyers with deep ties to New York racing. Hip 315 is a Constitution (Tapit ) colt out of the Forestry mare See the Forest and sold for $300,000...

Gross, Average Up at Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Sale

Virginia State

Colonial Downs announced Aug. 11 that the 2025 Virginia Derby has earned the distinction as a qualifying race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin announced the landmark event for Virginia horse racing from the winner's circle at Colonial Downs alongside Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen and Churchill Downs board chairman Alex Rankin.

Virginia Derby Joins Road to the Kentucky Derby in 2025

The Curragh's American Racing Channel Irish EBF Fillies Juvenile Race is always a race worth intense scrutiny and Saturday's renewal did not disappoint with Coolmore dominating the finish and their prized homebred Falling Snow (Ire) (Justify–Winter {Ire}, by Galileo {Ire}) edging it to become the second TDN Rising Star on the card. Sent off the 7-2 second favourite for this seven-furlong conditions event won in the recent past by Hydrangea (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and in which Opera Singer (Justify) was runner-up to A Lilac Rolla (Ire) (Harry Angel {Ire}) 12 months ago, the Donnacha O'Brien-trained grey sat close to Ballydoyle's 8-13 favourite Ballet Slippers (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) from the outset with Gavin Ryan notably full of horse.

Justify's Daughter Of Winter A 10th TDN Rising Star For Her Sire

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

The US Sun

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

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

Ohio State

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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

Chicago, IL

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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?

Los Angeles County, CA

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

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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

Finding his true trip at Deauville on Sunday, the Joseph O'Brien-trained Cowardofthecounty (Ire) (Kodi Bear {Ire}–Hawaajib {Fr}, by Elusive City) turned around recent fortunes to gain a first black-type success in the opening seven-furlong G3 Prix Francois Boutin. Running below expectations when seventh in the G2 Coventry Stakes and G3 Anglesey Stakes having made such a big impression on debut when beating Whistlejacket (Ire) (No Nay Never) at The Curragh in April, the colt who represents Barbara Banke's Stonestreet Stables, Tracy Farmer and John Oxley was again sluggish away from the stalls but quickly into racing rhythm under Ryan Moore.

Cowardofthecounty Wins The Francois Boutin For Stonestreet Oxley And Farmer

Saratoga, IL

Todd Pletcher's name is on a lot of trophies for 2-year-old stakes races, but the Saratoga Special Stakes (G2) is a name that before this summer appeared just once on the Hall of Fame trainer's résumé. On Aug. 10, the aptly named Showcase gave Pletcher his second win in the historic race, taking the $200,000 Special by 3 1/4 lengths at Saratoga Race Course.

Showcase Puts on a Show in Saratoga Special

Cooking With Maryann

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

James Anderson says he is "still fit enough" to continue his cricket career and will consider a move into white ball cricket. The 42-year-old, the most prolific fast bowler in Test history, announced his retirement from international cricket after England's win against the West Indies at Lord's in July. While...

England great Anderson considering white ball return

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Athlon Sports

Quincy Wilson is old enough to win a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, but apparently still too young for some social media. The 16-year-old sprinter made history in Paris, becoming the youngest male track and field gold medalist in history. He won the medal as part of the 4x400-meter team, running ...

Teenage Sprinter Quincy Wilson Reveals Unfortunate Development After Winning Gold

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Ed Sheeran is looking better than ever these days – and a large part of it is down to him maintaining his epic 50-lb weight loss!
The 33-year-old four-time Grammy winner reportedly embarked on a weight loss journey back in 2019, as part of a major li...

Ed Sheeran Reveals What Contributed To His 50-Lb Weight Loss: 'I Stopped Smoking And Started Exercising'

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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In the mystical world of astrology, zodiac signs can reveal more about us than just compatibility and character traits. For many, the alignment of the stars and planets suggests a built-in ability to turn dreams into reality. While it is certainly true that everyone has dreams and aspirations, certain zodiac signs are exceptionally gifted at giving shape to their desires. These are the three zodiac signs whose dreams often come true for differing reasons and drivers.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

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Even in Death, Speightstown's Legacy Flourishes

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...

Even in Death, Speightstown's Legacy Flourishes

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