Saratoga Springs, NY

It's not often a stallion based outside the continent gets graded winners in the U.S. keeping pace with the leading sires here. Ireland's Lope De Vega (Ire) is not only keeping pace, but more than holding his own. When Carl Spackler (Ire) won Sunday's GI Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga, he...

Saturday Sires: Lope De Vega (Ire)

Mississippi State

Del Mar, CA

Two shippers and Honeymoon Stakes (G3T) winner Circle of Trust join five from the July 20 San Clemente Handicap (G2T) in the Del Mar Oaks (G1T) at Del Mar Aug. 17. But the major questions are probably whether undefeated local Iscreamuscream is better than Whiskey Decision , who has three consecutive victories at three different tracks east of the Mississippi, and how much, if at all, to hold Medoro 's San Clemente loss against her.

Unbeaten Iscreamuscream Faces Big Test in Del Mar Oaks

During an Aug. 15 meeting of the California Horse Racing Board at Del Mar, Santa Anita Park general manager Nate Newby outlined the track's desire to use its Tapeta training track during periods of inclement weather. Use of the training track would not take place during its next racing season,...

Santa Anita Explores Inclement Weather Racing on Tapeta

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

When we looked at the leading freshman sires a few weeks ago, we noted two stallions, Complexity and Thousand Words , who had already been represented by a pair of stakes winners. Since then, both have gone on to further success. Complexity's son Black Forza captured the Richmond Stakes (G2) in England to become his sire's third stakes winner. Meanwhile, Thousand Words' black-type winners The Queens M G and Vodka With a Twist both returned to action, The Queens M G to add the Adirondack Stakes (G3), and Vodka With a Twist to claim second in the Sorrento Stakes (G3).

Win Win Win's Nooni Revitalizes Hat Trick Line

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

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

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

South Dakota State

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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

San Diego, CA

Del Mar's first post Aug. 16 will shift from 4 p.m. to 3 p.m. PT and remain at that time on Fridays for the balance of the meet, which concludes Sept. 8. The time shift is keyed on the setting of the sun in the San Diego area, which corrects by almost an hour over the course of the summer. Sunset on Opening Day (July 20) was at 7:55 p.m. Sunset on Closing Day (Sept. 8) is 7:04 p.m.

Del Mar Moves Up Friday Post Time

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

It's been three years since beloved actress Betty Lynn passed away at 95 years old in 2021. As Thelma Lou on TV's 1960s classic sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), actress Lynn was the ideal girl next door. As girlfriend to series star Don Knotts, who played Deputy Barney Fife to Griffith's lead Sheriff Andy Taylor, Lynn made Barney's heart flutter, and maybe a few home viewers too.

In Memory of 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Betty Lynn ('Thelma Lou'): 3 Years After Her Demise

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

Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano and classic-winning trainer Jena Antonucci will be signing posters of 2023 Eclipse Award winner Arcangelo to benefit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Museum's satellite location at the track, the former Saratoga Walk of Fame space.

Antonucci, Castellano to Sign Arcangelo Posters Aug. 17

Kansas State

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

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Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

The father of 17-year-old soccer star Lamine Yamal was stabbed in a parking lot outside of Barcelona, according to multiple reports in Spain. His father, Mounir Nasraoui, was taken to the Trias i Pujol University Hospital with multiple injuries, per reports. Nasraoui's condition is reportedly serious but stable. Local residents...

Lamine Yamal's father hospitalized after stabbing near Barcelona, per reports

Los Angeles, CA

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Fall is on the way, and while it is still blazing hot, the evenings are starting to cool down a bit. I love this time of year. It's like pre-fall. This recipe is still great for any season though! Here's what you'll need for 4 servings:

Amazingly Creamy Beef Stroganoff

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

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Kingsbarns Retired to Spendthrift After Training Injury

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...

Kingsbarns Retired to Spendthrift After Training Injury

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