Saratoga Springs, NY

Columbus, OH

There was never any doubt about what Panagiotis "Peter" Synnefias would do—or wanted to do—when he was old enough to make a career decision. Both of his parents, Dimitrios and Paulina Synnefias, are trainers. His grandfather, Peter Bazeos, trained on the old New England circuit. And as the...

Peter Synnefias Continuing Family's Training Tradition

Saratoga, CA

The focus of the horse racing world zeroes in on Saratoga Race Course Aug. 24 for the 155th running of the Travers Stakes (G1). The 1 1/4-mile Travers is the most prestigious race for 3-year-olds outside of the Triple Crown races in late spring and often is crucial in determining the year-end champion in that division.

Meet Thorpedo Anna, Dornoch, Other Travers Contenders

The DraftKings Travers Stakes is coming to Saratoga Race Course this Saturday, and if you’re planning to attend New York’s biggest day of summer racing, we have ten things you need to know before you go. 1. The Travers is also known as the “Mid-Summer Derby”. Why...

Ten Things to Know Before You Go: 2024 Travers Stakes

A few years ago, it was not hard to spot Randy Hill at the racetrack. He was the fun-loving, gray-haired guy in the owners' boxes with the colorful, eye-catching shirt. "That was just a phase with the wild shirts from hanging out with (television analyst) Jonathon Kinchen. I don't do that anymore. My wife (Marina) told me, 'Enough of that stuff.' ''

Hill Has Second Horse of a Lifetime in Dornoch

The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is pleased to announce The Jockey Club has renewed its sponsorship as “Silver Level Sponsor of the USEA American Eventing Championships” and “Contributing Sponsor of the USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) Series.” They also provide Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) awards to all TIP champions and reserve champions at the AEC, as well as the YEH Championships.

The Jockey Club Renews Partnership with USEA

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

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

The Personal Ensign Stakes, named after one of the sport’s most celebrated female racehorses, has long been a fixture in the older female division and in recent years has become a powerful steppingstone to year-end championship honors. The last three winners, Idiomatic (2023), Malathaat (2022), and Letruska (2021), went...

2024 Personal Ensign Stakes at a Glance

Seattle, WA

New York native Victor Bahna grew up in the shadow of Belmont Park and was first exposed to horse racing during high school, but his career as a tech executive brought him to Seattle. Bahna continued to pay attention to the industry but more as a passive observer rather than as a bettor in the gap between the closing of Longacres and the opening of Emerald Downs.

Owner Bahna Adds 'Star' Author to His Resume

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

The always self-assured Mike Repole may not be supremely confident heading into the Travers Stakes (G1), but he hasn't lost an ounce of faith in his homebred champion Fierceness . As the Aug. 24 showdown for the 3-year-old division at Saratoga Race Course approaches, the billionaire businessman and owner/breeder is...

Is an Encore on the Menu for Fierceness in Travers?

"He's training really well, we're happy with how he's coming in to the race," hear trainer Danny Gargan discussing Dornoch ahead of the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) this Saturday.

Gargan Discusses Dornoch Ahead of Travers Start

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

The Lens

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

Gulfstream Park's acclaimed Championship Meet, highlighted by the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) and $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes (G1T) Jan. 25, 2025, and the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) March 29, 2025, will launch its 2024-25 season Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, and run through March 30, 2025.

Gulfstream Releases Championship Meet Stakes Schedule

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Plymouth, MA

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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Answering Five Key Questions Ahead of Travers Stakes

Not only is the 2024 Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course a compelling horse race, but storylines abound. Dornoch can all but cement...

Answering Five Key Questions Ahead of Travers Stakes

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