8 hours ago
Over the last few years, the concept of winning the Triple Crown has been fading among horse racing's stakeholders.
On Monday, Churchill Downs Inc. and the New York Racing ****** ociation might have delivered its death blow.
In announcing a joint partnership for a six-race series beginning in 2027 with a $5 million bonus attached to the end of it, one entity was notably missing: The Preakness.
The six races will cover the Kentucky Derby on May 2; the Belmont Stakes on June 5; back to Churchill for the Matt Winn stakes in early July; the Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes at Saratoga in late July/August; and then a newly created race to finish the series at Churchill in September.
As for the Preakness, the second jewel of the Triple Crown? Well, it still exists, but the traditional timing of the race — two weeks after the Kentucky Derby — has become incompatible with the way modern trainers manage their thoroughbreds. Golden Tempo and Sovereignty, the last two Derby winners, both skipped the Preakness, as did Rich Strike in 2022.
#churchill #preakness #last
On Monday, Churchill Downs Inc. and the New York Racing ****** ociation might have delivered its death blow.
In announcing a joint partnership for a six-race series beginning in 2027 with a $5 million bonus attached to the end of it, one entity was notably missing: The Preakness.
The six races will cover the Kentucky Derby on May 2; the Belmont Stakes on June 5; back to Churchill for the Matt Winn stakes in early July; the Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes at Saratoga in late July/August; and then a newly created race to finish the series at Churchill in September.
As for the Preakness, the second jewel of the Triple Crown? Well, it still exists, but the traditional timing of the race — two weeks after the Kentucky Derby — has become incompatible with the way modern trainers manage their thoroughbreds. Golden Tempo and Sovereignty, the last two Derby winners, both skipped the Preakness, as did Rich Strike in 2022.
#churchill #preakness #last
18 hours ago
On the flight home from Chicago, as he reflects on the 4-2 loss to Leeds that ended Liverpool's United States tour, manager Andoni Iraola will have plenty to think about.
The first-half display was arguably the best since he took charge of Liverpool, but the second was categorically their worst as they conceded four times without reply inside 25 minutes.
Iraola did make a raft of changes at the break and in the second half but that is no excuse for the way they capitulated against Daniel Farke's side.
Their lack of squad depth and physicality was alarmingly exposed and Iraola will be concerned with the ease with which Leeds scored, albeit against an inexperienced backline that finished with Calvin Ramsay, Ifeanyi Ndukwe, Mor Talla Ndiaye and Kostas Tsimikas.
With Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz making their return, Liverpool were excellent in the first half and it is important not to be too critical but perhaps Iraola will be glad in the long-run that he saw this second-half display, where Liverpool's set-piece deficiencies were highlighted too.
#leeds #first
The first-half display was arguably the best since he took charge of Liverpool, but the second was categorically their worst as they conceded four times without reply inside 25 minutes.
Iraola did make a raft of changes at the break and in the second half but that is no excuse for the way they capitulated against Daniel Farke's side.
Their lack of squad depth and physicality was alarmingly exposed and Iraola will be concerned with the ease with which Leeds scored, albeit against an inexperienced backline that finished with Calvin Ramsay, Ifeanyi Ndukwe, Mor Talla Ndiaye and Kostas Tsimikas.
With Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz making their return, Liverpool were excellent in the first half and it is important not to be too critical but perhaps Iraola will be glad in the long-run that he saw this second-half display, where Liverpool's set-piece deficiencies were highlighted too.
#leeds #first
1 day ago
A bowler from tiny Norfolk Island in the South Pacific has won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games despite a complete lack of indoor facilities in her homeland.
Shae Wilson's chances of winning only the island's third medal ever at the Games appeared to have evaporated after organisers announced that the lawn bowls event would be moved inside for the first time.
Bowlers on the island – best known as the place where descendants of the Bounty mutineers resettled in 1856 – must swerve shots around the potholes on two grass greens in its de facto capital, Burnt Pine.
But 27-year-old Wilson, playing at her third Games, mastered the sleek Glasgow carpet to such an extent that she sunk reigning world champion Emma Firyana Saroji of Malaysia on Sunday to finally earn a place on the podium.
"It's crazy to think I've come here and won a medal," Wilson told the Press ***** ociation. "Back home we have one club with two grass greens. It's a struggle to get green-keepers at times and there are a few potholes on the way.
#norfolk
Shae Wilson's chances of winning only the island's third medal ever at the Games appeared to have evaporated after organisers announced that the lawn bowls event would be moved inside for the first time.
Bowlers on the island – best known as the place where descendants of the Bounty mutineers resettled in 1856 – must swerve shots around the potholes on two grass greens in its de facto capital, Burnt Pine.
But 27-year-old Wilson, playing at her third Games, mastered the sleek Glasgow carpet to such an extent that she sunk reigning world champion Emma Firyana Saroji of Malaysia on Sunday to finally earn a place on the podium.
"It's crazy to think I've come here and won a medal," Wilson told the Press ***** ociation. "Back home we have one club with two grass greens. It's a struggle to get green-keepers at times and there are a few potholes on the way.
#norfolk
2 days ago
The rich get richer.
The two-time reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired Tarik Skubal, the top player on the trade market in a blockbuster trade ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, according to national reports.
Skubal, the reigning two-time American Cy Young Award winner, adds to an already stacked roster and rotation filled with future Hall of Famers as the Dodgers go for a three-peat this fall.
The Milwaukee Brewers, who were swept by the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series last year, appeared to have the prospects to be in the conversation for a player like Skubal even if he only ended up being a rental.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers shipped out their No. 5, No. 7 and No. 17 prospects in exchange for Skubal.
#series
The two-time reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired Tarik Skubal, the top player on the trade market in a blockbuster trade ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, according to national reports.
Skubal, the reigning two-time American Cy Young Award winner, adds to an already stacked roster and rotation filled with future Hall of Famers as the Dodgers go for a three-peat this fall.
The Milwaukee Brewers, who were swept by the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series last year, appeared to have the prospects to be in the conversation for a player like Skubal even if he only ended up being a rental.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers shipped out their No. 5, No. 7 and No. 17 prospects in exchange for Skubal.
#series
2 days ago
Everton have reached an agreement in principle to sign ***** nal midfielder Christian Norgaard for around £7 million, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein. Everton manager David Moyes wants a replacement for Idrissa Gueye and the Gunners star could move to the Hill ***** inson Stadium club. Norgaard would undergo a medical next week and become the Toffees' fourth summer signing should the deal be formalised.
The 32-year-old Danish midfielder joined ***** nal from Brentford last summer but struggled for regular playing opportunities.
The Everton target made 20 appearances for Mikel Arteta's side and will hope to become a regular starter for Moyes next season.
The Toffees have already signed English midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough, and adding Norgaard to their squad will be huge.
#moyes #toffees #next
The 32-year-old Danish midfielder joined ***** nal from Brentford last summer but struggled for regular playing opportunities.
The Everton target made 20 appearances for Mikel Arteta's side and will hope to become a regular starter for Moyes next season.
The Toffees have already signed English midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough, and adding Norgaard to their squad will be huge.
#moyes #toffees #next
