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ESPN's Lindsay Czarniak makes broadcast history at Indy 500
The Orange County RegisterBeing the first female host of the Indianapolis 500 isn't as big a deal as, say, being the first black president. Or the first active gay athlete in one of the four major pro sports. It's still a significant milestone, however, especially when you...Tags: Television, Job Layoffs, Entertainment, Florida Gators, NBA Draft
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Horsemen search for deals at post-Preakness sale
On the Wednesday and Thursday before the Preakness, as excitement built for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, many trainers and owners slipped away from Pimlico Race Course and drove eight miles north on Interstate 83 to look a year into the future....
Tags: Kentucky Derby, Auction Service, NFL Draft, Sports, Kevin Plank
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Indy 500 officials tighten security following Boston bombings
INDIANAPOLIS -- Officials have tightened security for Sunday's Indianapolis 500, which typically draws more than 200,000 spectators, in response to the deadly Boston Marathon bombings last month. Oversize drink coolers have been banned, and a street...
Tags: Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Sports, Auto Racing, Pimlico Race Course, Preakness Stakes
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Sun's Derby/Preakness coverage was top notch
Kudos to The Sun for the abundant coverage of horse racing during the lead up to the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. It's been a lot of years since The Sun has provided that level of coverage. While the number of stories has been high, the quality of the...
Tags: Kentucky Derby, Sports, Preakness Stakes, Horse and Harness Racing
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Rosie Napravnik will ride Code West in Belmont Stakes
The Baltimore SunRosie Napravnik will get another shot at history in the Belmont Stakes — just aboard a different horse than in her previous two Triple Crown races. On Thursday, trainer Bob Baffert announced that Napravnik will mount Code West in the Belmont...Tags: Kentucky Derby, New York Racing Association, Belmont Stakes, Rosie Napravnik, Triple Crown
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Lukas secretly thought Oxbow was best hope for Preakness win
D. Wayne Lukas may seem to the public an unlikely candidate to be one of the most hands-on trainers working in horse racing today. He shows up on television — like Saturday, when his horse Oxbow cruised to a win in the 138th Preakness —...
Tags: Kentucky Derby, New York Racing Association, The Jockey Club Incorporated, House of Cards (tv program), Sports
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Triple Crown: Impossible dream?
After Kentucky Derby winner Orb finished in fourth place at the Preakness, we are on the longest drought ever for a Triple Crown winner ("Lukas kept prediction to himself: Oxbow," May 20). The last time a horse won a Triple Crown was Affirmed in 1978....
Tags: Kentucky Derby, Hallandale Beach, Big Brown, Triple Crown, Preakness Stakes
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Dick Jerardi: Stevens, Lukas still have horse power
Philadelphia Daily NewsBALTIMORE Gary Stevens had been retired for seven years. It seemed like D. Wayne Lukas had been retired for even longer. Stevens, the Hall of Fame jockey, had been on the NBC broadcast team for many of the major races. Lukas, the Hall of Fame trainer,...Tags: Kentucky Derby, Orb (racehorse), Shug McGaughey (racehorse), Todd Pletcher (racehorse), Churchill Downs
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On The Fly: Golf's Rules-Makers Ban Anchored Putting Strokes
The Hartford CourantGolf's rules-makers have banned anchored putting strokes. The technique has been used by players to win four of the past six majors. It also has drawn support and opposition throughout the golf world. When using this type of stroke, the putter rests...Tags: Kevin Durant, American Red Cross, New York Jets, PGA Tour, Los Angeles Clippers
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Search traffic glancing at Xbox, still focused heavily on the Oklahoma tornado
Amazon's hosting service has been approved for government use, a formerly obscure math lecturer has received hard-won praise for an incredible accomplishment, and Oklahoma City is working to dig out from a devastating tornado. Welcome to your online...
Tags: Microsoft Corporation, Lotteries, Natural Disasters, Lifestyle and Leisure, Baltimore Orioles
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Organizers declare the 138th Preakness a success
The numbers alone say the 138th Preakness was a huge success. A crowd of 117,203, the fourth largest in Preakness history, was on hand to see long-shot Oxbow's shocking win and heavy-favorite Orb's disappointing run. And the total handle for the day...Tags: The Jockey Club Incorporated, Buckcherry (music group), Orb (racehorse), Entertainment, Laurel Park
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Lots of differing opinions on what to do with Pimlico
Tear it down. Fix it up. Keep it here. Move it there. Many at Pimlico Race Course Saturday, from celebrated trainers to $2 bettors, offered thoughts of what to do with Old Hilltop, the methuselan home of the 138th Preakness Stakes. The Maryland Jockey...
Tags: The Jockey Club Incorporated, Laurel Park, Kentucky Derby, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Middletown
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