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Arlington Heights Mayor Remains Hopeful Historic Illinois Track Stays Open Even as Purse Contract Impasse Lingers
The village of Arlington Heights, Ill., embraces horse racing. So much so that the town’s seal incorporates a horse’s head into the "A" for the city, a symbol of its relationship with Arlington International Racecourse. Mayor Tom Hayes has been a city...
Kentucky Sports Betting: Ex-NASCAR Star Michael Waltrip Lends Support, Keeneland and Red Mile Likely to Partner
A Kentucky native and former professional athlete has lent his voice to the cause of legalizing sports betting in The Bluegrass State. Former NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip recorded a radio commercial that began playing statewide last week. The 60-second spot was paid...
National Horsemens Group Speaks Out Against Proposed Drug Reforms for Racing
Last week, the group representing horsemen across the United States renewed its opposition to federal legislation that would nationalize horse racing regulations. In a video posted on social media, the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) reiterated it opposes efforts to...
Elderly Man Allegedly Stalked, Robbed at Lincoln, Rhode Island’s Twin River Casino
A 69-year-old casino player -- tailed by an alleged bandit while inside Rhode Island’s Twin River Casino -- was later robbed at knifepoint Saturday night while in his car, according to police reports. A suspect was arrested a short time later and...
Atlantic City Mayor Demands Demolition of Vacant Trump Plaza
Atlantic City could soon tear down the abandoned Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino that Mayor Marty Small recently called an “embarrassment.” The now-vacant New Jersey property was once part of a gaming company owned by current US President Donald Trump. “It’s blight...
San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers Renew Playoff Rivalry in NFC Championship Game
One of the NFL’s most storied playoff rivalries will take center stage again on Sunday, as the Green Bay Packers head to San Francisco to take on the 49ers in the NFC championship game. San Francisco has the advantage in this meeting,...
Tennessee Lottery Looks to Pass Sports Betting Regulations Next Month
Tennessee could have its rules for sports betting in place within a month. The Tennessee Education Lottery Corp.’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet in Nashville on Feb. 19. That’s a day after the TEL Sports Wagering Advisory Council is set...
Kentucky Derby Prep Race Lecomte Stakes Features Deep Field, Experienced Scabbard the Favorite
The Road to the Kentucky Derby goes through New Orleans on Saturday with the running of the Grade III Lecomte Stakes at the Fair Grounds Race Course. A deep field of 13 colts will run in the 1-1/16th mile race, with a...
NCAA College Basketball Title Favorites Duke, Louisville Meet Saturday
College basketball moves into the second half of the regular season this weekend, and the spotlight game is an ACC matchup Saturday night featuring two of the top national championship contenders. Louisville (14-3) heads down to Durham, NC to play Duke (15-2)...
Breeders Cup Report Cites Missed Chances to Save Mongolian Groom from Fatal Injury at Santa Anita
Earlier this week, the Breeders’ Cup released a report that stated there were opportunities to remove Mongolian Groom from racing in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, and that the 4-year-old gelding received “extra scrutiny” before suffering a fatal injury in the Nov. 2...
