JUNE 2, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
HORSE RACING
Q&A: Padres lead investor Peter Seidler On the team at the quarter-pole, expectations for the draft and international signing period and more
Churchill Downs Moves to Keep Unsound Horses Off the Track After the deaths of a dozen thoroughbreds at the Louisville, Ky., track, officials are changing policies that may have incentivized trainers...
JUNE 1, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM
Churchill Downs implements safety, performance standards to address recent spate of horse deaths
Horse racing’s oversight authority and Churchill Downs have each announced additional safety and health initiatives in the wake of 12 recent deaths since late April at the home of...JUNE 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Synthetic surfaces gaining traction at major horse racing tracks
Some North American racetracks have replaced traditional dirt with a synthetic surface made of wax-coated sand, fibers and recycled rubberJUNE 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A look at some well-known horse deaths in races ranging from the Kentucky Derby to Breeders' Cup
Fillies ranging from Ruffian to Eight Belles as well as male counterparts Barbaro and Mongolian Groom are some of the well-known horse deaths that have occurred in races ranging fr...JUNE 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joe Namath Is Hopeful, Like Every Other Jets Fan Broadway Joe isn’t ready to make another guarantee, but he is optimistic about the state of his old team.
JUNE 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Eddie Southern, Texas alum and the first of Dallas' world-class sprinters, dies at 85 Eddie Southern, an Olympic silver medalist and the first leg in Dallas’ long line of world-class sprinters, died at 85 on May 17 in Richards...
JUNE 1, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Racing Regulators Hold Emergency Meeting to Investigate Horse Deaths The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority called a summit of veterinarians in response to the deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs.
MAY 30, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM
HISA chief: Churchill Downs would accept recommendation to pause racing if needed
The head of horse racing’s oversight authority believes Churchill Downs would accept a recommendation to pause racing if necessary as an emergency summit convenes to examine the de...MAY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'The Ride' docuseries takes peaks and valleys of professional bull riding by the horns
“The Ride,” a new eight-episode Prime Video series, documents the peaks and valleys of the fearless competitors of the Professional Bull Riders league, as well as those closest to...MAY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A fix for horse racing that's more than an 'emergency meeting' Officials from the sport and Churchill Downs doing some public hand-wringing in response to the rash of horse deaths at the track
MAY 30, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Stables, trainers try to move through grief over euthanized horses as racing thunders on
The numbers suggest that horse racing is the safest it has been for the animals since at least 2009MAY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shoeing horses a life's calling for blacksmith Jim Jimenez Most ladies love to get new shoes, but this one, on this day, was not having a very good time of it.
MAY 30, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Horse racing authority to hold emergency summit with Churchill Downs after 12 deaths Seven horses died from training or racing injuries leading up to the Kentucky Derby, including two on race day.
MAY 29, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
Horse racing authority calls for an emergency summit with Churchill Downs in wake of 12 deaths Horse racing’s oversight authority will hold an emergency summit Tuesday in the wake of 12 horse fatalities in the past month at the home of...
MAY 29, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Horse racing authority calls for emergency summit with Churchill Downs in wake of 12 deaths
Horse racing’s oversight authority will hold an emergency summit with Churchill Downs, Kentucky’s racing commission and HISA veterinary teams to review information and analysis in...MAY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Omega: I have one or two friends outside AEW for fight with BCC, Callis The identity of one of those friends seems pretty obvious, and there’s a compelling case that Kenny’s legendary New Japan foe could be the o...
MAY 29, 2023 • CAGESIDESEATS.COM
Jockey Victor Espinoza has memorable year He won Santa Anita Derby, Kentucky Derby, Preakness and met Letterman and Queen Elizabeth II
MAY 29, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Column: Remembering Castleberry, others who paid ultimate price of war Clint Castleberry had one glorious season at Georgia Tech, a whirlwind of a player whose star burned bright.
MAY 29, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
2 horses die from injuries at Churchill Downs, bringing total to 12 at home of Kentucky Derby
Two horses have died the past two days following injuries at Churchill DownsMAY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Victor Espinoza doesn't like jockeying Despite all of his success, the Triple Crown winner isn't that into his job
MAY 27, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, May 27 Our Star Tribune handicapper makes his picks for the season-opening races in Shakopee.
MAY 26, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Column: Remembering Castleberry, others who paid ultimate price of war
Clint Castleberry had one glorious season at Georgia Tech. He was a whirlwind on both sides of the line, seeming to turn up everywhereMAY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers coaching search update: Candidates in the hunt for jobs with other teams The prime coaching candidates have yet to land in new spots.
MAY 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Runoff elections suggested for crowded Pennsylvania primary races Lawmakers want a change after years of crowded Republican primary races, which means Pennsylvania voters could start seeing runoffs to deter...
MAY 26, 2023 • MCALL.COM
