The 1970s represent one of the last decades when high-stakes Thoroughbred breeds dominated the public mind as they had during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, when great horses like Man O’War, Seabiscuit and Citation went from being sport horses. page celebrities to bona fide cultural heroes, and Quote went from sports page celebrities to bona…
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Three world-renowned equestrian trainers are meeting again at the Kentucky Derby. The popular trio; Bob Baffert, D. Wayne Lukas and Nick Zito will also be in attendance at this year’s Kentucky Derby. Each of them has a wealth of experience and knowledge when it comes to the great Derby. While Lukas has trained four Derby…
Artist branding in the music business
Music branding has become increasingly popular as a topic not only among the music industry hierarchy, but also among the average artist and independent companies. Artists are slowly beginning to realize the power of their own name and how it can generate not only another source of income, but an even more significant financial return…
Wright with high expectations
Brandan Wright would be a sophomore from North Carolina and possibly a star. However, he had chosen to turn professional and enter the NBA. Being 6-foot-9 with skill helps, and right now Wright is about to get better playing for the Warriors as they head into the final third of the season with fewer players….
1979 – The Year in Music
The Knack release their debut album, “Get The Knack” (produced by Mike Chapman), and their debut single, “My Sharona,” spends six weeks at No. 1. WLUP disc jockey Steve Dahl’s Disco Demolition Night takes place in Chicago’s Comiskey Park between games of a doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox. Dahl blows up…
2006 Stanley Cup Final Preview
Although the weather outside doesn’t make you think of hockey, the Stanley Cup Finals start tonight. The matchup must be a complete nightmare for Gary Bettman, the commissioner of the NHL. Edmonton hasn’t been a standout team since Wayne Gretzky was traded to Los Angeles, and people don’t exactly think of hockey when they hear…
African football: a timeline of tragedies on and off the pitch
Professional soccer as a competitive sport has had its unfair share of tragedies over the years. Apart from the tragedies on the pitch, the spectators have not been spared either. Africa’s darkest day in football perhaps remains the plane crash of April 27, 1993, when 18 members of the Zambian national team and 12 coaches…
Top 25 Poll – Week 10 – No. 1 – Auburn, until they lose
The AP Top 25 and Coaches Top 25 College Football polls are nationally recognized, but after more than 50 years of watching and/or covering college football games, and being a sports editor for a daily newspaper, here’s another opinion: Between Oregon and Auburn you could flip a coin, they’re that close. I’m staying with Auburn…
How to choose the best air pistol for you
Whether you’re a novice shooter looking to get into airguns as a hobby, a competitor, or a small game hunter, choosing the right airgun is one of the most important factors in enjoying the sport. There are many different airguns on the market today from companies like Crosman, Gamo, and Ruger, and they range in…
How to win your fantasy baseball league
Fantasy baseball is wonderful. In my opinion, it’s better than fantasy football because of the extra strategy involved. Winning your league is probably a passion, just like it is for me. In this article, we’ll look at specific tips and strategies that will help you win your league and take home the championship. Think about…