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The last time Echo Zulu ran came in this Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies romp at Del Mar in November. She returns Saturday as the 3/5 morning line favorite for the Grade 2 Fair Grounds Oaks. (Image: Benoit Photo)

She’s Back: Champion Echo Zulu Returns for Fair Grounds Oaks

Echo Zulu was the 2-year-old everyone couldn’t wait to see run at 3. Now, the four-month wait to see the Champion 2-Year-Old Filly will end on Saturday when Echo Zulu leads a six-filly contingent into the Grade 2 Fair Grounds Oaks. From a betting standpoint, horseplayers are likely to either […]

Bob Baffert may have to clear out his deep Santa Anita Park barn if his appeal is turned down. He suffered another legal blow Monday when his stay for a suspension was rejected. (Image: Zoe Metz Photography)

Bob Baffert’s Latest Appeal Denied by Kentucky Court

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert suffered another legal setback Monday in his bid to keep his considerable stable running when a Kentucky judge denied a stay of his 90-day suspension. The suspension, $7,500 fine, and forfeiture of Kentucky Derby winnings by Amr Zedan, the owner of the late Medina […]

Carlos Correa surprised many observers by signing a three-year deal with the Minnesota Twins. (Image: Bob Levey/Getty)

Shortstops Come Off the Board: Correa, Story Headline Weekend of MLB Moves

The truncated MLB hot stove season continued to fire on all cylinders this weekend, as both Carlos Correa and Trevor Story signed big deals with new teams. Correa signed a three-year, $105 million contract with the Minnesota Twins early on Saturday morning. Correa surprises pundits, teammates with Minnesota move The […]

Tom Aspinall scored a first-round victory over Alexander Volkov in the main event of UFC Fight Night 204. (Image: Chris Unger/Zuffa)

MMA Notebook: Aspinall Scores Big Win Over Volkov; PFL Announces 2022 Schedule

Tom Aspinall emphatically proved that he belongs among the heavyweight elite with a convincing victory over Alexander Volkov in the main event of UFC Fight Night 204 in London on Saturday. Aspinall scored a first-round submission victory via armbar, finishing the veteran Volkov in just three minutes and 45 seconds. […]

El Clasico: Real Madrid vs Barcelona is one of the most anticipated matches of the European football season. (Image: Twitter/realmadrid)
El Clasico: Real Madrid vs Barcelona

What You Need to Know Before Betting on El Clasico: Real Madrid vs Barcelona

Arch-rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are separated by 15 points in the La Liga table, but don’t let that be an indicator of their current form. Barcelona, who also has a game in hand, has improved massively under Xavi and recovered its playing identity. The Catalan giants have climbed […]

Chelsea enjoyed great success in Abramovich's 19 years of ownership. (Image: Twitter/chelseafc)
Chelsea

Chicago Cubs Owners in Joint Bid to Buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich

The Ricketts Family — who are the owners of the Chicago Cubs — along with billionaire Ken Griffin, have submitted a formal bid to buy Chelsea on Friday, which was the deadline day for receiving proposals. On Wednesday, the Ricketts family issued a statement about Chelsea, and said they and […]

Plainsman (left) held off Thomas Shelby to win February's Grade 3 Razorback Handicap. Plainsman is the 3/1 favorite to win Saturday's Grade 3 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park. (Image: Coady Photography)

With Cox Duo, This Essex One of Saturday’s Best Races–Anywhere

Two-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Brad Cox is skilled at keeping his front-row charges apart from each other – a skill he abandoned for Saturday’s Grade 3 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park. Cox sends out a pair of millionaire multiple Grade 3 winners: Plainsman and Warrior’s Charge, for the 1 1/16-mile […]

Hollis ran one of the fastest Beyer Speed Figure numbers of 2021: a 109 in an allowance victory. He is one of the featured horses in this week's Cross Country Pick 5 wager. (Image: Coady Photography)

Two Deep Oaklawn Stakes Headline This Week’s Cross Country Pick 5

Two stakes races from Oaklawn Park, including one featuring a horse who clocked a 109 Beyer Speed Figure in his last start, headline this week’s New York Racing Association Cross Country Pick 5. The weekly wager offers up races from Oaklawn, Aqueduct Racetrack and Tampa Bay Downs. Consider it a […]

The New York Yankees have traded Luke Voit to the San Diego Padres for a pitching prospect. (Image: Rob Leiter/Getty)

Padres Pick Up Slugger Luke Voit in Bid to Keep Pace with Dodgers

The San Diego Padres acquired first baseman Luke Voit from the New York Yankees on Friday, picking up a power bat that could help fill the Fernando Tatis Jr.-shaped hole in their lineup. The Padres sent pitching prospect Justin Lange to the Bronx in exchange for the 31-year-old Voit, who […]

Russian clubs and national teams were banned from competing internationally after Putin's invasion of Ukraine. (Image: Facebook/rfsruofficial)
Russia Ukraine War

UEFA Ban on Russian Teams Upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport

Russian football teams were banned from playing in UEFA and FIFA competitions following Ukraine’s invasion by Vladimir Putin’s troops. Russian football authorities appealed the decision in Lausanne, but an urgent ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the sanctions. This decision doesn’t apply to Russia’s chances of […]

Loyola Chicago will make its second straight March Madness appearance as it takes on Ohio State on Friday. (Image: Jeff Curry/USA Today Sports)

NCAA Tournament Friday Odds: Can Day 2 Bring the Madness to March?

The NCAA Tournament didn’t produce a whole lot of March Madness on Thursday, at least as of the early evening. Outside of Richmond knocking off Iowa, there were few upsets and little drama in the final seconds. (Update: This paragraph pretty much guaranteed the Saint Peter’s upset of Kentucky, right?) […]

Erling Haaland has scored at a fantastic rate for Dortmund since joining from RB Salzburg in January 2020. (Image: Twitter/erlinghaaland)
Erling Haaland

Manchester City Offers Unbeatable Financial Package to Sign Haaland

Manchester City is closing in on a deal with Dortmund to sign superstar striker Erling Haaland. The 21-year-old is City’s main target for the summer transfer window. The financial details of the “Haaland to City” affair have come to light. The Norwegian will become available at the end of the […]

The versatile Kris Bryant has signed a seven-year, $182 million deal with the Colorado Rockies. (Image: Kamil Krzaczynski/USA Today Sports)

Colorado Rockies Pay $172 Million to Sign Kris Bryant to Seven-Year Deal

The Colorado Rockies surprised many around baseball on Wednesday when they signed third baseman Kris Bryant to a seven-year, $172 million contract. Many teams were reportedly in the market for Bryant, who spent most of his major league career with the Chicago Cubs. Rockies splash cash despite rebuild Bryant spent […]