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Lewandowski scored 34 goals for Bayern and Poland in 2021. (Image: Twitter/Bundesliga)

Chelsea to Bid Up To $70 Million for Lewandowski, Haaland to Stay at Dortmund

Champions League winners Chelsea want to negotiate with Bayern Munchen for their super striker, Robert Lewandowski, after failing in their attempt to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was ready to pay $210 million for Haaland, but Dortmund remained firm. Borussia’s bosses want the 20-year-old Norwegian […]

Mystic Guide (right) lost the Grade 2 Suburban Stakes to Max Player earlier this month. Afterwards, X-rays revealed a bone chip in Mystic Guide's knee that requires surgery. (Image: Elsa Lorieul/Coglianese Photos/NYRA)

Mystic Guide’s Racing Future Uncertain After Impending Knee Surgery

The racing future for standout 4-year-old Mystic Guide has become uncertain after owner-breeder Godolphin announced he would undergo surgery for a knee chip. Noted surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, will perform the surgery. Meanwhile, the Dubai World Cup winner goes on the […]

Hot Rod Charlie (back) finished ahead of Mandaloun by the proverbial nose in Saturday's Haskell Stakes. But the 4/5 favorite was taken down moments later for interfering with Midnight Bourbon. Mandaloun was declared the winner of his first Grade 1 amid questions about New Jersey's no-crop rule. (Image: Bill Denver/EQUI-SPORT)

Controversy, Near-Catastrophe, Marks Haskell Stakes Finish

The inherent danger of riding horses combined with a controversial rule change to create a frightening finish to Saturday’s Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park. Hot Rod Charlie crossed the finish line first, nipping Mandaloun by a nose. That apparently gave him his long-sought first Grade 1 victory. However, the 4/5 […]

Elton John during a concert at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in 1975. (Image: Getty)

Indy Colts Owner Jim Irsay Buys Elton John’s Piano for $915K

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay added a piano, originally owned by Elton John, to his growing collection of rock-and-roll memorabilia. Irsay paid $915,000 to Heritage Auctions for a piano John used while touring with his band between 1974 and 1993. Sir Elton John signed the Steinway and Sons Model D […]

Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) dominated the time trial at Stage 20 of the Tour de France for his second stage win this year. (Image: Getty)

2021 Tour de France: Wout Van Aert Ships Stage 20 Time Trial

WVA wins again! Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) won his second stage of the 2021 Tour de France with a victory in Stage 20, an individual time trial during a 30.8km ride from Libourne to Saint-Emilion. The versatile Van Aert also won Stage 11 when he conquered a double ascent at […]

Harvey's Lil Goil (right) held off Lemista to win the Grade 3 Beaugay in May. The two tangle again in Saturday's Grade 1 Diana Stakes at Saratoga. (Image: Coolmore Farm)

Can Brown Hunt Down His Sixth Consecutive Diana Stakes Title?

The main storyline coming to you from this year’s Grade 1 Diana Stakes at Saratoga is what Chad Brown can do for an encore – times five. Yes, Brown owns the last five Diana titles and six overall. You expect Saratoga’s premier turf trainer to win Saratoga’s premier filly and […]

Louisiana Derby winner Hot Rod Charlie hasn't finished worse than third in his last six races. He looks for his first Grade 1 victory as the 6/5 favorite in Saturday's Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park. (Image: Jamie Newell/TwinSpires.com)

A Triple Crown Placers War by the Jersey Shore Headlines Haskell Stakes

The first thought that comes to mind when you see Mandaloun, Midnight Bourbon and Hot Rod Charlie lined up as the three headliners for Saturday’s Grade 1 Haskell Stakes is that deja-vu sense of familiarity. You’ve seen these three clash repeatedly, but there’s something else about them that stands out. […]

Saratoga plays integral roles in two Saturday exotic wagers: the Cross Country All Stakes Pick 6 and the Cross-breed Pick 5. (Image: NYRA)

Cross Country Wagering Goes Truly Exotic: Meet the Cross-Breed Pick 5

The New York Racing Association’s Cross Country Pick 6, you’re probably familiar with. But for this Saturday’s busy day, how about a Cross-breed Cross Country Pick 5? NYRA and Monmouth Park joined forces for Saturday’s All-Stakes Cross Country Pick 6. That weekly slate isn’t surprising given it’s Haskell Day at […]

Islam Makhachev (pictured) will try to continue his rise up the UFC lightweight ranks when he battles Thiago Moises on Saturday. (Image: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa)

UFC on ESPN 26: Can Thiago Moises Stop the Rise of Islam Makhachev?

Islam Makhachev is riding a seven-fight winning streak and has positioned himself as the heir apparent to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s line of Russian lightweight champions. But Thiago Moises will try to slow down his ascent on Saturday when the two face off in the main event of UFC on ESPN 26. […]