2 more horses die at Churchill Downs, marking 12 deaths this month
The Kentucky Derby horses were euthanized after suffering serious injuries in races on Friday and Saturday.
The Kentucky Derby horses were euthanized after suffering serious injuries in races on Friday and Saturday.
Mage's path through Triple Crown season is not an easy one.
A top contender has been scratched from the Preakness 36 hours before the Triple Crown race.
Two horses died on Saturday, and it was the fifth scratch this week from the $3 million race.
The New York Racing Association suspended trainer Bob Baffert for one year Thursday for repeated medication violations.
Proponents of pushing back the Preakness argue it's better for modern thoroughbreds who aren't used to racing on those short turnarounds and would produce stronger fields in Baltimore and New York.
Ethereal Road, the horse that was a late scratch for the Kentucky Derby, opening up a spot for the eventual winner, 80-1 shot Rich Strike, will run in the Sir Barton Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.
In a statement released by the Maryland Jockey Club, owner Rick Dawson said the horse will continue to rest and point to the third and final leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes.
Epicenter will head to Pimlico Race Course hoping to turn the tables on Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike in the Preakness Stakes. And there's an intriguing new runner: Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Oath.
Fresh off his historic Kentucky Derby win, Rich Strike is getting some rest ahead of a potential bid for the second jewel in horse racing's Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes.
This doesn't happen. Horses at odds of nearly 81-1 don't win the Kentucky Derby. Jockeys who have never won any big stakes race of any kind don't win the Kentucky Derby. Owners with fewer than 10 career wins don't win the Kentucky Derby.
Rich Strike's stunning Kentucky Derby upset has the sports world buzzing and led to a sleepless night of celebration that Eric Reed was still recovering from Sunday morning.
Bettors are throwing their money behind Epicenter and Taiba, toppling Zandon as Kentucky Derby favorite less than 75 minutes before the scheduled 6:57 p.m. post time.
Ah, the traditions of Kentucky Derby day. Mint juleps. Ornate hats. The garland of roses that will be draped across the winner. Those have all been part of the show at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May for decades.
After two years of COVID-19 restrictions, the Derby returns in all its noisy, colorful glory.
Horse racing's seeming inability to police itself drew the attention of the federal government in 2020. The result is the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act set to go into effect July 1.
Zandon, trained by Chad Brown, drew 3-1 odds on Monday and will start from the No. 10 post among 20 horses.
H. Graham Motion, a Maryland-based trainer and winner of more than 2,500 races, is a finalist for the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday.
Bob Baffert has sued Churchill Downs and track leadership in federal court, seeking to overturn the embattled Hall of Fame trainer's two-year suspension on grounds it violated his due process rights.
Marc A. Guilfoil, director of the KHRC, on Friday sent a letter to Baffert's attorneys saying he did "not find good cause" to stay the rulings.
Medina Spirit was stripped of the victory in last year's Kentucky Derby and Mandaloun was declared the winner after a ruling by state racing stewards on Monday.
An attorney for Bob Baffert believes the Hall of Famer trainer and embattled Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit "will be fully exonerated" after stating to Kentucky racing stewards that the colt's failed drug test for a steroid resulted from a prescribed topical salve rather than an injection.
A necropsy on 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit showed no definitive cause of death.
Life Is Good went to the lead right away and stayed there, winning the $3 million Pegasus World Cup with ease Saturday and denying Knicks Go what would have been a storybook finish to his career.
Medina Spirit, the highly scrutinized Kentucky Derby winner who underwent a series of drug tests to run in the Preakness Stakes, collapsed and died after a workout Monday at Santa Anita.
Today is an Alert Day because of rain & fog. Wet weather tapers this afternoon, but the Os opener could be delayed.
Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to David Rubenstein, the team announced Wednesday.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
The National Transportation Safety Board provided a broader look into its investigation of the cargo ship hitting Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will take time and it won't be cheap.
The National Transportation Safety Board provided a broader look into its investigation of the cargo ship hitting Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse.
Today is an Alert Day because of rain & fog. Wet weather tapers this afternoon, but the Os opener could be delayed.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
An executive at Brawner Builders, the missing workers' employer, said "the company is broken" after bridge collapse tragedy.
The Baltimore Orioles home opener is Thursday with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Camden Yards, the best ballpark in America.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
The search for six construction workers turned to a recovery effort Tuesday night, following a collapse at Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The Baltimore Orioles home opener is Thursday with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Camden Yards, the best ballpark in America.
Maryland lawmakers are working to protect thousands of Port of Baltimore workers impacted by the Tuesday collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
A major traffic impact is anticipated after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday into the Patapsco River.
Family member of missing victim in Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse asks for help and prayers
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Morgan State University's Engineering School Dean discusses the structure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and rebuilding efforts
The bridge crumbled early Tuesday after a support column was hit by a large container ship that had lost power, sending people and vehicles into the Patapsco River, authorities said.
CBS News Correspondent, Jarret Hill discusses national impact of The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to David Rubenstein, the team announced Wednesday.
The Baltimore Orioles home opener is Thursday with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Camden Yards, the best ballpark in America.
Detroit will host the NFL Draft next month while Green Bay will host the draft in 2025.
Towson University has one of the top swimming teams in the Mid-Atlantic.
Major League Baseball's owners are set to vote Wednesday on David Rubenstein's purchase of the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Athletic.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
A Maryland labor lawyer is set to become the first openly gay judge on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after winning final confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
The Justice Department said Apple illegally engaged in anti-competitive behavior in an effort to build a "moat around its smartphone monopoly."
The package would conclude the long-delayed process of funding the government with a shutdown deadline quickly approaching.
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The classical season will open in two back-to-back gala concerts in September at Strathmore in Bethesda and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
The state aims to force the company to make necessary repairs and impose fines of up to $25,000 per violation.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Measles can be fatal. According to the World Health Organization, 136,000 people - mostly children - died from measles in 2022.
After traces of lead in applesauce poisons nearly 470 people, mostly young kids, FDA finds the metal in more food items.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is widely considered to be the start of the tourist season in the nation's capital.
For many, the quest for the perfect bracket is already over. Here's how hard it is to get it right.
The beloved race around the world features thirteen new teams competing for a $1 million grand prize.
Few swimmers have made a splash as big as Katie Ledecky, the Olympic gold medalist and two-time winner of The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award.
Ross will perform on Sunday, May 12 at the midtown venue.
Today is an Alert Day because of rain & fog. Wet weather tapers this afternoon, but the Os opener could be delayed.
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