The calendar says late January but it's now less than 100 days until the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7 and it's time to start thinking about springtime and roses. The Kentucky Derby points races get a lot more serious in three weeks with the Grade 2 Risen Star at Louisiana Downs the […]

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Another big weekend of racing is upon us as we roll into February. The year's first two Grade 1 races are coming up at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, and some fan favorites will make their season debuts on opposite coasts. A tough field of seasoned runners have lined up to contest the G1 Donn Handicap, and […]

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The Road to the Kentucky Derby is about to ramp up in a significant way, starting with this long holiday weekend. The schedule features the final two 10-point prep races before the stakes climb to 50 points for the winners, but also on tap are a couple of non-point events that are must-see viewing for […]

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Saturday's Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes is the first of 16 prep races that comprise the Kentucky Derby Championship Series – the stretch run, if you will, to the May 7 Derby. The Risen Star winner will be awarded 50 points, and based on recent history, that will secure a spot in the starting gates at Churchill Downs. […]

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Saturday's Grade 2 Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth Stakes brings up the highly anticipated matchup of three undefeated colts on the Kentucky Derby trail: Mohaymen, Awesome Banner, and Zulu. The Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth winner will receive 50 points, which likely guarantees a spot in the starting gate on May 7 at Churchill Downs. Trainer Kiaran […]

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Saturday's Grade 3 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct is the third race worth 50 points to the winner on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, as well as the traditional New York prep for next month's G1 Wood Memorial. Currently in the Shadwell Stable shadow of top dog Mohaymen, Shagaf, unbeaten in two starts for trainer […]

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An exciting lineup of racing greets fans this Saturday: a couple of Grade 1 races are on the card at Santa Anita and a pair of Kentucky Derby prep races each feature a strong lineup. With just eight weeks left to the big race, these sophomore hopefuls need to showcase their abilities soon or risk […]

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All eyes will be on Oaklawn Park this Saturday as a competitive field of 14 gets set to tackle the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes. The $900,000 race, won by Triple Crown Champion American Pharoah last year, offers 50 points to the winner on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Also on Oaklawn's 11-race card are […]

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For handicappers, it doesn't get much better than Saturday's feast of wagering opportunities, but bettors will have a long, challenging day choosing where the bankroll should be distributed. How big do you wanna go at breakfast with those juicy betting races from Dubai? Then, a half-hour after the World Cup goes off, things keep rolling with […]

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On Sunday May 10, the UK Government will outline the next phase of its response to the coronavirus pandemic, which may include changes to its current social distancing restrictions and, potentially, a timeline for the resumption of sport. Horse racing industry leaders will then meet on Monday, May 11 to discuss the Government's announcement and […]

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The Hanover Street Bridge will be closed this weekend. Part of Greene Street in the downtown area will be closed on Saturday. There are new traffic patterns on I-83 Southbound in Timonium and on I-95 in Bel Air. Mid-day work continues on I-97 in Crownsville and on MD 295 in Westport. The Southbound Harbor Tunnel on I-895 remains closed for long term work.

Baltimore City's non-fatal shootings have gone down from 232 this time last year to 195 now, but homicides have gone up from 102 in 2019 to 103 so far this year.

Baltimore City's annual ceasefire weekend goes virtual for the first time ever amid coronavirus concerns.

Throughout the year, the NTRA will provide a guide to the best stakes races in North America and beyond. Races are listed in chronological order (all times Eastern). Full previews when available can be found through the link for each race. There may be no Kentucky Oaks or Kentucky Derby this weekend, but there is […]

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Missouri’s Republican-led Senate passed a bill to ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy.

Anxiety is running high, along with the pollen count. A local allergist weighs in.

The Hanover Street Bridge will be closed this weekend. Part of Greene Street in the downtown area will be closed on Saturday. There are new traffic patterns on I-83 Southbound in Timonium and on I-95 in Bel Air. Mid-day work continues on I-97 in Crownsville and on MD 295 in Westport. The Southbound Harbor Tunnel on I-895 remains closed for long term work.

Baltimore City's non-fatal shootings have gone down from 232 this time last year to 195 now, but homicides have gone up from 102 in 2019 to 103 so far this year.

Baltimore City's annual ceasefire weekend goes virtual for the first time ever amid coronavirus concerns.

TVG, America's horse racing network, will partner with NBC Sports to bring live horse racing into the homes of fans across the country for the seventh consecutive weekend with twelve hours of coverage scheduled from Friday, May 8th through Sunday, May 10th from 4:00 p.m. ET to 8:00 p.m. ET each day. The coverage will […]

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Baltimore City's non-fatal shootings have gone down from 232 this time last year to 195 now, but homicides have gone up from 102 in 2019 to 103 so far this year.

Baltimore City's annual ceasefire weekend goes virtual for the first time ever amid coronavirus concerns.

As heads of state, local leaders, business owners and individual citizens weighed the costs of re-opening the global economy, fears of new outbreaks grew. A central question emerged: How much infection and loss of life will emerge amid the push to restart business?

On Saturday, April 25, 2009, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate National Junior Ranger Day with kid-friendly activities and programs for the entire family. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-njrd-03-09.htm

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On the weekends of June 20 – 21, July 18 – 19, and August 15 – 16, 2009, Grand Canyon National Park and the 146 other National Park Service (NPS) sites around the country that charge entrance fees will offer fee-free entry into the parks. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-04-fee-free.htm

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On Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, Grand Canyon National Park will join national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees for all park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-10_fee_free.htm

Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate Earth Science Week by offering a variety of special programs and activities during the week of October 11 – 17, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-science-week-october-11-through-17.htm

The National Park Service will be celebrating National Park Week in Grand Canyon National Park by waiving entrance fees April 17 – 25, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-04-06_fee_free.htm

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Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national parks and wildlife refuges around the country in offering free admission to the park on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-05-27_fee-free.htm

Windy conditions on Saturday and Sunday led to moderate growth on the Saffron Fire which is being managed for multiple objectives on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/5jul10_windy_weekend_news.htm

The National Park Service and its partner Grand Canyon Youth designed this pilot program to get youth into the outdoors and inspired by the unique scenery and resources of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/22jul10_news.htm

Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national park units across the country in celebrating National Park Week by waiving entrance fees April 16 – 24, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-03-31_fee-free.htm

Shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and neighboring town of Tusayan to resume for season https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/shuttle-bus-service-between-grand-canyon-national-park-and-neighboring-town-of-tusayan-to-resume-for-season.htm

- Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate Earth Science Week and National Fossil Day by offering a variety of special programs and events during the week of October 9 – 15, 2011. Earth Science Week promotes understanding and appreciation of the value of earth science research and its applications and relevance to our daily lives. Grand Canyon National Park is an ideal place to celebrate Earth Science Week, as the park is a natural classroom and laboratory for the earth sciences, and is one of the world’s most well known and most scenic geologic landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-science-week.htm

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On Sunday, April 22, 2012, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day with demonstrations, games, and much more. Grand Canyon’s Earth Day festivities will kick off National Park Week in the park; and like national park units around the country, Grand Canyon will recognize National Park Week by waiving entrance fees April 21 – 29, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-03-05_earthday-npweek.htm

The National Park Service will again offer shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, Arizona in 2012. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-05-04_shuttle.htm

Although Grand Canyon National Park received below-average precipitation this winter, the warm spring caused vegetation in the park to thrive. Now, fine fuels are quickly drying out as winds and temperatures rise, increasing the risk of wildfire. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-05-24_fire.htm

Grand Canyon National Park rangers will be setting up sobriety safety checkpoints, over the Memorial Day weekend, in an effort to assure the safety of park visitors and residents. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-taking-steps-to-ensure-public-safety-over-the-memorial-day-weekend.htm

Grand Canyon National Park rangers will be implementing enhanced patrols, including random safety and sobriety checkpoints, during Fourth of July week in an effort to assure the safety of park visitors and residents. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-06-29_checkpts.htm

Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to join in its celebration of Earth Science Week (ESW) and National Fossil Day during the week of October 14 – 20, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/earth-science-week-to-be-celebrated-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm

In honor of those that serve and have served in the United States military, national park units around the country, including Grand Canyon National Park, will be offering everyone fee-free entry during the Veterans Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-11-02_vets-day.htm

Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day with a weekend of activities April 19 – 21, 2013. The weekend will include a film about conservationist Aldo Leopold, a keynote presentation by author Mary Ellen Hannibal, and a day of fun and educational activities. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-03-22_earth-day.htm

Grand Canyon National Park will kick off National Park Week with a weekend of Earth Day activities and then will join national park units around the country in waiving entrance fees on April 22 – 26, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-04-11_np-week.htm

The park commemorated the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day with a weekend of activities April 19 – 21, 2013. The weekend included a film about conservationist Aldo Leopold, a keynote presentation by author Mary Ellen Hannibal, and a day of fun and educational activities all centered on celebrating and protecting the Earth. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-celebrates-earth-day-with-a-weekend-full-of-activities.htm

Shuttle service resumes between Grand Canyon National Park and Tusayan, AZ https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tusayan-route-shuttle-to-resume-service-between-tusyan-arizona-and-grand-canyon-national-park.htm

In honor of those that serve and have served in the United States military, national park units around the country, including Grand Canyon National Park, will be offering everyone fee-free entry during the Veterans Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day-weekend-2013.htm