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Jay County hires veteran champion Donna Buckley to lead girls basketball program

Jay County landed a coach with a state title and 371 career wins. Donna Buckley brings Noblesville’s championship standard to a program chasing stability.

Bryce Lance rises from obscure contributor to likely Day 2 NFL pick

A 4.34-second 40 and 1,079 yards turned Bryce Lance from a one-catch junior into a likely Day 2 pick. He is now North Dakota State's first receiver with multiple 1,000-yard seasons.

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Montana lands in-state linebacker Jack Ryan for 2027 class

Montana added its first 2027 commit from Billings West, landing Jack Ryan after a junior season with 85 tackles and seven takeaways.

CJ Alexander, Josh Hendrickson sweep PCL weekly awards for Sugar Land

CJ Alexander led the PCL in total bases with 19, and Josh Hendrickson threw five shutout innings as Sugar Land claimed both weekly awards after a strong Salt Lake run.

Northern Alberta FPV League returns to Lazerte for indoor whoop race Sunday

Northern Alberta FPV League’s indoor whoop series turned M.E. Lazerte’s atrium into a low-risk proving ground, giving Edmonton pilots a sanctioned place to race and learn.

Chad Brown sends Iron Honor to Preakness, bypassing Kentucky Derby

Iron Honor’s Derby path ended with a tactical pivot: Chad Brown is aiming the Gotham winner at the Preakness after a troubled Wood Memorial left more questions about timing than talent.

Maryland approves $48.5 million Laurel Park purchase for training center

Maryland moved closer to a Laurel-centered racing reset, approving a $48.5 million purchase that could lock in a new training base by June 29.

Rocky Thompson sparks Bridgeport turnaround, Islanders reach playoffs against Hershey

Rocky Thompson's conditioning-first reset helped Bridgeport win 10 of its last 13 and earn a playoff date with Hershey after a 57-loss season.

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Tentyris, Observer join Darley Australia roster for 2026

Darley Australia put Tentyris and Observer on its 2026 roster, betting a speed horse with five wins and a Derby stayer can win breeders quickly.

Hurricanes name Spiros Anastas full-time Wolves coach after strong finish

Chicago’s 25-14-5-6 surge under Spiros Anastas turned a midseason reset into a full-time job and a second-place Central finish.

Murphy Hails Romantic Warrior Ahead of Strong QEII Cup Challenge

Murphy says Royal Champion must raise his game to catch Romantic Warrior, who is chasing a record fourth QEII Cup and a place among Hong Kong’s all-time greats.

Mark Grant recalls £47,000 horse that sold for £450,000 in weeks

A £47,000 horse became a £450,000 sale in three weeks, and Mark Grant's Lambourn yard shows how pre-training can unlock hidden value.

Apr 21, 2026·5 min read

Jose Angel Medina rides 1,000th Thoroughbred winner at Fonner Park

Jose Angel Medina got his 1,000th North American Thoroughbred win aboard Flaming Glory at Fonner Park, a milestone built on 8,371 starts and years of grinding.

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Machmer Hall Cyberknife colt tops $1.2 million at OBS sale

Machmer Hall turned a targeted gamble into a $1.2 million payoff when its Cyberknife colt drew major buyers and a sharp breeze at OBS. The sale validated both the colt and a young sire in one fast-moving ring bid.

Derby Also-rans Just a Touch, Flying Mohawk shine in Keeneland turf wins

Just a Touch and Flying Mohawk turned Keeneland’s turf allowances into comeback lanes, each winning 1 1/16-mile races after Derby disappointment.

Keith McGee brings high-scoring pedigree and rim-finishing spark to Ozone

Keith McGee arrives in Ozone with a 40-point high-school ceiling, a 27-point college peak and the kind of rim pressure SlamBall rewards.

Thailand launches first ranking-points pickleball championship, adds wheelchair division

Thailand’s first ranking-points pickleball championship will crown national points leaders, while a para division at Benjakitti Park gives the sport a broader pathway.

Reb Five storms late to upset Palisades at Keeneland at 16-1

Reb Five was eighth early, then slipped outside and caught Throckmorton by a neck at Keeneland. The 16-1 shot paid $34.36 and gave Jose Ortiz another Palisades win.

Alparslan’s Greenham win gives Coole House Farm classic hope

Alparslan made every yard of the Greenham to beat a strong field, giving Coole House Farm a Group 3 colt and a live Guineas decision.

Simply Joking dominates Santa Maria Stakes for first graded win

Simply Joking turned a five-horse Santa Maria into a front-running parade, sprinting away for her first graded win and a sharper test next time.