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July 16, 2008

Rosecroft Raceway to discontinue live racing for up to 2 years



Another horseracing track in dire straits. From the Baltimore Sun- CAMBRIDGE - The Maryland Racing Commission declared Rosecroft Raceway to be in an emergency situation yesterday and approved the track's request to discontinue live racing for perhaps as long as two years while allowing it to simulcast races at the... [Full Story]

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April 20, 2008

LPGA Ginn Tribute in trouble?



The late May tournament could be in danger. Caddy blogger Larry writes- This is not a good sign: The down turn in the economy may be hitting our sponsor pretty hard. Rumor has it there was a meeting earlier this week concerning the Ginn Tribute to be held in Charleston.... [Full Story]

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March 15, 2008

Heavy rains close Pompano Park for a night



What the heck? Due to heavy rains in the Pompano Beach area during the late afternoon hours, and with the forecast calling for additional downpours in the vicinity, Pompano Park cancelled its live racing for Friday.Florida gets heavy rains all the time. Horse racing takes place in bad weather(With the... [Full Story]

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March 7, 2008

Terrell Suggs files grievance against Ravens



It is all about whether he is a defensive end or a linebacker. OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Terrell Suggs filed a grievance against the Baltimore Ravens over whether he should be classified as a defensive end or a linebacker, a dispute in which $814,000 is at stake. Suggs wants to... [Full Story]

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January 28, 2008

NHL Players complain about European games



This season's opener was played in London. On Saturday, the NHL announced its intention to play two games in Europe to open the 2008-09 season. From AP- ATLANTA - Basking in the spotlight of its All-Star game, the NHL decided Saturday was the perfect time to unveil a big announcement... [Full Story]

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January 22, 2008

Freehold Raceway cuts purses, Meadowlands could be next



Just more proof that horse racing in the United States can't survive economically today. Freehold Raceway has released a reduced purse structure and the Meadowlands is expected to follow with drastic purse cuts if the New Jersey legislature does not quickly fulfill promises to provide a purse supplement. Freehold issued... [Full Story]

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December 28, 2007

Adios stakes race probably moving to Pocono Downs for 2008



It has been raced at the Meadows since beginning in 1967. From Harnessracing.com- The Meadows is working on an agreement to move its signature race, the Delvin Miller Adios, to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for one year, while the new casino building is being constructed on the track's property.... [Full Story]

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