— -- The U.S. may be out of theWorld Cup, but that doesn't mean the tournament is over. There are still eight countries vying for the world's top soccer honor. The first two matches of the quarterfinals will be played today -- France vs. Germany and Brazil vs. Colombia -- and...
Here are some tips for picking a Kentucky Derby winner Who is Bob Baffert? Baffert is an American racehorse trainer from Nogales, Ariz. He is tied for the most Kentucky Derby wins of all time. He also has won multiple times at the Preakness and Belmont Stakes. How old is Bob Baff...
One of the greatest who ever played the game, he was known as "The Father of Modern Golf." Dominated every golf tournament he played in. Known for his elegant clothes which made the game of golf accepted as a "gentleman's game." His golf major tournament wins (11) is third behind ...
(Mental Floss) -- While the horse racing world is all abuzz over Rachel Alexandra, the amazing three-year-old filly who recently beat Kentucky Derby winner Mine that Bird (along with a field full of other colts) in the Preakness Stakes, we're reminded of some other female athletes of ...
INDEPENDENCE HALLhas a legitimate shot to wear a blanket of roses on the first Saturday of May, might consider playing him in the second Kentucky Derby futures pool. If he wins as our handicapper expects, his odds are likely to be considerably lower in future, future pools and on Derby ...
He rode two Kentucky Derby winners. “Most jockeys do this the same. It’s the ‘feel’ he has for the horses.”“When you come right down to it, it just seems that horses run better for some riders,” McCreary says. “A real good jockey doesn’t lose with the best horse. And ...