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Winning the Arkansas Derby would be an end in itself for Frank Fletcher, another octogenarian making news at his home track, where he was prominent long before…
by Bob Wisener April 1, 2023In the midst of the crowd's roar while thoroughbreds speed around the dirt track on Oaklawn's biggest racing day of the year, the smell of horses, bloody mar…
by Bryan Rice April 1, 2023It might be time again for Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort officials to rattle cages in Kentucky regarding graded races.
by Bob Wisener April 1, 2023Lest the home city think itself overlooked on the local racing schedule, the Hot Springs Stakes is back at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. And on this April 1, t…
by Bob Wisener April 1, 2023Much as short fields can produce thrilling finishes, wet tracks can yield fast times.
by Bob Wisener April 1, 2023The 87th running of the Arkansas Derby is set for Saturday, and thousands of spectators will be dressed in the fanciest of attire.
by Bryan Rice March 31, 2023In a late change of plans, Frankie is staying in Hollywood, not coming to Hot Springs.
by Bob Wisener March 31, 2023Not in the main event, of course, but Caddo River gets a second chance to win on Arkansas Derby Day at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.
by Bob Wisener March 31, 2023Tiger Woods returns to the Masters, no longer a surprise as it was a year ago but no less a rare appearance. This will be only his third tournament against eli…
by The Associated Press March 31, 2023HOUSTON -- One short year ago, college basketball was getting ready for the game of a lifetime: North Carolina vs. Duke at the Final Four.
by The Associated Press March 31, 2023Life under first-year head coach Brooks Balisterri has been sweet for the Lakeside Rams.
by Krishnan Collins March 30, 2023Many might consider a significant chance of heavy thunderstorms enough to detour their plan to go fishing. But experience has taught me that fish often go into…
by Corbet Deary March 30, 2023Women's basketball seems to have found a winner with its new Sweet 16 format in March Madness and the timing couldn't be better with looming TV contract negoti…
by The Associated Press March 30, 2023Major league pitchers and batters aren't the only ones going on the clock this season -- big league broadcasters have also been using spring training to adjust…
by The Associated Press March 30, 2023PHOENIX -- It was the defining moment of the recently finished World Baseball Classic Japan's star pitcher Shohei Ohtani vs. United States slugger Mike Trout. …
by The Associated Press March 30, 2023