Articles filed under Horse Racing
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Da timing a bit off for Da ceremonyDec 05, 2013 8:00 pm - I realize it's probably a scheduling thing, but what in the world is wrong with the Bears holding a jersey retirement ceremony on a nice, warm September afternoon? B...
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Lawmakers take no action on horse wageringDec 03, 2013 4:00 pm - The future of Arlington International Racecourse's 2014 season — and perhaps beyond — is going right down to the wire. Literally. A day after a House committee approved ...
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Lawmakers get Arlington legislation movingDec 02, 2013 2:32 pm - SPRINGFIELD — State lawmakers began moving legislation intended to prevent massive cuts to the Arlington International Racecourse season by allowing gamblers to keep pla...
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Horse racing industry gets 'critical' extension from stateNov 19, 2013 5:00 pm - An extended closed-door negotiating session Tuesday afternoon produced a rarity in Illinois horse racing these days — a unified front among the racing industry. And in t...
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Sez here that Bears should retire Peanut’s numberNov 15, 2013 1:31 am - Fun with hypotheticals: Ok, Bear with me on this one. BTW: This came to me after a recent lunch at Yankee Doodle Dandy followed by a banana split ...
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We have a manager, but what about the radio booth?Nov 08, 2013 4:30 am - You know things are kinda screwy when the search for the next Cubs radio analyst is going to create way more buzz than the never-ending hunt for a manager did. We go...
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Owner of Breeders’ Cup Sprint favorite has savoir-faireOct 31, 2013 2:39 pm - Miss me? I was on the road visiting family and they all said to say hi. Actually, no they didn’t. Anyhoo: Now back to business, starting with pucks and ponies. ...
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Spellman's Scoreboard: What do to with all this extra timeOct 18, 2013 5:30 am - I'm pretty sure Chris Conte just woke up in a cold sweat after dreaming yet again of being the last line of defense with Brandon Jacobs barreling straight at him. Go...
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Spellman’s Scorecard: Another genius move by NHLSep 26, 2013 10:57 am - Contrary to popular belief, not everyone has a computer, much less the ability to download a video and burn it onto a disc. Well, if those still living in the analog wor...
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After 32 years, Arlington's Stabler saying goodbyeSep 25, 2013 5:00 pm - Kris Stabler, a part of the first Arlington Million and the rebirth of Arlington Park after a devastating fire destroyed its grandstand, will retire at the end of the ye...