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Horse Racing picks for Santa Anita race track on Sunday, October 1

There is plenty of great Horse Racing across America on Sunday, including at Santa Anita race track . We have been in fine form with our picks for a long time now and we are up +175.85 units with our race selections to our recommended stakes dating back to August 5, 2021. Let’s keep it rolling! Here are our best bets for today’s action at Santa Anita. 5:33 pm Santa Anita (Race 4) – Adare Manor 2/5 (3-star play) The 4-year-old completed a four-timer when winning at the highest level at Del Mar in early August. That victory came by a length in the Clement L Hirsch Stakes over this trip, a race in which she came home a length clear of Desert Dawn who re-opposes here. Bob Baffert’s daughter of Uncle Mo has won 5 of her 8 starts at this venue and is taken to score here following a 46.40 4-furlong work here 25 th September.   6:37 pm Santa Anita (Race 6) – Missed The Cut 8/5 (2-star play) Missed The Cut showed good form in Europe last year prior to starting his 2023 campaign with a

James Dolan's sketch of the Sphere becomes reality as the venue opens with a U2 show in Las Vegas

It started as a crude sketch of a circle with a stick person inside LAS VEGAS -- It started as a crude sketch — a circle with a stick person inside. Seven years later, that drawing has been made real: A $2.3 billion massive spherical venue, standing 366 feet (111 meters) high and lighting up the Las Vegas skyline. The drawing was initially made by James Dolan, the executive chair of Madison Square Garden and owner of the New York Knicks and Rangers. He and MSG Ventures CEO David Dibble were trying to create a plan to give the entertainment venue industry a facelift in Las Vegas. Both experimented with different shapes for the structure — such as a muffin, a box and even a pyramid — until Dolan drew the circle and stick person on a notebook. At that moment, the Sphere was born. Now, Dolan’s vision will come to fruition when U2’s “UV Achtung Baby” residency kicks off the opening of his high-tech, globe-shaped venue Friday night. “It really is a new medium,” said Dolan, speaking to the m

As government shutdown approaches, agencies to tell workers that furloughs are coming

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Government agencies will begin warning their workers Thursday morning that they are preparing for a government shutdown -- and that they might have to go without pay. Government agencies will begin warning their workers Thursday morning that they are preparing for a government shutdown -- and that they might have to go without pay. Lawmakers have until the end of the day Sept. 30 to reach a deal to fund the federal government. If Congress doesn't act, the government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. ET on Sunday -- a situation that appears increasingly likely. On Wednesday, the Office of Management and Budget gave the agencies the official heads up of a looming shutdown , according to two officials. MORE: Which federal programs would be impacted first in a government shutdown The morning sky brightens over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, September 28, 2023. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters The procedural moves came as the union for the United States Capitol Police warned its members that

Mauricio Pochettino reveals bizarre method to building Mykhailo Mudryk's confidence

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Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino is trying to boost Mykhailo Mudryk's confidence by continually playing crossbar challenge against him. Mudryk has not scored in his 22 appearances for the Blues since joining from Shakhtar Donetsk for a fee that could eventually reach £89m. The 22-year-old has started to put in some promising performances in recent weeks, though he and his Chelsea teammates are still struggling to find the back of the net. Speaking at a press conference ahead of their Carabao Cup third round clash with Brighton & Hove Albion, Pochettino revealed his unorthodox method of trying to improve Mudryk's morale. "With Mudryk, I like to play sometimes to [hit] the crossbar from outside the box," the Argentine said. "He said to me, 'I don't want to play anymore with you because you always win.' I said 'yes, because I have the belief, and the balance between belief and quality I know very well because I'm 50 years old. You'r

Wise n' Shine: MLB picks and Super Bowl odds for Tuesday, September 26

Good morning, Pickswise Nation, and welcome to another tremendous Tuesday of Sports . NFL Week 3 is in the books and we have a packed MLB slate to enjoy today, so let’s get straight to making your next bet better. About Last Night Our handicappers stayed hot with their NFL predictions as we improved to 8-2-1 on primetime sides with the Eagles and Bengals both covering the spread in wins over the Buccaneers and Rams respectively. The Eagles are +700 odds third favorites for the Super Bowl at FanDuel Sportsbook, behind the Chiefs and 49ers at +600, with the Bengals available at +17o0 odds. We had just 4 MLB games yesterday but crucially the Diamondbacks lost to the Yankees to keep the wild-card race wide open between Arizona, the Cubs and the Marlins. Today’s Slate Check out our MLB picks for all today’s games including Cubs vs Braves on TBS at 7:20 pm ET and Astros vs Mariners on the same channel at 10:05 pm ET. Best Bet of the Day   Golf : Max Homa top USA Ryder Cup p

Jurgen Klopp explains lack of minutes for summer signing

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted that summer signing Wataru Endo is a "super important part of the squad" and will "start games" for the Reds this season, having played only five minutes across the club's last three Premier League fixtures. Liverpool turned to Endo, almost relegated from the Bundesliga with Stuttgart last season, for around £16m in the same week that it became clear that Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia were both going to join Chelsea for a combined £173m instead. Endo made his Liverpool debut as a substitute for the final half hour of the club's Premier League opener against Bournemouth. He then started against Newcastle but was withdrawn inside an hour before the Reds eventually went on to mount a comeback win. Klopp;s message about Endo was similar after both Game s, saying after Bournemouth that it was "horrible" circumstances for the Japan international to come into after Alexis Mac Allister was sent off and that he

Football transfer rumours: Bayern eye Ramsdale; Davies wanted in Madrid

90min rounds up the latest  transfer news , rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Bayern Munich have emerged as a surprise suitor for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after he lost his place. Chelsea are also linked. ( Mail ) Real Madrid are reported to be interested in Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies . ( Football Transfers ) In turn, Real Madrid are faced with interest in Brazilian forward Rodrygo from Paris Saint-Germain . ( Football Transfers ) Manchester United , Liverpool and Arsenal have been tipped to bid for Brentford full-back Aaron Hickey . ( Mirror ) Brighton and Evan Ferguson decided during the summer that staying put was better for his career development than a potential move to Manchester United . ( Mirror ) Brentford could let Ivan Toney leave if their £60m valuation is met. The striker has been heavily linked with Chelsea and Arsenal . ( Mirror ) Arsenal , Tottenham and West Ham have been linked with an Ousmane Dembele loan, ev

A month after Prigozhin’s suspicious death, the Kremlin is silent on his plane crash and legacy

A month after Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a suspicious plane crash, the Kremlin seems to be succeeding in keeping the demise of the profane and outspoken Wagner chief as low-key as possible Why Yevgeny Prigozhin's private jet plummeted into a field northwest of Moscow is still a mystery. The Russian military leaders he tried to oust with his armed rebellion remain in power. His mercenary army is under new management. And President Vladimir Putin, whose authority was badly dented by the short-lived mutiny, seems as strong as ever, with Prigozhin's fiery death sending a chilling message to anyone challenging him. A month after Prigozhin was killed in a suspicious plane crash , the Kremlin seems to be succeeding in keeping the demise of the profane and outspoken Wagner chief as low-key as possible — a strategy underlined by Putin's absence at his funeral and troops keeping the media from entering Porokhovskoye Cemetery in St. Pet ersburg for his Aug. 29 burial. Prigozhi

Chainmail Day (September 22nd)

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Quick facts When is it? Every September 22nd What's the hashtag? #ChainmailDay Have we missed something? Where do you come from, carrying these decorated shields and shirts of mail, these cheek-hinged helmets and javelins a proud warrior, Beowulf by Anonymous It is a mainstay of every fantasy novel, regularly seen in movies and series set in medieval Europe, and was one of the most important innovations in armor to be developed during the Middle Ages. Chain Mail Day celebrates this incredible armor, and seeks to remind us that it still has relevance in today’s world! History of Chainmail Day The History of Chainmail Day is actually the History of chainmail itself. For those who are unaware of exactly what chainmail is, it’s a type of armor composed of interwoven links of metal, often worn over a layer of padded cloth or leather. The name chainmail is actually redundant, as mail is the French word for ‘chain’, rendering its name fully translated as ‘chain

DeSantis rolls out energy policy, contends climate change is invoked to create 'fear'

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Ron DeSantis unveiled his energy plan on Wednesday in Texas, focusing on American "dominance" and undoing the energy and climate policies of President Joe Biden Speaking at an oil rig site on Wednesday in Midland, Texas, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his energy plan for the U.S. if he is elected president, saying he would focus on building up American "dominance" while seeking to undo the policies of President Joe Biden's administration. DeSantis' plan includes opposition to federal policies to redirect the auto industry toward manufacturing more electric vehicle; withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement to counteract the warming of the Earth -- a deal that conservatives say harms business without properly regulating China or India; and streamlining the environmental review process for energy and infrastructure projects. DeSantis blamed the Biden administration for the rising cost of gas and energy, even as the president and his aides have repeatedl

Mexican railway operator halts trains because so many migrants are climbing aboard and getting hurt

A Mexican railway operator has announced it is suspending train runs in the northern part of the country because so many migrants are climbing aboard freight cars and getting hurt in the process MEXICO CITY -- A Mexican railway operator announced Tuesday it is temporarily suspending train runs in the northern part of the country because so many migrants are climbing aboard freight cars and getting hurt in the process. Ferromex said it has temporarily ordered a halt to 60 trains carrying cargo that would fill 1,800 tractor trailers. It said some international trade would be affected by the stoppage. In recent days, there have been about a "half-dozen regrettable cases of injuries or deaths” among migrants hopping freight cars, the company said in a statement. The company, owned by conglomerate Grupo Mexico, said some migrants even hopped on moving freight cars “despite the grave danger that represents.” “There has been a significant increase in the number of migrants in recent da

MLB picks 9/18 YRFI & NRFI best bets today | Pickswise

Don’t like sitting around for the entirety of a baseball game waiting for your bet to cash? Well then, the YRFI/NRFI market may be your new favorite betting strategy. Just reserve about 10 to 15 minutes to watch the first inning and forget about the other eight. Monday brings an 11-game slate, starting in Kansas City and ending in Los Angeles with the Dodgers. So, let’s get right into it, and don’t forget to check out our MLB picks on the side and total for every game today. Our YRFI/NRFI picks are available at DraftKings Sports book , and if you sign up right now, then you can bet $5 and secure $200 in bonus bets! Head over to DraftKings now by clicking this link . Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals: YRFI (-115) My first pick of the day comes out of St. Louis in a game between the Cardinals and the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers. Adam Wainwright is 1 win away from career win 200, but it’s been a difficult season for the 42-year-old veteran. Across 20 starts this seaso

Thousands march to kick off climate summit, demanding an end to fossil fuels

Thousands of people in New York City have kicked off a week of demonstrations seeking to end the use of coal, oil and natural gas blamed for climate change NEW YORK -- Yelling that the future and their lives depend on ending fossil fuels, thousands of protesters on Sunday kicked off a week where leaders will try once again to curb climate change primarily caused by coal, oil and natural gas. But protestors say it's not going to be enough. And they aimed their wrath directly at U.S. President Joe Biden, urging him to stop approving new oil and gas projects, phase out current ones and declare a climate emergency with larger executive powers. “We hold the power of the people, the power you need to win this election,” 17-year-old Emma Buretta of Brooklyn and the youth protest group Fridays for Future said. “If you want to win in 2024, if you do not want the blood of my generation to be on your hands, end fossil fuels.” The March to End Fossil Fuels featured such politicians as Rep. Ale