Jerry West, the iconic figure whose silhouette is believed to be the inspiration for the NBA logo, passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 86. The Los Angeles Clippers, where West served as a consultant for the last seven years, announced his death.

The Los Angeles Lakers are making headlines with their ambitious pursuit of Dan Hurley, the esteemed head coach of the Connecticut Huskies, to fill their head coaching vacancy. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers are preparing a massive, long-term deal for Hurley, whose coaching prowess has been highlighted by back-to-back NCAA national championships.

At 88 years old, the Hall of Fame trainer, D. Wayne Lukas,  sits by Barn 83, preparing his charge, Seize the Grey, for what could be another historic victory.Lukas, a towering figure in horse racing, recently secured his 15th Triple Crown championship with Seize the Grey's victory at Pimlico. This win, his seventh Preakness title, was a testament to his enduring passion and unmatched expertise in the sport.

Mindframe, a colt by Constitution, has been nothing short of spectacular so far. With just two starts, he has secured two wins by a combined margin of 21 1/4 lengths. Trainer Todd Pletcher and co-owner Mike Repole have high hopes for Mindframe, who will make his third start in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course.

The 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, highlighted by the 156th edition of the GI Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 8, promises an exciting lineup of 24 graded stakes races with a total purse of $10.1 million.