The Saratoga main strip will host a spectacular field of sophomore fillies traveling 1 1/8 miles in Friday’s $500,000 Acorn Stakes. Six of the nine three-year-olds were last seen competing in the Kentucky Oaks, led by the superb Oaks heroine #9 Thorpedo Anna (8-5) for trainer Kenny McPeek. 

The upcoming Grade 1, $500,000 Acorn Stakes at Saratoga promises to be a must-see event for those who bet on horses.  Just F Y I, the reigning 2-year-old filly champion, has been showcasing her readiness with impressive back-to-back bullet works. 

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a challenging coaching search after their top candidate, Dan Hurley, turned down their offer. Hurley, one of the most respected names in college basketball, met with the Lakers last week but opted to stay at UConn, where he is expected to secure a lucrative new contract.

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.