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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 17: Jockey Umberto Rispoli aboard Journalism #2 finishes ahead of jockey Luis Saez and Gosger #9 to win the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)Getty ImagesChurchill Downs and 1/ST, the Belinda Stronach-run racing group that was the owner of Pimlico before its recent sale to the state of Maryland, have agreed on an $85-million deal for the intellectual property rights for the storied 151-year-old Preakness which is to say, in effect, Churchill now has the rights to stage and to profit from the running of the second jewel in the Triple Crown as well as the first. The landmark deal, announced on April 21, will be finalized at some point after this years Preakness, which will be run by 1/ST at Laurel, with Pimlico now being rebuilt by the state of Maryland. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 17: Jockey Umberto Rispoli crosses the finish line on Journalism #2 to win the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe principals were understandably effusive about the, for the sport, enormous implications of the change of hands. For her part, Belinda Stronach was at pains to point out that 1/ST was by no means exiting racing, although the retreat from Pimlico and the Preakness does now mean that 1/ST will officially no longer have a public footprint in Maryland. Two of the nations most popular and successful tracks, Santa Anita in California and Gulfstream in Florida, remain the major focus of the group, according to Stronach. For Churchill Downs, its a really smart move at an opportune moment. The aging, tatty, late-modern Pimlico was demolished last year as 1/ST and the state of Maryland hammered out their $48-million deal for the state to take over the track. A fine new grandstand will be built. From Churchills point of view, then, now was the time to drive a deal with 1/ST, who had already sold the track. Why control just one jewel of the Triple Crown when you can control two? NBCs contract to broadcast the Triple Crown is coming up for renewal after this year. This article was originally published on Forbes.com

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Six teams enter the first round of the NFL draft without a pick. Six others have two picks apiece.Lets make a deal.There have been 60 trades involving first-round picks over the past five years. Eighteen were traded in 2022. Last year, six first-round picks were dealt. That was tied for the fewest since 1985.The Bengals, Packers, Jaguars, Falcons, Colts and Broncos dont have a first-round pick while the Giants, Jets, Dolphins, Cowboys, Browns and Chiefs each have two.Cincinnati traded the 10th overall pick to the Giants on Saturday for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. New York owns the fifth and 10th picks. Green Bay doesnt have one because of its blockbuster trade for Micah Parsons last August. Jacksonville traded its 2026 first-rounder to Cleveland on draft night last year to move up to get Travis Hunter with the second overall pick.Atlanta sent this years first-round pick to the Rams on draft night a year ago to select edge rusher James Pearce Jr. at No. 26. Indianapolis traded its first-rounder to the Jets for Sauce Gardner. Denver sent the 30th overall pick to Miami in the deal for Jaylen Waddle.Here are five teams that could be active on Thursday night:Philadelphia EaglesGeneral manager Howie Roseman is one of the most active and aggressive executives in the NFL. The Eagles own the 23rd pick. They moved up from No. 10 to No. 9 in 2023 to get defensive tackle Jalen Carter. A year earlier, they went from 15 to 13 to get defensive tackle Jordan Davis. In 2021, Philadelphia moved up from 12 to 10 to select wideout DeVonta Smith. Roseman also moved up in 2019 and 2016. He traded out of the first round in 2018.I think we go into this draft being very comfortable with having 23 guys were ready to take. Were there ready and prepared for that, Roseman said. If something happens where somebody whos higher on our board than 23rd is available, well be ready for that. If theres an opportunity that we think makes sense to move up based on the value of that player, well move up. If we have multiple guys at our spot and theres a trade that makes sense to move back, well move back.The trade involving the Eagles thats been a hot topic throughout the offseason isnt expected to happen this week. A.J. Brown is likely on the move, with the Patriots expected to be the leading contender to land the star wide receiver, reuniting him with coach Mike Vrabel. The Rams already pursued Brown earlier in the offseason. The Eagles would be able to spread a $40 million salary cap hit over two seasons by waiting until June 1 to deal Brown.Tampa Bay BuccaneersWith the 15th pick in the first round, the Buccaneers might miss out on one of the top players on their board. They need an elite rusher and could use more draft capital because they have only one pick in each round. There are several potential pass rushers who could be a fit in the 16-25 range that would allow Tampa Bay to move back and add more premium draft picks.In a lot of scenarios that were working through, yeah, GM Jason Licht said about moving back. You have a group of players that you say, No matter what, if this players there, were taking (them). If theres a group of three, then maybe you go back one or two to make sure that you ensure you get one of your three, but the part of that that makes it difficult is youve got to find a trade partner. Its not as easy as it sounds. Sometimes teams just dont want to move up. They dont want to give up picks, and I understand why.Dallas CowboysThe Cowboys have the 12th and 20th picks, and Jerry Jones has hinted at being aggressive. But it would make more sense for Dallas to trade down in one of those spots to add extra picks because the defense has several needs.The Cowboys dont have a second-round pick after sending it to the Jets in a deal for defensive tackle Quinnen Williams before the trade deadline. Moving down from 20 and adding a second-rounder plus other picks is one scenario.New York JetsThe Jets have four of the top 44 picks in the draft, including Nos. 2 and 16 in the first round. They have three 2027 first-round picks.If theres a player they covet perhaps an elite wideout they have the draft assets to jump up from 16. They have their choice of edge rushers at No. 2 after quarterback Fernando Mendoza goes first to the Raiders.Miami DolphinsThe Dolphins have the 11th and 30th picks in the first round and plenty of needs. Theyre in full rebuild mode. Trading one of those to add more picks could help Miami replenish its roster.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

Six teams enter the first round of the NFL draft without a pick. Six others have two picks apiece.Lets make a deal.There have been 60 trades involving first-round picks over the past five years. Eighteen were traded in 2022. Last year, six first-round picks were dealt. That was tied for the fewest since 1985.The Bengals, Packers, Jaguars, Falcons, Colts and Broncos dont have a first-round pick while the Giants, Jets, Dolphins, Cowboys, Browns and Chiefs each have two.Cincinnati traded the 10th overall pick to the Giants on Saturday for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. New York owns the fifth and 10th picks. Green Bay doesnt have one because of its blockbuster trade for Micah Parsons last August. Jacksonville traded its 2026 first-rounder to Cleveland on draft night last year to move up to get Travis Hunter with the second overall pick.Atlanta sent this years first-round pick to the Rams on draft night a year ago to select edge rusher James Pearce Jr. at No. 26. Indianapolis traded its first-rounder to the Jets for Sauce Gardner. Denver sent the 30th overall pick to Miami in the deal for Jaylen Waddle.Here are five teams that could be active on Thursday night:Philadelphia EaglesGeneral manager Howie Roseman is one of the most active and aggressive executives in the NFL. The Eagles own the 23rd pick. They moved up from No. 10 to No. 9 in 2023 to get defensive tackle Jalen Carter. A year earlier, they went from 15 to 13 to get defensive tackle Jordan Davis. In 2021, Philadelphia moved up from 12 to 10 to select wideout DeVonta Smith. Roseman also moved up in 2019 and 2016. He traded out of the first round in 2018.I think we go into this draft being very comfortable with having 23 guys were ready to take. Were there ready and prepared for that, Roseman said. If something happens where somebody whos higher on our board than 23rd is available, well be ready for that. If theres an opportunity that we think makes sense to move up based on the value of that player, well move up. If we have multiple guys at our spot and theres a trade that makes sense to move back, well move back.The trade involving the Eagles thats been a hot topic throughout the offseason isnt expected to happen this week. A.J. Brown is likely on the move, with the Patriots expected to be the leading contender to land the star wide receiver, reuniting him with coach Mike Vrabel. The Rams already pursued Brown earlier in the offseason. The Eagles would be able to spread a $40 million salary cap hit over two seasons by waiting until June 1 to deal Brown.Tampa Bay BuccaneersWith the 15th pick in the first round, the Buccaneers might miss out on one of the top players on their board. They need an elite rusher and could use more draft capital because they have only one pick in each round. There are several potential pass rushers who could be a fit in the 16-25 range that would allow Tampa Bay to move back and add more premium draft picks.In a lot of scenarios that were working through, yeah, GM Jason Licht said about moving back. You have a group of players that you say, No matter what, if this players there, were taking (them). If theres a group of three, then maybe you go back one or two to make sure that you ensure you get one of your three, but the part of that that makes it difficult is youve got to find a trade partner. Its not as easy as it sounds. Sometimes teams just dont want to move up. They dont want to give up picks, and I understand why.Dallas CowboysThe Cowboys have the 12th and 20th picks, and Jerry Jones has hinted at being aggressive. But it would make more sense for Dallas to trade down in one of those spots to add extra picks because the defense has several needs.The Cowboys dont have a second-round pick after sending it to the Jets in a deal for defensive tackle Quinnen Williams before the trade deadline. Moving down from 20 and adding a second-rounder plus other picks is one scenario.New York JetsThe Jets have four of the top 44 picks in the draft, including Nos. 2 and 16 in the first round. They have three 2027 first-round picks.If theres a player they covet perhaps an elite wideout they have the draft assets to jump up from 16. They have their choice of edge rushers at No. 2 after quarterback Fernando Mendoza goes first to the Raiders.Miami DolphinsThe Dolphins have the 11th and 30th picks in the first round and plenty of needs. Theyre in full rebuild mode. Trading one of those to add more picks could help Miami replenish its roster.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

Paris Saint-Germain defender Yoram Zague has received a 20-day prison sentence and a three-year ban from driving after travelling at more than twice the permitted speed through Copenhagen's city centre.The 19-year-old French full-back was caught driving his BMW M4 at 65mph across a bridge in the Danish capital, where the limit stands at just 31mph.Zague, who was on loan at FC Copenhagen, was arrested in December, which led to the immediate termination of his arrangement with the club.The young defender admitted to the charges and chose not to challenge the court's ruling.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayDuring court proceedings at Frederiksberg, Zague was cautioned deportation from Denmark remained a possibility.His vehicle was not confiscated by authorities owing to complications regarding its ownership.Prosecutor Josefine Samuelsen told local media: "Zague's car has not been seized, due to the ownership situation around it." Following the collapse of his Copenhagen arrangement, Zague secured another loan move to Belgian Challenger Pro League side KAS Eupen.LATEST SPORTS NEWSSnooker set to move away from Saudi Arabia as Barry Hearn explains crisisEverton star suffers World Cup heartbreak after picking up injury in Liverpool defeatGary Neville's sister reacts with horror after fan abuses Man United legend in the streetHowever, the full-back must travel back to Denmark to serve his custodial sentence.The teenager has previously featured nine times for PSG's first team and found the net against OGC Nice.Eupen will need to determine whether to retain the defender once he completes his time behind bars, leaving question marks over the next chapter of his professional journey.PSG has not provided comment to the news, previously wishing Yupen well for his tenure at Eupen.The French side currently sits top of Ligue 1 with a game in hand on chasers Lens.The European Champions find themselves in the semi-finals of the Champions League, facing a tricky test against Bundesliga holders, Bayern Munich.Last week, the French side was in action against Liverpool, knocking Arne Slot's side out of Europe.A double from Ousmane Dembele was enough for PSG on the night at Anfield to complete a 4-0 aggregate score line in a triumphant display.Concerningly for Liverpool, star forward Hugo Ekitike damaged his right ankle without making contact with an opponent.Upon scans, the Frenchman ruptured his achilles tendon, sidelining him from this summer's World Cup with France.Speaking to reporters on Friday, head coach Slot said: "No, he hasn't been operated [on] yet. Devastating for him."Coming to a new club, having so much impact straight away, playing against your former club in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, with so much more to come for him in the summer, your first thoughts are then always with him being out for such a long time, missing out on so many special moments."But he's not the first and will not be the last player that experiences something like this in the start of his career, and there are so many examples of players that came back even stronger. That's the challenge he has now."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter