Archive for March, 2008

Women’s Sports Foundation Announces The Billies Finalists (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

The Women’s Sports Foundation announced today finalists for its The Billies, which will be presented on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

TV-RADIO NOTEBOOK: Van Gundy says Rockets losing Yao kills title hope (Houston Chronicle)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Even without Yao Ming, ex-Rockets coach and ESPN commentator Jeff Van Gundy thinks the Rockets have a chance to win home-court advantage and a first-round playoff series.

Sentient is New Breeders’ Cup Partner (BloodHorse)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

The Breeders’ Cup announced March 10 that Sentient Flight Group, Inc., a full-service private aviation company, has become the official private aviation partner of the Breeders’ Cup. The Breeders’ Cup partnership is Sentient’s first entrance into horseracing.

FIA Green Flag Day (Antelope Valley Press)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press Thursday, March 13, 2008. The 2008 Federation Internationale de Automobile (FIA) Formula One championship takes the green flag this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Albert Park in Melbourne.

WinStar horse races expected to draw 16,000 (El Paso Times)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Hotels, restaurants and retailers on the West Side are hoping to cash a winning ticket on the WinStar Derby this weekend. The WinStar is the biggest horse race of the season at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino.

Cheltenham: Little athlete with the world at his feet (Belfast Telegraph)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

He is not eye-catchingly flashy, he is not an imposing presence, he does not get noticed by being notoriously quirky. He has galloped his way into the hearts of both the public and those who know him best through his sheer talent and his straightforward courage, honesty and kindness. Stride forward, Inglis Drever, the king of the long-distance hurdlers.

Inglis Drever brings the house down with third World Hurdle (Times Online)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Daffodils bloomed yesterday morning in Howard Johnson’s home village of Crook, in Co Durham. Later in the afternoon, Inglis Drever did likewise to win the Ladbroke World Hurdle for a record third time.

GlobetVIP Selects Fixed Odds Wagering System by BEToptions for Its Range of Betting Sites (PRWeb)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

BEToptions, a developer of race and sports wagering technology solutions, is pleased to announce that GlobetVIP has selected BEToptions internet sports and race book software for its portfolio of Globet branded gaming and betting sites. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb769764.htm

Friday March 14, 2008 – 08:52 EST (Rolling Good Times)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

VICTORIA, Australia — (PRESS RELEASE) — BEToptions, a developer of race and sports wagering technology solutions, is pleased to announce that GlobetVIP has selected BEToptions internet sports and race book software for its portfolio of Globet branded gaming and betting sites.

Jolley: The Cart & The Horse – The Controversy Behind NAIS (CattleNetwork.com)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

A few weeks ago, Equinenetwork posted some information about NAIS, the often controversial project that’s been a bone of contention among some horse owners. The intent was to cut through the fog of misinformation and just get to the facts.