Saudi Cup and Rebel Stakes a pair of Thoroughbred Shockers

Feb 27, 2022 at 11:22 am by Danny Brewer

  The two “biggest” races in the Thoroughbred world on Saturday, February 26 produced a pair of HUGE upsets. Upon completion, the shocking finishes left me fe.... Read More

A heartfelt thanks to Chris Grey

Feb 23, 2022 at 08:58 pm by Danny Brewer

  As we move through the game of life, if we are lucky, we cross paths with a guy like Chris Grey. Solid as a rock, this behemoth was so big in many ways. A great profess.... Read More

Smyrna Swimmers finish strong in Region

Feb 16, 2022 at 09:45 pm by Danny Brewer

  Now that the high school swim season is complete, we can borrow a theme from the very wise Yogi Berra. It was “déjà vu all over again”.  .... Read More

Bulldog baseball builds for future with some fresh air

Feb 16, 2022 at 09:02 pm by Danny Brewer

  As Smyrna high baseball prepares for the coming season, these Bulldogs are breathing in some fresh and very crisp air. This inhalation has nothing to do with Mother Nat.... Read More

Local Hoops providing more questions than answers

Feb 06, 2022 at 11:06 am by Danny Brewer

    If you enjoy high school hoops, now is the time of year when things get really good. It’s the final week of the district regular season and tournament.... Read More

Romans looking to raise his Game in Holy Bull

Feb 03, 2022 at 10:43 pm by Danny Brewer

  Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans and success have been synonymous over the years. Huge graded stakes wins all over the country during a spectacular career as a conditio.... Read More

Pegasus provides a big hello and a fond farewell

Jan 30, 2022 at 10:31 am by Danny Brewer

  The sixth running of the Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park may not have turned out to be the dogfight to the finish, but it was a big hello and a fond farewell. &nb.... Read More

Knicks Go looking for one more flight in Pegasus

Jan 23, 2022 at 01:55 pm by Danny Brewer

    From the ashes rises the Phoenix. Were they talking about a racehorse when they made that famous statement? Well, we are because it absolutely pertains to t.... Read More

Competitive spirit propels Patriot pair to the Pigskin

Jan 16, 2022 at 03:14 pm by Danny Brewer

  Awarded annually in recognition of excellence on the high school football field, the Pigskin has been around since 1994. Because the race for this coveted trophy was so.... Read More

Shadowens taking a coaching break

Jan 10, 2022 at 08:40 pm by Danny Brewer

Rutherford County high school football coaching icon Philip Shadowens has decided to hang up his whistle for now. Citing some non-life threatening health issues, the veteran s.... Read More

Music City Bowl a gift for football fans

Dec 31, 2021 at 10:21 am by Danny Brewer

  For the college football purist, the bowl season is a magical time of year. Intersectional head-knockers with pride on the line at what is supposed to be a neutral site.... Read More

Hot Rod Charlie ready for another run

Dec 19, 2021 at 09:27 am by Danny Brewer

  Gentlemen…start your engines. Is that the phrase Thoroughbred trainer Doug O'Neill has beckoned to the last couple of years? Perhaps not, but he is tuning up a H.... Read More

Dr.Schivel capping a great campaign in the Malibu Stakes

Dec 14, 2021 at 09:33 pm by Danny Brewer

  The grade 1 Malibu Stakes on opening day at Santa Anita has long been a showcase for speedy three year olds. This 2021 edition offers up more of the same, but one of th.... Read More

O Line shines in in Patriot repeat

Dec 05, 2021 at 07:09 pm by Danny Brewer

  The brilliance of the Oakland Patriots was in full display during their 43-26 win over Summit in the TSSAA Class 6A BlueCross Bowl. In claiming a second consecutive sta.... Read More

Patriot front on "D" may be the key to title repeat

Nov 30, 2021 at 08:59 pm by Danny Brewer

    When Oakland and Summit square off for the TSSAA class 6A state title on December 4 it will be a clash of gridiron goliaths. Neither has suffered defeat in.... Read More

Maxfield one of best ever at Churchill Downs

Nov 28, 2021 at 08:03 pm by Danny Brewer

  Debate is one of the great things about sports. The conversation spurs some deep pondering as somebody may think this one is the best while others have contrary thought.... Read More

Maxfield runs at history in the Clark

Nov 21, 2021 at 09:09 am by Danny Brewer

    The Clark is one of the most historic races in the long and illustrious life of the fabled Churchill Downs. When the ponies go to post for the 147th running.... Read More

Blue Raiders looking for the broom in home football finale

Nov 17, 2021 at 10:16 pm by Danny Brewer

When Middle Tennessee State (5-5) takes the field on Saturday, November 20, the brooms will be coming out with hopes of using them. A win over Old Dominion (4-6) would give th.... Read More

Knicks Go enjoys a classic run in the Classic

Nov 07, 2021 at 07:07 pm by Danny Brewer

    How many times can we use the word “Classic” in a sentence and it still be okay? Hopefully four is permissible so here we go…The 2021 Bre.... Read More

Corniche was brilliant in Breeders' Cup Juvenile

Nov 06, 2021 at 09:48 am by Danny Brewer

  Future Stars Friday at the Breeders' Cup featured upsets, big runs, and a little of the bizarre. But the best of a big day was a brilliant run by one of the favorites..... Read More