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Racing suspended at Churchill Downs following spate of horse deaths

Racing operations at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, will be suspended from tomorrow (Wednesday) following the deaths of 12 horses at the venue over the past month.

Churchill Downs details fan experience offerings for 150th Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby, has detailed plans for a range of fan-focused enhancements in the lead-up to the 150th staging of the race next year.

Tech Stack: Cardiff City, CFG Bank Arena and more

Championship football club Cardiff City has introduced self-ordering technology at its home stadium in collaboration with its catering partner Levy UK + Ireland.

Bears dismiss horse racing remaining at Arlington Park

The Chicago Bears have maintained they are uninterested in continuing horse racing at Arlington International Racecourse, site of their prospective…

Churchill Downs unveils wide-ranging renovation project

Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby US horse-racing event, has announced three major multi-year transformation projects as part of…

Kentucky Derby sets out attendance plans as Masters goes behind closed doors

Churchill Downs Racetrack has confirmed that attendance at this year’s Kentucky Derby on September 5 will be limited to less…

Events round-up: Qatar 2022, Brasileiro, Kentucky Derby and more

Qatar 2022 The Qatar Football Association (QFA) and FIFA have announced that the Gulf state will host a pan-Arab tournament…

COVID-19 event news: NRL, Swiss sport and more

NRL Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) has confirmed that its 2020 season will recommence as a 20-round competition on May…

COVID-19 fan engagement: Kentucky Derby, NHL, MotoGP and more

Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs racecourse has announced plans to celebrate the first Saturday in May, the traditional date of the…

2019 In Review – October

The merger between Onex-owned venue management services company SMG and AEG Facilities, the venue management subsidiary of sports and entertainment…

Churchill Downs set for $300m renovation project

Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby US horse-racing event, has announced a $300m (£232m/€269m) investment project that will result…

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