150th Kentucky Derby in a Stunning Upset

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150th Kentucky Derby in a Stunning Upset

Mystik Dan took the roses in a three-horse photo finish, winning the 150th Kentucky Derby in a stunning upset. Mystic Dan outran Sierra Leone and Forever Young in one of the closest finishes in Derby history, ending in a finish so close that the winner wasn't immediately obvious.

By Theo Edwards

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Sierra Leone Wins the 2024 Toyota Blue Grass (G1)

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Sierra Leone Wins the 2024 Toyota Blue Grass (G1)

At least some good news: The horse named Sierra Leone won the 2024 Toyota Blue Grass Race in the U.S. The Toyota Blue Grass (G1), for 3-year-olds at 1+1/8 miles on the dirt, ran on Saturday, April 6, at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, KY.

By Theo Edwards

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What is the way forward for African soccer?

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What is the way forward for African soccer?

The 2018 edition of the World Cup will probably be recognized as one of the best of all time.

Despite doubts about Russia hosting, we were treated to a spectacular soccer fiesta. We had heart-stopping drama, goals, and shocks as giants Germany and Argentina crashed out early. Headliners such as Messi and Neymar fell well short of the mark, and in the end, France were worthy champs.

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