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Ohio High School Football Poll
October 3, 2022 GMTOthers receiving 12 or more points: Cincinnati Elder 45. Fairfield 20. Springboro 17.
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RPM International: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
July 25, 2022 GMTMEDINA, Ohio (AP) _ RPM International Inc. (RPM) on Monday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $199 million.
The Medina, Ohio-based company said it had net income of $1.54 per share. Earnings, adjusted for pretax gains, were $1.42 per share.
Trainer Baffert seeks 10th win in Haskell Stakes with Taiba
July 22, 2022 GMTOCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — While trainer Bob Baffert isn't welcome at every thoroughbred track around the country, Monmouth Park has no problem letting the Hall of Famer bring his horses to New Jersey.
Mets blow late lead but rally in 10th to beat Dodgers 5-4
June 6, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The New York Mets arrived at Dodger Stadium anticipating a four-game showdown that might tell them some things about their ability to contend with baseball's best teams.
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May 20, 2022 GMTEXPLAINER: Why is Bob Baffert not in the Kentucky Derby?
May 4, 2022 GMTBob Baffert has been the face of American horse racing for nearly 30 years.
His success on the sport’s biggest stages and his shock of white hair make him hugely recognizable, even to the average person who doesn’t follow the sport outside of the Kentucky Derby.
New Pakistan PM on 1st trip to Saudi amid political division
April 29, 2022 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistan's newly elected prime minister was visiting Saudi Arabia Friday on his first foreign trip since taking office, an attempt to boost economic relations with the wealthy, oil-rich kingdom as Pakistan struggles with huge debt, soaring inflation and a worsening energy crisis.
Hearing officer recommends 2-year NYRA ban for Bob Baffert
April 27, 2022 GMTA retired New York State Supreme Court Justice recommended a two-year suspension Wednesday for Bob Baffert for repeated medication violations after the two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer's hearing with the New York Racing Association.
15 migrants, driver injured after chase with Texas deputies
April 24, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Fifteen migrants and another individual were injured after the truck they were in rolled over following a high-speed chase with Texas deputies on Sunday, according to authorities.
RPM International: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
April 6, 2022 GMTMEDINA, Ohio (AP) _ RPM International Inc. (RPM) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $33 million.
On a per-share basis, the Medina, Ohio-based company said it had net income of 25 cents.
Officials: South Texas wildfire destroys 3 homes, none hurt
March 27, 2022 GMTCASTROVILLE, Texas (AP) —
A wildfire has burned more an 1,000 acres in South Texas forcing some people to evacuate, destroying three homes and knocking out power to more than 100 others, officials said Sunday.
US-Saudi investor, the Medina Spirit owner, bids for Chelsea
March 22, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — The owner of disqualified Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit is among the bidders for Premier League club Chelsea as part of the accelerated search for a new owner, a person with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Medina Spirit stripped of Kentucky Derby victory
February 21, 2022 GMTMedina Spirit was stripped of the victory in last year’s Kentucky Derby and Mandaloun was declared the winner after a ruling by state racing stewards on Monday.
The since-deceased Medina Spirit tested positive after the race last May for a steroid, betamethasone, that is legal in Kentucky but banned on race day.
Exam finds no definitive cause of Medina Spirit’s death
February 11, 2022 GMTARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — A necropsy on 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit showed no definitive cause of death.
The California Horse Racing Board on Friday released the results of the examination done after the colt collapsed and died after a workout on Dec.
Knicks Go wins Horse of the Year at Eclipse Awards
February 11, 2022 GMTARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Knicks Go won Horse of the Year and older dirt male horse honors at the Eclipse Awards on Thursday night, and Brad Cox won for the second straight year as best trainer in a ceremony at Santa Anita.
In the rainforest’s shadow, Brazilian surf capital blossoms
December 29, 2021 GMTSAO SEBASTIAO, Brazil (AP) — As most of Brazil tuned in to watch two local clubs battle for the continent's soccer championship last month, 14-year-old Luana Reis was far from a television set.
She was surfing blue-green waves with a soaring rainforest backdrop, competing with dozens of other teens in the yearly municipal tournament at one of the country's premier surf beaches, Maresias.
Police: Stolen Ohio bridge found, man facing theft charge
December 20, 2021 GMTAKRON, Ohio (AP) — A 58-foot-long (18-meter) pedestrian bridge stolen from an Ohio city last month has been found and a man is facing charges, police said.
Akron police said investigators acting on tips and other information Friday afternoon found the missing span partially disassembled on property in Sharon Township in neighboring Medina County.
Ointment led to Medina Spirit’s failed test after Ky Derby
December 4, 2021 GMTUrine testing of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has shown that a steroid present in the colt’s system came from a topical ointment and not an injection, according to an attorney for trainer Bob Baffert.
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Knicks Go is early 5-2 favorite for Breeders’ Cup Classic
November 1, 2021 GMTKnicks Go is the early 5-2 favorite for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic this weekend at Del Mar.
The two-day world championships drew 169 horses from eight countries, including 46 foreign horses to the seaside track north of San Diego.
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Medina Spirit, Essential Quality to clash in Breeders’ Cup
October 27, 2021 GMTMedina Spirit, the controversial winner of the Kentucky Derby, and Belmont Stakes winner Essential Quality head a field of 10 horses for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, with trainer Brad Cox pre-entering two horses for the $6 million race that also includes Hot Rod Charlie.
Breeders’ Cup clears Baffert to compete with conditions
October 18, 2021 GMTLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert can enter horses in the Breeders’ Cup next month at Del Mar, but the event’s all-time money-leading trainer has to meet certain conditions, including stricter out-of-competition testing of his horses and greater security at his barn.
2nd fatal amateur-built aircraft crash near airport probed
September 19, 2021 GMTWADSWORTH, Ohio (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating the second fatal crash of an amateur-built aircraft this month in the vicinity of a municipal airport in northeastern Ohio.
Robert Taylor, 64, of Medina was taking off from the Wadsworth Municipal Airport shortly before 7 p.m.
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Moore, Medina win World Surf League titles at Lower Trestles
September 15, 2021 GMTSAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (AP) — Olympic gold medalist and defending champion Carissa Moore of Honolulu won her fifth world title and Gabriel Medina of Brazil claimed his third at the Rip Curl World Surf League Finals on Tuesday at Lower Trestles.
Obrian scores 2 goals, helps FC Dallas tie NYCFC 3-3
September 15, 2021 GMTHARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Jáder Obrian scored two goals to help FC Dallas tie New York City FC 3-3 on Tuesday night.
Dallas (6-10-9) has only lost one of its last six away matches — with three draws.
Baffert charged by New York Racing, scheduled for hearing
September 10, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Racing Association has charged Bob Baffert with detrimental conduct and scheduled a hearing for the two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer to respond to those allegations.
1 teen in custody, 1 sought in Ohio slaying of 13-year-old
August 14, 2021 GMTCLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — One teenage boy has been arrested and another is still being sought in a shooting that killed a Wisconsin teen who was staying at a home in a Cleveland suburb, police said.
Thiago Andrade has goal and assist, NYFC beats Crew 4-1
July 31, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Thiago Andrade had a goal and an assist and New York City FC beat the Columbus Crew 4-1 on Friday night.
Valentín Castellanos headed home Jesús Medina’s corner to open the scoring for NYCFC (8-5-2) in the 14th minute.
Jesús Medina opens scoring, NYCFC beat Orlando City 5-0
July 26, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jesús Medina scored in the 40th minute and New York City FC added four second-half goals to rout Orlando City 5-0 on Sunday night.
Medina ran onto a ball tapped to him by Valentín Castellanos and ripped a rising left-footer into the top of the net for New York City (7-5-2).
Judge nullifies horse trainer Bob Baffert’s NY suspension
July 14, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A New York federal judge on Wednesday nullified the suspension of horse trainer Bob Baffert, finding that the New York Racing Association acted unconstitutionally by failing to let him adequately respond to claims made against him after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test.
Judge questions treatment of suspended horse trainer Baffert
July 12, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge was sympathetic Monday to horse trainer Bob Baffert’s claims that his May suspension by the New York Racing Association — after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test — was unconstitutional.
Horse owned by Baffert’s wife runs in NY for other trainer
July 11, 2021 GMTA 3-year-old colt co-owned by the wife of embattled trainer Bob Baffert ran under the name of another Hall of Fame trainer on Saturday, when he finished fourth in the $1 million Belmont Derby Invitational at Belmont Park, where Baffert has been suspended and is suing to regain access.
Kentucky judge divides Medina Spirit urine sample for tests
June 16, 2021 GMTFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky judge has granted representatives of trainer Bob Baffert and the owners of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit much of the horse's split urine sample to be further tested for betamethasone and other substances.
Trainer Bob Baffert sues to get New York suspension lifted
June 15, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Trainer Bob Baffert sued in federal court Tuesday in an effort to get his suspension by the New York Racing Association lifted.
The NYRA suspended the Hall of Famer in mid-May after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test that found 21 picograms of betamethasone.
Derby runner-up Mandaloun returns Sunday at Monmouth Park
June 10, 2021 GMTOCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Mandaloun is returning to racing for the first time since finishing second in the Kentucky Derby, for which he could still be named the winner if Medina Spirit is disqualified for failing a postrace drug test.
Essential Quality probably tops in Triple Crown gray area
June 6, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Three Triple Crown races, three different winners and one isn't even decided yet.
More than five weeks since the Kentucky Derby and with the Belmont Stakes over, the Triple Crown season is still muddled in uncertainty.
Brad Cox-trained Essential Quality wins Belmont Stakes
June 6, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Brad Cox insisted he wasn't sitting around waiting or worrying about whether a disqualification of Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby winner would give him his first victory in a Triple Crown race.
Analysis: A lot of second chances at play in the Belmont
June 5, 2021 GMTThe Belmont Stakes is the third leg of the Triple Crown, yet for many on Saturday it represents a second chance.
First, it’s a first step for racing on what will be a long trip to escape yet another cloud.
Belmont Stakes: New York a standard-setter on medications
June 3, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — When Bob Baffert was banned from entering horses in the Belmont Stakes, it was the latest example of the New York Racing Association taking a strong stand on medications.
Long before Baffert-trained Medina Spirit failed a post-Kentucky Derby drug test, New York has been one of the industry's leaders in testing, mandatory medication reporting and documentation.
Medina Spirit drug test confirmed; Baffert suspended 2 years
June 2, 2021 GMTLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert is on track to have his record seventh Kentucky Derby victory taken away and won't be able to run any horses in the prestigious race for the next two years.
Churchill Downs on Wednesday suspended the Hall of Fame trainer for two years after an additional drug test of Medina Spirit confirmed the presence of the steroid betamethasone in the Kentucky Derby winner’s system.
Essential Quality is 2-1 morning line favorite for Belmont
June 1, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Essential Quality was set Tuesday as a 2-1 favorite for the Belmont Stakes, which will be run Saturday without a horse from trainer Bob Baffert pending an investigation into Medina Spirit's failed drug test after winning the Kentucky Derby.
Embattled Baffert earns record-tying 8th Gold Cup victory
June 1, 2021 GMTARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Country Grammer edged Royal Ship by a head to win the $300,000 Hollywood Gold Cup, giving embattled trainer Bob Baffert his record-tying eighth victory in the Grade 1 race at Santa Anita.
Tajouri-Shradi breaks late tie, 10-man NYFC beats LAFC 2-1
May 29, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Ismael Tajouri-Shradi broke a tie in the 90th minute and New York City FC came from behind in the second half for a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles FC on Saturday.
Jesús Medina scored his fifth goal of the season in the 70th minute for NYCFC (3-2-2), and Tajouri-Shradi got the winner from a corner kick even after his club went down to 10 men three minutes earlier on a red card for Nicolas Acevedo.
California officials take wait-and-see approach with Baffert
May 24, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The California Horse Racing Board will honor any action against Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert by other states if his license is suspended or revoked after a hearing and due process.
Zelarayán scores 2 goals, Columbus rallies to beat NYCFC 2-1
May 23, 2021 GMTHARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Lucas Zelarayán scored two goals, including the winner in stoppage time, and the Columbus Crew rallied to beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
Eloy Room had three saves, including a diving stop of a shot by Jesús Medina from near the penalty spot, for Columbus (2-2-2).
New York suspends Bob Baffert pending Kentucky Derby probe
May 18, 2021 GMTBob Baffert was suspended Monday from entering horses at New York racetracks, pending an investigation into Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit's failed postrace drug test.
Baffert will temporarily not be allowed to stable any horses at Belmont Park, Aqueduct Racetrack and Saratoga Race Course or run any of his horses at the New York Racing Association’s tracks.
Horse racing has more questions than answers post-Preakness
May 16, 2021 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — After a week dominated by the failed drug test of trainer Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby-winning Medina Spirit, horse racing enjoyed a rare moment to celebrate at the Preakness when unheralded Rombauer gave owners John and Diane Fradkin and trainer Michael McCarthy a victory in their first Triple Crown race.
Gallese’s save preserves Orlando’s 1-1 draw with NYCFC
May 9, 2021 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nani scored in his third straight game and goalkeeper Pedro Gallese denied a breakaway attempt in second-half stoppage time to help Orlando City tie New York City FC 1-1 on Saturday...
Kentucky Derby, NFL draft pull in television viewers
May 4, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Two sporting events last week — the Kentucky Derby and first round of the NFL draft — pulled in more television viewers than the Oscars, something inconceivable only a couple of years ago...
Baffert mulling Medina Spirit’s next step after Derby win
May 3, 2021 GMTLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Medina Spirit’s surprising Kentucky Derby victory gave Bob Baffert a good problem to have — figuring out where to hang another sign on his barn’s already crowded wall of glory...