As Michael Vick enters the year of his release from prison, Sports Illustrated decided to track down some of the dog-murderer’s animals to find out what happened to them since they were freed from his clutches. The 10 they profile have all found warm, loving homes. And Vick wanted them mauled, mangled, tortured and dead. [...]
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Did jockey Frankie Dettori kiss Gov. Schwarzenegger?
The Governor took time away from electioneering to attend the Breeders Cup today, arriving at Santa Anita just before the running of the much-awaited Classic. So he was there to see Dettori ride British-owned Raven’s Pass to an upset victory. Good-looking Dettori is Europe’s top jockey, and makes himself famous on the other side of the pond for his [...]
Big Brown out, Casino Drive in
We horse lovers who have worried about Big Brown continuing to race on that problematical hoof can now breathe easy. The other day, the colt was pulled from preparation for the Breeders Cup Classic and officially retired to stud. The reason: a flukey new injury during a work, when a hind hoof clipped the back of a front [...]
Hot Guy, Hot Horses
A gay man who is a friend of mine sent me this link to “Lorenzo the Flying Frenchman” with the comment that he thought the horses and the guy were both hot. I agree, and want to share them with Outsports readers. The tradition of “Roman riding” and “Roman driving” has been around for a couple [...]
Remember Big Brown?
After he won the Haskell on August 4th — barely –the horse disappeared from public view. He hadn’t shown the fire of his earlier races. The IEAH Stables were clearly worried. His loud-talking trainer Rick Dutrow was talking less. They wanted him, and his problem feet, to get a good rest while they figured out what [...]
Ultimate fighter kicks the meat habit
Ultimate Fighter Mac Danzig has no problem beating up his fellow man in the ring, but draws the line when it comes to animals.
Danzig, who stands 5-9 and weighs 155 pounds, keeps in fabulous shape even though he is on a strict vegetarian diet. Danzig spoke to PETA about his commitment to animal rights.
I’ve always [...]
Alexa Rodriguez attacked by hawk
A girl on a field trip to Fenway Park got buzzed by a red-tailed hawk on Thursday. The girl’s name: Alexa Rodriguez. Think the red-tailed hawk is a Red Sox fan?
The girl’s fine, despite the hawk drawing a little blood from her scalp. The hawk has been nesting in the park and even has an [...]
