
NYRA Suspends Baffert 1 Year; Eligible To Return In January
The New York Racing Association suspended trainer Bob Baffert for one year Thursday for repeated medication violations.
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The New York Racing Association suspended trainer Bob Baffert for one year Thursday for repeated medication violations.
Drug Free Sport International has overseen testing and enforcement with the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, both men's and women's pro golf tours and NASCAR.
Baffert was also suspended for 90 days by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, California Horse Racing Board, and the New York State Gaming Commission for drug violations in the 2021 Kentucky Derby with the late Medina Spirit.
Racing officials in California, where Baffert is based, have said they will honor the suspension if it is upheld.
Bob Baffert has sued Churchill Downs and track leadership in federal court, seeking to overturn the embattled Hall of Fame trainer's two-year suspension on grounds it violated his due process rights.
Marc A. Guilfoil, director of the KHRC, on Friday sent a letter to Baffert's attorneys saying he did "not find good cause" to stay the rulings.
Medina 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.
An attorney for Bob Baffert believes the Hall of Famer trainer and embattled Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit "will be fully exonerated" after stating to Kentucky racing stewards that the colt's failed drug test for a steroid resulted from a prescribed topical salve rather than an injection.
A necropsy on 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit showed no definitive cause of death.
Medina Spirit, the highly scrutinized Kentucky Derby winner who underwent a series of drug tests to run in the Preakness Stakes, collapsed and died after a workout Monday at Santa Anita.
Trainer Bob Baffert's lawyer says a split-sample test of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit came back positive for the presence of the steroid betamethasone.
Rombauer wins the Preakness Stakes.
Maryland racing officials said Medina Spirit passed the first of three pre-race drug tests ahead of Saturday's Preakness Stakes.
The 146th running of the Preakness Stakes features 10 horses racing for the Triple Crown's second jewel, though the has so far been overshadowed by the Medina Spirit controversy.
We're finally back! Over 700 days removed since we last heard screaming fans at Pimlico Race Course. Black Eyed Susan Day was empty in 2020. There's limited fans this year, but it doesn't seem to matter.
Midnight Bourdon hopes to take a path to the winner's circle at the Preakness that has successfully been run before — 30 years ago.
Surrounded by a doping controversy, Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit is favored to win the Preakness at 9-5 following Tuesday's post-position draw.
Despite a failed drug test after the Kentucky Derby, Medina Spirit will be able to run the Preakness in Baltimore Saturday.
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit was treated with an antifungal ointment containing the steroid betamethasone that caused the horse to fail a postrace drug test, trainer Bob Baffert said Tuesday.
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit is headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes while trainer Bob Baffert said Monday that he won't attend the race to avoid being a distraction in the wake of scrutiny following the colt's failed postrace drug test.
Bob Baffert could make some unwanted history if Medina Spirit becomes only the second Kentucky Derby winner to be disqualified for a failed drug test.
Churchill Downs has suspended trainer Bob Baffert after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a post-race drug test.
Medina Spirit fought off three challengers in the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby by a half-length on Saturday, making Bob Baffert the winningest trainer in the race's 147-year history, with seven victories.
A 23-year-old woman was driving with two young children Saturday evening in West Baltimore when she was shot, causing her to crash the car.
Police said a woman was struck and killed by a car Sunday afternoon in Annapolis.
To call it a fixer-upper would be generous. There's no running water, no heat, no electricity.
A Maryland man could receive life in prison without the possibility of parole after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder in the deaths of his 6-year-old sister and two young extended family members in a home in 2017.
A 20-year-old woman who had been missing for nearly a month in Montgomery County was believed to have been found dead Saturday afternoon.
A 23-year-old woman was driving with two young children Saturday evening in West Baltimore when she was shot, causing her to crash the car.
Tonight will be chilly with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures falling into the 30s for most areas.
Protesters across the country are calling for justice for Tyre Nichols, especially after Memphis Police released the video showing him being beaten by several officers.
Maryland officials expressed sorrow and outrage following the release of police video showing the conflict between Tyre Nichols and Memphis officers prior to his death.
President Joe Biden will make a stop in Baltimore Monday, according to the White House.
Mosby's entire defense team attempted to withdraw last week after a series of recent judgments posed major obstacles for them, including the prospect of criminal contempt charges against her lead attorney, A. Scott Bolden.
Officer Eric Banks Jr. entered an Alford plea to second-degree murder and attempting to disarm a police officer last year.
The man pleaded guilty to interstate communication containing a threat to injure and faces up to five years in federal prison when he is sentenced in April, the DOJ said.
The suit was brought by US Capitol Police officers who claim Trump and others violated both federal and Washington, DC, law for conduct linked to the riot that interrupted Congress' certification of the 2020 election.
CBS News obtained data from the Maryland Department of Labor under the Public Information Act.
Marty's checking out an iconic landmark Friday in Catonsville
Climbing Down the Ladder is about entering the next chapter of life -- "that sacred space between intermission and the final act."
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Comptroller Brooke Lierman is encouraging Marylander's to take advantage of tax credits.
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For the first time in five years, the Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl.
Mercy High School faces Maryvale Preparatory School for the classic at Towson University's SECU Arena Friday night.
Charles Thompson scored 20 points as Towson beat Northeastern 72-63 on Thursday night.
Dakota Leffew led the way for the Mountaineers (7-14, 3-7) with 19 points and eight rebounds. Mount St. Mary's also got 11 points and eight assists from Jalen Benjamin. In addition, George Tinsley had 10 points and six rebounds.
Diamond Miller scored 23 points, and No. 10 Maryland closed the first quarter with a 13-2 run and led the rest of the way in a 72-64 victory over No. 13 Michigan on Thursday night.
The documents "were inadvertently boxed and transported to" Pence's home at the end of his vice presidency, his lawyer told the National Archives.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore released his $63 billion budget plan for the state Friday, outlining education and transportation as priorities amid a large budget surplus while maintaining an ample Rainy Day Fund to be prepared for an economic downturn.
The actions mark a "fundamental shift" in how the governor's office is going to approach the budget and the office's relationship with the General Assembly, Moore said.
The funding was authorized by the Maryland General Assembly last year, but was withheld by former Gov. Larry Hogan
It is the start of a new chapter Thursday with new leaders taking the reigns in Maryland.
The annual competition invites Maryland students in grades 9 through 12 to write an original essay of 500 words based on a prompt provided to them.
While the Tanenbaums love Wilbur, one of their neighbors doesn't.
Over 160 million years of dinosaurs are coming to the Baltimore area
Cold-stunning is a phenomenon in which sea turtles experience medical issues after extended exposure to cold water.
Shake Shack is known for its Angus beef burgers and fresh hand-spun shakes, as well as hot dogs, fries and more.
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
The key findings of the study were released Wednesday before the Board of Estimates.
The airline workers are demanding better pay, safety on the job and improved quality of life through a new contract.
Curry's current deal with the Baltimore-based footwear and clothing company runs through 2024.
The Department of Education will forgive nearly $4 billion in debt for over 200,000 former ITT Technical Institute students across the country, including nearly 4,000 in Maryland, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Tuesday.
More than $31 million was wagered at the state's seven sportsbooks in September during the first month of the NFL season and early part of the college football schedule.
US factories are humming, and manufacturers are scrambling to find workers as the pace of hiring hits levels not seen in decades.
According to the casino, the limited liability corporation formed for the license includes 40% women and minority membership.
The airline workers are demanding better pay, safety on the job and improved quality of life through a new contract.
Gov. Larry Hogan raised concerns about "well-intentioned but misguided provisions" in the Inflation Reduction Act he claims will damage foreign automakers in allied countries that produce some videos in America.
Anne Arundel County health officials are sounding the alarm after finding a rabid raccoon in Pasadena, Maryland.
An abortion debate turned into a fight about funding last year in Maryland. But Governor Wes Moore is now releasing millions of stalled dollars to expand abortion care training. Maryland's Planned Parenthood weighs in on this change as abortion still takes center stage in debates nationwide.
The Inflation Reduction Act which Congress passed last summer, aims to make it easier for Americans, particularly the elderly, to afford their medications.
XBB.1.5's prevalence remains highest in the Northeast, according to the CDC's latest estimates.
Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
Dave Matthews Band announced its tour will be coming to Columbia, Maryland this summer.
The nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning by actors Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams in Beverly Hills.
A gun Alec Baldwin was using went off, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal on the set of the Western in 2021.
The announcement of Presley's death came just hours after she was rushed to a hospital after experiencing cardiac arrest at her home in Calabasas, California.
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