Leading jockeys Terry Houghton, left, and Scott Spieth, both of Livonia, have not decided where they'll ride next. For the past 48 years, the Detroit Race Course was the center of thoroughbred racing in Michigan. Great horses, including Black Tie Affair, Horse of the Year in 1991, distinguished themselves on the state's only mile track. Royal Anthem and Desert Prince lead a strong European contingent for the Breeders' Cup. It's a start.
Some coaches hide from high rankings.
They don't want the expectations. For better or worse, Michigan State's Tom Izzo says bring it on. General Manager Neil Smith thinks the solution could be Vancouver Canucks forward Pavel Bure. Playing minor-league hockey in Cleveland wasn't one of them. Things looked bleak for the Carolina Hurricanes after they fell behind 3-0 in the first period against the New York Islanders.