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'Free Fridays' for the final three weeks of the Emerald Downs' meet | Horse Racing

All fans will receive free general admission at Emerald Downs on the final three Fridays of the 2010 meeting. Free Fridays is courtesy of the Washington HBPA (horseman's benevolent and protection agency) willbe Sept. 10, 17 and 24.

Young Tahoma squad aims for a playoff berth this season | Prep Football Preview 2010

The Tahoma Bears football team is back on the gridiron with head coach Tony Davis heading into his 17th year on the sidelines. After a 3-5 South Puget Sound League 4A North Division finish last season and 4-6 overall, the team has a good shot at moving into the playoff picture this year.

Banking on a comeback in the running game for Kentwood | Prep Football Preview 2010

He was going to be the next big thing at Kentwood High. The type of running back who could outrun secondaries, and find openings when none appeared. Power. Finesse. Speed.

Checking off the list for change at Kentlake | Prep Football Preview 2010

Changes are afoot on the Kentlake High football field. New coach? Check. New quarterback? Check. A playoff berth? That’s yet to be determined. But first-year coach Chris Paulson, who has taken over the program from Mike Shepard, believes the Falcons have a legitimate opportunity to advance to the postseason this fall for the first time since 2003.

Couldabenthwhisky prevails in Lads, Lady Golightly stuns Carrabelle Harbor | Horse Racing

Couldabenthewhisky rebounded from his only career defeat with a half-length victory over Winter Warlock in the $50,000 WTBOA Lads Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings Sunday at Emerald Downs.

Fantasy football: Not just for geeks anymore | Sidelines

Everybody plays fantasy football, including the dudes who sit at the tavern all day on Sundays and make fun of the fantasy footballers who have their printed lineup cards at the table.

John Deere Bonus challenge quarter horse race at Emerald Downs Sept. 25

Emerald Downs will host the first quarter horse race in the track’s 15-year history on Saturday, Sept. 25. The $10,000 Muckleshoot Tribal Dash-John Deere Bonus Challenge is an open 350-yard event with a maximum field of 10 horses. The entry fee is $200 with high weights preferred. Weights will be announced after entries close on Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Icy Ridge romps in Saturday feature race at Emerald Downs

Irish-bred Icy Ridge rallied for a dominant 6 ¼-length victory Saturday in the featured Multicare Imaging Team Purse for older horses at Emerald Downs.

Ernie Owl prevails at Emerald Downs | Horse Racing

The razor-sharp Ernie Owl maintained his perfect in the money streak Friday night at Emerald Downs.

Luckyladylightning prevails in Ashbuagh Beal purse

Luckyladylightning rallied from far to notch a 1 ¾ -length victory Thursday in the featured Ashbaugh Beal Purse for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs.