Super Saturday on the Derby Trail: Florida and Arkansas Crown Their Kings
March 25, 2026
Two of the deepest Kentucky Derby preps—the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park and the Arkansas
Two of the deepest Kentucky Derby preps—the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park and the Arkansas
This week’s stop on the Kentucky Derby trail is not a familiar one to most
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On May 12, 1976, the Red Sox snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 6-4, 12-inning victory over Cleveland, aided by a "favorable spell" from a Salem witch sent by a Boston TV station. The superstitions continued the following day when Cleveland countered with a "fairy godmother" to sprinkle dust on their players; however, the charms failed as Cleveland committed multiple errors, leading to another Boston win.
On May 11, 1996, a celebration for John Franco at Shea Stadium turned into a 16-minute brawl as the Mets edged the Cubs 7-6. The fight ignited after Mets pitcher Pete Harnisch threw a punch at catcher Scott Servais, leading to nine ejections, including a bloodied Franco. Despite the chaos, the Mets secured the win on a dramatic walk-off home run by Rico Brogna.
