10/15/2020 (Auburn, WA) To be the all-time winningest anything is an achievement that few can ever accomplish but in horse racing it’s even more difficult. The nomad nature of the game makes it difficult for a jockey or trainer to be at one track long enough to make a run […]
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The Burner: Trainer in trouble for hosting a Football Game in Tacoma
10/15/2020 Athletic Trainer Tracy Ford who came to prominence in the Bellevue Football scandal is again under the microscope for hosting a showcase football game without permission from the State or Tacoma schools where the event took place. The Seattle Times Geoff Baker has this in-depth story on the controversy. […]
Opinion: Seahawks have no room for Overrated Supposed Defensive Guru
10/14/2020 Suddenly, after playing 4 years for UCLA as an All-American, played 13 years as a linebacker in the NFL for Dallas and San Francisco and is the only player in NFL history to win a Super Bowl ring in 3 straight seasons Ken Norton now has no idea about […]
Emerald Downs: Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 17
10/15/2020 (Katlama, WA) Made a little profit yesterday but missed right in the middle which killed all my pick 4’s and 5’s. Hit a huge Super was the difference in my day. Here is my picks for Day 34! Larry the SportsCat Larry’s Season Total Bets Total Bet: $130,572 Amount […]
Emerald Downs: Larry the SportsCats “Betting Parlor” Keep track of your Bets
10/13/2020 “The Betting Parlor” Keep Track of your Bets! (Katlama, WA) Hey gang, well I have to tell you all I couldn’t have imagined this crazy season going as well as it has. Of course I am disappointed that we can not be at the track watching and experiencing the […]
Emerald Downs: Big Pay-outs and Oh Marvelous Me back in the Winner’s Circle highlights week #16
10/9/2020 (Auburn, WA) Days 31 and 32 were run this past Wednesday and Thursday of season 25 and we continue to race without the benefit of fans. The handle has surprised track officials as it has been exceptionally strong so much so that purses are being raised 10% for the […]
Emerald Downs: Track Officials announce a 10% Purse increase for the final 6 days of live racing
10/9/2020 Remote betting on horse racing has been better than expected and now the horsemen and women will be rewarded with more money coming back to them with a 10% increase to all purses for the final 6 days of racing. Emerald Downs’ Vince Bruun filed this report: Emerald Downs […]
The Burner: Mt Tahoma AD looking to turn things around with T-Bird Alimni
10/9/2020 (Tacoma, WA) Just a reminder of what “The Burner” is all about on Eli, it is about celebrating the work of the many reporters covering High School sports and the great pieces they do even during these odd times. This story by Jon Manly for the Tacoma News Tribune […]
WIAA addresses new State Guidelines in getting back to playing sports
10/8/2020 (Renton, WA) The WIAA released the new State guidelines that are now being required for schools to get back to playing sports. There are several changes to the guidelines which now the Governor says are requirements yet continues to say the local schools, leagues and the WIAA have the […]
Emerald Downs: Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 16
10/8/2020 (Katlama, WA) Got slapped around a little bit yesterday with some really low pay-outs didn’t get any longshots on those “all” button wagers. So stepping it up here today. Larry the SportsCat Larry’s Season Total Bets Total Bet: $116,812 Amount Collected: $140,410 Balance: +$23,598 Picks Seasonal Re-Cap: 295 Top […]
The Burner: Practice begins in District 1, hopes for Winter Sports Schedule in January
10/4/2020 Lot’s of schools are starting to be allowed for some modified in-person coaching all over the state. In this story from the Skagit Valley Herald Vince Richardson talks with Athletic Directors on the process in this great piece. Find Vince’s story at Go Skagit dot com. […]
The Burner: Schools beginning to practice in Tri-Cities
10/4/2020 Schools in the Tri-Cities are beginning some in person practicing with the hopes of a winter sports season beginning in January. More on the Tri-Cities situation with this story from Jeff Marrow in a special report to the Tri-Cities Herald. www.elisportsnetwork.com
Emerald Downs: 3 Stakes Champions Crowned on Washington Cup Night
10/1/2020 (Auburn, Wa) The 25th season of Emerald Downs remains in the odd schedule they began with on Wednesday’s and Thursday’s except the one week due to smoke. This is an odd opening sentence but the heartiness of the racing industry and folks figured it and got racing started and […]
Emerald Downs: It’s Washington Cup Day!
10/1/2020 (Auburn, WA) It’s Cup Day at Emerald Downs, that’s Washington Cup day and 3 $40,000 Stakes races are on tap. The Muckleshoot Tribal Classic for 3-year-olds and up will go as the 4th race, the 7th is the Washington Cup for fillies and mares 3 and up and the […]
Emerald Downs: Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 15
10/1/2020 (Katlama, WA) I had a huge day yesterday, best of the season! And today I am excited for Washington Cup Day!! 3 Stakes races and a $28,000 Pick 5 carry-over! I have tons of cash on hand so let’s get to it! Larry the SportsCat Larry’s Season Total Bets […]
Liability is a big issue in getting back to school and playing sports
9/29/2020 To begin this story we are first going to thank The Columbian’s columnist Tim Martinez for spurring the idea on with a really thoughtful piece he wrote last week. (See Tim’s Column here) The subject was simple why aren’t we or can’t play High School sports while other states […]
The Burner: Kamiak Identical Twins decide their own Swimming Destiny commit to D-1 schools
The Burner 9/27/2020 (Everett, WA) Kamiak brothers who happen to be identical twins have decided to follow their own paths to the next level of schooling and competition. Vlad and Slava Gliszmer have been leaders for the Kamiak swim and dive and recently announced their choices for college. The Everett […]
The Burner: City of Hoquiam forges ahead with Olympic Stadium upgrades
The Burner 9/27/2020 (Hoquiam, WA) The City of Hoquiam has just begun their grand 10-million dollar face-lift and upgrades to Historic Olympic Stadium. The city just received a $900,000 federal grant combined with some state and local funds they could be between 15-20% of their funding goal. Hoquiam High School […]
Emerald Downs: Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 14
9/24/2020 (Katlama, WA) A $21k Pick 5 Carry-Over and I am swinging for the fences on this one basically betting my season profit to catch this one if possible. It’s pretend money so why not!! Larry the SportsCat Larry’s Season Total Bets Total Bet: $92,406 Amount Collected: $97,601 Balance: +$5,195 […]
Legendary Coach Don Kruse the Consummate Assistant will be missed
9/22/2020 Long Time Assistant Coach Don Kruse Succumbs to Stroke (Tumwater, WA) This is very personal and I am not even going to pretend that this is an unbiased story with simple facts it is personal not only to me but literally thousands who were touched by a very special […]
