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Horse racing isn't as straightforward as most sports betting. Patrick Everson breaks down how the gambling action took shape ...
Metallica’s song “Enter Sandman” became the official entrance song for Virginia Tech 25 years ago. Now, the heavy metal rock ...
TikTok star Griffin Johnson, a minority owner to horse Sandman, is reflecting on the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
Metallica's arrival in Blacksburg marks a significant cultural moment for the region. The band, renowned for its iconic tracks like 'Enter Sandman,' has a dedicated fan base that spans generations.
The frontman for the iconic band Metallica visited Sandman, the Kentucky Derby horse. The Kentucky Derby shared photos of ...
The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday from the historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, with the very best horses in racing poised to kick off their pursuit of a Triple Crown ...
Heavy metal band Metallica is showing some love for Sandman, a grey colt expected to run in the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
'It'll be electric': Blacksburg community gets ready to rock at upcoming Metallica concert. (Credit: Rachel Tillapaugh/WSET) Thousands of fans will fill the stands of Lane Stadium in just a few days.
Dubbed the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” – a nod to its approximate run time – the Derby is the first race in US horse ...
Griffin Johnson, a social media influencer with millions of followers, is a shareholder of Kentucky Derby contender Sandman.
Of the 118 gray or roan horses to enter the Derby since 1930, only eight have won the race. Three gray horses won the Derby ...
Sandman has emerged as a top contender at the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3 thanks to his rising speed figures and closing power.