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Darren Lehmann named head coach of Northamptonshire on two-year deal

The former Australia coach has signed a two-year deal starting in February and replaces John Sadler at Wantage Road

The Guardian - AU

Frankie’s gone to Hollywood: Dettori living his dream under the radar

Moving to California may not have had the same impact as David Beckham but the jockey is enjoying his relative anonymity

The Guardian - UK

Knee injury ends Prithvi Shaw's Northamptonshire stint

Prithvi Shaw ruled out of Northamptonshire stint due to knee injury. He made 429 runs in 4 innings, including a 244 off 153 balls vs Somerset

The Hindu

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Santa Anita-based Flightline easily wins Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year

LOS ANGELES — Flightline, whose brief two-year, six-race career drew comparisons to Secretariat, was given horse racing's highest annual honor on Thursday when he was given the Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year. He also was named top Older Dirt Male among the 17 horse and human awards announced…

Los Angeles Times

US champion Flightline rated Frankel's equal as he is named world's best racehorse

Flightline beat Britain's Baaeed to the coveted award after receiving an historic rating of 140, the best ever by a dirt horse, and the same mark given to Frankel at the end of his career

Daily Mirror

Breeders' Cup Classic champion Flightline retired to stud

In the crazy business model of thoroughbred racing, a horse is more valuable not racing then they are on the track. So, with that in mind, the sport's latest superstar, Flightline, was retired on Sunday, one day after a dominating record-setting win the Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland Race Course.

Los Angeles Times

American superstar Flightline retired to stud after just six career races

The unbeaten three-year-old will turn to stallion duties after his owners revealed he will not race on next season – to the disappointment of racing fans around the world

Daily Mirror

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Flightline wows, Baffert winless in an extraordinary Breeders’ Cup weekend at Keeneland

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Highlights from this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland:

Tribune News Service

Flightline: Rival jockey hails Breeders Cup Classic winner as "best I've ever seen"

Flightline's ruthless display in the Breeders Cup Classic had horse racing fans reaching for the superlatives. Mike Smith, who has won more races at the meeting than any other jockey, was hugely impressed

Daily Mirror

Breeders' Cup could decide Flightline's legacy. Is he an all-time great? It may not matter, win or lose.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For horse racing to have any chance of thriving, it needs a star. Those in the sport are counting on a 4-year-old colt named Flightline to fill that spot, even if it's for a brief time.

Los Angeles Times

Say Hello to Flightline, the Greatest Horse You’ve Never Heard Of

Never televised in prime time and hardly known outside racing circles, the 4-year-old is favored for a grand opening, and grand finale, in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup.

Sports Illustrated

John Clay: ‘Because I know better.’ John Sadler in Breeders’ Cup spotlight with Flightline.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — From the first time John Sadler laid eyes on Flightline, he saw the potential for something truly special.

Tribune News Service

Santa Anita opens Autumn meeting optimistic it can avoid shrinking fields

As Southern California enters its stretch run of horse racing for the year, slight signs of optimism have surfaced as Santa Anita gets ready to start its 18-day Autumn racing season Friday.

Los Angeles Times

Rising star Flightline is dominant, winning Pacific Classic by almost 20 lengths

DEL MAR, Calif. — The doubts have been removed. The questions have been answered. Flightline is the most dominating horse to come along in a very long time.

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Horse racing's LeBron James? Flightline looking for stardom in Pacific Classic.

DEL MAR, Calif. — Rarely has a horse as inexperienced as Flightline been placed on such a high pedestal by a sport so desperately in need of superstars.

Irish Mirror

Irish man recovered off Donegal coast after 'tragic accident' named locally as retired teacher

Brendan Sadler sadly passed away while swimming close to Bunagee Pier, Culdaff

The Independent UK

Nevada counties face deadline to certify election results

Several Nevada counties are facing a deadline Friday to certify results from the recent primary election

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