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Chepstow Racecourse centenary: Track celebrates its 100th anniversary

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It came close to closing within months of first opening, was transformed into an RAF base during World War Two and has staged various music concerts, but this month marks a century of horse racing at Chepstow Racecourse.

The track was the brainchild of 10 local dignitaries who put their money together to purchase 370 undulating acres of picturesque Monmouthsire parkland.

Since opening its doors to about 20,000 spectators in August 1926 for its inaugural meeting, Chepstow has welcomed royalty, Wellington bombers and musicians including Tom Jones.

It has also hosted the richest race in Wales – the Welsh Grand National – for more than 70 years.

BBC Sport Wales recalls the major events at the south east Wales venue, where new milestones continue to be set.

Lords Tredegar, Glanely and Queenborough helped pay for the near-two-mile course on what was Piercefield Park.

Lord Harewood’s Conca D’Oro won that first race a century ago before the first jumps meeting held a year later.

Financial concerns almost saw the course fail to survive the first 10 years before steadily establishing itself one of only a handful of courses that hosts both flat and jumps action all year round.

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How to watch Wings vs. Lynx: TV channel and streaming options for August 9

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Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings (19-13) are up against Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx (26-7) on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Target Center. The matchup tips off at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock.

How to watch Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota Lynx

Dallas vs. Minnesota odds

  • Spread: Minnesota -4.5 (-128), Dallas +4.5 (-102)
  • Favorite Moneyline: Minnesota -222
  • Underdog Moneyline: Dallas +180
  • Total: 177.5
  • Total Over Odds: -115
  • Total Under Odds: -105

Injury reports

Lynx

Emma Cechova: Out For Season (Knee),

Chloe Bibby: Day-To-Day (Personal)

Wings

Alysha Clark: Out (Back),

Azzi Fudd: Questionable (Knee)

Stats to know

  • The Lynx record 6.8 more points per game (92.5) than the Wings give up (85.7).
  • Dallas averages 5.2 more points per game (88.8) than Minnesota give up to opponents (83.6).
  • Natasha Howard averages 15.3 points, 7.7 boards and 3.3 assists per game, while shooting 58.4% from the field (third in WNBA).
  • Jessica Shepard puts up 14.7 points, 11.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, while shooting 58.6% from the field (second in league).

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How to watch Tigers vs. Giants: TV channel and streaming options for August 9

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The Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants meet on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET at Oracle Park, attempting to break a 1-1 series tie. Troy Melton (7-1, 1.58 ERA) gets the start for the Tigers, who are 57-60 this season and fourth in the AL Central. Logan Webb (7-7, 3.74 ERA) is the expected starter for the Giants, who are 49-68 and fourth in the NL West.

How to watch Detroit Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants

Tigers vs. Giants odds

  • Favorite Moneyline: Tigers -125
  • Underdog Moneyline: Giants +105
  • Total: 7.5
  • Total Over Odds: +100
  • Total Under Odds: -120

Injury reports

Tigers

Kerry Carpenter: 10 Day IL (Heel), Matt Vierling: 10 Day IL (Adductor), Jack Flaherty: 15 Day IL (Flexor), Trey Sweeney: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Bailey Horn: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Parker Meadows: 60 Day IL (Head/arm), Burch Smith: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Reese Olson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Will Vest: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Wenceel Perez: 60 Day IL (Face), Brant Hurter: 60 Day IL (Back), Justin Verlander: 60 Day IL (Hip)

Giants

Harrison Bader: 10 Day IL (Plantar fasciitis), Matt Chapman: 10 Day IL (Leg), Casey Schmitt: 10 Day IL (Leg), Victor Bericoto: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Jesus Rodriguez: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Marcelo Mayer: 10 Day IL (Forearm), Trevor McDonald: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Rowan Wick: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jose Butto: 60 Day IL (Arm), Matt Gage: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joel Peguero: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Randy Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Hayden Birdsong: 60 Day IL (Forearm)

Stats to know

  • Kevin McGonigle is hitting for a .287 BA, .392 OBP and .431 SLG with a 13.5% strikeout rate and a 14.3% walk rate. His OPS is .823 and he has scored 76 runs. In 510 plate appearances, he has hit 12 home runs and driven in 45 runs. McGonigle has been crafty on the base paths, recording 11 steals on 12 attempts.
  • In 458 plate appearances, Dillon Dingler has slashed .275/.340/.530 this season. He has hit 26 long balls (9th in MLB) and driven in 80 runs (5th in MLB) with a strikeout rate of 21.6% and a walk rate of 6.3%. He has come around to score 64 times.
  • Jung Hoo Lee is hitting for a .301 BA, .337 OBP and .444 SLG with a 9.9% strikeout rate and a 4.2% walk rate. His OPS is .782 and he has scored 56 runs. In 433 plate appearances, he has hit eight home runs and driven in 45 runs. Lee has recorded eight steals on nine attempts.
  • In 495 plate appearances, Rafael Devers has hit 24 long balls (18th in MLB), tallied 64 RBIs and scored 61 runs. He is batting .247/.319/.475 and has posted a 26.5% strikeout rate and a 9.7% walk rate.

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President Trump, PIF’s Yasir Al-Rumayyan seen together at LIV Golf event

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President Donald Trump and PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan were together before the final round of LIV Golf’s event at Trump National Bedminster on Sunday. They stood side-by-side in the player dining room, as Trump extolled the playing accomplishments of legend Gary Player, who was also in the room.

Bubba Watson’s caddie, Gabe Sauer, published the video to his Instagram story. As Trump exited the clubhouse and was photographed by wire services, Al-Rumayyan was in the background.

While Trump has routinely visited LIV tournaments held on his properties, it’s not immediately clear what Al-Rumayyan’s intentions are for being in New Jersey. He was previously chairman of the board for LIV and widely seen as its biggest supporter within Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, until the PIF pulled future funding from the rebel golf league in April.

“The substantial investment required by LIV Golf over a longer term is no longer consistent with the current phase of PIF’s investment strategy. This decision has been made in light of PIF’s investment priorities and current macro dynamics,” the PIF explained in a statement at the time.

Since the PIF decided to pull away from LIV, an investment that cost it billions of dollars, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil has been searching for a new funding source that would allow the four-year-old league to continue until 2027.

He claimed Wednesday to have found a new “lead” investor, though he declined to provide specifics. Bloomberg reported that BC Partners Credit was considering a loan, and the Financial Times indicated that the PIF was considering paying off remaining player contracts to settle any potential liability. Multiple players, most notably Jon Rahm, could be convinced to stay with LIV and be given equity in “LIV 2.0” as a result.

Ted Goldthorpe, head of BC Partners Credit, was also in the same room at Trump Bedminster as Trump and Al-Rumayyan, per a source with direct knowledge. They were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.

A LIV Golf spokesperson did not immediately return a request for comment on Al-Rumayyan’s presence.

Al-Rumayyan’s portfolio extends far beyond the sporting world, but the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, which has limited oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, has hurt the Saudi Arabian economy.

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