Joe Drape

@NYTSports reporter and NYT Bestselling author of "Our Boys" and "American Pharoah." Now, "Saint Makers." Proudly not a blue check mark.

[Joe Drape @joedrape]

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[Paulick Report @paulickreport]

Three-year-old filly Weetamoo tested positive for the controlled medication betamethasone after winning at Keeneland in April.

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Congrats Matt! Lovely Piece

[Matt Futterman @MattFutterman]

Lots of emotions for me on the marathon course yesterday, especially at one spot near Sloan Kettering. @TheAthletic

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Who knew the US is the the thoroughbred capital of the world? @BreedersCup @TheNYRA

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Who knew the US is the the thoroughbred capital of the world? @BreedersCup @TheNYRA

[Chip Tuttle @ChipTuttle]

This story underscores the need for reliable scratch data. Well done KHRG. If you think the pendulum has swung too far toward safety, you need receipts, not vibes. https://t.co/3qfZW0olZo

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Intelligence must draw on memory. The mind must not simply compile data — as an algorithm now does more quickly than we can — but recall lived experiences, which contain depths of meaning that only the human soul can recognize, and connect more deeply with the goodness of these experiences. Everything that is good begins “with the Spirit” and thus possesses a breath, a dynamism and a sense of communion that, once experienced, are engraved upon the heart. https://t.co/Ij21tkb3qT

[The Jockey Club @jockeyclub]

The Jockey Club Names Najja Thompson Director of State-Bred Program Development: https://t.co/1NOATsIn9k

[James Martin, SJ @JamesMartinSJ]

Pope Leo's tweet this morning is profound. Whole books on spirituality have been written on this concept, like St. Francis de Sales "Introduction to the Devout Life" and Brother Lawrence's "The Practice of the Presence of God" (which the Holy Father admires) but the Pope sums it up perfectly.

"There exists a martyrdom of those who offer their lives in a single moment, and the more hidden martyrdom of those who give their lives day after day. This is exactly what all Christians are called to do: to give our lives with love, every day.

"Our age needs men and women who have the courage to do good even when it comes at a cost. Draw close to those who are alone, support those who are weary, and seek out those who have drifted away. Have the courage to forgive, to begin again, and to engage in dialogue.

"Doing good does not always receive recognition and often requires effort, but this is the daily courage of charity. Friendship with Jesus Christ gives us the strength to live this way."

[John DeMetropolis @jdemet]

@joedrape The Reimagined Belmont, https://t.co/oFVwuTqi2d

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

In this era of artificial intelligence, it is becoming urgent to distinguish human art from what machines produce. There is an ontological difference, even before an aesthetic one, between art and what a machine can generate through statistical calculation based on millions of images created by others. Algorithms lack the spark of humanity. For this reason, the Church wishes to renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions to safeguard our humanity.

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

Good to see the White Sox going to Joe Walsh late in order to show the Astros the Rocky Mountain Way to elimination …

[Chicago White Sox @whitesox]

Earlier today, a letter from Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rate Field. Go White Sox!

[Catholic Sat @CatholicSat]

On his return flight from France, Pope Leo XIV is asked about the steady decline of Catholic Church in Germany and the astonishing rise of both the extremist Left and Far Right in Germany.

On the former the Pope says: "The phrase you said the Church is dying in Germany, or the diminishing numbers. People have said that about France in the past and yet we saw what happened over the past four days. I believe that if we find the true missionary spirit and the right way to go about it, there are still many, many people in Germany who want to live and celebrate their Christian and Catholic faith."

On the latter: "we go back to the values of the Gospel, which are not about hatred and division, but they're about understanding and compassion and accompanying. I hope deeply, and hopefully the Church can also be a part of this—that we can find ways of reaching out to a majority of people of goodwill who will understand how important that their commitment, even in terms of participating in political processes, will enable them to make clear choices for the common good and not for extremist ideas that perhaps will do much more damage than we are even aware of right now."

[Joe Drape @joedrape]

Arthur Hancock III, Derby Breeder With a Flair for Bluegrass, Dies at 83 https://t.co/vutgpDjDJ8 via @NYTimes
A stand up guy. An interesting character. A friend.

[Joe Drape @joedrape]

Arthur Hancock III, Derby Breeder With a Flair for Bluegrass, Dies at 83 https://t.co/vutgpDjDJ8 via @NYTimes
A stand up guy. An interesting character. A friend.

[David Grening @DRFGrening]

The Puma makes an eye catching move around the far turn and holds off Further Ado to win the G1 Pennsylvania Derby

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Belmont Park Got a $550 Million Makeover. Will Fans Show Up? https://t.co/P0sBcIiEaA via @NYTimes
Just got off the train at @TheNYRA Belmont Park with tons of young people.

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Belmont Park Got a $550 Million Makeover. Will Fans Show Up? https://t.co/P0sBcIiEaA via @NYTimes

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During the 2026-27 school year, athletes are could earn $3.78 billion in compensation. So $100 million for @NDFootballPR goes along way.

[Joe Drape @joedrape]

If you need $50 million for your college football team, private equity will help.

Private Equity Wants to Invest in College Sports. Some Schools Are Wary. https://t.co/nm2lpCO3oh via @NYTimes