#Joe Louis

In his seminal tome'The History of Thoroughbred Racing in America', William H.P. Robertson began a significant post-war chapter with the following observation: "During 1947, for the only time in history, four different horses were listed as the world's leading money-winner at one time or another." Today such a statement would be greeted with a…

Belmont at the Big A is winding down. Although racing will continue from Aqueduct, the meet will take on the usual title of Aqueduct Winter Meet. Post: 12:35 PM ET; $77k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 12 #7 PHOTON (3-1) gets the top selection. She goes out for the Breen barn and gets Ortiz in the irons. #3 CAN'T FOOL ME…

This story appears in the Feb. 12, 2017, issue of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. To subscribe, The most spectacular show in Las Vegas features many apparent mysteries but only one obvious illusion. Exiting the home locker room before each period at T-Mobile Arena, the Golden Knights march down an entrance tunnel lined with looking glass. Viewed from the right…