National Hockey League

Paul Reddam is Canadian, of course, so it was too easy a shot to miss. A horse they owned together ran second; ran great, Erik Johnson thought--and said so. "Erik, this isn't the Olympics," his partner replied. "No-one cares about second place in horseracing." This was a few years back, early in Johnson's Turf career, with the 2010 Winter Olympics still fresh in the memory. The U.S. team had lost the hockey final only in overtime, to the hosts in Vancouver. So Reddam did not miss his cue: no silver...

The National Hockey League's Stanley Cup--one of the most celebrated trophies in sports--will travel to Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31. Fans of hockey and horse racing will have an opportunity to take photos with the Stanley Cup at no charge when it is on display from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jockey Silks Porch. Awarded annually to the National Hockey League's championship team, the Stanley Cup currently resides with the Florida Panthers, whose principal owner is Vinnie Viola of St. Elias Stable. "We are grateful to Vinnie Viola...