Linda Ann Nickerson

Linda Ann Nickerson

Linda Ann Nickerson brings decades of reporting and a globally minded Midwestern perspective to a host of topics, balancing human interest with history, hard facts and often humor.
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  • Olympic Equestrian Sport: 15 Dressage Terms to Know
    5/23/2012
    What key terms should audiences understand about Olympic-level dressage? In Olympic and top competitions, riders and horses perform at the Grand Prix level. Here are 15 key words dressage spectators need to know.
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  • Olympic Equestrian Sport: Defining Eventing
    5/23/2012
    As the Olympic equestrian cross-country course is constructed for the multi-day eventing competition, with horses and riders gearing up for the outing, spectators may wonder about this high-speed and multi-disciplinary horseback challenge.
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  • Olympic Equestrian Sport: Defining Show Jumping
    5/22/2012
    Olympic show jumping is intriguing and aesthetically pleasing to watch. Audiences and TV viewers enjoy seeing riders sending their horses flying over colorful fences inside the impeccably groomed equestrian arena. Here’s a peek at Olympic show jumping.
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  • Olympic Equestrian Sport: Defining Dressage
    5/22/2012
    Olympic dressage has nothing to do with fashion and everything to do with athleticism and finesse. As the world’s top dressage competitors prepare for the Summer Olympic Games, onlookers may ask about this intriguing equestrian discipline.
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  • 10 Fun Ways to Pick a Kentucky Derby Horse Without Knowing Racing
    5/2/2012
    How can you pick a Kentucky Derby horse? Derby Day is all about fun for everyone, from dyed-in-the-wool racing fans to celebrity fashion plates. For those who wish to take it lightly, here are 10 fun ways to choose a Derby bet.
  • Kentucky Derby 138 Post Positions Revealed
    5/2/2012
    Twenty Thoroughbreds are set to line up for the 138th Kentucky Derby. Here’s the full lineup of three-year-olds for the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby. The listing includes the Derby racehorses' pedigrees, owners, trainers and assigned jockeys.
  • Post Positions Listed for Kentucky Oaks 138
    5/2/2012
    A full field of fillies is ready to run in the 2012 Kentucky Oaks, racing in front of a pinked-out crowd on the first Friday in May at Kentucky’s Churchill Downs Racetrack. Here’s the full lineup for the 138th running of the Kentucky Oaks.
  • 2012 Kentucky Derby Prep Races Enter Final Stretch
    4/1/2012
    Which horses will enter the paddock at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day? Top prospects are emerging, as Derby prep races continue. The latest winner was Hero of Order, finishing first in the Louisiana Derby on April 1.
  • Early Kentucky Derby Prospects Emerging in Prep Races
    2/20/2012
    The Kentucky Derby field is shaping up with prep races underway and just 10 weeks to go until the 138th Run for the Roses. Who are the current top contenders for 2012’s first Triple Crown race?
  • Sizing Up Contested Greenwich Park, London' 2012 Equestrian Olympic Venue
    2/9/2012
    With the 2012 Summer Olympic Games fast approaching, the host city is prepping for action. London’s Greenwich Park has been transformed into a lavish equestrian facility that appears anything but temporary, although it is. Take a look.
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  • NY Racing Board Sticks Trainer with Verbal Abuse Fine
    1/26/2012
    Thoroughbred horse racing trainer Diane Balsamo is $500 poorer. The New York Racing and Wagering Board unanimously upheld a fine imposed for a temper flare in 2011, in which she supposedly snapped at the Belmont Park track vet and disrupted drug testing.
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  • Horse of the Year Havre De Grace Completes Trio of Top Girls
    1/17/2012
    Havre de Grace, translated “Haven of Grace,” zoomed to the top of the Thoroughbred horse racing world for 2011, winning the Horse of the Year Eclipse Award.
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  • Steffen Peters Wins Record Third USEF Equestrian of the Year Title
    1/15/2012
    Dressage star Steffen Peters earned top honors in American equestrian sports, winning the USEF Equestrian of the Year title for the third time. The 47-year-old German-born Californian won the same USEF honors in 2008 and 2009.
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  • 21 Olympic Equestrian Teams Lined Up so Far for London 2012
    1/11/2012
    With fewer than 200 days remaining, 21 of the world’s nations have already qualified as entries in equestrian sports for the 2012 Olympic Summer Games. The final list will be announced after March 1.
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  • Down-under Wonder Horse Black Caviar Can’t Be Beat at 15-0
    10/22/2011
    Australia’s 2001 Horse of the Year, super turf sprinter Black Caviar leapt into the record books October 21, winning the Schweppes Stakes and beating Phar Lap’s longstanding 14-0 racing record with her 15th win in a row.
  • World Clydesdale Show Rumbles into Wisconsin October 20-23
    10/19/2011
    Thundering hoof beats are descending upon Wisconsin’s capital city for the World Clydesdale Show, beginning October 20. Some 600 Clydesdale draft horses are expected to participate in the global equestrian extravaganza, which runs through October 23.
  • Dutrow's 10-year drug-related NY racing ban sullies training legacy
    10/12/2011
    Richard E. Dutrow, Jr., is unwelcome in New York racing, based on a ruling banning the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner for 10 years from state racetracks. Dutrow comes from a top horse racing family, whose reputation has now been tarnished.
  • Repole to send Uncle Mo to Coolmore’s Ashford stud
    10/7/2011
    Uncle Mo, Repole Stables’ popular three-year-old Thoroughbred racehorse, will stand at stud at Coolmore’s Ashford Stud. Owner Mike Repole has reached an agreement with the Kentucky breeding farm.
  • Early prospects jockeying for positions in 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic
    9/28/2011
    Which hot-ticket racehorses will line up in November for the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic? Top runners are already surfacing, as Thoroughbred horse racing enthusiasts count down to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Take a look.
  • To Honor and Serve steals 2011 PA Derby
    9/26/2011
    With jockey Jose Lezcano aboard, To Honor and Serve (Bernardini x Pilfer by Deputy Minister) zipped across the Parx Racing finish line on a fast track to win the 32nd Pennsylvania Derby in 1:47.34.
  • James Bond pulls fevered Tizway from Jockey Club Gold Cup for BC Classic goal
    9/26/2011
    Another racing favorite has fallen, but not for long. Tizway may be down for a moment, but the racer is on the road to recovery. A fever struck Tizway on Sept. 21, so trainer James Bond to pulled the 6-year-old from the upcoming Jockey Club Gold Cup.
  • NY cops play good sports to chase loose horse from Harlem parade
    9/19/2011
    Thundering hoof beats hit the streets of Harlem on Sunday, September 18, with a runaway grey gelding, looking much like this one, bolted about six blocks from a popular city parade with more than 900,000 attendees.
  • Evangelical family expert James Dobson recovering from equestrian tumble
    9/12/2011
    James Dobson, one of America's leading conservative family and marriage experts, was tossed from a horse on September 10. Dobson, vacationing in Montana, sustained several fractured bones, including a clavicle, scapula and several ribs.
  • ESPN Honors Valiant Racehorse, Airing Charismatic Nov 1
    9/9/2011
    Superstar stallion Charismatic (Summer Squall x Bali Babe by Drone) will rein in television viewers just a few days before the start of the 2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships. An ESPN Films documentary, titled 'Charismatic,' is set to air November 1.
  • Kenosha aims for Guinness World Record September 3 for 'Duck Duck Goose'
    8/30/2011
    Good sports of all ages likely recall the popular children's game known as "Duck Duck Goose." Kids and adults are converging on a street in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Saturday afternoon, September 3, hoping to claim the "Guinness Book of World Records" title for the traditional chasing game.
  • Astrology aims high for 2011 Iowa Derby
    6/23/2011
    Although 2011 is not the Year of the Horse, Steve Asmussen project Astrology may have a win in the cards. The three-year-old is the favorite for Saturday's Iowa Derby. Astrology was third in the Preakness Stakes, behind Shackleford and Animal Kingdom.
  • No humans or horses hurt as tornado damages nine Churchill Downs barns
    6/23/2011
    Louisville's Churchill Downs Racetrack weathered a tornado June 22 that blasted through barns, leaving a swath of toppled roofs and buckled walls in its path. Miraculously, no horses or humans were injured by the storm at the historic racetrack.
  • Awesome Gem jockey Robby Albarado aims for third Cornhusker Handicap win
    6/23/2011
    Horse racing jockey Robby Albarado is vying for his third Cornhusker Handicap victory on June 25 aboard Lone Star Park Handicap winner and favored entry Awesome Gem. Here's the full 2011 Cornhusker Handicap post position lineup.
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  • Five unique Belmont Stakes traditions
    6/9/2011
    The Belmont Stakes is the oldest Triple Crown horse race and the most casual. Unlike its two tradition-steeped Triple Crown counterparts, the Belmont boasts more flexibility in its cultural customs. Here are five intriguing Belmont Stakes traditions.
  • 2011 Belmont Stakes top contenders lining up
    6/9/2011
    Who's the best bet for the 143rd Belmont Stakes on June 11? The Belmont has been dubbed a rubber match between Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom and Preakness victor Shackleford. Take a peek at the top prospects for the 143rd Belmont.
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  • 2011 Belmont Stakes post positions revealed
    6/8/2011
    Post positions for the 2011 Belmont Stakes were announced June 8. The 143rd Belmont Stakes, third gem in Thoroughbred horse racing's Triple Crown, will run on June 11. Here's the full field of 12 for the 2011 Belmont Stakes, listed by post position.
  • 2011 Belmont Stakes early contenders arising
    5/31/2011
    Top runners are lining up for the 143rd Belmont Stakes. The 1.5-mile dirt race, open to three-year-old Thoroughbreds, represents the final gem in racing's Triple Crown. Who are the top early contenders for the 2011 Belmont Stakes?
  • Wonderful weather predicted for 136th Preakness Stakes
    5/20/2011
    Mild temperatures and clear skies are likely to greet horse racing fans for the 2011 Preakness Stakes at Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course on Saturday evening, May 21. The Preakness will likely enjoy a dry track and fair weather.
  • 2011 Preakness Stakes top contenders
    5/20/2011
    On the eve of the 2011 Preakness Stakes, horse racing enthusiasts look closely at the 14 entries. The 136th Preakness runs May 21 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Here are five top picks for the second race in the Triple Crown series.
  • 2011 Preakness Stakes post positions revealed
    5/19/2011
    Post positions for the 136th Preakness Stakes were drawn May 18 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Here's the full field of 14 for the 2011 Preakness Stakes, listed by assigned post position.
  • Last-minute 2011 Preakness Stakes tickets
    5/19/2011
    Do you need tickets to the Preakness Stakes? This popular Triple Crown race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses draws racing fans annually to Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course on the third Saturday in May. Are prime Preakness seats still available?
  • 2011 Preakness Stakes field emerging
    5/11/2011
    The Preakness, second gem in horse racing's Triple Crown, will take place May 21, at Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course. Who are the prime contenders for the 14-horse Preakness Stakes in 2011? Here are the current top 14 horses for the 136th Preakness.
  • Eight lessons from the 2011 Kentucky Derby
    5/9/2011
    Animal Kingdom won the 137th Kentucky Derby before a record crowd of 164,858 under jockey John Velazquez. What did we learn from the 2011 Kentucky Derby? Racing between the press box and the paddock, I found several life lessons at the Run for the Roses.
  • 10 super sports themed gifts for Mother's Day
    5/4/2011
    Mother's Day is coming up fast. What fun finds can you grab for a special mom's gift? Here are 10 super sporty gift ideas for Mom's Day, whether your mother likes active or spectator sports.
  • 10 terrific NBA themed gifts for Mother's Day
    5/2/2011
    What great Mother's Day gifts are sure slam-dunk hits for NBA fan moms? Try these 10 best basketball-related brainstorms for your special maternal figure. Make Mother's Day special for the maternal basketball fan with great NBA themed gifts.
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  • Kentucky Derby culture: 10 time-tested traditions
    4/28/2011
    Since 1875, the Kentucky Derby has drawn princes and peasants to Louisville, Kentucky, for sports and celebration. Time-tested traditions have been hallmarks of the annual Run for the Roses. Take a peek at 10 long-standing Derby Day highlights.
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  • 2011 Kentucky Derby's top contenders: A handful of hopefuls
    4/28/2011
    As the nation's top three-year-olds jockey for positions for the 137th Kentucky Derby, horse racing fans ponder top picks. Which racehorse is poised to peak in the Run for the Roses? With 10 days to go, here are my five picks for the Run for the Roses.
  • History of the Kentucky Derby
    4/28/2011
    Tagged the Run for the Roses, the Kentucky Derby is called the fastest two minutes in sports. Here's the Derby run-down in a hoof beat or two.
  • Workout music: 10 classic songs to run to
    4/27/2011
    What songs make you feel like lacing up your sneakers for a good run? Which picks top your playlist for mini-marathons or track time? Here are 10 harmonic heartbeat boosters for runners, selected from Billboard's "Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs":
  • Q&A with Reining with the Stars champion trainer, Cal Middleton
    4/27/2011
    Cal Middleton coached Better Horses Radio host Ernie Rodina to win Reining with the Stars at the Midwest Horse Fair. The competition paired reining trainers with celebrities to benefit the breast cancer research. Middleton discussed the competition.
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  • 2011 Kentucky Derby lineup taking shape
    4/27/2011
    Top three-year-old Thoroughbreds are lining up for the 2011 Kentucky Derby. Here are the prime prospects for the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs on the first weekend of May.
  • 2011 Kentucky Derby week schedule
    4/27/2011
    Louisville, Kentucky, presents Southern hospitality and sports highlights for the 2011 Kentucky Derby. Top activities include athletic, entertainment and social attractions. Here are several must-see events for Derby Week.
  • Five secrets to scoring Kentucky Derby tickets
    4/27/2011
    Is it possible to purchase tickets to the Kentucky Derby shortly before the Run for the Roses? What can racing fans do to improve their odds of landing tickets? I've been there, and I've talked to fans. Here are a few tips.
  • Five secrets to scoring Kentucky Derby tickets
    4/26/2011
    Is it possible to purchase tickets to the Kentucky Derby shortly before the Run for the Roses? What can racing fans do to improve their odds of landing tickets? I've been there, and I've talked to fans. Here are a few tips.
  • 2011 Kentucky Derby Week Schedule on the Run
    4/26/2011
    Louisville, Kentucky, presents Southern hospitality and sports highlights for the 2011 Kentucky Derby. Top activities include athletic, entertainment and social attractions. Here are several must-see events for Derby Week.
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  • Washington congresswoman Warnick recovers from equestrian tumble
    3/31/2011
    Judy Warnick, Washington State Representative, is hospitalized with a twice-broken pelvis. The legislator and equestrian fell from a horse last weekend. Warnick joins the ranks of fallen riders, although she has likely tumbled and climbed back on before.
  • 10 great gifts for Chicago Bears fans
    12/1/2010
    The holidays are coming quickly. What great gifts can you find for the Chicago Bears football fans on your shopping list? Here is a gift guide with 10 delightful gifts for Soldier Field denizens, armchair quarterbacks and die-hard Chicago Bears fans.
  • Top 10 songs to rev up a sports stadium crowd
    11/22/2010
    What songs are best to strike up the band and raise sports fans to their feet during the big game? These 10 hits (and 55 bonus titles) will start fans' feet tapping and their hearts pumping. Here are my top 10 sports fan songs for big game crowd appeal.
  • Where to shop for ice hockey equipment in Chicago
    10/12/2010
    Ice hockey players know the drill. Equipment shopping comes before practice or play. Where can Chicago-area ice hockey players find the best selections of gear and equipment? Here are 7 prime spots for shopping for ice hockey equipment in Chicagoland.
  • Movie review: "Glory Road"
    9/15/2010
    "Glory Road" tells the story of the history-making 1966 Texas Western College Miners. Was "Glory Road" a slam-dunk film success? Is "Glory Road" worth watching?

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