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Tim Layden

Tim Layden

Joined: Dec 11, 2013

Senior writer Tim Layden primarily covers NFL, the Olympics and horse racing for SI and SI.com. After years of near-misses, Layden followed American Pharoah’s journey to horse racing’s triple crown.

‘Brave Like Gabe’: Remembering the Runner Who Never Gave Up in the Face of an Unbeatable Opponent
Olympics

‘Brave Like Gabe’: Remembering the Runner Who Never Gave Up in the Face of an Unbeatable Opponent

Gabe Grunewald spent the last years of her life fighting, living, running, inspiring others, while being fully aware that she was not winning her own fight, but fighting ever harder just the same.

Tim Layden
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Bart Starr: The Self-Made QB Who Led Lombardi’s Packers
NFL

Bart Starr: The Self-Made QB Who Led Lombardi’s Packers

Starr’s lifetime statistics are modest in comparison to modern quarterbacks. But those numbers are overwhelmed by the legendary Green Bay quarterback's championship resume.

Tim Layden
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Preakness Offers a Deserving Winner, a Jockey-Less Horse and More Questions for Horse Racing
Horse Racing

Preakness Offers a Deserving Winner, a Jockey-Less Horse and More Questions for Horse Racing

War of Will proved to be the deserving winner of the 144th Preakness Stakes, while Bodexpress caused a stir with his jockey-less run and questions continue to surround Pimlico and the state of horse racing.

Tim Layden
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As Questions and Confusion Linger, This Kentucky Derby Hangover Isn't Close to Over
Horse Racing

As Questions and Confusion Linger, This Kentucky Derby Hangover Isn't Close to Over

Further details on why Maximum Security was disqualified, and why this Derby still might not be over.

Tim Layden
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DISQUALIFIED: Inside the Historic Decision That Shocked the Kentucky Derby
Horse Racing

DISQUALIFIED: Inside the Historic Decision That Shocked the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby's first finisher was disqualified and Country House was declared the winner at the second-longest winning odds in Derby history. Here's what happened.

Tim Layden
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With the Favorite Out, Expect the 2019 Kentucky Derby To Be a Fast and Wide Open Race
Horse Racing

With the Favorite Out, Expect the 2019 Kentucky Derby To Be a Fast and Wide Open Race

With Omaha Beach scratched from the race, the 2019 Kentucky Derby field is wide open. Which horse has the best chance? Will a Bob Baffert horse come out on top?

Tim Layden
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Omaha Beach Could Make Kentucky Derby Dreams Come True for Richard Mandella
Horse Racing

Omaha Beach Could Make Kentucky Derby Dreams Come True for Richard Mandella

Trainer Richard Mandella has never won a Kentucky Derby, but this year, he's a top contender at Churchill Downs with his experienced horse, Omaha Beach.

Tim Layden
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Horse Racing's Biggest Problem Will Dominate the 2019 Kentucky Derby
Horse Racing

Horse Racing's Biggest Problem Will Dominate the 2019 Kentucky Derby

There is no disputing that the dominant stories in horse racing in 2019 have had nothing to with racing. And the sport can't afford a death at the Kentucky Derby with a bigger audience watching.

Tim Layden
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Horse Racing's Rampant Problem Leaves Sport With More Questions Than Answers
Horse Racing

Horse Racing's Rampant Problem Leaves Sport With More Questions Than Answers

Tim Layden
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As Lindsey Vonn Passes the Torch to Mikaela Shiffrin, There's Plenty of Legacy to Go Around
Olympics

As Lindsey Vonn Passes the Torch to Mikaela Shiffrin, There's Plenty of Legacy to Go Around

Tim Layden
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Sports Can Reveal Character, but Let's Judge Those in Public Service by Their Public Service
More Sports

Sports Can Reveal Character, but Let's Judge Those in Public Service by Their Public Service

Tim Layden
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Justify's Triple Crown, Short-Lived Career Overturned All Convention in Horse Racing in 2018
Horse Racing

Justify's Triple Crown, Short-Lived Career Overturned All Convention in Horse Racing in 2018

Tim Layden
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