Even with I'll Have Another pulling out of the race last minute and forgoing the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes did not disappoint this Saturday. As with any horse race, the biggest draw tends to be the hats not the horses, and this time was no different. From the bold and beautiful to the outright wacky tacky, check out the hats spotted over the weekend at Belmont Park. More»

• Tom Durkin, who has called some 2,000 races over 34 years, opted not to renew his contract with NBC as the announcer of the Triple Crown due to anxiety. [NYT]
• The long-form birth certificate President Obama released yesterday was short on surprising information—except for the family of Dr. David Sinclair, the doctor who delivered him. [AP] More»