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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Former Churchill Downs track president Steve Sexton, who guided the home of the Kentucky Derby through its most ambitious renovation project, died in Texas after a brief illness. He was 57.Churchill Downs parent company, Churchill Downs Inc., confirmed Sextons death Monday. Sexton was the 12th president in the tracks history, overseeing operations at the countrys most famous horse track from 2002 to 2009.Steve led Churchill Downs during key years of change for both the institution and the Kentucky Derby, said Bill Carstanjen, president and CEO of the Louisville-based parent company. Along with his deep experience in horse racing and race track management, Steve brought enthusiasm and boundless energy to everything he touched at Churchill Downs.Sexton guided Churchill Downs through a more than $120 million project that renovated the venerable tracks clubhouse and grandstand. The multi-year construction was completed just before the 2005 Derby. The track has undergone a series of upgrades since.Sextons predecessor as Churchill track president, Alex Waldrop, credited Sexton with getting the project done on time and on budget. Though the famed Twin Spires still loom over the most famous stretch of soil in horse racing, the renovation delivered a facelift to the old track and brought sports fans modern amenities.It has stood the test of time, and its been a major boon to the Kentucky Derby, to Churchills business and to the community of Louisville, said Waldrop, now president and CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.During his time at Churchill, Sexton also served as an executive vice president with the tracks parent company.Earlier in his career, Sexton was an executive at Santa Anita Park, Canterbury Downs, Golden Gate Fields, Thistledown, Lone Star Park and Arlington International Racecourse, according to media reports. He most recently had been an executive at a firm that serves as an advisory role to professional and college sports teams and venues, those reports said. Wholesale Jerseys China . -- Hunter Smith scored the winner with just 12 seconds remaining in the third period as the Oshawa Generals edged the host Sarnia Sting 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Cheap Basketball Jerseys 2018 . Brazilian national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed that the veteran goalkeeper is set to join Toronto on loan, saying it will help him be ready for the World Cup. http://www.cheapjerseysnflchinaauthentic.com/ . -- New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis is retiring after a 16-year career to become the goalie coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Jerseys NFL China . Their 38th instalment is arguably their biggest fight card to date, including three-title fights and a main event which was selected by the fans. The promotion boasts 14-straight years of business and is operated by MFC president Mark Pavelich, who is often overlooked in this country for the foundation hes established for MMA in Canada. China Jerseys Authentic . -- Jaye Marie Green shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to increase her lead to five strokes after the second round of the LPGA Tours qualifying tournament. Ash Taylor has extended his NRL contract with Gold Coast for another year.It means the boom halfback, who is in contention to win the Dally M rookie of the year award, will be tied to the Titans until the end of 2018.Taylor had an outstanding season after switching from Brisbane, scoring 73 points from five tries, 26 goals and a match-winning golden point field goal against South Sydney.The re-signing leaves the Titans fully stocked for playmakers with Tyrone Roberts also impressive in his debut year with the club and Kane Elgey due to return from a long-term knee injury.Its great news for the club and another crucial piece in establishing a bright future for the Titans, coach Neil Henry said.Im very pleased personallly to know Ash will be with us for at least the next two seasons but its great for the Titans fans particularly as they can see a very good nucleus of a team for the future coming together.ddddddddddddTaylor, 21, said he was pleased to have his future locked away.Im very proud of what I have achieved this year and Ive learned a lot in my first season in the NRL, not just on the field but how to prepare and handle the physical side of the weekly grind of the game, he said.Its a great club and the playing group is really close and I reckon we can achieve quite a lot in the next two seasons. ' ' '