RED-S

Thirteen horses have been entered for the St Elizabeth Distaff, a horse race in Jamaica. The Jamaica Observer reported the field size ahead of the contest, and racing fans are sharing the news as attention turns to the upcoming meeting. Entries are being discussed as punters and trainers weigh the competitive field.

American tennis player Emma Navarro has revealed that a diagnosis of RED-S — relative energy deficiency in sport — was a turning point in her career and life. She says identifying the condition, which stems from insufficient energy intake for training demands, gave her health back, and her story is prompting wider discussion about the risks athletes face.

A red-shouldered hawk found injured in San Diego was taken in by the San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife program on September 22. The raptor died while under anesthesia during treatment, despite the rescue team's efforts to rehabilitate it. The program regularly treats thousands of injured and orphaned wild animals across the region each year.