Speed Reads....

The chances of Budapest remaining in the bid competition to host the '24 Games "appear to grow dimmer by the day." Already "considered an underdog" against Paris and L.A., the Hungarian city has "suspended its campaign and could withdraw as early as this week" (L.A. TIMES, 2/21).

The start time for the Blues' April 2 home game against the Predators has been moved from 5:00pm CT to 3:00pm to "accommodate the Cardinals' season opener" at 7:30pm against the Cubs at Busch Stadium (ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, 2/21).

NYRA has issued an RFP for an architect to design a building at Saratoga Race Course that "could replace a tent where fundraisers and corporate outings are held." The project, part of $6.79M in upgrades at the track, also could include "replacement of metal trailers with more permanent luxury suites" (BIZJOURNALS.com, 2/21).