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Here's how much money Kentucky Derby tickets cost
It’s almost time for the most exciting two minutes in sports. The 2024 Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It will be the landmark 150th runnin...
Lakers fire head coach Darvin Ham after two seasons
The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham on Friday after two seasons with the team and two playoff exits at the hands of the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Ham was hired in the s...
Larry Demeritte joins rare company as Black trainer to saddle a horse for the Kentucky Derby
If Larry Demeritte is looking for a positive sign heading into his first Kentucky Derby as a trainer, it’s right where his horse is assigned. Long-shot West Saratoga is staying in Barn 42 ...
Odell Beckham Jr. agrees to 1-year contract with Dolphins: Report
Odell Beckham Jr. is taking his talents to South Beach. The former All-Pro wide receiver will join the Miami Dolphins on a one-year deal worth up to $8.25 million, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport ...
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The storied history of Kentucky Derby's eye-catching hat tradition
The Kentucky Derby may be the greatest two minutes in sports, but at Churchill Downs on Saturday, the competition parading in the stands could give the thoroughbreds a run for their money. Se...
WNBA preseason schedule: Here's when Caitlin Clark will make her Indiana Fever debut
Caitlin Clark is getting ready to step onto a WNBA court for the first time. Less than a month after becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Clark will suit up with her new I...
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Paris inaugurates giant water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming
French officials inaugurated on Thursday a huge water storage basin meant to help clean up the River Seine, set to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games and the swimming leg of t...
Bucks' Patrick Beverley responds after throwing basketball at Pacers fans
The Indiana Pacers eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks at home in Game 6 on Thursday, but there was another moment from the contest that drew headlines. Late in the fourth quarter with 2:32 to go an...
Tiger Woods gets special exemption to US Open at Pinehurst
Tiger Woods accepted a special exemption for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, the first time the three-time champion has needed an exemption to play. Woods has been exempt for every U.S. Open ...
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Formula 1 champ Lewis Hamilton does donuts on 5th Avenue in New York
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton closed streets in New York as he made a pitstop on 5th Avenue to help promote a new partnership between Whatsapp and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS . New Yorkers ...
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When and where is the 2024 NHL Draft?
The next NHL draft is not too far away. With the Stanley Cup playoffs still going and the draft lottery on the horizon, the marquee draft would be next once a champion is crowned. But, aft...
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Here's how you can make a yummy mint julep, a Kentucky Derby tradition, in the comfort of home
Each year, over the course of one spring weekend in May, nearly 120,000 mint juleps are sipped, slurped and supped at the Churchill Downs Racetrack during the Kentucky Derby . It’s been that ...
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Check out these five movies about horse racing before the Kentucky Derby
The quest for the Triple Crown begins on May 4 when the 150th Kentucky Derby gets underway. The “most exciting two minutes in sports” is the first leg of the fabled Triple Crown of horse ...
Here's why you won't see Scottie Scheffler playing in the 2024 Byron Nelson
It’s usually a week playing at home for Scottie Scheffler , so why isn’t the World’s No. 1 player in the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch? Scheffler is skipping the golf tourna...
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USWNT's Kelley O'Hara to retire from soccer after NWSL season
U.S. team and Gotham FC defender Kelley O’Hara announced Thursday that she is retiring from soccer at the end of the National Women’s Soccer League season. O’Hara, 35, is a two-time Wome...
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Churchill Downs unveils new $200 million paddock ahead of 150th Kentucky Derby
Finished just in time for the 150th Kentucky Derby is Churchill Downs’ latest enhancement that promises to give spectators a keen look at the 20 thoroughbreds competing in Saturday’s milesto...
Billie Jean King is getting the Breakfast of Champions treatment. She'll appear on a Wheaties box
Billie Jean King is a 39-time Grand Slam champion and an equal rights champion — and now she’s getting the Breakfast of Champions treatment. The twice-inducted tennis Hall of Famer will appea...
Bears weigh in after making stadium pitch state officials called ‘non-starter'
The Bears released a statement following their meeting with two of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ’s top aides on Wednesday, regarding their proposal to build a new stadium just south of Soldier...
What to know about Rickwood Field ahead of Giants-Cardinals game
Baseball is returning to its roots in a unique way. The San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals will head to at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala., for a special regular-season matchup o...
Justin Fields kick returner? Steelers RB says coach has floated the idea
The NFL passed new kickoff rules for the upcoming season, in the hopes of decreasing touchbacks and increasing returns, while keeping the play safe for the guys on the field. It’s led to teams...
Looking back at the biggest upset wins in Kentucky Derby history
The fastest two minutes in sports delivered a thrilling finish in 2022 with Rich Strike completing the second-biggest upset in Kentucky Derby history. The thoroughbred entered the race ...
Which rookie QB could be the next CJ Stroud? Ranking the 2024 first-rounders
C.J. Stroud has rewritten the script for rookie quarterbacks. Before the Houston Texans star came along, it was rare for a first-rounder to make an immediate impact in terms of both statistics ...
Deion Sanders and son Shedeur respond to criticisms over how coach handled transfers at Colorado
Colorado coach Deion Sanders and his quarterback son, Shedeur, have taken to social media in response to a transfer being critical of how players were treated at the school. Former Buffaloes de...
Watch Mike Gorman's final sign-off in last game as Celtics broadcaster
The Boston Celtics gave Mike Gorman the perfect send-off Wednesday night at TD Garden. The Celtics dominated the Miami Heat from start to finish in Game 5 of their first-round playoff matchup,...
Some WNBA teams looking for bigger arenas to host Caitlin Clark, Fever
WNBA teams have started making moves to capitalize on the popularity of Caitlin Clark . Some are booking bigger venues for when Clark and the Indiana Fever come to town. The Las Vegas Aces ...
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Columbus Crew, Pachuca to face off in 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup Final
It’s MLS versus Liga MX once again in the Concacaf Champions Cup final. Columbus Crew on Wednesday punched its ticket to the 2024 final after beating Pachuca 3-1 on the road, sealing a 5-2 a...
Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during first few weeks in Russian jail
WNBA star Brittney Griner said she thought about killing herself during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest on drug-related charges. Griner spoke for the first time ab...
These are the top 5 prospects in the 2024 NHL Draft
Could a change of fortune soon be coming San Jose’s way? After a 19-54 finish to the 2023-24 regular season, the Sharks made it five straight without qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs....
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Boxer Ryan Garcia denies using performance-enhancing drugs after beating Devin Haney
Ryan Garcia denied using performance-enhancing drugs in a video posted on social media Wednesday night after ESPN reported that he had tested positive for a banned substance. Garcia defeated De...
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When will Pirates' top prospect Paul Skenes debut in MLB?
With over a month of the 2024 MLB regular season in the books, some teams are figuring out whether it’s worth giving more youngsters a look. Such could be the case with the Pittsburgh Pirate...
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The updated Kentucky Derby field and post positions after one horse is scratched
There’s been a change to the 2024 Kentucky Derby field. Encino was scratched from Saturday’s highly anticipated Triple Crown race due to injury. Trainer Brad Cox said Encino didn’t l...
Kentucky Derby fun facts and records worth knowing before Saturday's race
The first Saturday in May is near. That means it’s time for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby , which is set for May 4. As the oldest continuously held sporting event in American hi...
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Who is Bob Baffert and will he have a horse race in the 2024 Derby?
You can’t always mention the Kentucky Derby without bringing up one of horse racing’s famed figures. With the 150th Run for the Roses looming on Saturday, some may wonder if horse trainer...
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When will the 2024 NFL schedule be released?
The two biggest events of the NFL offseason are now in the rearview. The opening of free agency in March saw several big names change teams, with Kirk Cousins joining the Atlanta Falcons an...
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Gov. Pritzker's office issues blunt statement on Bears' new stadium proposal
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office had a blunt message for the Bears after team officials met with some of his top aides to discuss their new stadium plans . According to the governor’s...
Tiger Woods says his daughter Sam feels like ‘golf took Daddy away from her'
Tiger Woods understands why golf isn’t his daughter Sam’s cup of tee. “She has … a negative connotation to the game, because when she was growing up, golf took Daddy away from her,�...
What is the best NFL wide receiver trio? Bears, Texans among the top options
NFL rosters will be tinkered with over the next few months before the season begins. But with free agency and the draft now wrapped up, the core players are likely locked in for 2024. With tha...
Taking a look back at the first Kentucky Derby nearly 150 years ago
The longest running sporting event in the United States is also one of the shortest. The Kentucky Derby takes only about two minutes to complete, which is why it’s known as “The Greatest T...
Former USWNT star Carli Lloyd announces she's pregnant with first child
Retired U.S. women’s soccer star Carli Lloyd and her husband are expecting their first child in October. The 41-year-old Lloyd announced her pregnancy on Instagram on Wednesday. She has b...
Want to make a bet? Here are some tips for picking a Kentucky Derby winner
Picking a horse to win the Kentucky Derby is easy. Placing a bet is as close as a cellphone, tablet, computer or even a smart TV with internet access. But for the novice or inexperienced betto...
How does the NHL draft lottery work? Here's everything to know for 2024
The NHL is turning its attention from pucks to ping pong balls. While the Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery is approaching. Luck will come into play with the...
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nhl/nhl-draft-lottery-odds-history-rules/3425640/
Videos of Georgia pitcher leads Texas A&M coach to suspect cheating
Social media videos of Georgia’s Christian Mracna’s activity in the bullpen and during a dominant performance on the mound in a weekend game at top-ranked Texas A&M has led Aggies coach Jim S...
Abuse allegations against former Olympic rower, coach found to be credible, US Rowing probe says
U.S. Rowing stripped honors from a two-time Olympic medalist and nine-time Olympic coach after an investigation found allegations that he sexually abused a teenager more than 50 years ago to be ...
Bee swarm delays start time for Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks
A swarm of bees created quite a baseball buzzkill in the desert. The start of Tuesday night’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks has been delayed after a bee colon...
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Tyrese Maxey's Game 5 outing vs. Knicks ignites NBA fans on social media
Tyrese Maxey has kept the 76ers alive. Down 97-90 and facing elimination at the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Maxey helped pull Philadelphia back in it to later win 112-106 in overtime. The 2...
LeBron James addresses future on social media after Lakers' playoff exit
Will he stay or will he go? With the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated from the NBA playoffs once again at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, the primary topic that emerged involved LeBron James. ...
What we know about Round 2 of the NHL playoffs so far
The battle for Lord Stanley is heating up. A couple of first-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs have been decided, with some teams able to keep their championship hopes alive for at...
Angels star and former MVP Mike Trout needs surgery on torn meniscus
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, sidelining the three-time AL MVP indefinitely. The Angels believe Trout will be able to return ...
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/mlb/angels-mike-trout-surgery-torn-meniscus/3425149/
How much do winners get per round at the 2024 French Open?
Paris, the home of the 2024 French Open and Summer Olympics , is about to have an action-packed tennis season. Starting with the second Grand Slam of the year, players will be strutting their ...
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/tennis/2024-french-open-prize-money/3424622/
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch to have knee surgery after sideline collision, AP source says
The Minnesota Timberwolves will enter their second-round playoff series against defending champion Denver with an unsettled bench — coach Chris Finch will be recovering from knee surgery. ...