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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...
LA Kings eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs after 4-3 loss to Oilers in Game 5
For the third consecutive season, the Los Angeles Kings have been eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers. Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and the Oiler...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches six scoreless innings and Andy Pages hits a 2-run homer to lead Dodgers over D-backs 8-0
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw six scoreless innings, rookie Andy Pages hit a two-run homer as part of a five-run second inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-0 on Wednesd...
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...
Luka Doncic scores 35 points, leads Mavericks to 123-93 victory and 3-2 series lead over Clippers
Luka Doncic scored 20 of his 35 points in the second half and added 10 assists and seven rebounds, propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a 123-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 on W...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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Bee-lieve: Walker's homer in 10th lifts Diamondbacks over Dodgers 4-3 after delay for bee swarm
Christian Walker homered twice, including a two-run drive in the 10th inning that gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a bee-delayed 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. A bee swa...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Kentucky Oaks
Before the bugle sounds for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby , there’s the 150th running of the Kentucky Oaks. The featured race headlines a full day of competition on the eve of the D...
French Open to reveal second retractable roof court at Roland Garros ahead of Olympics
The second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of the French Open next month, organizers said on Thursday about a project planned with the Paris Olympics in...
Sixers-Knicks Game 5 has eye-popping ticket prices compared to other East matchups
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and some franchises are capitalizing on the postseason excitement more than others. Tuesday night will feature three Eastern Conference Game 5s, two of whic...
How much does the Kentucky Derby winner earn? Here's a prize money breakdown
One of the most important events in horse racing is upon us. The Kentucky Derby , which has been held annually on the first Saturday of May since 1875, is back for its 150th edition. Winnin...
Arena Football League relaunch marred by issues
The Arena Football League’s latest relaunch began on Saturday, but not without issues. The league, which was originally founded in the 1980s, hit some snags when it kicked off its third itera...
Rookie Andy Pages has 3 RBIs to continue hot start as Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 8-4
Teoscar Hernández and Andy Pages both hit two-run doubles in a big fifth inning, Will Smith added a solo homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4 on Monday night. Lo...
NBA world reacts to Jamal Murray's second game winner in Nuggets-Lakers
The Lakers experienced some déjà vu on Monday. Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray once again hit a game winner versus Los Angeles, this time to eliminate them from the first round of the play...
Lakers season ends in Denver after Nuggets hold on to 108-106 victory in Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers finally exhaled after they snapped their 11-game losing streak to the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series Saturday night. “You kind of get tha...
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UAB football becomes first in NCAA DI to sign with college athlete organization
UAB became the first Division I football team to join a fledgling organization that hopes to represent athletes as college sports moves to a more professional model. After a meeting arranged b...
Post-draft NFL power rankings: 49ers, Eagles rising entering 2024
Rosters for the 2024 NFL campaign are gradually coming to fruition. With the conclusion of the recent draft , all 32 franchises got a fair shot to potentially improve their respective rosters ...
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When does Round 2 of the NBA playoffs start? What we know about the conference semis so far
The conference semifinals are taking shape. The No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves were the first team to win a first-round series in 2024 NBA playoffs , eliminating the star-studded No. 6 Phoenix S...
Which US states are the most interested in soccer?
WHAT TO KNOW More than 4 million people searched for soccer highlights last year Florida still ranks 3rd in interest the nation despite Messi’s high-profile move to Inter Miami Using Google...
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U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, two others remain
The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup on Monday and said they instead will focus on trying to host the 2031 tournam...
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The Kentucky Derby post positions with the most and fewest winners
Lucky number … five? The post positions for each of the 20 horses in the 150th Kentucky Derby were randomly assigned on Saturday. But, after Encino was scratched from the race due to injury...
The Sports Bra, Oregon pub for women's sports fans, plans national expansion
On a recent weeknight at this bar in northeast Portland , fans downed pints and burgers as college women’s lacrosse and beach volleyball matches played on big-screen TVs. Memorabilia autographe...
Retired NFL star Jason Kelce lands a new job with ESPN, report says
A couple months after announcing his retirement from the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce has a new job. The 36-year-old Kelce is going to ESPN to be a part of its “Monday Night ...
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Chiefs' Travis Kelce agrees to contract extension become NFL's highest-paid tight end, report says
Travis Kelce is cashing in. The star tight end has agreed to a two-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs that makes him the highest-paid player at the position in the league, NFL Media’s Ian...