Ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby, Tim Layden on the animals at the heart of horse racing’s biggest spectacle.
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Ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby, Tim Layden on the animals at the heart of horse racing’s biggest spectacle.
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The 2025 Broncos won the No. 1 seed in the AFC and came within a whisker (and a Bo Nix broken ankle with a twist of a freak snowstorm) of the Super Bowl.
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The Automatic Ball/Strike System has upheld 53.4% of challenges (1,030 of 1,928), with catchers far more successful than batters.
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James Schiano breaks down Adley Rutschman’s performance in his six games since returning for the Orioles from the IL, in which he has put up an impressive performance with four home runs and 14 RBIs.
James Schiano reacts to Nick Kurtz tying Ted Williams for the 3rd-longest streak of walks in consecutive games with 19-straight, a statistic that proves he is a “special young player.”
NBA Playoffs
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Game 7: What to look for in latest chapter of historic rivalry
“I’ve been playing these guys for so long, I’m tired of losing to them,” Joel Embiid said.
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
LeBron James dominated the game and finished with 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Game 7 is in Cleveland on Sunday. The home team has won all six games so far in the series.
The Knicks will face the winner of the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers series in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
NBA Showtime calls the Thunder a ‘well oiled machine’ on both offense and defense, possessing the ability to guard any style, which could lead to a clean sweep road to the NBA Finals.
San Antonio eliminates Portland 4-1 and now awaits the winner of the Minnesota vs. Denver series.
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Can the Gunners grind out another win to stay on track in the title race?
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The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.
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Alex Zanardi nearly lost his life in a September 2001 accident, then became a Paralympic gold medalist 11 years later.
Hunter Lawrence lost points to Ken Roczen in four of the last five rounds. Can he reverse that trend in Colorado?
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Cam Schlittler, JR Ritchie and Jose Soriano are among the projected two-start pitchers for the upcoming week.
Denny Carter analyzes how former Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson fits into the Kansas City Chiefs backfield after they drafted him in the fifth round, explaining how he has a spot as Kenneth Walker III’s backup immediately.
Denny Carter reacts to the news of the Indianapolis Colts not picking up Anthony Richardson’s fifth-year option, outlining how a stop in Green Bay with Matt LaFleur could be the best way to revive Richardson’s career.
The Cardinals made Jeremiyah Love the first running back drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, and he’ll hold the same spot in dynasty rookie drafts. After joining him in the first round, Jadarian Price now sits as the runaway RB2 of the class.
Fantasy-relevant batting order notes from every MLB team.
Matthew Berry, Lawrence Jackson and Drew Dinsick discuss pass catchers with more upside after the NFL Draft including Rashee Rice, DeVonta Smith, Jordyn Tyson and more.
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Golf
Young shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to get to 13 under and take a five-shot lead at the midway point.
Scottie Scheffler answered questions after the second round of the Cadillac Championship after shooting a 67 and sitting tied fir sixth.
Cameron Young speaks with the media after a strong round 2 at the Cadillac Championship to take a five-shot lead into the weekend.
Watch highlights from the second round of the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship in Miami, Florida.
Melanie Green got the surprise of her life with a hole-in-one she didn’t know she made. It carried her to a 6-under 66 and a share of the lead with Brianna Do after the opening round of the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba.
Watch highlights from the opening round of the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship at the Trump National Doral Blue Monster in Miami, Florida.
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Aaron Judge and Shohei each have three straight multihit games.
NFL Draft Analyst Connor Rogers shares his 2026 CB rankings, which are highlighted by LSU’s Mansoor Delane.
Two years after giving up a starting job at Michigan to become a backup for a UConn team seeking a third straight national title, Tarris Reed Jr. journey will complete his college career against the university he called home for his first two college seasons in the championship game.
Cori Close and the UCLA Bruins are going to have to work hard to repeat as champions.
