Churchill Downs moves meet to Ellis Park to examine protocols following 12 horse deaths
Churchill Downs will suspend racing operations on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park in order to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
Angelos confirmed as UH Manoa athletic director
HONOLULU — Craig Angelos is the new University of Hawaii at Manoa athletics director, effective June 5.
Haney retains lightweight titles with unanimous decision over Lomachenko
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney retained his titles Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden, but not without a controversial decision that former three-division champion Vasiliy Lomachenko’s camp plans on appealing.
Baffert back from ban, wins Preakness with National Treasure after another horse euthanized
BALTIMORE (AP) — Bob Baffert choked back tears and his voice cracked while he tried to juggle the conflicting feelings of seeing one of his horses win the Preakness Stakes hours after another was euthanized on the same track.
Nuggets on brink of NBA Finals with 119-108 win over Lakers in Game 3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 37 points, Nikola Jokic added 24 points and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals with a 119-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.
Major league-leading Rays get 3 home runs, beat Brewers 8-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Harold Ramírez, Yandy Díaz and Christian Bethancourt homered, and the major league-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on Saturday.
Club pro Michael Block chasing big payday, paired with McIlroy in final round at PGA
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Michael Block — golf’s common man who is still holding his own against the world’s top players at the PGA Championship this week — plugged his ears and shook his head, making a point of not wanting to hear how big his payday might be if he finishes among the top 10.
Taxed wins Black-Eyed Susan at 11-1; Faiza finishes 3rd in 1st defeat
BALTIMORE (AP) — Taxed raced to an upset victory in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes on Friday, closing strong for a convincing win over Hoosier Philly and unbeaten favorite Faiza.
Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Brown was virtually unstoppable in every arena.
British climber scales Everest for 17th time, the most by a non-Sherpa guide
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A British mountain guide returned to Nepal’s capital on Friday after scaling Mount Everest for a 17th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world’s highest mountain by a non-Sherpa guide.
‘A day of joy:’ Brittney Griner set to open 1st WNBA season since detainment in Russia
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the first time since last season, Phoenix coach Vanessa Nygaard opened her pregame comments without announcing how many days Brittney Griner had been jailed in Russia.
Scheffler tied for lead in PGA as Oak Hill delivers a new challenge
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Sweaters one day, umbrellas the next. No one is sure what to expect at this PGA Championship except that Scottie Scheffler is locked in at another major and Oak Hill is a mighty test.
Sato, Ericsson put Ganassi on top in final practice before Indy 500 qualifying
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time Indy 500 champion Takuma Sato turned the fastest lap at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 27 years on Friday, and defending winner Marcus Ericsson was close behind him, making Chip Ganassi Racing the team to beat heading into qualifying weekend for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
Former 49ers lobbyist testifies he received illegally leaked report on team’s political influence
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The former chief lobbyist for the San Francisco 49ers has testified that a Silicon Valley city councilman illegally leaked a confidential report criticizing the team’s political influence, it was reported Friday.
Los Angeles Dodgers remove gay ‘nun’ group from Pride Night
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have disinvited a satirical LGBTQ+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to the team’s annual Pride Night after opposition from conservative Catholic groups.
Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner takes line drive off head, walks off on his own
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner was struck in the head by a line drive in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night and was able to walk off the field on his own.
Defending champion Minjee Lee of Australia takes 3-shot lead into Founders Cup finale
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — For the first two rounds of the Founders Cup, defending champion Minjee Lee of Australia just wanted to put herself in position to repeat.
Vandersloot hesitated to join WNBA super team in New York due to mom’s cancer diagnosis
NEW YORK (AP) — Courtney Vandersloot wasn’t sure whether she wanted to sign with New York as a free agent, knowing if she didn’t she would be passing up a chance to be part of a Liberty team that was shaping up to be a championship contender.
Eberle scores 2 as Kraken outshine Stars 6-3, send series to deciding Game 7
SEATTLE (AP) — For their first venture into the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Seattle Kraken are giving their fans quite the exciting, yet stressful experience.
Browns agree to acquire Pro Bowl defensive end Za’Darius Smith from Vikings, AP source says
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za’Darius Smith from the Minnesota Vikings, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Friday night.