Kentucky Derby remembered rivalries and record runs
A look at memorable Derby editions including Brokers Tip’s fighting finish with Head Play, the 1959 race with Citation edging Coaltown, Secretariat’s record sub two minute run and Triple Crown sweep, and the 1978 showdown of Affirmed and Alydar. Rivalries, times, and key figures like Don Meade, Herb Fisher, Eddie Arcaro, Ron Turcotte, and Calumet Farm anchor the highlights.
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Eddie Arcaro
Secretariat
Calumet Farm
Ron Turcotte
Monarchos
Big Red
Affirmed
Alydar
Steve Cauthen
Louisville
Wallace Lowery
Courier Journal
150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
Report covers the 150th Kentucky Derby with field details at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Favorites include Fierceness Sierra Leone Forever Young Catching Freedom and Just a Touch. Bugler Steve Battleman returns for the post call, while Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert ties the Derby win record with six victories. Mine That Bird stunned the field in 2009 under Calvin Borel, finishing 6 3/4 lengths ahead in a famed upset.
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Louisville
KWWL
Peacock
Sierra Leone
Cedar Rapids
Steve Battleman
Washington High School
Bob Baffert
Baffert
Cavonnier
Silver Charm
Mine That Bird
Calvin Borel
Mine
Bird
Derby
Tory
Smith ổut leadoff spark for Mount Mercy softball
Mount Mercy sophomore Ashley Smith has embraced the leadoff role, sparking the offense with speed and contact. She led the team with two hits in a 4-1 quarterfinal loss to Benedictine (Kan) and had two singles in the opener, helping her reach 29 runs and 15 stolen bases this season.
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Mount Mercy
Mustangs
Kan
Busse Field
Plaster Athletic Complex
Smith
Calli Janik
Larry Yoder
Yoder
Speed
Davenport West
Baker
Bucks face uncertain future as Giannis calf strain hampers return
Giannis Antetokounmpo says he could run only 30 40 percent and sat out the Bucks final playoff games after a left calf strain sustained April 9 against the Celtics. Milwaukee exited in the first round after a 120 98 Game 6 loss to the Pacers. Coach Doc Rivers remains hopeful about a long window to contend as core players age.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks
Antetokounmpo
Boston Celtics
Phoenix Suns
Bucks
Damian Lillard
Khris Middleton
Doc Rivers
NCAA settlement could be nearly $3B in damages
The NCAA and major conferences discuss a potential antitrust settlement that could total about $2.9 billion over 10 years, with roughly $20 million per year directed to athletes. The deal may require congressional help if players are not treated as employees, amid ongoing legal actions set for trial in January. Also: Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after two seasons. Caitlin Clark to debut early. Odell Beckham Jr signs with Dolphins for up to $8.25 million.
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Odell Beckham Jr
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