Rich Strike takes first at the Kentucky Derby in a huge upset
Rich Strike emerged victorious among the 20 horses that competed in what is often described as "the most exciting two minutes in sports."
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Horse racing is on the cusp of major changes in the U.S. after years of scandal
A newly formed regulatory authority for horse racing is introducing new standards for the sport. Some stakeholders are pushing back.
Saturday sports: NBA playoffs underway; Brittney Griner misses WNBA start
Scott Simon discusses the NBA playoffs, Brittney Griner's continued detention in Russia, and Shohei Ohtani's awe-inspiring performance at Fenway Park, with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media.
Critics blame WNBA for Brittney Griner's absence, since she went to Russia for money
A new WNBA season begins Friday without one of its biggest stars. Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is still in custody in Russia following a drug smuggling allegation.
New mountain biking program in Greensboro aims to grow the sport in the Piedmont
A new program to grow the sport of mountain biking is coming to Greensboro: Greensboro Mountain Biking Experience.
Hall-of-fame trainer Bob Baffert is banned from Saturday's Kentucky Derby
This year's Kentucky Derby features 20 thoroughbreds but it will be missing Bob Baffert, who has won the triple crown twice. He is suspended because of a series of failed drug tests by his horses.
Lester Wright ran a meter for every year of his life at the Penn Relays
Wright completed the 100 meter dash in Philadelphian — the day after he turned 100. Asbury Park Press reports the centenarian competed against octogenarians, finished in 26 seconds and was not last.
Astros' Dusty Baker makes history as 1st Black MLB manager to win 2,000 games
Dusty Baker, manager for the Houston Astros and baseball legend, has passed the milestone of 2,000 career wins.
Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt fetches $9.3M at auction, a sports memorabilia record
The shirt was worn by the Argentine soccer legend when he scored the controversial "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup.
Russia is wrongfully detaining WNBA star Brittney Griner, U.S. officials say
It's the strongest statement by the Biden administration since Moscow authorities arrested Griner in February with what they said was hashish oil in vape cartridges in her luggage.