BALTIMORE—A half-mile into the Preakness, Mage’s Triple Crown chances were already in serious jeopardy. The Kentucky Derby-winning colt was racing comfortably—and wasn’t that far behind—but the pace was a fairly easy one, and that made the leaders tough to catch. “Not much speed in the race,” said Javier Castellano, Mage’s jockey. “The way it unfolded,…
Baffert Back From Ban, Wins Preakness With National Treasure After Another Horse Euthanized
BALTIMORE—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. “This business is twists and turns, ups and downs,” the Hall of Fame trainer said. “To win this—losing that…
Brittney Griner: The National Anthem Hits Differently Now
May 20, 2023
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WNBA player Brittney Griner says the national anthem hits differently since returning from a Russian prison. Griner was once a protester and critic of the national anthem being played before sporting events. Anyone standing for the song can acknowledge that America is not perfect. But we should also recognize and celebrate the positive things about our…
Dixon, Palou Swap Engines as Ilott Gets New Car for Indy 500 Qualifying
INDIANAPOLIS—Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Alex Palou made late engine swaps before the start of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 on Saturday, while Callum Ilott made it onto the track after his Junco Hollinger Racing team was forced to put together a backup car in just over 12 hours. Dixon indicated at the…
Rune Follows Up Win Over Djokovic by Beating Ruud to Reach Italian Open Final
ROME—Holger Rune followed up his latest victory over Novak Djokovic with another impressive performance, rallying for a 6–7 (2), 6–4, 6–2 win over fellow Scandinavian Casper Ruud on Saturday to reach the Italian Open final. It’s the third clay-court final this season for Rune, after the 20-year-old Dane won a title in Munich, Germany, and…
British Climber Scales Everest for 17th Time, the Most by a Non-Sherpa Guide
KATHMANDU, Nepal—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. Kenton Cool first climbed Mount Everest in 2004 and has been doing it almost every year since then. “I…
First Mission Scratched From Preakness by Vet 36 Hours Before Triple Crown Race
BALTIMORE—Brad Cox-trained First Mission has been scratched from the Preakness on the advice of veterinarians, taking one of the top contenders out of the Triple Crown race 36 hours before post time. Owner Godolphin and the Maryland Jockey Club announced the scratch early Friday, saying vets identified an issue with First Mission’s left hind ankle….
Rafael Nadal to Miss French Open With Hip Injury, Expects 2024 to Be Last Season
For months, Rafael Nadal waited for his body to heal. Waited to be able to push himself around a court at full speed, with full energy, of the sort that has carried him to a record 14 titles at the French Open and a total of 22 at all Grand Slam tournaments. He finally acknowledged…
Husband of 2-Time Olympic Champion Justyna Kowalczyk Killed in Avalanche
WARSAW, Poland—The husband of two-time Olympic champion Justyna Kowalczyk was killed Thursday in an avalanche in the Swiss Alps, the Polish Mountaineering Support Foundation said. Sports climber Kacper Tekieli, who was 38, last posted on Facebook on Tuesday from Konkordia Hut in Fiescherthal, Switzerland. “He was most wonderful,” a post on Kowalczyk’s official Facebook page…
Djokovic Says New Generation Has Arrived After Rome Quarter-Final Exit
ROME—Novak Djokovic said the long awaited “shift of generations” has finally come to men’s tennis after the world number one lost to 20-year-old Dane Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarter-finals. The ‘Big Three’ of Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, and Roger Federer have dominated the ATP Tour for nearly two decades but age and injury have…
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