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WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner fights back tears at a news conference, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) AZMY122 AZMY122

May 19, 2023 at 8:48 am

‘A day of joy’: Brittney Griner opens 1st WNBA season since detainment in Russia VIEW

Brittney Griner had 18 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots for the Phoenix Mercury in her first WNBA regular-season game since being jailed in...

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May 8, 2023 at 7:40 am

What is horse racing doing to prevent catastrophic injuries? VIEW

The deaths of seven horses at the home of the Kentucky Derby has once again intensified the debate over the safety of horse racing.

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A person walks on the grounds of Churchill Downs before the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) KYKS136 KYKS136

May 6, 2023 at 10:14 am

AP PHOTOS: Kentucky Derby hat styles: Bigger is often better VIEW

The Kentucky Derby is arguably the world’s most famous horse race. It’s also a chance for racegoers to strut their fashion stuff.

Kentucky Derby hopeful Mage works out at Churchill Downs Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 6. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) OTKCR OTKCR

May 6, 2023 at 7:36 am

Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death VIEW

A star-crossed Kentucky Derby lost its early favorite when Forte was scratched and two more horses died, making it seven in all, at Churchill Downs...

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May 6, 2023 at 6:35 am

Early Kentucky Derby favorite Forte scratched from race

The early favorite for the Kentucky Derby has been scratched hours before the race.

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May 5, 2023 at 1:33 pm

19 horses to tangle in wide-open 149th Kentucky Derby VIEW

The cast of characters for the 149th Kentucky Derby was rewritten in the days leading up to Saturday's race.

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May 5, 2023 at 9:14 am

Forte, Derma Sotogake among Kentucky Derby horses to watch VIEW

The starting gate in the Kentucky Derby will contain 19 horses aiming to run 1 1/4 miles, many for the first time.

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May 5, 2023 at 8:27 am

Skinner scratched from Kentucky Derby; field of 19 to run

Skinner has become the latest horse to be scratched from the Kentucky Derby.

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May 4, 2023 at 2:04 pm

Churchill Downs suspends trainer Joseph after 2 horse deaths

Churchill Downs has suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. indefinitely and Lord Miles, who is trained by Joseph, has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby days...

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May 4, 2023 at 11:33 am

Horse racing poised for new antidoping, medication rules

Horse racing’s new antidoping and medication control program has stumbled out of the starting gate.

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