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APHORSE RACING-KENTUCKY DERBY Baffert gets record seventh Derby win with Media Spirit LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert has become the winningest trainer in 147-year history of the Kentucky Derby. Baffert claimed his seventh victory in the Run For The Roses as Medina Spirit fought off three challengers in the stretch to win by a half-length. Jockey John Velazquez earned…
The Latest: Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Derby win
APLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby (all times local): 7:15 p.m. Medina Spirit has won the 147th Kentucky Derby by a half-length over Mandaloun, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh victory in the premier race for 3-year-olds. The bay colt led the $3 million race from start to…
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APNHL-SCHEDULE Red Wings outlast Lightning for 1-0 victory in shootout UNDATED (AP) — Sam Gagner scored to end an eight-round shootout and Thomas Greiss (grys) stopped 33 shots, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. The defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning were in control all afternoon, but it didn’t show up…
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APNHL-SCHEDULE Craig Smith’s 3 goals carry Bruins past Sabres 6-2 BOSTON (AP) — Craig Smith scored three goals to help the Boston Bruins complete their season-series dominance over the Buffalo Sabres with a 6-2 victory Saturday. With its ninth victory in 11 games, Boston slipped into third place in the NHL’s East division, a point ahead of the Islanders. Nick…
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APKENTUCKY DERBY Derby Day underway at Churchill Downs with masked fans LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Derby Day is underway with near-perfect weather and masked spectators milling around Churchill Downs again after not being allowed for last year’s delayed race because of the coronavirus pandemic. Last year the Derby was moved from the first Saturday in May for the first…
The Latest: Dodgers to have more vaccinated-only sections
By The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Los Angeles Dodgers will offer fully vaccinated-only sections for each game during their upcoming nine-game homestand against the Mariners and Diamondbacks starting May 11. Seats will be located on the right field side in the loge and reserve levels, and to encourage area residents to…
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APKENTUCKY DERBY Derby Day underway at Churchill Downs with masked fans LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Derby Day is underway with near-perfect weather and masked spectators milling around Churchill Downs again after not being allowed for last year’s delayed race because of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 45,000 spectators are expected beneath the Twin Spires for the 147th Run for…
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APKENTUCKY DERBY Derby is back at old home in May, with fans and flowery hats LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The bourbon is flowing again, flowery hats and humans are on the scene and 19 horses are ready to run the most chaotic race of their lives. After being disrupted by a pandemic, the Kentucky Derby is back with many of…
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APNBA-SCHEDULE 76ers close gap on Nets UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are back within a half-game of the Brooklyn Nets for first place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. The 76ers rolled to a 126-104 thumping of the Hawks as Dwight Howard furnished a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds. Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid (joh-EHL ehm-BEED’) and Tobias Harris each…
