The Belmont joins the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in having its signature race marred by animal deaths. NEW YORK — A horse that broke down in the race following the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes was euthanized on Saturday, completing a grim Triple Crown for a sport that has seen deaths cast a pall over all three … Read more
Seconds later, he added: “So once again, it’ll be a 3-2.” The 84-year-old Sterling returned to the booth Tuesday after missing 23 games. He came down with bronchitis after missing two games to attend the college graduation of his triplets. Sterling has worked with the Yankees since 1989 and at one point called more than … Read more
The Silver & Black turned in one of their worst seasons ever, but the prize at the end has fans feeling it was all worth it. SAN ANTONIO — Bizarre has to be the word, right? The San Antonio Spurs’ 2022-23 season was filled with headlines as the team sputtered to the NBA’s second-worst record, … Read more
The man who occupies the ‘Burnie’ costume for the heat sought medical attention after getting decked by McGregor. MIAMI — Former UFC champion Conor McGregor knocked out the Miami Heat mascot in a midgame bit that went wrong. Burnie — more specifically, the man who occupies Burnie’s costume — briefly sought medical attention Friday night … Read more
The No. 1-ranked Swiatek raced to a 3-0 lead after just 10 minutes in Court Philippe Chatrier on Saturday. PARIS, France — Iga Swiatek suddenly seemed lost in the French Open final. Her strokes were awry. Her confidence was gone. Her big early lead vanished, too. She kept looking up into the stands, seeking guidance … Read more
Denver took a 3-1 series lead over Miami with a 108-95 victory on Friday night. MIAMI — An unlikely hero emerged for the Nuggets in Game 4. Denver is just one win away from the first NBA championship in its 47-year franchise history thanks to Aaron Gordon. The forward playing in his 9th season helped … Read more
On Thursday, China Spring captured the state title following a 12-inning thriller. CHINA SPRING, Texas — The party continues in China Spring after the Cougars take home the 4A state title not once, but twice in just one year. After winning the football state championship in December, the Cougars secured even more hardware on Thursday … Read more