Martina Navratilova says she’s doing ‘OK’ after cancer diagnosis

The tennis great spoke at the Italian Open on Sunday after receiving the “Racchetta d’Oro” award for her contributions to the sport. ROME, Italy — Martina Navratilova is doing “OK” after being diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer. “I’ve gone through a very difficult year but now I’m OK,” the 18-time Grand Slam singles … Read more

National Treasure crosses finish line 1st at Preakness, hours after other Baffert horse euthanized

Baffert headed to the winner’s circle on the same day that his colt Havnameltdown went down with a fatal left leg injury in an undercard race. 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 … Read more

Race horse’s death hours before Preakness extends sport’s woes seen at Churchill Downs

The fatality hours before the Preakness marred yet another major racing day. BALTIMORE — Death darkened the site of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, much as it had the site of the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago: A horse was euthanized after getting injured during an undercard race at Pimlico, marring yet another big Triple Crown … Read more