MINNEAPOLIS — As hundreds of fans look on inside U.S. Bank Stadium, loved ones, colleagues, and friends honored the life of former Vikings Head Coach – Bud Grant. “I’ve been a longtime Vikings fan, said Mike Seidlitz. “Bud Grant is just an iconic, coach,” said Tanya Broton. “The Grant family wants to thank you all … Read more
“It means the world to me now, to the boys, to everybody,” Palou said. SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Alex Palou will lead the field to green in the Indianapolis 500 after the young Spaniard put together the fastest four-lap pole run in history Sunday, edging Rinus VeeKay and Felix Rosenqvist to give Chip Ganassi Racing its … Read more
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
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
BALTIMORE — Preakness favorite Mage is good to go for the second race of the Triple Crown after bumping his head in his stall and getting a few stitches to close a cut above his right eye. Co-owner and blood stock agent Ramiro Restrepo said the Kentucky Derby winner bumped his head Thursday, causing a … Read more
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
Vets examined and cleared Mage and the six other Preakness horses to run in the $1.65 million race later Saturday. BALTIMORE — Preakness favorite Mage is good to go for the second race of the Triple Crown after bumping his head in his stall and getting a few stitches to close a cut above his … Read more