Sovereignty outduels 3-1 favorite Journalism in stretch to win 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop

It was a sloppy track due to rainy conditions but that didn’t stop Sovereignty from besting the morning-line favorite Journalism to capture the Garland of Roses. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sovereignty gave trainer Bill Mott a second Kentucky Derby victory. This time there was no doubt about it and no asterisk. The 3-year-old colt outdueled 3-1 … Read more

Stars advance, DeBoer improves to 9-0 in Game 7s with comeback win over Avalanche

The Stars scored four unanswered goals in the third period to overtake the Avalanche. DALLAS — The Dallas Stars are moving on. Behind a clutch performance from Mikko Rantanen and steady goaltending by Jake Oettinger, the Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series Saturday night at American Airlines … Read more

‘Ask 4 Help’ | Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott talks suicide prevention, mental health in visit to Aledo HS

Prescott lost his brother, Jace, to suicide in 2020. ALEDO, Texas — May kicked off Mental Awareness Month, and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott showed up to a local high school on Friday to speak about suicide prevention, mental health and more. Prescott lost his brother, Jace, to suicide in April of 2020 and has … Read more

NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico leaves Kentucky Derby coverage with nut allergy

Ahmed Fareed took over coverage for the veteran broadcaster, who was scheduled to host coverage of the first jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown for the ninth time. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — NBC Sports host Mike Tirico said on social media he hates being a “late scratch” from Saturday’s 151st Kentucky Derby because of a “significant” nut … Read more