The Triple Crown hopeful was injured in the Preakness just weeks later, leading to an outpouring of support. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Not every Kentucky Derby winner becomes a household name. After all, there have been 151 horses to claim that title in the race’s history. But some transcend victory, even if they do not go … Read more
San Antonio is still waiting to learn if it will play Denver or Minnesota in the conference semifinals. But here are the dates they’ll take the court. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are still waiting to learn who they will play in the second round of the 2026 playoffs; that opponent, either the … Read more
Ronyell Whitaker’s lungs were transplanted and his heart donated for research, highlighting how one donor can help multiple patients. MINNESOTA, USA — Former NFL player Ronyell Whitaker is leaving a life-saving legacy after his death, donating organs that helped people in need. Whitaker, who played in the National Football League from 2006 to 2007, saved … Read more
Fifth-floor finish line suites appear to be the most expensive option for viewing the race at $405,000 per suite. WASHINGTON — Tickets to this Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, the first in the elite Triple Crown, can be anywhere from $137 to $405,000. Whether you want to pay the price of a plane ticket or the cost … Read more
The league that now offers $30 million in prize money at each event already is trying to chart a course for staying solvent after this year. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund who was behind the creation of LIV Golf, is resigning as LIV chairman as the league seeks a new … Read more
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple reports of vehicles with broken windows following Tuesday night’s game. SAN ANTONIO — What began as a celebratory night for fans of the San Antonio Spurs ended in frustration for several attendees after a string of car vandalism incidents was reported in a parking lot outside the … Read more
Along with the prestige, the winner also receives a gold trophy, a blanket of roses for the horse and a pretty substantial payday. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, May 2. Horses, jockeys and owners are looking to write their names in the record books with a win. Along … Read more