On display at Saturday’s Kentucky Derby will be the speed and agility of these 1,000-pound animals. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On a crisp, clear morning, a chestnut thoroughbred thundered down the dirt strip at Churchill Downs, his exercise rider leaning forward above the saddle. Other horse-and-rider pairs followed. Dr. Will Farmer looked down from a viewing point, admiring … Read more
Making ‘F1’ was a complex operation that would involve unprecedented coordination, groundbreaking innovation and letting Brad Pitt drive at 180 miles an hour. MIAMI — “Top Gun: Maverick” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski came to Formula One like many Americans: “Drive to Survive.” In that popular Netflix series, he saw the potential for a cinematic event, full of … Read more
The Cleveland Browns drafted quarterback Shedeur Sanders at pick No. 144 in the 2025 NFL Draft despite character concerns. GREEN BAY, Wis. — Tyler, Texas born Shedeur Sanders was the sixth quarterback to be taken in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Cleveland Browns picked up the Colorado star with pick No. 144, in a move … Read more
The Shedeur Sanders call made headlines when the Atlanta Falcons said that defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s son was responsible. But others were pranked too. NEW YORK — Shedeur Sanders was not the only prospect to receive a prank call during the NFL draft. Kyle McCord, the former Syracuse quarterback who was taken by the Eagles last … Read more
During the interview, Doncic was asked if he ever saw himself moving back to Texas after basketball – with the added caveat that “it doesn’t have to be Dallas.” DALLAS — Will Luka ever come back to Texas? If you take him at his word from a recently posted interview by Sundae Conversation with Caleb … Read more
The call came on Friday as Sanders was waiting to be drafted after he fell into the later rounds. ATLANTA — Jax Ulbrich, the 21-year-old son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, prank-called NFL Draft prospect Shedeur Sanders after obtaining his private draft contact number earlier this week, according to a statement released by … Read more
The NCAA says Sam Hancock, a former director of resource development at Baylor, placed 2,950 impermissible bets on three different sports betting platforms. WACO, Texas — A former Baylor athletic official has received a show-cause penalty from the NCAA after he placed nearly 3,000 impermissible daily fantasy bets on professional and college games over a … Read more