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Cherie Deveaux becomes first female trainer to win Kentucky Derby behind Golden Tempo

Cherie Deveaux becomes first female trainer to win Kentucky Derby behind Golden Tempo

  • Rory Carroll Reuters

Golden Tempo stormed from the back to win the Kentucky Derby, giving Cherie DeVaux a landmark victory as the first woman to train the winner of the race.

SEC meets at a crossroads — and its grip on college football is at stake

SEC meets at a crossroads — and its grip on college football is at stake

  • Matt Hayes USA TODAY

They arrive at Destin every year on the heels of Memorial Day weekend, the power brokers of the most popular conference in college sports typically hanging out for some fun and sun during a semi-working trip to Florida’s panhandle.

Goal No. 1 for Renegade: Overcome fabled Kentucky Derby jinx

Goal No. 1 for Renegade: Overcome fabled Kentucky Derby jinx

  • By Steve Bittenbender Field Level Media

The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is one of the few times in thoroughbred racing when getting first is not something to celebrate.

SEC coach raises alarm on CFP expansion: 'We cannot turn this into college basketball'

SEC coach raises alarm on CFP expansion: 'We cannot turn this into college basketball'

  • Blake Toppmeyer USA Today

Here’s what you must realize about NCAA Tournament expansion, which college sports leaders insist on cramming down our throats.

The NFL now turns its attention to next year's draft — specifically a QB class with tremendous hype

The NFL now turns its attention to next year's draft — specifically a QB class with tremendous hype

  • Brian Batko, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PITTSBURGH — Sometimes, it’s funny what draft picks can turn into. The Steelers sent George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys a year ago this month and effectively got Drew Allar in return, more or less. The compensatory selections they received for letting Dan Moore Jr. and Justin Fields leave …

PHOTOS - Hickory Ridge beats A.L. Brown for GMAC Tournament title

PHOTOS - Hickory Ridge beats A.L. Brown for GMAC Tournament title

  • Todd Maulden Special to the Independent Tribune

The Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls won the Greater Metro Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament with an 8-5 win over A.L. Brown in Harrisburg on Thursday. Photographer Todd Maulden captured these photos.

SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE isn't banned from World Cup games

SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE isn't banned from World Cup games

  • Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — Isaac Martinez has been a cook at SoFi Stadium for four years. He's worked dozens of NFL games, a Super Bowl, Taylor Swift concerts, Wrestlemania and the college football national championship game, among dozens of other events. And he's never been afraid to come to work. Until…

'Grandpa' jockey seeks history, aims to become oldest to win Kentucky Derby

'Grandpa' jockey seeks history, aims to become oldest to win Kentucky Derby

    Jockey Mike Smith, 59 and a two-time winner in the Kentucky Derby, will be in position to become the oldest jockey to win the race Saturday at Churchill Downs.

    Shilo Sanders tells Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot: 'Go make a sandwich'

    Shilo Sanders tells Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot: 'Go make a sandwich'

      The controversy highlights the challenges female sports reporters still face, even one as distinguished as Mary Kay Cabot, who started covering the Cleveland Browns as beat writer in 1991.

      Brendan Sorsby's gambling addiction a symptom of our broader illness | Opinion

      Brendan Sorsby's gambling addiction a symptom of our broader illness | Opinion

        We, as a society, put Brendan Sorsby in harm’s way, no different than if we’d dropped a pile of coke in front of him and said: "Give it a try."

        2027 NFL mock draft: Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith headline way-too-early projections

        2027 NFL mock draft: Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith headline way-too-early projections

          I don’t buy the idea of a “weak” draft class. Every draft gives 32 teams a chance to get younger, cheaper and better: the holy trinity of roster building. The board may not be overflowing with blue-chippers. The depth may get uncomfortable by Saturday afternoon. But every team in the NFL still gets three days to find starters, role players and cap relief. It’s almost impossible to leave the ...

          Hocevar looks to go back-to-back in Victory Lane

          Hocevar looks to go back-to-back in Victory Lane

            After a breakout win, Carson Hocevar brings confidence to the Lone Star State.

            For Hocevar, success arrived a week early.

            Before last Sunday, it would have been reasonable to pick Texas Motor Speedway as a possible venue for Hocevar’s first NASCAR Cup Series win, given his performance at the 1.5-mile intermediate speedway.

            Josh Heupel on SEC depth compared to other football conferences

            Josh Heupel on SEC depth compared to other football conferences

              Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel pointed to the NFL draft as an indicator of the depth of the SEC.

              Sights from the Kentucky Derby's Thurby festival at Churchill Downs

              Sights from the Kentucky Derby's Thurby festival at Churchill Downs

                The Thursday before the Kentucky Derby was officially dubbed Thurby in 2014, and drew more than 53,000 attendees last year.

                High School

                PHOTOS - Hickory Ridge beats A.L. Brown for GMAC Tournament title

                PHOTOS - Hickory Ridge beats A.L. Brown for GMAC Tournament title

                The Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls won the Greater Metro Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament with an 8-5 win over A.L. Brown in Harrisburg on Thursday. Photographer Todd Maulden captured these photos.

                Gritty and fun: Hickory Ridge’s winning identity

                Gritty and fun: Hickory Ridge’s winning identity

                This isn’t a lineup built like the ’27 Yankees, bludgeoning opponents with power.

                Hickory Ridge looks more like the 1934 “Gashouse Gang” Cardinals -relentless, unpolished and unapologetically gritty.

                “Gritty” is the word that keeps coming up around the 2026 Ragin’ Bulls.

                PHOTOS: Hickory Ridge's big rally over West Stanly

                PHOTOS: Hickory Ridge's big rally over West Stanly

                Hickory Ridge rallied from down 7 to beat West Stanly 11-10 on Wednesday, April 22. Photographer Todd Maulden captured these photos.

                Kannapolis History Associates to host program on Reed Gold Mine

                Kannapolis History Associates to host program on Reed Gold Mine

                The Kannapolis History Associates will welcome former Reed Gold Mine manager John Dysart for a special presentation on the history and significance of North Carolina’s famed gold site.

                College

                SEC meets at a crossroads — and its grip on college football is at stake

                SEC meets at a crossroads — and its grip on college football is at stake

                They arrive at Destin every year on the heels of Memorial Day weekend, the power brokers of the most popular conference in college sports typically hanging out for some fun and sun during a semi-working trip to Florida’s panhandle.

                SEC coach raises alarm on CFP expansion: 'We cannot turn this into college basketball'

                SEC coach raises alarm on CFP expansion: 'We cannot turn this into college basketball'

                Here’s what you must realize about NCAA Tournament expansion, which college sports leaders insist on cramming down our throats.

                The NFL now turns its attention to next year's draft — specifically a QB class with tremendous hype

                The NFL now turns its attention to next year's draft — specifically a QB class with tremendous hype

                PITTSBURGH — Sometimes, it’s funny what draft picks can turn into. The Steelers sent George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys a year ago this month and effectively got Drew Allar in return, more or less. The compensatory selections they received for letting Dan Moore Jr. and Justin Fields leave in free agency effectively allowed them to draft Gennings Dunker and Germie Bernard, respectively. So, ...

                SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE isn't banned from World Cup games

                SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE isn't banned from World Cup games

                LOS ANGELES — Isaac Martinez has been a cook at SoFi Stadium for four years. He's worked dozens of NFL games, a Super Bowl, Taylor Swift concerts, Wrestlemania and the college football national championship game, among dozens of other events. And he's never been afraid to come to work. Until now. He's not alone. With the World Cup kicking off at the Inglewood venue next month, Martinez says he ...

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                'Grandpa' jockey seeks history, aims to become oldest to win Kentucky Derby

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                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                Professional

                Goal No. 1 for Renegade: Overcome fabled Kentucky Derby jinx

                Goal No. 1 for Renegade: Overcome fabled Kentucky Derby jinx

                The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is one of the few times in thoroughbred racing when getting first is not something to celebrate.

                The NFL now turns its attention to next year's draft — specifically a QB class with tremendous hype

                The NFL now turns its attention to next year's draft — specifically a QB class with tremendous hype

                PITTSBURGH — Sometimes, it’s funny what draft picks can turn into. The Steelers sent George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys a year ago this month and effectively got Drew Allar in return, more or less. The compensatory selections they received for letting Dan Moore Jr. and Justin Fields leave in free agency effectively allowed them to draft Gennings Dunker and Germie Bernard, respectively. So, ...

                SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE isn't banned from World Cup games

                SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE isn't banned from World Cup games

                LOS ANGELES — Isaac Martinez has been a cook at SoFi Stadium for four years. He's worked dozens of NFL games, a Super Bowl, Taylor Swift concerts, Wrestlemania and the college football national championship game, among dozens of other events. And he's never been afraid to come to work. Until now. He's not alone. With the World Cup kicking off at the Inglewood venue next month, Martinez says he ...

                'Grandpa' jockey seeks history, aims to become oldest to win Kentucky Derby

                'Grandpa' jockey seeks history, aims to become oldest to win Kentucky Derby

                Jockey Mike Smith, 59 and a two-time winner in the Kentucky Derby, will be in position to become the oldest jockey to win the race Saturday at Churchill Downs.

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