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Martina Navratilova Says She’s Doing ‘OK’ After Being Diagnosed With Cancer
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At Least 12 Dead in Stampede at El Salvador Stadium
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LAFC Strike Early, Go on to Blank Earthquakes
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Jamal Murray was the knockout closer in Game 2 and his role changed drastically for Game 3. The Denver star was filling up the basket early and often on Saturday night, May 20, and scored 30 of his 37 points in the first half, and the Nuggets maintained control of the Western Conference finals with…
Mage’s Triple Crown Bid Ends After Finishing 3rd in Preakness
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Bob Baffert’s National Treasure Wins Preakness, Hours After Another of His Horses Was Euthanized
BALTIMORE—Bob Baffert’s National Treasure won the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mage’s Triple Crown bid in the trainer’s return from a suspension—and just hours after another of his 3-year-old horses was euthanized on the track. Baffert headed to the winner’s circle on the same day that his colt Havnameltdown went down with a fatal left…
Baffert Back From Ban, Wins Preakness With National Treasure After Another Horse Euthanized
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 hours after another was euthanized on the same track. “This business is twists and turns, ups and downs,” the Hall of Fame trainer said. “To win this—losing that…
Brittney Griner: The National Anthem Hits Differently Now
May 20, 2023
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WNBA player Brittney Griner says the national anthem hits differently since returning from a Russian prison. Griner was once a protester and critic of the national anthem being played before sporting events. Anyone standing for the song can acknowledge that America is not perfect. But we should also recognize and celebrate the positive things about our…
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