LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The early favorite for the Kentucky Derby was scratched Saturday hours before the race. Forte was declared out of the 149th Derby, according to Churchill Downs spokesman Darren Rogers. No immediate reason was announced. It was the fifth scratch this week from the $3 million race. The colt stumbled on the track during a…
Norway Climber Aims to Be Fastest to Scale 14 Tallest Peaks
KATHMANDU, Nepal—A Norwegian who just became the fastest female to climb the world’s 14 highest mountains is now aiming to become the fastest person to complete the feat by beating the record set by a male climber in 2019. Kristin Harila, 37, successfully scaled Mount Cho Oyu and Mount Shishapangma in China and arrived in…
Matt Harvey, the Mets’ ‘Dark Knight,’ Retires at 34
NEW YORK—Matt Harvey announced Friday he’s retiring from baseball after a nine-year pitching career highlighted by his time as the Mets’ “Dark Knight.” Harvey, whose star faded amid injuries and a late-career suspension for drug distribution, thanked fans for making “a dream come true” in his Instagram post announcing his retirement. Nicknamed the “Dark Knight…
Hatton in 3-way Tie for Lead at Wells Fargo; McIlroy Falters
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Tyrrell Hatton shot a 6–under 65 on Friday to move into a share of the second-round lead at the Wells Fargo Championship, while Rory McIlroy’s bid for a record fourth tournament title hit a major snag. Hatton, who has one PGA Tour victory and six more on the European tour, played the final four…
19 Horses to Tangle in Wide-Open 149th Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The cast of characters for the 149th Kentucky Derby was rewritten in the days before the race. What didn’t change: Forte is the early 3–1 favorite on Saturday in a seemingly wide-open field of 19 horses. Four horses were scratched—Practical Move, Lord Miles, Continuar and Skinner—and three horses waiting on the also-eligible list moved…
Messi Apologises to PSG for Saudi Trip
Lionel Messi apologized to Paris St Germain and his team mates on Friday after being suspended for making a trip to Saudi Arabia earlier this week and missing a training session as a result. French media reported that Messi was suspended for two weeks after an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia when he was supposed…
U.S. Splits With China on 1st Day of International Crown
May 5, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO—World No. 1 Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu, N0. 4, rallied on the back nine to help the United States earn a split of its first two matches against China on Thursday at the International Crown team event. “It was pretty much a grind, but then we kind of ran away with it toward…
Thompson Scores 30, Warriors Adjust to Beat Lakers 127–100
SAN FRANCISCO—Klay Thompson scored 30 points with eight 3-pointers, Golden State limited Anthony Davis while allowing LeBron James 23 points, and the defending champion Warriors evened their Western Conference semifinal with the Los Angeles Lakers at one game apiece with a 127–100 win Thursday night. Stephen Curry added 20 points and 12 assists as Splash…
Churchill Downs Suspends Trainer Joseph After 2 Horse Deaths
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Churchill Downs suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. indefinitely and Lord Miles, who is trained by Joseph, was scratched from the Kentucky Derby on Thursday, days after the sudden death of two of his horses at the track. The suspension prohibits Joseph, or any trainer directly or indirectly employed by him, from entering horses in…
McIlroy Shoots 68 in Return; Fleetwood Leads at Quail Hollow
May 4, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C.—A little time away from golf paid off for birthday boy Rory McIlroy. The world’s third-ranked player shot a 3–under 68 at the Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday, May 4, in his first tournament since missing the cut at the Masters, leaving him three shots behind first-round leader Tommy Fleetwood. Fleetwood’s 6–under 65 was…
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