Lakers fire head coach Darvin Ham after two seasons
The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham on Friday after two seasons with the team and two playoff exits at the hands of the defending champion Denver Nuggets.
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The storied history of Kentucky Derby's eye-catching hat tradition
From towering hat designs festooned with ribbons to delicate fascinators, the modern taste for the Derby’s trademark accessory has spawned contests at parties, and given business a boost for milliners.
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WNBA preseason schedule: Here's when Caitlin Clark will make her Indiana Fever debut
Caitlin Clark is nearing her WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever. Here is a look at the Fever’s two preseason games and the full WNBA preseason schedule.
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Paris inaugurates giant water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming
French officials inaugurated on Thursday a huge storage basin meant to keep cleaner the River Seine, which is to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games and the swimming leg of the Olympic and Paralympic triathlons.
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Bucks' Patrick Beverley responds after throwing basketball at Pacers fans
Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley had a basketball-throwing exchange with Indiana Pacers fans late in Thursday’s decisive Game 6.
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Tiger Woods gets special exemption to US Open at Pinehurst
It’s the first time that Tiger Woods, a three-time U.S. Open champion, has needed an exemption to play in the tournament.
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Formula 1 champ Lewis Hamilton does donuts on 5th Avenue in New York
New York City became the set for a thrilling performance from Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton.
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When and where is the 2024 NHL Draft?
After the 2023 event was held in Nashville, here’s what to know about where the 2024 NHL Draft will be situated.
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Here's how you can make a yummy mint julep, a Kentucky Derby tradition, in the comfort of home
Nearly 120,000 mint juleps are sipped at Churchill Downs every year. Here’s how to make your own.
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Check out these five movies about horse racing before the Kentucky Derby
The quest for the Triple Crown begins on May 4 when the 150th Kentucky Derby gets underway.
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Here's why you won't see Scottie Scheffler playing in the 2024 Byron Nelson
It’s usually a week playing at home for Scottie Scheffler, so why isn’t the World’s No. 1 player in the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch?
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USWNT's Kelley O'Hara to retire from soccer after NWSL season
Kelley O’Hara, 35, is a two-time Women’s World Cup winner, an Olympic gold medalist and a two-time NWSL title winner.
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Churchill Downs unveils new $200 million paddock ahead of 150th Kentucky Derby
The paddock area was expanded from 5,100 to 12,000 square feet and more than doubled capacity from 1,000 to 2,400 people.
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Billie Jean King is getting the Breakfast of Champions treatment. She'll appear on a Wheaties box
Billie Jean King is a 39-time Grand Slam champion and an equal rights champion — and now she’s getting the Breakfast of Champions treatment. The twice-inducted tennis Hall of Famer will appear on a limited-edition box of Wheaties. The cereal maker announced Thursday that the orange packages with King on the cover will be available at stores around ... -
What to know about Rickwood Field ahead of Giants-Cardinals game
The Giants and Cardinals will honor the legacy of the Negro Leagues with a game at Rickwood Field in June. Here’s a look at the historic ballpark in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Justin Fields kick returner? Steelers RB says coach has floated the idea
Justin Fields is one of the most dangerous players in the NFL with the ball in his hands and space to run.
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Looking back at the biggest upset wins in Kentucky Derby history
From Donerail (91-1) in 1913 to Rich Strike (80-1) in 2022, here’s a breakdown of the 10 biggest upsets in Kentucky Derby history.
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Which rookie QB could be the next CJ Stroud? Ranking the 2024 first-rounders
Top picks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels will look to follow C.J. Stroud’s trajectory, but which incoming rookie QB has the best chance to emulate the Texans star?
