The perfect organization (San Antonio Spurs) getting the perfect player (Victor Wembanyama) in NBA draft lottery was entirely predictable.
Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY
Joel Embiid, James Harden fail to deliver in 76ers’ playoff loss to Celtics
After Sunday’s Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics, there should be no more delusion about where the Philadelphia 76ers stand.
Bob Huggins can’t stay at West Virginia after gleefully using a homophobic slur
This isn’t about cancel culture. This is about Bob Huggins going on a radio show and callously using a slur to describe gay people.
Mage’s magical Kentucky Derby win overshadowed by specter of animal death in the sport
Kentucky Derby winner Mage ran a magnificent race and has an inspirational story. But the deaths of seven horses hang over Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby’s fragility on display with favorite Forte’s morning scratch
“The stakes are high, always. I think all eyes are on this race,” said Forte’s owner after the horse was scratched hours before the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby favorite Forte scratched in stunning turn of events
The 2023 Kentucky Derby favorite was scratched the morning of the race, the fifth horse to be scratched in recent days
Forte is Kentucky Derby favorite, but don’t count out Tapit Trice, Angel of Empire, Verifying
There’s a good chance the Kentucky Derby winner probably will come out of Todd Pletcher or Brad Cox’s barn. They will saddle seven of 19 starters.
Where is Bob Baffert? Why six-time Kentucky Derby winner isn’t at Churchill Downs
With six Kentucky Derby titles and 16 Triple Crown race wins, Bob Baffert was horse racing’s only crossover star. Why isn’t he at Churchill Downs?
Two horses from same barn collapsed, died at Churchill Downs: ‘I’m shattered’
On Saturday, Parents Pride collapsed and died following the eighth race at Churchill Downs. On Tuesday, a similar tragedy befell Chasing Artie.
‘Just a knockout:’ Owners of Practical Move took huge chance for Kentucky Derby payoff
After years of running horses on the New Mexico circuit, the Amestoys wanted to buy a Kentucky Derby prospect. They knew it was easier said than done.