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Kentucky Derby 2026 post positions, early betting odds: Favorite Renegade on the rail
Early betting favorite Renegade drew the No. 1 post for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby and will attempt to do what no horse has done for 40 years: win the “Run for the Roses” from the rail position. Ferdinand was the last Derby entrant to accomplish the feat when he won the 1986 race with Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker in the saddle.Advertisement
Facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2026 Miami GP
As F1 heads to the US for the Miami Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.
NHL rumors: Devils eye Filip Gustavsson after $34M Wild deal
The New Jersey Devils are also said to be scouting Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson following a series of NHL playoff rulings that have cast doubt on his future. Gustavsson has recently renewed a $34 million contract, but his poor performances on the field during the postseason have added more fuel to the NHL trade rumors. As Jacob Markstrom grows older, and long-term issues in goalie Peterson persist, the Devils might consider Gustavsson to be a real offseason option.
MCC defends umpires in Angkrish Raghuvanshi Obstructing the Field dismissal call
MCC defends umpires in Angkrish Raghuvanshi Obstructing the Field dismissal call
'Every team has weaknesses' - Bath up to Bordeaux challenge, says Van Graan
'Every team has weaknesses' - Bath up to Bordeaux challenge, says Van GraanImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Johann van Graan is hoping to lead Bath to a first European Champions Cup final since 1998BySophie HurcomBBC Sport England, West of EnglandPublished30 minutes agoThere are few arenas in world rugby as high pressure as a trip to Bordeaux Begles.The reigning Champions Cup holders have a galaxy of France international stars at their disposal and brushed aside another juggern...
Golden Knights dynamic duo of Jack Eichel and Pavel Dorofeyev draws parallels to 2023
LAS VEGAS — So many historical parallels can be drawn between Wednesday night’s double-overtime Game 5 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth and previous playoff exploits.Brett Howden was the hero for Vegas, winning a puck battle in the corner, then unleashing a wrist shot. He put so much force into the shot that he fell to the ice as he released the puck, which zipped by Utah goaltender Karel Vejmelka’s glove and into the top corner of the net to give Vegas a 5-4 win and a 3-2 serie...
With Blake Snell nearing return, what will Dodgers do about their rotation?
LOS ANGELES — As Blake Snell nears a return to the Los Angeles Dodgers, he understands the importance of a calculated workload, ample rest and effective recovery.It’s a lesson he learned last season, and one he continues to lean on as he works his way back to the Dodgers’ rotation. Persistent shoulder soreness dating to the offseason caused Snell to start the year on the injured list. It was certainly not ideal, given he missed four months last year with similar issues. But when his shoulder fat...
Whyte vs Chisora 3 back on? 'If he wants it, I'm ready!'
Dillian Whyte is planning his own return to boxing and believes he could have a trilogy fight with Derek Chisora.Whyte's fiery British rivalry with Chisora saw them meet in two heavyweight barnburners in 2016 and 2018, which both resulted in dramatic victories for the Brixton man.
Two semi-finals, two controversial handball decisions
Dubai: Across both UEFA Champions League semi-finals, 11 goals were scored, but the ties were also shaped by two contentious handball decisions that led to penalties.For Premier League fans these decisions may have looked crazy considering the rules followed for handballs in the EPL, where intent, arm position, and whether a player has made their body unnaturally bigger are key factors in deciding offences.Under the laws of the game, not every contact between ball and hand is penalised, especial...
IPL 2026: MCC defends ‘obstructing the field’ call on Angkrish Raghuvanshi
The Marylebone Cricket Club has defended the controversial 'obstructing the field' dismissal of KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi. They clarified that changing direction to run on the pitch, as Raghuvanshi did, constitutes a wilful act under the laws. The MCC emphasised that the batter's intent and actions, not whether they would have been out anyway, are key to such decisions.
Tottenham: Roberto De Zerbi faces huge James Maddison decision to solve latest crisis
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Indonesia's Thomas Cup exit, a historic first in 68 years
Indonesias Thomas Cup exit a historic first in years
LIV Golf Q&A: What does the future hold without Saudi backing?
LIV Golf announced a big restructuring at board level on Thursday, with Saudi Arabia set to remove future funding of the rebel golf league. So what does the future hold for LIV and its players?Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has funded the circuit since its launch, with their investment understood to be over $5billion (£3.7bn) since its opening event in June 2022.
How the Miami Grand Prix became a 'Super Bowl weekend': A 50ft 'yacht' and a hip hop museum
Nearly five months ago, Hard Rock Stadium roared to life.Hometown favorites, the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes, were facing the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers for the College Football Playoff National Championship, the second football game hosted at the stadium since the world rang in the new year. Just over 67,000 fans filled the rectangular arena as the Hurricanes lost to the Hoosiers 27-21, marking the start of the stadium’s mega sports year.Advertisement
All square between Arsenal and Atléti, plus a Premier League preview | Football Weekly – video
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as Arsenal draw 1-1 away at Atleti and to preview the forthcoming Premier League fixtures.On today’s podcast: Atléti and Arsenal were never going to deliver the entertainment of PSG vs Bayern, but it was an undeniably good game. It was tense and it was controversial, and Mikel Arteta and Diego Simeone probably covered more ground than anyone on the pitch. It’s impossible not to talk about VAR or handball here. So apolog...
Man Utd swap deal chance opens up as 'Jorge Mendes offers midfielder to two clubs'
Manchester United star Manuel Ugarte is reportedly being 'offered' to two clubs by his agent Jorge Mendes ahead of the summer transfer window
Young Rockets answer call to 'grow up,' look to make playoff history vs. Lakers
LOS ANGELES — After the Houston Rockets suffered one of their worst losses of the season last Friday — one many viewed as the final nail in their coffin — coach Ime Udoka delivered a message to his group summed up in two words.“Grow up,” Udoka said angrily after the Rockets’ historic collapse against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3.Advertisement
Arsenal: Why Premier League handball law is different to UEFA amid Champions League controversy
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Lungi Ngidi returns to bowling for Delhi capitals after recovering from head injury
Lungi Ngidi returns to bowling for Delhi capitals after recovering from head injury
Mauricio Pochettino on USMNT's World Cup hopes and 'very sad' Tottenham
United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has spoken on a variety of topics, including the state of football in America and what has happened to his former club Tottenham Hotspur.Pochettino, 54, took the USMNT job in the summer of 2024 — shortly after leaving another Premier League side, Chelsea, after only one season — and is approaching his biggest challenge in the role: a home World Cup.Advertisement