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Mage entered as a 15-1 longshot for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday and emerged with all of the roses. - Mark


	Mage wins 149th Kentucky Derby

	Big hats take center stage on Saturday
	Patrick Mahomes, Chris Pine among celebrities at the Derby
	Two more horses died at Churchill Downs ahead of Kentucky Derby
	Kentucky Derby favorite scratched on the morning of the race
	Lord Miles nixed from Derby, trainer suspended indefinitely

The Top 10


10	Lakers pull away against Warriors to take 2-1 series lead

	Jimmy Butler's return lifts Heat to 2-1 lead of their own
	Celtics forward Grant Williams required stitches after Game 3
	Boston's Jayson Tatum motivated by MVP ceremony for Joel Embiid
	Suns' Deandre Ayton had poor response to Game 3 benching
	Ben Simmons reveals big summer goal


9	USC lands commitment from top guard Bronny James

	Top-ranked player in transfer portal makes decision on playing future
	Rick Pitino's resume helped St. John's beat out UNC, Villanova for recruit
	Memphis transfer commits to Cal
	Projected first-rounder undergoing second procedure on foot
	Former high pick mostly a no-show for Warriors in playoffs


8	Ugly Evander Kane moment mars Oilers' Game 2 win

	Devils defenseman Luke Hughes to make playoff debut in Game 3
	Jakob Silfverberg eyeing Sweden return
	Wild, Ryan Reaves have mutual interest in a contract extension
	...but team faces a battle to re-sign longtime defenseman
	Which lottery teams could make the playoff jump with Connor Bedard?

"I think we're going to be in a good spot come Tuesday to where he's done everything for several days." - Aaron Boone


7	Yankees expect injured slugger to return on Tuesday

	Red Sox set to receive long-awaited boost to their rotation
	Houston Astros sustain major injury blow in rotation
	...and make move for minor depth arm shortly thereafter
	Reds activate veteran RF from IL
	Washington Nationals move to release veteran utility bat


6	Rangers, Gerard Gallant part ways after dismal postseason

	Given his history, Gallant's departure is not a surprise
	Are the Maple Leafs suffering from the 'Happy to Be Here' syndrome?
	An offseason checklist for the Coyotes
	NHL announces coaching finalists for the Jack Adams Award
	...as well as Norris Trophy finalists


5	Grammy winner joins bidding war for NHL team

	Snoop Dogg is another music legend in the Senators ownership mix
	Don't count out actor Ryan Reynolds for Ottawa sale either
	Shaquille O'Neal and 50 Cent joining forces for bid on BET
	New Suns owner confirms his feud with the Cavaliers owner
	Insider: Bucks sale connected to future of star Giannis Antetokounmpo


4	Cardinals' messy season just keeps getting worse

	May brings an opportunity to halt free fall for weak-hitting Mets
	Rays manager Kevin Cash reveals what he said to get ejected
	MLB denies equipment-related request from star slugger
	Braves promote former first-round pick, reinstate closer from IL
	Former Mets star announces his retirement from baseball

"We've got a plan ... to go for it year after year, and hopefully, we can find a way to pull that title home." - Brandon Beane


3	Why Bills GM does not want to go all-in for one year

	Ravens GM laments making one mistake with Lamar Jackson, offense
	Bruce Arians: Baker Mayfield was better prospect than entire 2023 QB class
	Vikings QB Kirk Cousins wants to remain with team
	Former NFL RB hoping to make return after XFL stint
	Chicago Bears sign veteran making a comeback to NFL


2	2023 NBA first-round mock draft

	Biggest draft need for all 30 teams
	Kings GM names summer priority
	Offseason preview for Trail Blazers
	Offseason preview for Rockets
	Could Rockets pursue Fred VanVleet?


1	Ranking the quarterback situations of all 32 NFL teams

	Cowboys' new wide receiver showers QB Dak Prescott with praise
	Report reveals Commanders' plans for QB Sam Howell
	Cam Newton believes NFL teams aren't calling him for concerning reason
	Steelers named landing spot for top remaining free agent
	Jets HC calls reported Aaron Rodgers wish list a 'silly narrative'

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