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Down goes the favorite. Journalism may have entered with the best odds, but Sovereignty pulled off the upset at Churchill Downs. - Louis


	Sovereignty edges out Journalism in Kentucky Derby

	Mike Tirico forced to exit Kentucky Derby coverage early
	Ahmed Fareed steps in as host
	NBC provides update on Tirico
	Bob Baffert horse was suddenly scratched from Kentucky Derby
	Meet the Kentucky Derby horses who ran in the 2025 race

The Top 10


10	James Harden adds another chapter to ugly Game 7 history

	Harden gets ultimate clowning for his disastrous Game 7
	Rockets force Game 7 with furious final quarter vs. Warriors
	Warriors considering key change for Game 7 vs. Rockets
	Ime Udoka, Rockets testing Steph Curry, Warriors with innovative defense
	Top three bench players from first round of NBA playoffs


9	Mikko Rantanen gets revenge on Avalanche in Game 7

	Stars could make another deep postseason run after Game 7 win
	Stars HC Peter DeBoer adds to unbelievable Game 7 record
	Oilers veteran defenseman won't play in the second round
	NHL and Gary Bettman called out for playoff scheduling decision
	NHL makes big change to draft lottery that should silence conspiracies
	One move for every NHL team that missed the playoffs


8	Triston Casas injury may solve major Red Sox problem

	Zach Eflin itching to get back to Orioles
	Highly regarded Orioles prospect gets a second chance
	Yankees All-Star infielder shocked by his own injury news
	Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes to miss next start with shoulder inflammation
	Cubs on the verge of losing significant trade acquisition
	Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino takes drastic measures to shake slump

“It could be, yeah. Every year, you look back and say, ‘Hey, what left do I have to give to this game?’" - Adam Thielen


7	Pro Bowl WR hints that 2025 season will be his last

	Ikem Ekwonu aiming for a contract extension with Panthers
	Revisiting the Bears and Panthers 2023 NFL Draft trade
	Chargers' Jim Harbaugh reveals his dream about Justin Herbert
	Steelers see new Aaron Rodgers conspiracy theory emerge
	Rams' Sean McVay makes statement about Matthew Stafford's future


6	Valkyries' Shyanne Sellers decision raises questions

	Fever's Caitlin Clark setting high bar heading into 2025 season
	Clark roasts her teammates
	Aces work out the kinks in preseason win over Wings
	WNBPA taking aggressive approach in CBA negotiations
	Becky Hammon on possible NBA return in wake of Gregg Popovich news


5	Scottie Scheffler opens up big lead at CJ Cup Byron Nelson

	World No. 1 Scheffler to skip signature event before PGA
	Bryson DeChambeau surges to four-shot lead at LIV Golf Korea
	Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Mexico City with stellar final round
	Retief Goosen, Mike Weir atop crowded Insperity Invitational leaderboard
	Davis Riley self reports penalty on distance-measuring device


4	Kyle Stowers delivers walk-off grand slam vs. Athletics

	Watch: Guardians' Daniel Schneemann plays hero with two-out grand slam
	Watch: Kody Clemens hits home run in first game at Fenway Park
	Roger Clemens has great reaction after son Kody hits home run
	Watch: Astros' Jake Meyers has unbelievable performance vs. White Sox
	Cody Bellinger-Jasson Dominguez platoon could spark Yankees' offense

"There was a lot of survival throughout that race. It was fun." - Kyle Larson


3	Kyle Larson wins Xfinity Series race at Texas after OT restart

	Watch: Justin Allgaier crashes late in Xfinity Series race at Texas
	After abysmal 2024 season, AM Racing has found groove with Harrison Burton
	Corey Heim survives OT to win NASCAR Truck Series race at Texas
	Carson Hocevar earns first career NASCAR Cup Series pole
	NASCAR Wurth 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines


2	Lakers' playoff exit shouldn't skew narrative of Doncic trade

	JJ Redick may have same complaint about Luka Doncic as Mavs
	Redick’s job status with Lakers revealed after playoff appearance
	LeBron James takes a swipe at the Lakers front office
	James suffered concerning injury in Lakers' season-ending loss
	After two decades, James has finally become expendable


1	Three burning questions for 2025 New York Jets

	Burning questions for 2025 Bills
	...and for 2025 Ravens
	...and for 2025 Steelers
	...and for 2025 Patriots
	Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

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