2019 Kentucky Derby preview: With Omaha Beach out, field is wide open

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — This year’s Kentucky Derby suddenly became wide open after morning-line favorite Omaha Beach was scratched on Wednesday with a breathing issue. Omaha Beach’s trainer, Richard Mandella, said it was a “bitter pill to swallow,” but they’ll move forward and address the issue with surgery on Thursday. Omaha Beach has an entrapped epiglottis, which would affect his breathing […]

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Mets must be willing to bench underperforming veterans

MILWAUKEE — This has been a very Mets-ian turn of events, wouldn’t you say? The only way to climb out of this vicious cycle? Rely less on former Yankees. OK, that’s oversimplifying matters, but the bottom line is that in order to guide his team out of this offensive funk, Mickey Callaway must change his lineup even more frequently than […]

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Firebirds, Magpies can’t be split in thriller

The Queensland Firebirds and Collingwood have christened a new stadium with a memorable finish in a 57-57 Super Netball draw. Both teams had control of Saturday afternoon's contest at various stages of a thrilling battle, before Firebirds defender Tara Hinchliffe helped her side to grab a share of the competition points before 4578 spectators at the Queensland State Netball Centre. […]

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Dominic Smith gets the boot in Mets’ surprise reshuffle

MILWAUKEE — Adeiny Hechavarria’s opt out from his minor league contract and Dominic Smith’s relative lack of playing time prompted the Mets to tweak their 25-man roster Friday. In something of a surprise move, Smith was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse and Hechavarria’s contract was selected. The veteran Hechavarria will give the Mets a legitimate backup option at shortstop, which had […]

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Man Utd open negotiations with Benfica over £50m-rated defender Ruben Dias

MANCHESTER UNITED are in talks to land Benfica star Ruben Dias but could lose out on his signature to Juventus. United are desperate to bolster their central defensive options and have contacted the Portuguese giants about the 21-year-old. Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly and Inter’s Milan Skriniar have been long-time targets but look unlikely to quit Italy. While Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld would […]

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Peter Schmeichel launches passionate defence of gaffe-prone David De Gea and blames his Man Utd team-mates for his loss of form

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Peter Schmeichel has hit back at David De Gea's critics. De Gea,  28, has been blasted after three high-profile errors against Barcelona, Man City and Chelsea in recent weeks. But United hero Schmeichel, 55, has leapt to the defence of the Spaniard and says he deserves better after years of brilliant form in goal. He told the […]

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