Donald Cerrone just won an action-packed fight, celebrated with his poncho-wearing son Dacson Danger, then invited Conor McGregor to battle in July

Donald Cerrone beat Al Iaquinta at a UFC Fight Night show in Ottawa, Canada, on Saturday. The bout was so good that both fighters were awarded a $50,000 performance bonus. After Cerrone was announced as the winner, he celebrated with his poncho-wearing and cowboy boot clad son in the cage, before issuing a challenge to his lightweight rival Conor McGregor. […]

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Country House wins Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security is disqualified

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In the most controversial decision in Kentucky Derby history, 65-to-1 long shot Country House was named the winner of the race after Maximum Security, who went under the wire first, was disqualified by stewards.  Though it’s the second time a winner has been disqualified in the race’s 145-year history, it’s the first time it’s happened because of […]

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Maximum Security finishes first in the Kentucky Derby

In a historical reversal, Country House, left, was declared the winner of the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday following “an inquiry ruling” and the disqualification of Maximum Security, center, officials said. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) In a historical reversal, Country House was declared the winner of the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill […]

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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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