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Published
May 23, 2023

Indy 500 win could rocket popular driver Pato O’Ward to the top of IndyCar on and off the track

O'Ward has become a breakout star and goes into Sunday's Indianapolis 500 ranked second in the standings.
Published
May 16, 2023

On the Fringe: Shaun Micheel’s name is on the PGA Championship trophy, and he’s proud of it

Micheel is back at Oak Hill 20 years after he won the PGA Championship there.
Published
May 16, 2023

Folarin Balogun opts to play for United States instead of England

The promising 21-year-old striker was born in New York and grew up in London.
Published
May 15, 2023

Wembanyama about to learn his NBA destination, with the draft lottery on Tuesday

The 7-foot-3 French phenom is already capturing the basketball world’s imagination and attention.
Published
May 15, 2023

MLB’s new pitch clock may be leading to more blown saves

The pitch clock has sped up baseball as hoped, and it might be leading to more exciting endings, too.

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Published
May 10, 2023

As legalized gambling becomes pervasive, NCAA rules against it remain strict with tough penalties

An investigation into potential illegal gambling by authorities in Iowa has identified more than 40 college athletes in the state
Published
May 8, 2023

What is horse racing doing to prevent catastrophic injuries?

The deaths of seven horses at the home of the Kentucky Derby has once again intensified the debate over the safety of the sport.
Published
May 8, 2023

‘Sick of him’: Ross Chastain drawing ire of fellow NASCAR drivers

Driver's aggressive driving style is repeatedly rubbing others the wrong way.
Published
May 8, 2023

In the Pits: F1 drivers unhappy with Miami’s pomp and circumstance

The long pre-race event before Sunday's race was quite American, and quite irksome to some Formula One drivers.
Published
May 2, 2023

Jeff Van Gundy vs. Alonzo Mourning’s leg: Remembering the 1998 Knicks-Heat brawl

Twenty-five years ago this week, the former coach was left clinging to the Heat big man's left leg in an attempt to break up a fight between the heated rivals.