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horse racing
Epicenter looks to beat competition, near-record heat at Preakness Stakes
Two weeks after getting passed by 80-1 long shot Rich Strike just before the finish line at the Derby, Epicenter goes into Saturday's Preakness as the favorite. 12 minutes ago
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International Olympic Committe president Thomas Bach says bans protect Russian athletes
Most sports bodies have followed the IOC guidance given Feb. 28 — four days after Russia began its invasion — by taking teams and athletes out of international competitions. 32 minutes ago
Gillette Stadium has a good chance of hosting Rugby World Cup games in 2031 and 2033
The process of winnowing the 25 applicants to the final group of 9-12 cities will not conclude before 2027.
Game 1: Warriors 112, Mavericks 87
Stephen Curry has 21 points and 12 rebounds as Warriors pummel Mavericks in Game 1 of Western finals
The Warriors also held Mavericks star Luka Doncic in check.
Soccer
Here’s what players will make under the new pay agreement for US men’s and women’s soccer teams
The US Soccer Federation is the first national governing body to promise both sexes matching money. Here is a breakdown.
Jack Nicklaus says Saudis offered him over $100 million to head series
Nicklaus said he was approached about taking a position along the lines of the one Greg Norman accepted.
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British government yet to OK Chelsea sale by sanctioned Roman Abramovich
The biggest sports team sale in history remains on hold with Abramovich still sanctioned over his ties to Vladimir Putin.
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Novak Djokovic soaks up win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in Italian Open final
The Serbian tennis star soaked in his first tournament title since November after missing a chunk of the season because he was unvaccinated against the coronavirus.