‘Be Like Mike’ jingle almost didn’t happen, says creator
“The Last Dance,” ESPN’s docuseries detailing the 1998 and final season of the Chicago Bulls championship dynasty, has served as a reminder to basketball fans of the greatness of Michael … Click to Continue »
AP PHOTOS: Horses are coming back to Churchill Downs
Let the races begin. After several delays because of coronavirus concerns that ended up postponing the Kentucky Derby to Labor Day weekend, Churchill Downs opened its stables for the first … Click to Continue »
Sweden not planning to test soccer players for virus
Swedish soccer players and coaches will not be required to take a test for COVID-19 before training sessions or matches as part of the country’s proposed return-to-play protocol during the … Click to Continue »
Red Sox reporter turns auctioneer, raises $57K for charity
As a Boston Red Sox beat writer, Chris Cotillo found himself with a lot of spare time after the baseball season was suspended, and a nagging desire to help those … Click to Continue »
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May 13 1891 — Isaac Murphy wins his second straight Kentucky Derby aboard Kingman. In the stretch, Kingman comes from last in the four-horse field to beat Balgownan by one-half … Click to Continue »
This Date in Baseball
May 13 1911 — Detroit’s Ty Cobb hit his first grand slam. After six innings, the Tigers led the Red Sox, 10-1. Boston came back to win the game 13-11 … Click to Continue »
Virus sparks debate on whether more prospects will stay home
Concerns about the new coronavirus are preventing football prospects from visiting campuses this spring and keeping college coaches from traveling to evaluate them. North Carolina coach Mack Brown said he … Click to Continue »
The Latest: Swedish soccer players won’t be tested for virus
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Swedish soccer players will not be required to take a test for COVID-19 before practice … Click to Continue »
Las Vegas on Kentucky football’s SEC chances as baseball bets on the universal DH
Odds-maker figures chances of Mark Stoops’ Wildcats winning the SEC if there is a college football season. Major League Baseball is trying to get approval for a shortened football season. … Click to Continue »
EPL to address players’ fears, London mayor resists restart
The English Premier League will seek to allay players’ concerns about health risks as the government prepares to release protocols allowing a phased resumption of contact training as coronavirus restrictions … Click to Continue »
‘I need to compete.’ Pair of Kentucky pro golfers ready to get back on the course.
As he’s done for his entire adult life, Josh Teater was gearing up to compete in a professional golf tournament when news began to spread in early March that sports … Click to Continue »
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