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Nyquist Wins The 142nd Kentucky Derby
Undefeated Nyquist held off Exaggerator and won the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday by 1 1/4 lengths.
2016 NFL Draft Winners, Losers, Surprises & Disappointments
It took three days, 253 picks, a selfie with the commissioner and a social media hacking, but the 2016 NFL Draft finally ended late Saturday night in Chicago. Which franchises and players fared best (and worst)? Find out:
NBA Playoff Recap: Thunder Advance With 118-104 Win Over Mavericks
Russell Westbrook scored 36 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and had nine assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks, 118-104, in Game 5 of the teams’ first-round NBA Playoff series in Oklahoma City on Monday night. The win allowed the Thunder to capture the best-of-seven series, 4-1, and advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs.
2016 NBA Playoff Preview: Eastern Conference — Will LeBron Return To The Finals?
After an incredible regular season that ended with a historic victory and a memorable departure, the 2016 NBA Playoffs started this weekend. Can anyone in the Eastern Conference keep LeBron James from another NBA Finals?
2016 NBA Playoffs Preview: Western Conference — Can the Warriors Be Stopped?
The 2016 NBA Playoffs started on Saturday. Most pundits have the Warriors and Spurs meeting in the Western Conference Finals. Find out which team could keep that from happening.
Kris Jenkins’ Buzzer-Beater Lifts Villanova Over North Carolina, 77-74, For National Title
Kris Jenkins made a three-point shot at the buzzer to lift Villanova over North Carolina, 77-74, in the NCAA men’s basketball national championship game in Houston on Monday night.
NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview: Which Teams Are Elite?
Have you recovered from your college basketball coma yet? Better hurry. The NCAA men’s basketball tournament field of 68 was reduced to 16 over the past six days. Here’s what to expect in this week’s Sweet 16.
Michigan & Holy Cross Win Close First Four Games
Michigan and Holy Cross each won their respective games in the First Four of the 2016 NCAA Tournament on Wednesday. Here's a recap of the night's action:
Wichita State & Florida Gulf Coast Win Big in First Four Games
Wichita State and Florida Gulf Coast won their respective First Four games in the NCAA tournament on Tuesday. Here's a recap of the night's action:
Denny Hamlin Wins Closest Daytona 500 Finish Ever
Denny Hamlin edged out Martin Truex Jr. by inches at the finish line to win his first Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Florida on Sunday afternoon.