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McLaren's Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris extend F1 mastery with 1-2 finish in Miami

Sports News // 12 hours ago

McLaren's Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris extend F1 mastery with 1-2 finish in Miami

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., May 4 (UPI) -- Oscar Piastria baited Max Verstappen into corner No. 1, slid behind his rear wing and overtook him on lap No. 14 for a lead he would never lose Sunday en route to a dominant Miami Grand Prix victory.

Sovereignty wins sloppy Kentucky Derby over Journalism

Sports News // 1 day ago

Sovereignty wins sloppy Kentucky Derby over Journalism

Kentucky Derby horses face wet track on race day; fans face a wide-open field

Sports News // 1 day ago

Kentucky Derby horses face wet track on race day; fans face a wide-open field

Meet the 19 horses racing in Saturday's Kentucky Derby

Sports News // 1 day ago

Meet the 19 horses racing in Saturday's Kentucky Derby

Good Cheer remains undefeated with imposing win in Kentucky Oaks

Sports News // 2 days ago

Good Cheer remains undefeated with imposing win in Kentucky Oaks

May 2 (UPI) -- Good Cheer swept to a commanding victory in Friday's $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks, overcoming a sloppy track and a wide trip to post her seventh win without a loss.

Police said they found Florida UFC fighter hiding in dog crate after alleged attack

U.S. News // 2 days ago

Police said they found Florida UFC fighter hiding in dog crate after alleged attack

May 2 (UPI) -- Florida UFC fighter Sedriques Dumas was in jail Friday after getting arrested earlier this week on multiple charges including home invasion for allegedly attacking and robbing his ex-girlfriend.

NBA legend Gregg Popovich steps down as San Antonio Spurs coach

NBA // 2 days ago

NBA legend Gregg Popovich steps down as San Antonio Spurs coach

May 2 (UPI) -- San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich -- the NBA's career wins leader -- stepped down from his role and will transition to work as the franchise's president of basketball operations, the Spurs announced Friday.

Formula 1 star Max Verstappen announces birth of baby girl

Sports News // 2 days ago

Formula 1 star Max Verstappen announces birth of baby girl

May 2 (UPI) -- Formula 1 sensation Max Verstappen and his girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, announced the birth of their daughter, Lily on Friday, two days before the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.

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Formula 1 drivers prepare for 2025 Miami Grand Prix

MLB: Chicago Cubs defeat Pittsburgh Pirates

Kentucky Derby preparations in full swing at Churchill Downs

Miami Grand Prix: Defending champion Lando Norris aims to reclaim top spot

Sports News // 2 days ago

Miami Grand Prix: Defending champion Lando Norris aims to reclaim top spot

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., May 2 (UPI) -- A year ago at this time, Lando Norris cruised to his first career Grand Prix title in Miami. Now, the 25-year-old aims to keep his engine warm in hopes of replacing Oscar Piastri atop the Formula 1 driver standings.

New York Yankees place Jazz Chisholm Jr. on injured list

MLB // 2 days ago

New York Yankees place Jazz Chisholm Jr. on injured list

May 2 (UPI) -- The New York Yankees placed infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list because of his right oblique strain, they announced Friday.

New York Rangers hire ex-Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan

NHL // 2 days ago

New York Rangers hire ex-Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan

May 2 (UPI) -- The New York Rangers hired head coach Mike Sullivan, who was fired earlier this week by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Rangers general manager Chris Drury announced Friday.

Injury-plagued Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout set for another hiatus

MLB // 2 days ago

Injury-plagued Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout set for another hiatus

May 2 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Angels will place star outfielder Mike Trout on the 10-day injured list because of a bone bruise inside his surgically-repaired left knee, manager Ron Washington told reporters.

Jalen Brunson nets 40, sinks game-winner, helps Knicks advance past Pistons

NBA // 2 days ago

Jalen Brunson nets 40, sinks game-winner, helps Knicks advance past Pistons

May 2 (UPI) -- Jalen Brunson sent Ausar Thompson flying with a devastating crossover before draining a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds remaining to help the New York Knicks eliminate the Detroit Pistons from the playoffs.

Kentucky Derby picture shifts with late scratch of Rodriguez, entry of Baeza

Sports News // 2 days ago

Kentucky Derby picture shifts with late scratch of Rodriguez, entry of Baeza

May 2 (UPI) -- The Kentucky Derby picture changed significantly Thursday as Rodriguez withdrew, allowing Santa Anita Derby runner-up Baeza into the field;

House fire claims life of Texas rodeo legend Roy Cooper

Sports News // 3 days ago

House fire claims life of Texas rodeo legend Roy Cooper

May 1 (UPI) -- Rodeo Hall-of-Famer Roy Cooper, 69, died in his North Texas home that was engulfed in a fire Tuesday evening.

Coach Izzo named co-interim AD at Michigan State as Haller leaves

Sports News // 3 days ago

Coach Izzo named co-interim AD at Michigan State as Haller leaves

May 1 (UPI) -- Michigan State University athletic director Alan Haller is leaving and temporarily will be replaced by men's basketball coach Tom Izzo and deputy athletic director Jennifer Smith.

Cincinnati Reds demote struggling closer Alexis Diaz

MLB // 3 days ago

Cincinnati Reds demote struggling closer Alexis Diaz

May 1 (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Reds demoted struggling closer Alexis Diaz to the Triple-A Louisville Bats, they announced Thursday.

Top available high school PG, ex-Kentucky commit Acaden Lewis chooses Villanova

Sports News // 3 days ago

Top available high school PG, ex-Kentucky commit Acaden Lewis chooses Villanova

May 1 (UPI) -- Acaden Lewis, the top remaining point guard prospect in the 2025 high school basketball recruiting class who recently decommitted from Kentucky, will play at Villanova in 2025-26, he announced Thursday on social media.

Trans players banned from women's professional soccer in England

Soccer // 3 days ago

Trans players banned from women's professional soccer in England

May 1 (UPI) -- Transgender women will be prohibited from playing for female soccer teams in England starting on June 1, the English Football Association (FA) announced Thursday.

LeBron James says NBA future unknown after Lakers' first-round playoff exit

NBA // 3 days ago

LeBron James says NBA future unknown after Lakers' first-round playoff exit

May 1 (UPI) -- LeBron James, who said earlier this season that he could remain elite through age 47, admitted he doesn't know how long he will continue playing after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs.

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