How every horse in the 2024 Kentucky Derby got its name and why it’s such a challenge (2024)

Having the option of choosing their playoff opponent wasn’t taken lightly by the staff and players of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Toronto franchise for clinching first-place in the standings. So sensitive and in-depth were the discussions, coach Troy Ryan knew better than to disclose the reasons behind Toronto’s decision to face fourth-place Minnesota over third-place Boston. The two teams who finished with identical 12-9-3 records, with Boston having the tie-breaking edge. Of all the aspects taken into consideration, among the most important, perhaps, was the fear of providing their opponent any additional motivation entering the best-of-five semifinal series, which opens in Toronto on Wednesday. Montreal faces Boston in the other semifinal starting on Thursday.

Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans who opted to play in Russia this past offseason following Brittney Griner’s incarceration in 2022. Forwards Kayla Thornton, a member of the New York Liberty, and the Los Angeles Sparks' Monique Billings played for Dynamo Kursk. There were other former WNBA players in the league included Megan Walker and Bria Holmes. Many WNBA players opt to play in international leagues during the offseason to supplement their league salaries. Russia was one of the highest paying leagues and the favored destination for top players like Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart and Griner. It’s lost its favored status because of Griner’s arrest and 10 month imprisonment as well as Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine.

See, ya feed a Moose in the wild, they get ornery. Then they want more. The last two times Avalanche winger Mikko Rantanen scored twice in a playoff game, he scored twice again the very next tilt.

LOS ANGELES — The 2023-24 season ended in disappointment yet again for the Clippers and now they will turn their attention to next season and how they can reach their goal of winning an NBA championship with a core group that’s getting older.

DALLAS — Mavericks fans and Stars fans, take a moment to catch your breath, toast each other and enjoy this.

NEW YORK — Even after a power-packed performance against one of baseball’s best pitchers, Aaron Judge wasn’t ready to declare himself close to being where he wants at the plate.

Before we take a dive into the things that the Sixers need to do in order to do what they have not done in the Joel Embiid Era, let’s establish a jumping-off point.

CHICAGO — The NFL is expected to pull back the curtain this week on the most anticipated schedule for Chicago Bears fans in five years.

UNDATED (AP) — A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a new compensation model for college athletes. An agreement has not been finalized and questions about how exactly a new system would wo…

The New York Rangers host the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series.

The Vancouver Canucks host the Edmonton Oilers in game one of the Western Conference second round.

The Boston Bruins visit the Florida Panthers in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series.

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Miami Marlins looking to continue a five-game home winning streak.

The Texas Rangers hit the road against the Oakland Athletics looking to continue a three-game road winning streak.

The Washington Nationals play the Baltimore Orioles after Luis Garcia had four hits against the Blue Jays on Sunday.

The Minnesota Twins face the Seattle Mariners, leading the series 1-0.

The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs.

The Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers looking to extend a three-game home winning streak.

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Chicago White Sox after Harold Ramirez's four-hit game on Monday.

The San Francisco Giants visit the Colorado Rockies looking to break a four-game road skid.

The Los Angeles Angels come into the matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates after losing three in a row.

The Philadelphia Phillies open a two-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

The Atlanta Braves host the Boston Red Sox to start a two-game series.

The Milwaukee Brewers hit the road against the Kansas City Royals looking to break a three-game road skid.

The New York Yankees, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Houston Astros.

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to end their three-game home slide with a victory over the New York Mets.

The Cincinnati Reds play the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to stop a four-game home skid.

UNDATED (AP) — A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a new compensation model for college athletes. An agreement has not been finalized and questions about how exactly a new system would wo…

UNDATED (AP) — A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a new compensation model for college athletes. An agreement has not been finalized and questions about how exactly a new system would wo…

UNDATED (AP) — With two weeks left in the regular season, LSU is scrambling to avoid becoming the third straight defending national champion to miss the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers won two of three against then-No. 1 Texas A&M to take a giant step over the weekend, but they probably need…

UNDATED (AP) — A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a new compensation model for college athletes. An agreement has not been finalized and questions about how exactly a new system would wo…

THROUGH MAY 5

INCLUDES GAMES OF SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024

The Olympic torch will finally enter France. It's due to reach the southern seaport of Marseille on Wednesday and already, it has been quite a journey. After being lit by the sun’s rays on April 16 in Ancient Olympia, it was carried around Greece before leaving Athens late last month aboard a three-mast ship named Belem, headed for Marseille. Once it leaves Marseille, a vast relay route will be undertaken before the torch's odyssey ends on July 27 in Paris. Some notable stops include the stunning island of Mont-Saint-Michel. There's a jaunt through France’s overseas territories and a sweep up the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc mountain pass.

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The New York Knicks host the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the fifth time this season. New York is 35-17 against the Eastern Conference, and Indiana is 32-20 against conference opponents.

The Timberwolves entered Monday's game without Rudy Gobert, their defensive anchor. The likely NBA Defensive Player of the Year and the team's coaching staff have tried to install consistency, effort and attention to detail in the team's defense ever since his arrival in Minnesota.

It took all of seven pitches for Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler to exceed the expectations of manager Dave Roberts, who prefaced Buehler’s first major league start in 23 months Monday night by saying, “I don’t expect to see the 96-97 mph that he had before [Tommy John] surgery.”