The April 27 Prix Ganay (G1) at Longchamp is the first group 1 of the year in Europe. While Waldgeist and Sottsass both took the 1 5/16-mile race in their Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1)-winning seasons, it has recently reverted to its resting state: a chance for early birds to get a relatively cheap top-level…
The Cleveland Browns made a surprise move on Saturday, trading up in the fifth round to select Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Cleveland picked its second quarterback of the draft after taking Dillon Gabriel in the third round. Sanders is already being welcomed to his new team by his future NFL teammates. Browns cornerback Denzel…
The connections of Baeza need some Rich Strike -like Kentucky Derby (G1) fortune. When post positions will be drawn for the Derby at Churchill Downs just after 7 p.m. ET April 26, Baeza will be an alternate in the oversubscribed race, which is limited to 20 starters, just as Rich Strike was three years earlier. A…
Real Madrid will attempt to salvage at least one trophy from a disappointing season with victory over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, but they will not have Kylian Mbappe in the starting XI. The France forward has been left on the bench for the showpiece in Seville, Mbappe having failed to fully recover…
April 26, 2025 2:59 PM 4:38 Juddmonte Farms general manager Garrett O’Rourke discusses why their homebred Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Final Gambit has never left the state of Kentucky before, the colt’s pedigree, and wanting to win a Derby without controversy after Mandaloun was awarded the win by disqualification…
The Cleveland Browns were one of the few teams heavily linked to Colorado star quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Browns had the No. 2 overall pick, a spot that was perceived as too high for Sanders, though the team wound up trading back to No. 5 with the Jacksonville Jaguars….
April 26, 2025 1:26 PM 1:34 Although Burnham Square covered his five-furlong breeze a bit faster (:59 1/5) than trainer Ian Wilkes was looking for April 26, the trainer was pleased and believes the gelding is ready for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. …
Eberechi Eze’s stunning long-range effort helped Crystal Palace secure their place in the FA Cup final as they deservedly beat Aston Villa 3-0 at Wembley on Saturday. Villa were the clear favourites for the first of this season’s semi-finals, but Unai Emery’s men – missing Marcus Rashford through injury – were completely outplayed by Oliver…
After observing a damp Churchill Downs main track drying out the morning of April 26 after rain the preceding day, several trainers called audibles in training plans of their Kentucky Derby (G1) starters. However, five Derby runners did make their way on the worktab Saturday, including Blue Grass Stakes (G1) winner Burnham Square . With jockey Brian Hernandez…
While the Cleveland Browns’ biggest offensive need was at quarterback, the team also had several other holes at their skill positions. One of the more underrated needs on the Browns’ roster was at running back, given Nick Chubb’s declining health and Jerome Ford, who’s best served as a backup rather than a full-time starter….
