Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in a 3-horse photo finish at Churchill Downs
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby in a three-horse photo finish, edging out Sierra Leone by a nose with Forever Young third in the tightest finish since 1996 on Saturday.Sent off at 18-1 odds, Mystik Dan and...
Contreras keys 3-run 8th as Brewers rally to beat Cubs 3-1 in first game against Counsell
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — William Contreras hit an RBI single during Milwaukee’s three-run eighth inning, and the Brewers won their first game against former manager Craig Counsell, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Friday.The Brewers...
Arenado drives in 3 and Gray pitches seven innings as the Cardinals beat the White Sox 3-0
JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado drove in three runs, Sonny Gray gave up three hits in seven innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Friday night.Gray (4-1) walked one and struck out five in his longest outing of...
Black trainer Larry Demeritte brings his $11,000 horse to the Kentucky Derby
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — If Larry Demeritte is looking for a positive sign heading into his first Kentucky Derby as a trainer, it’s right where his horse is assigned.Long-shot West Saratoga is staying in Barn 42 at Churchill Downs,...
