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Golden Tempo’s victory in Kentucky Derby is most-viewed on record

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Golden Tempo's victory in Saturday's 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby averaged 19.6 million on NBC and Peacock, making it the most-viewed Run for the Roses on record since Nielsen began tracking average audiences in 1988. According to preliminary data from ...

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Magic fire Mosley (AP) — Jamahl Mosley has been fired as coach of the Orlando Magic, paying the widely expected price after the team blew a 3-1 series lead and got eliminated by the Detroit Pistons in Round 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. It was Orlando's third consecutive ...

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Golden Tempo wait-and-see LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Cherie DeVaux hasn't decided yet whether her Kentucky Derby winner will compete for the Triple Crown at the Preakness. DeVaux gave a wait-and-see answer on Sunday morning when asked whether Golden Tempo would run at the May 16 middle jewel ...

Kentucky Derby is a 20-horse puzzle

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The chaos at the start of the Kentucky Derby sometimes decides the most exciting two minutes in sports in a matter of seconds. Twenty horses bursting out of the starting gate to varying degrees of success makes it a mad dash to the turn. Calling the race on ...

Celtics, 76ers will add to their long playoff history with a Game 7 matchup

BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics appeared to be skipping toward the second round of the NBA playoffs following a 32-point road win in Game 4 at Philadelphia. But back-to-back convincing wins by the 76ers in Game 5 and Game 6 have left a Boston team that once looked like a favorite to emerge from ...

NHL playoffs feature new blood in 2nd round

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are full of new blood, and so far three teams have advanced to the second round after not even making the postseason last year. Colorado, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Anaheim have advanced from the first round, with the Flyers (six years) and the Ducks (eight) ...