The horse that won the 2021 Kentucky Derby last weekend at Churchill Downs, Medina Spirit, has failed a post-race drug test. Trainer Bob Baffert spoke to reporters on Sunday and denied that Medina Spirit had ever been
New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom left Sunday’s start versus the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning with an injury described by the team as “right side tightness.” The Mets said their ace left the game for “precautionary reasons.” deGrom
Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden has missed the last 15 games due to a hamstring injury, but says he isn’t worried about missing time during the postseason. Harden said Thursday he is “very confident” he’ll return to
The Los Angeles Angels are releasing Albert Pujols. Pujols, who signed to the Angels in 2011, is in his final year of his 10-year contract with the team. Pujols spent 11 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals,
New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that both the NY Yankees and NY Mets will offer free tickets to fans who get vaccinated for COVID-19 at their stadiums. The policy begins May 19, which coincides
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Amir Garrett has been fined and suspended by MLB for seven games for “inciting a benches-clearing incident” in Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs. Garrett said he will be appealing both the suspension and
The Baltimore Ravens have signed longtime Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva. Villanueva agreed to a two-year, $14 million pact with the Ravens, which includes $8 million in guarantees. The 32-year-old Villanueva entered the league as an
New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams sustained a broken foot during a workout at the team facility and is expected to be sidelined for eight to 10 weeks. The injury occurred last week when Williams was
Miami Marlins pitcher Paul Campbell has received an 80-game suspension from Major League Baseball on Monday for violating its performance-enhancing drug policy. The 25-year-old Campbell made his major league debut April 3; he tested positive for
Bobby Unser, a three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, has died at age 87. Unser died Sunday at his home in Albuquerque. Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Unser’s death Monday. He was one of six members of the
