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Everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 Kentucky Derby
It’s almost time to “Run for the Roses.”
The 149th Kentucky Derby is set for this weekend, from historic Churchill Downs. Churchill Downs will look a little different this year, particularly in the paddock area, as the historic venue is undergoing some upgrades ahead of next year’s 150th Kentucky Derby.
As for the race itself, Forte is the favorite, currently listed at 3-1. Forte drew post position No. 15, and will look to become the seventh horse to win from that spot.
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Alabama athletics official Matt Self faces a serious criminal charge.
Self, who serves as deputy director of athletics, compliance and support services, was arrested Sunday on a third-degree domestic violence charge, according to 247Sports.
Self was no longer listed as an inmate at the local Tuscaloosa jail as of Monday afternoon. No further details of the arrest are known at this time.
Alabama Crimson Tide official Matt Self arrested on domestic violence charge. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“Alabama Athletics is aware of this incident.
A Dallas Cowboys executive pushed back against Deion Sanders complaining about only one HBCU player being drafted.
The Colorado head coach tweeted NFL teams should be “ashamed” after former Jackson State player Isaiah Bolden was the only HBCU player drafted.
Deion Sanders ‘Ashamed’ Only One HBCU Player Was Taken In NFL Draft, Seems To Ignore Basic Reality
Notably, Deion didn’t seem to note only a total of 10 FCS players were selected.
The Warriors said they had no issue with Jordan Poole attempting a 3 from 28 feet with 10 seconds left.
Anthony Davis wrote his name in the record books with a dominant 30/20 Game 1, and looked like a player the Warriors will have trouble containing.
The 2020 NFL Draft was supposed to be a testament to ignoring noise and focusing on tape. But these roster decisions show that was misguided.
Steph Curry explained the viral clip of LeBron James following him to the Warriors bench in the Game 1 matchup with the Lakers.
Jalen Brunson bounced back from a rocky start to finish with 30 points, making some crucial shots down the stretch, as the Knicks collected a series-tying 111-105 Game 2 win against the Heat on Tuesday night.
Aaron Rodgers is embracing his inner New Yorker. The newly traded quarterback is celebrating his first week with appearance after appearance at New York sporting events. Appearing for postseason action, from the Knicks to the Rangers, Rodgers is putting in hours at Madison Square Garden.
In attendance for Tuesday night’s Game 2 between the Knicks and Heat, Rodgers showed up sitting with a new teammate. Reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Sauce Gardner was also in attendance with Rodgers, sitting next to the four-time MVP and joining a load of celebrities at MSG.
Heading into the highly anticipated second-round matchup between the Lakers and Warriors, the hype centered around yet another postseason meeting between two all-time greats in LeBron James and Stephen Curry. When the final whistle sounded at Chase Center on Tuesday night, though, it was big man Anthony Davis who stole the show.
Davis erupted for 30 points and 23 rebounds—both game highs—to spearhead a 117–112 Los Angeles victory, stealing home court advantage from the defending champions.