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Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won’t run in the Preakness, dashing Triple Crown possibility

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer
Associated Press,

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not run in the Preakness Stakes, officials announced Tuesday, ending any chance at a Triple Crown for a seventh consecutive year. “We received a call today from trainer Bill Mott that Sovereignty will not be competing in the Preakness,” said Mike Rogers, executive VP of 1/ST Racing, which operates the Preakness. “We extend our congratulations…

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Kentucky man who won Powerball jackpot lands in Florida jail days later

DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press
Associated Press,

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky Powerball winner was arrested and charged with kicking a police officer in Florida days after he won a $167 million jackpot. James S. Farthing, who goes by Shannon, found out Sunday that he won the state’s biggest ever jackpot after his mother called him, according to a media release from the…

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Kentucky Derby: How to watch, the favorites and what to expect in the 151st running of the race

Associated Press,

(AP) – The first Saturday in May means it’s time for the 151st Kentucky Derby, America’s longest continuously held sporting event. Nineteen horses stampeding 1 1/4 miles around Churchill Downs isn’t just a race. It’s 150,000 fans jammed under the Twin Spires for a fashion show mixed with an all-day party that is heavy on traditions like mint juleps, singing…

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Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby with 2 contenders after serving a 3-year suspension

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer
Associated Press,

Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby for the first time in four years, having served his punishment for Medina Spirit’s failed drug test and coming to the place where he’s won a record-tying six times. He’s settled in at his old Barn 33, the signs boasting of his Churchill Downs triumphs again hanging on the outside wall. “I’m…

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Cam Ward goes No. 1, Travis Hunter 2nd and Shedeur Sanders not picked in 1st round of NFL draft

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer
Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Cam Ward went from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter cost Jacksonville a premium. Jaxson Dart was selected before Shedeur Sanders. While Ward, Hunter and Abdul Carter went 1-2-3 as expected, Sanders wasn’t picked at all in the first round. “We all didn’t expect this, of course, but I…

National News

Long wait is over for Cam Ward, Travis Hunter and other draft prospects about to join the NFL

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer
Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and 12 other prospects will walk the red carpet at Lambeau Field before going backstage at the NFL draft theater to wait for their name to be called Thursday night. All their hard work paid off. It’s time to enjoy the moment before joining their new teams to work…

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U.S. Rep. Barr enters competitive race to succeed Sen. McConnell in Kentucky

By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press
Associated Press,

Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr launched a high-stakes Senate campaign Tuesday, opting to give up his seemingly secure House seat next year and enter the competitive contest to succeed longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell. Barr touted his congressional experience and support for President Donald Trump’s policies in announcing his candidacy in Richmond, in his district. “I am running for Senate because…

Sports

QB Cam Ward of Miami is the Titans’ likely pick at No. 1 overall in the NFL draft

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer
Associated Press,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans need a quarterback, hold the No. 1 pick overall and have spent the offseason turning over every stone, rewatching tape and studying Miami’s Cam Ward as much as possible. Yes, they’ve also looked closely at Shedeur Sanders, wide receiver and defensive back Travis Hunter and edge rusher Abdul Carter. Signing not one, but…

National News

The Latest: A suspect is in custody and multiple victims reported

By KATE PAYNE and DAVID FISCHER Associated Press
Associated Press,

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A suspect has been taken into police custody and multiple victims were reported in a shooting at Florida State University, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The extent of the victims’ injuries was not immediately known and there were no additional details about the person who was in custody. The person was…

National News

Autism rates in US rise again to 1 in 31 kids, CDC says

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ATLANTA (AP) — An estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, marking another jump in a long string of increases. The CDC’s data was from 14 states and Puerto Rico in 2022. The previous estimate — from 2020 — was 1 in 36. Boys continue to be diagnosed more…

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