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Horse Racing

Serpentine wins Investec Derby at 25-1 odds

SURREY, England (UPI) -- Serpentine, a 25-1 long shot, led the field a merry chase in the Investec Derby on Epsom Downs and kept on running, winning by 5 1/2 lengths to give both his trainer and his sire records for Derby wins. It was no surprise that Serpentine got off to the lead in Saturday's race. But as the lead kept getting bigger and bigger, it suddenly became clear the Galileo colt -- a maiden winner just seven days earlier […]

todayJuly 5, 2020 63

MiLB News

Minor League Baseball cancels 2020 season due to coronavirus pandemic

NEW YORK (UPI) -- While Major League Baseball prepares to start the 2020 season next month, baseball's minor leagues canceled its seasons due to the coronavirus pandemic. The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, the minor league governing body, made the expected announcement Tuesday. The season's fate was essentially sealed when MLB informed minor league clubs that it would not be providing players to them this season because of the COVID-19 outbreak. It is the first time in the history […]

todayJune 30, 2020 32

MLB News

New York Mets sign veteran OF Melky Cabrera, two others

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The New York Mets signed three veteran players, including former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Melky Cabrera, to minor league contracts. The Mets announced the additions of right-handed pitcher Hunter Strickland, infielder Gordon Beckham and Cabrera on Monday. New York also re-signed outfielder Ryan Cordell and right-hander Erasmo Ramirez. The team said the five players will be part of their 60-player pool, which is up to 50. Cabrera -- an All-Star selection in 2012 -- played for the […]

todayJune 30, 2020 114

Golf News

Harris English becomes fifth PGA Tour player to test positive for coronavirus

DETROIT (UPI) -- Harris English withdrew from this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit after he became the fifth player on the PGA Tour to test positive for the coronavirus. English, who didn't play in last week's Travelers Championship, traveled Monday to this week's tournament, where he was required to be tested prior to gaining access to the Detroit Golf Club. Due to the positive test result, English must remain in self-isolation for 10 days and was withdrawn from the […]

todayJune 30, 2020 87

NWA News

NWA Television champion “Outlandish” Zicky Dice granted release from company

ATLANTA, Ga. -- There are often a variety of reasons why there is news surrounding a wrestler releases from a company. They could have the unfortunate designation of being an undercard wrestler or non-essential staff member being laid off or placed on furlough leave. It could be due to bad behavior. More recently, it's due to the backlash from the #SpeakingOut social media campaign. While this may be the case for people like National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) co-owner Dave Lagana, […]

todayJune 26, 2020 117

MLB News

MLB restart likely to include quirky finishes, underdog contenders

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The 2020 MLB season will be unlike any other when it begins in July after a four-month delay. Quirky rules for extra innings will allow for new excitement, while a shorter season could make underdogs World Series contenders. MLB team owners and players agreed this week to safety protocols for a resumed 2020 season after play was suspended during spring training in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 2020 regular season will start July 23 […]

todayJune 26, 2020 85

AEW News

AEW Fyter Fest: Updated cards for the two-week TV special

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- What was previously a pay-per-view last June will be a two-week television special this year. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) held their inaugural Fyter Fest last June. However, in this special instance, it is described by chairman and CEO Tony Khan as being "too big for one night." The show was originally planned for the company's United Kingdom debut for this month in London. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the sports world, limiting the number […]

todayJune 26, 2020 80

National

Lloyd, Rapinoe, Morgan to miss NWSL soccer tournament

SALT LAKE CITY (UPI) -- Carli Lloyd has joined fellow United States Women's National Team stars Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan on the list of stars who will miss the National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup tournament. Lloyd, 37, said Sunday in a statement that she sustained a minor left knee injury this off-season and won't be healthy enough to compete in the June 27 to July 26 tournament in Utah. The 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup marks the return for all […]

todayJune 22, 2020 31

NASCAR

NASCAR investigating after noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage

LINCOLN, Ala. (UPI) -- NASCAR has launched an investigation after a noose was found in driver Bubba Wallace's garage at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Ala. Wallace is the only black driver in the Cup Series. NASCAR said the flag was found in the garage stall Sunday afternoon before the Geico 500 was postponed due to a rain delay. The incident occurred two weeks after Wallace successfully pushed the sport to ban the Confederate flag from its track and facilities. "[Sunday's] […]

todayJune 22, 2020 44

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