He considered leaving the horse business after tragedy struck. Now this trainer just won the Kentucky Derby
By Christina Maxouris, CNN
Kentucky Sport News
Al-Ahly and Wydad Casablanca edge closer to an all-Arab CAF Champions League final
Reigning champions Al-Ahly of Egypt have taking a major step toward reaching the African Champions League for the third time in a row after a comprehensive 4-0 win over ES Setif of Algeria 4-0 in the first leg of the competition’s semifinals.
Rich Strike produces huge upset in Kentucky Derby
Rich Strike produced a sensational 80-1 upset to win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Brazil tops Masters’ category on second day of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam
ABU DHABI: Capping an evening of competition between world jiu-jitsu legends, Brazil’s Meyran Alves has claimed the “King of Mats” crown while his country dominated the Masters’ division of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour finale.
Tunisia’s Jabeur hungry for more after historic Madrid title
MADRID: Ons Jabeur says she is hungry for more success after she claimed the biggest title of her career, becoming the first Arab or African player to win a WTA 1000 title thanks to a 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 victory over American Jessica Pegula on Saturday in Madrid. The Tunisian trailblazer picked up her second WTA trophy and is set to return to her career-high ranking of number seven in the world on Monday. Jabeur, who is the first Arab player — man or woman — to crack the top 10, owns a tour-leading 12 victories on clay so far this season and picked up a 20th win overall in 2022.
Liverpool’s title hopes fade after Spurs stalemate
LIVERPOOL: Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool cannot give up hope in the Premier League title race after a 1-1 draw against Tottenham despite admitting he cannot see Manchester City slipping up. Klopp’s side edged ahead of City on goal difference after dropping points at Anfield for the first time since February. But the English champions can now afford to draw one of their remaining four games and still retain their title.
Kentucky Derby news: Eric Reed revels in huge Rich Strike upset at Churchill Downs
The chestnut colt's win will go down as the second biggest upset in the race's history, following Donerail at 91/1 in 1913.
Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike: A longshot brings joy back to racing
LOUISVILLE — This is what the Kentucky Derby does: It rises, it falls. It elevates, it diminishes. It rewards, it punishes. It welcomes storylines but does not make promises; it exists outside the whims and wants of bureaucrats and rulers. It pays homage only to the result. This is also what the Derby does: It makes us laugh, cry, cringe. It makes us thrilled or gutted. Sometimes it makes us squirm. And most of all, the Derby cares not in the least which of these emotions it evokes. There is no man behind the curtain. There are just 1 ¼ miles on the first Saturday in May, first to the line gets roses, no matter whom.