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Maximum Security avoids Derby repeat, wins delayed Haskell

OCEANPORT, N.J. — Maximum Security captured the $1 million Haskell Invitational and, unlike the Kentucky Derby, survived a steward's inquiry Saturday...

NYM 11, SF 4: Alonso, Mets end Giants' streak

SAN FRANCISCO — Pete Alonso set another record after making a small tweak to his swing. Dominic Smith quickly got redemption. And the New York Mets bounced back...

Fratto assumes role as Army football's voice

Mark was here more than 20 years ago, plotting and planning, imagining and dreaming. He’d be back here one day if he could help it, if the timing was right and he...

Big league ballparks broil in heat wave

At Wrigley Field, misters in the back of the bleachers tried to cool the crowd. At Yankee Stadium, only one player took batting practice on the field. In Cleveland, rules...

ESPN urges avoiding politics after host's Trump rally comments

NEW YORK — ESPN is reminding employees of the network's policy to avoid talking about politics after radio talk show host Dan Le Batard criticized President Donald...

NYY 11, COL 5: Yankees torch Rockies without HRs

NEW YORK — The Yankees were a tripleheader of hot on Saturday.First was the temperature: 94 degrees at game time, the highest for New York this...

Claret jug Lowry's to lose after third-round 63

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The noise was unlike anything Shane Lowry had ever heard on a golf course, no surprise at the first British Open in these parts in 68...

This Date in Sports History - July 20

1858 — Fans are charged for the first time to see a baseball game. Approximately 1,500 fans pay 50 cents to see the New York All-Stars beat Brooklyn 22-18 at Fashion...