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Messi and Miami bounce back with 4-1 crushing of Red Bulls
Ledecky, Walsh cap Pro Swim meet with world records
Ledecky, Walsh cap Pro Swim meet with world records

Katie Ledecky broke her longstanding world record in the 800m freestyle and Gretchen Walsh lowered her 100m butterfly world mark twice in one day as the Tyr Pro Swim meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida concluded on Saturday.

May 04, 2025

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Sovereignty rules in 151st Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty rules in 151st Kentucky Derby

Sovereignty powered through the final turn and out-dueled favorite Journalism in the final straight to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, giving the Godolphin stable a first victory in the US racing classic at Churchill Downs.

May 04, 2025

McLaughlin-Levrone sets world's fastest of year in 400m hurdles
McLaughlin-Levrone sets world's fastest of year in 400m hurdles

Two-time reigning Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won the 400-meter hurdles with the fastest time in the world this year at the Grand Slam Track series Miami meet on Saturday.

May 03, 2025

Sovereignty wins 151st Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty wins 151st Kentucky Derby

Sovereignty powered through the final turn and out-dueled favorite Journalism in the final straight to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, giving the Godolphin stable a first victory in the US racing classic at Churchill Downs.

May 03, 2025

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Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive
Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive

Israel was issuing orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of an expanded offensive in Gaza, Israeli media reported Saturday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked truce mediator Qatar.

May 03, 2025

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'Like a dream' says dominant Sabalenka after third Madrid title
'Like a dream' says dominant Sabalenka after third Madrid title

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said her sensational form this year is "like a dream" after defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Saturday to win her third Madrid Open title.

May 03, 2025