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Justify tests soggy Pimlico track in workout for Preakness

BALTIMORE (AP) Kentucky Derby winner Justify has gotten acquainted with the track at Pimlico Race Course, where he will attempt to keep his Triple Crown hopes alive Saturday in the Preakness.

Must-see TV: 'Hard Knocks' to feature Browns

Cleveland hopes to begin a new era this season with a bevy of talented draft picks and splashy veteran acquisitions. And their moves will now be followed by a camera crew.

Preview: Rays' road trip heads west for first glimpse of Shohei Ohtani, Angels

The Tampa Bay Rays head out west for the final series of their road trip as they take on Mike Trout, Shohei Otani and the Los Angeles Angels.

AP Source: Browns to be featured on HBO's 'Hard Knocks'

CLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Browns will appear on HBO’s ”Hard Knocks” this season.

Preview: Marlins try to pull off sweep of slumping Dodgers in matinee finale

The Miami Marlins put a bow on their four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with Thursday’s matinee showdown.

Peru president urges help for Guerrero to fight WCup ban

LIMA, Peru (AP) Peru President Martin Vizcarra wants state authorities to help Paolo Guerrero try to overturn a doping ban which forces the national team captain to miss the country’s first World Cup in 36 years.

Nick Wright details why he believes the Houston Rockets can dethrone the Warriors in the West

Reflecting on the Houston Rockets’ 127-105 win over Golden State in Game 2 of the 2018 Western Conference Finals, Nick Wright details to Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe why he believes the Rockets can dethrone the Warriors in the West. Do you agree with Nick?

Morocco striker Rachid Alioui out of World Cup injured

PARIS (AP) �� Morocco striker Rachid Alioui will miss the World Cup after surgery to repair a torn hamstring.

Woman in false rape case says she never said she was raped

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) A New York woman charged with lying about being raped by two college football players now says she never told investigators she was sexually assaulted.

Halep’s hold on No. 1 gets a boost with Keys’ withdrawal

ROME (AP) Simona Halep’s hold on the No. 1 ranking received a boost when American opponent Madison Keys withdrew from their third-round match at the Italian Open on Thursday due to a right rib injury.

Atletico fans celebrate Europa League title in Madrid

MADRID (AP) Thousands of Atletico Madrid fans took to the streets of the Spanish capital to celebrate the team’s third Europa League title.

Atletico Madrid charged for far-right banner at Europa final

NYON, Switzerland (AP) Europa League winner Atletico Madrid faces UEFA punishment for fans displaying a far-right banner at the final on Wednesday.

WORLD CUP: Peace reigns as US faces Iran at 1998 tournament

In one of the biggest geopolitical clashes at a World Cup, the United States played Iran in a group match at the 1998 tournament in France.

Marseille, Lyon and Monaco fight for Champions League spot

LYON, France (AP) Marseille no longer has its own destiny in hand.

Captain Gianluigi Buffon leaving Juventus but not retiring

TURIN, Italy (AP) Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon is leaving the Italian champion and considering playing elsewhere.

As World Cup approaches, a budding team has no opponents

STEPANAKERT, Azerbaijan (AP) With the World Cup less than a month away, there is a budding national team in the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh with no one to play against.

Claudio Ranieri set to leave Nantes

NANTES, France (AP) Nantes coach Claudio Ranieri is leaving the French club at the end of the season.

Griezmann declines to talk about his future at Atletico

LYON, France (AP) Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke with an air of resignation when asked if the club can stop Antoine Griezmann from leaving.

Bayern's Sandro Wagner quits Germany over World Cup omission

MUNICH (AP) Germany striker Sandro Wagner has announced his international retirement following his failure to be nominated in the preliminary World Cup squad.

Column: Misfits no more, Knights 2 wins from Cup final

LAS VEGAS (AP) A year ago at this time the Vegas Golden Knights had one minor league player on an otherwise empty roster and no idea what to expect when an entire team was finally assembled.

Stagnant horse racing betting court ruling helps the sport

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Horse racing has been struggling for years to regain a strong footing on the national sports landscape, and owners hope to use betting on other sports to bring fans back to the tracks.

Tickle Me, Fleury: Vegas goalie tickles Jets player's ear

LAS VEGAS (AP) Marc-Andre Fleury gave Blake Wheeler quite an earful.

Cubs' Lester hopes to reign over Braves (May 17, 2018)

ATLANTA — Chicago Cubs left-hander Jon Lester has made 356 career starts. Atlanta Braves right-hander Mike Soroka has made three.

Rays' Cron goes against his former team — Angels (May 17, 2018)

The Los Angeles Angels decided during the offseason that C.J. Cron was no longer in their plans, so they traded him to the Tampa Bay Rays in February for a player to be named later.

Fallout, investigations underway in Nassar scandal

DETROIT (AP) Michigan State University’s announcement Wednesday that it agreed to pay $500 million to settle claims from more than 300 women and girls who said they were assaulted by former sports doctor Larry Nassar is seen as a step toward providing closure for those victims.

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