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Horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas, right, rides atop Riff as he helps exercise rider Oscar Quevedo and Preakness entrant Secret Oath off the track after a morning workout ahead of the Preakness Horse Race at Pimlico Race Course, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Baltimore. Lukas could have entered the filly in the Black-Eyed Susan on Friday. Instead, the 86-year-old Hall of Fame trainer chose the Preakness for the Kentucky Oaks winner, who has done well facing off against male horses in previous opportunities. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Old Man & The Filly: Lukas saddling Secret Oath in Preakness

Secret Oath could give D. Wayne Lukas a record-tying seventh Preakness victory if she beats the boys in the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown. Secret Oath would also be the seventh filly to … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 5/18/22

With umbrellas and ponchos, IndyCar fans walk down a rain-soaked pit area at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Indianapolis, as wet weather postponed practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race. (Mykal McEldowney/The Indianapolis Star via AP)

INDY DAY 2: Chips, dip and paper boats on washout day

Rain washed out all activity on Day 2 of preparations for the Indianapolis 500. It meant the highlight was the trio of drivers from Arrow McLaren SP entertaining fans on both social media and then … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/18/22

Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (17) and forward Jimmy Butler (22) celebrate during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Jimmy Butler, Heat seeking to take a 2-0 lead over Celtics

Things have been working out just fine so far in this postseason for Jimmy Butler and the top-seeded Miami Heat. They'll look to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals when they play host … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 5/18/22

Fans watch Tiger Woods on the seventh hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dustin Johnson looking to get back on track at PGA

Jordan Spieth is going for the final leg of the career Grand Slam at the PGA Championship. Dustin Johnson would take any trophy at this point. Johnson has gone 15 months since his last win. A year … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 5/18/22

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, waits in his pit box during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Dixon looking to jumpstart season with strong Indy 500

Scott Dixon says he's had a horrendous start to the IndyCar season. The six-time series champion has a shot to turn it around at the Indianapolis 500. He had a very fast car on opening day at … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/18/22

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) and Nazem Kadri (91) celebrate an overtime goal by Josh Manson (42) against St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Denver. The Avalanche won 3-2. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Support cast guides Avs in Game 1 win, stars spark Lightning

Colorado defenseman Cale Makar got a little help from his friends as the Avalanche took a 1-0 lead in their second-round playoff series with St. Louis. Makar wasn't at his best, but didn't need to be … more

By PAT GRAHAM | 5/18/22

Phillies slugger Harper won't play right field for 6 weeks

Bryce Harper sat out a third straight game as he recovers from a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow and the Phillies slugger may not play right field again until late July. Harper said … more

5/18/22

Eintracht supporters react in downtown Seville, Spain, Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Eintracht Frankfurt will play Glasgow Rangers in the Europa League final Wednesday evening in Seville. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)

5 German soccer fans detained in Spain following clashes

Spanish authorities say five German soccer fans have been detained following clashes ahead of the Europa League final between Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers. Spanish police say the Frankfurt fans … more

5/18/22

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day directs his team during an NCAA college spring football game on April 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State is hiking Day's annual salary to $9.5 million, as part of a two-year contract extension that will put him among the nation's highest-paid college football coaches. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Raise makes Ohio State's Day one of highest-paid coaches

Ohio State plans to hike Ryan Day’s annual salary to $9.5 million as part of a two-year contract extension that will put him among the nation’s highest-paid college football coaches. Day’s … more

By MITCH STACY | 5/18/22

Eritrea's Biniam Girmay touches his eye after spraying sparkling wine on the podium to celebrate winning the 10th stage of the Giro D'Italia cycling race from Pescara to Jesi, Italy, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Girmay was then taken to a local hospital after getting injured when he popped a champagne cork into his eye during the podium celebration. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)

Girmay out of Giro after eye injury caused by prosecco cork

An accident with a prosecco cork while celebrating his historic stage victory at the Giro d’Italia has forced Biniam Girmay to pull out of the race. The Eritrean rider became the first Black … more

5/18/22

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) makes a save against Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson (6) during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Manson scores 8:02 into OT, Avs beat Blues 3-2 in Game 1

Josh Manson scored 8:02 into overtime, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves in his return to the net from an eye injury, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in Game 1 of their second-round … more

By PAT GRAHAM | 5/18/22

FILE - Tiger Woods walks down the fifth fairway during the final round of the 89th PGA Golf Championship at the Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla., Aug. 12, 2007. Woods is expected back as the PGA returns to Southern Hills for the fifth time, May 19-22. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Restored to glory, Southern Hills ready for PGA showcase

Southern Hills has undergone an extensive restoration effort ahead of this week's PGA Championship, helping to return the venerable Tulsa layout into what its designer Perry Maxwell had in mind. The … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 5/18/22

Lynx seeking answers after another 0-4 start to season

Minnesota is off to 0-4 start for the second straight season and sits at the bottom of The Associated Press WNBA power poll this week. The Lynx found a way to turn things around last season and … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 5/18/22

Butler scores 41, Heat take Game 1 from Celtics 118-107

Jimmy Butler scored 41 points, and the Miami Heat turned things around with a huge third quarter on the way to beating the shorthanded Boston Celtics 118-107 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 5/18/22

Houston rockets: Astros hit 5 HRs in 2nd, rout Red Sox 13-4

The Astros tied the MLB record for most home runs in an inning, hitting five off Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi as part of a nine-run second to help Houston rout Boston 13-4. Yordan Alvarez, Kyle … more

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | 5/17/22

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10) celebrates a goal against the Florida Panthers with defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) and defenseman Cal Foote (52) during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

Lightning strike first against Panthers, win 4-1 in Game 1

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, Andrei Vasilevskiy remained red-hot with 34 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning topped the Florida Panthers 4-1 in Game 1 of … more

By GEORGE RICHARDS | 5/17/22

Magic Moment: Orlando wins lottery, lands No. 1 pick

The Orlando Magic won the NBA draft lottery and landed the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since they got Dwight Howard nearly two decades ago. Orlando finished with the worst record in the … more

By ANDREW SELIGMAN | 5/17/22

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates a 3-pointer by Klay Thompson, left, against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal in San Francisco, Friday, May 13, 2022. The Warriors won 110-96 and advanced to the conference finals. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Curry, Thompson ready to lead Warriors vs surprising Mavs

Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are one step closer to playing for another championship as they prepare to tip off Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the … more

By JANIE McCAULEY | 5/17/22

FILE - Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey heads to the dugout after pitching to the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of a baseball game on June 2, 2021, in Baltimore. Harvey was suspended for 60 games by Major League Baseball on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, for distributing a prohibited drug of abuse. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

O's Harvey suspended 60 games by MLB for drug distribution

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey has been suspended for 60 games by Major League Baseball for distributing a prohibited drug of abuse. The former New York Mets star admitted in February during a … more

By RONALD BLUM | 5/17/22

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka, left, speaks with Celtics guard Marcus Smart, right, as the team leads the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Celtics rule Smart, Horford out for Game 1 against Heat

Boston will be without two starters for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, with Al Horford entering the NBA’s health and safety protocols and Marcus Smart unable to play because of a mid-foot … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 5/17/22