Author: Stephen Whyno
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At the track, on the air and behind the scenes, women make the Kentucky Derby happen
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Just 17 women have trained a horse that ran in one of the first 151 renditions of the Kentucky Derby. Only six women have ridden in the race. Far more have a hand in making the opening jewel of the Triple Crown happen. As Cherie DeVaux looks to become the first…
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Lindsey Vonn says she has ‘nothing to prove’ as she prepares to return to the Winter Olympics
NEW YORK (AP) — Lindsey Vonn feels like she has “nothing to prove” in her bid to return to the Winter Olympics at the age of 41, more than two decades since her first. The American ski great with medals in multiple disciplines said Tuesday she’s not worried about tarnishing her legacy after coming out…
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Rangers, Panthers, Avalanche, Golden Knights and Oilers make pre-NHL trade deadline day moves
Stanley Cup contenders aren’t waiting until the NHL trade deadline day to shore up depth for what they hope is a long playoff run
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Washington Commanders are signing veteran tight end Zach Ertz, AP sources say
Two people with knowledge of the move say the Washington Commanders are signing veteran tight end Zach Ertz
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Capitals re-sign defenseman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million
The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Rasmus Sandin to a five-year contract worth $23 million
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Golden Knights acquire Anthony Mantha in a trade with the Capitals
The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals
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New York sets a timeline for the Belmont Park project that is set to be completed in 2026
Renovations to Belmont Park are expected to pave the way for the racetrack to host the Belmont Stakes in June 2026
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New Jersey Devils fire coach Lindy Ruff, name Travis Green interim replacement
The New Jersey Devils have fired coach Lindy Ruff and named assistant Travis Green as the interim replacement for the rest of the season
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Longtime Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to join AHL Hershey after clearing waivers
Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to report to the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears after clearing waivers
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Golden Knights, Avalanche and Rangers headline teams to watch at the NHL trade deadline
There is no clear-cut Stanley Cup front-runner in the NHL this season