Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit Collapses, Dies In California
Medina Spirit, who finished first in the controversial 2021 Kentucky Derby, died Monday after a workout at Santa Anita.


Lakers’ LeBron James closes in on all-time scoring record
After scoring 20 points in the Lakers'113-104 win over the Spurs Wednesday night, James sits 158 points behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
By Mark J. Terrill / AP
Sports betting is everywhere now, but is it paying off?
The sports betting industry has taken off in the last four years, but tax revenue isn't living up the initial hype amid lax regulations.
By San Francisco Chronicle / AP
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin wins record 83rd World Cup race
Shiffrin's giant slalom victory broke a tie on the all-time women's list with former American teammate Lindsey Vonn, who retired four years ago.
By Alessandro Trovati / APTop Stories

State of emergency declared over violent Atlanta protest
Gov. Brian Kemp's declaration allows him to call up to 1,000 National Guard members to help "subdue riot and unlawful assembly."
By Alex Slitz / Ap
House GOP wastes no time launching investigations
With their new majority in hand, House Republicans have made it clear that government oversight will be a huge focus.
By Jose Luis Magana / AP
Where Gen Z gets its news: Social media
A 2022 poll shows network and cable TV news came in fifth and sixth place, with newspapers dead last.
By Martin Meissner / AP