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A runner competing in a 250-mile Arizona ultramarathon dies after having a medical emergency
A runner in a grueling 250-mile ultramarathon on trails across northern Arizona has died after experiencing a medical emergency.
Democratic senators press US military on Israel’s evacuation zones, warning of legal risks
Twelve U.S. Democratic senators have asked the U.S. Central Command about coordination with Israel on evacuation zones in Lebanon and Iran. They claim this may violate international law.
Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer
Russia's Defense Ministry reports that air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight. This major attack comes after Moscow rejected Kyiv’s ceasefire earlier in the week. Drones were destroyed over…
2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach: Felix Rosenqvist leads qualifying
Rosenqvist turns a lap of 1:07.4635 to edge Pato O’Ward for the top starting spot, with Alex Palou set to start third.
2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach: Acura, Lexus break through in IMSA
Renger van der Zande and Nick Yelloly deliver Acura’s long-awaited win. Aaron Telitz and Benjamin Pedersen end Lexus’ two-year GTD drought.
2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach: Rosenqvist posts best finish, Brabham wins Stadium Super Trucks race
Felix Rosenqvist turns his pole into a runner-up finish, his best result in seven starts at Long Beach. Matt Brabham captures Stadium Super Trucks Race 2, while Tom Sargent sweeps…
2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach: Alex Palou earns elusive 1st win
Palou gets past pole sitter Felix Rosenqvist on the final round of pit stops and leads the final 30 laps for his first victory in six career starts Long Beach.…
Always a Runner wins Kentucky Oaks under the lights
The Chad Brown-trained filly shows her toughness again, making a move around the final turn and needing every bit of the stretch to pass Bob Baffert’s Explora and Michael McCarthy’s…
Golden Tempo stuns in making Kentucky Derby history
The 23-1 winner storms from far behind to make Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the race as Jose Ortiz edges brother Irad Ortiz aboard Renegade.
Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, May 3, 2026
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday,…