Thoroughbred racing
AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Feb. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 22 1919 — The first dog race track to use an imitation rabbit opens in Emeryville, Calif. 1936 — Figure skater Sonja Henie wins her...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2022 11:13 AM EST
Feb. 22 1919 — The first dog race track to use an imitation rabbit opens in Emeryville, Calif. 1936 — Figure skater Sonja Henie wins her...

Jockey Ricardo Santana Jr. reacts after crossing the finish line to win the 128th running of the Metropolitan horse race, Saturday, June 5, 2021, At Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
The Latest: Essential Quality rallies to win Belmont Stakes

Jun. 05, 2021 02:01 PM EDT

Flavien Prat atop Rombauer reacts after winning the 146th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Will Newton)
Prat honors commitment to ride Hot Rod Charlie in Belmont

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 02, 2021 02:33 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2021 05:37 PM EDT
May 28 1901 — Parader, ridden by Fred Landry, overcomes a bad start to win the Preakness Stakes by two lengths over Sadie S. ...

Editorial Roundup: New York

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 03:52 PM EDT
Newsday. May 17, 2021. Editorial: Vaccines in, masks out It’s time for everyone to see you smile again. ...

Joel Rosario atop Army Wife wins the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 14, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Army Wife springs Black-Eyed Susan upset at Pimlico

By Andrew Taylor May. 14, 2021 07:00 PM EDT

Jockey John Velazquez, left, watches as trainer Bob Baffert holds up the winner's trophy after they victory with Medina Spirit in the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Medina Spirit could lose Ky. Derby win; track bans Baffert

By Gary B. Graves May. 09, 2021 11:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 2, 2021 file photo, a pharmacy technician loads a syringe with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination site at the Portland Expo in Portland, Maine. On Friday, March 7 The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly asserting that Pfizer admitted in its COVID-19 clinical trial protocol document that vaccinated people can “shed” the vaccine, emitting materials that can spread to unvaccinated people by inhalation or skin contact.(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

By The Associated Press May. 07, 2021 01:21 PM EDT

John Velazquez, left, talks with Todd Pletcher after Velazquez rode Malathaat to victory during the 147th running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
American Pharoah, Todd Pletcher elected to Hall of Fame

May. 05, 2021 11:50 AM EDT

John Velazquez riding Medina Spirit, third from right, leads the field as they round the fourth turn to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Kentucky Derby, NFL draft pull in television viewers

By David Bauder May. 04, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

John Velazquez riding Medina Spirit, third from right, leads the field as they round the fourth turn to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Latest: Belmont Stakes to have at least 11,000 fans

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

John Velazquez, right, rides Medina Spirit ahead of Florent Geroux aboard Mandaloun to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Kentucky Derby win

By Beth Harris May. 01, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

A fan scream during a race before the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Latest: Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Derby win

May. 01, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

CORRECTS RIDER AND HORSE AT RIGHT TO IRAD ORTIZ JR. AND SEARCH RESULTS - John Velazquez, left, is congratulated by Irad Ortiz Jr. on Search Results after Velazquez rode Malathaat to victory during the 147th running of the Kentucky Oaks horse race at Churchill Downs, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Malathaat rallies in stretch to win Kentucky Oaks

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 30, 2021 06:38 PM EDT

Fans wait for a race while social distancing before 147th running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
With fans and flowery hats, Derby is back at old home in May

By Beth Harris Apr. 30, 2021 01:56 PM EDT

Graphic shows horses in the Kentucky Derby with post positions and silks; with related stories; 6c x 3 7/8 inches
Essential Quality is 2-1 favorite for the Kentucky Derby

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 27, 2021 01:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this undated photo provided by Jessa Mayhew in April 2020, hat maker Kenzie Kapp models one of her fascinator designs for the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Derby is back on the first Saturday in May 2021, slowly bringing with it the sights, sounds and rituals familiar to Louisville. And local officials and business owners are hopeful it translates into better cash flow after the coronavirus pandemic upended the Derby’s schedule the previous year. “It definitely smells like Derby,” said business owner and Louisville native Kapp, who’s relishing a boost in demand making masks to match her hats and fascinators. (Jessa Mayhew via AP)
Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 25, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

New York bars, restaurants can soon stay open 'til midnight

Apr. 14, 2021 04:38 PM EDT
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York will push back its curfew for bars and restaurants an hour to midnight, starting Monday, as the state continues to relax...

In a photo provided by Benoit Photo, Rock Your World and jockey Umberto Rispoli win the Grade I $750,000 Santa Anita Derby Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)
Rock Your World rocks win in Santa Anita Derby; Baffert 2nd

By Beth Harris Apr. 03, 2021 08:25 PM EDT