Bob Baffert
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young holds the Heisman Trophy at an award ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in New York. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trust via AP, Pool)
Ode to Sports: A year when games and fans came off the bench

By Fred Lief Dec. 23, 2021 12:24 PM EST

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

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, 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

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

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

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2020, file photo, Authentic crosses the finish line with jockey John Velazquez to win the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Authentic was honored as Horse of the Year at the 50th annual Eclipse Awards on Thursday night, Jan. 28. The ceremony was held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Kentucky Derby winner Authentic wins Horse of the Year honor

By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2021 10:24 PM EST

Pierre-Charles Boudot, center front in purple silks, rides Order of Australia to win the Breeders' Cup Mile horse race at Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Horse racing hopes for return to normal, with fans, in 2021

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 08, 2020 03:17 PM EST

Florent Geroux rides Monomoy Girl to win the Breeders' Cup Distaff horse race at Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Authentic goes wire-to-wire to win Breeders' Cup Classic

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 07, 2020 07:44 PM EST

Tacitus is taken for a workout at the Breeders' Cup World Championship horse races at Keeneland Race Course Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. Tacitus is scheduled to run in the Breeders' Cup Classic race Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
In an abnormal year, Breeders' Cup offers a bit of normalcy

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 05, 2020 05:14 PM EST

FILE - In this May 2, 2019, file photo, trainer Bob Baffert talks to the media outside his stable before a workout for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert, who has had multiple horses test positive in post-race drug testing, is taking steps to “do better,” including hiring outside oversight. Baffert said in a statement Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, that he is “very aware” of the incidents involving his horses and the impact that it's had on his family, the sport and himself.. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Baffert hires oversight after stable's drug positives

By Beth Harris Nov. 04, 2020 12:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo, Swiss Skydiver (4), with Robby Albarado aboard, wins the 145th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Obscured behind Swiss Skydiver is Authentic, ridden by John Velazquez. Kentucky Derby winner Authentic heads a field of 11 horses, possibly including filly and Preakness winner Swiss Skydiver against males, for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, with trainer Bob Baffert entering three horses in the $6 million race that includes Belmont winner Tiz the Law. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Breeders' Cup Classic may feature Triple Crown race winners

By Beth Harris Oct. 28, 2020 04:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 20, 2020, file photo, Tiz the Law (8), with jockey Manny Franco up, approaches the finish line on his way to winning the 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes horse race in Elmont, N.Y. Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law won’t run in next month’s Preakness, spoiling what would have been a highly anticipated rematch with Kentucky Derby winner Authentic. The Preakness on Oct. 3 at Pimlico concludes this year’s reconfigured Triple Crown series, which was run out of order because of the coronavirus pandemic.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Belmont winner Tiz the Law won't run in Preakness

By Beth Harris Sep. 22, 2020 01:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2015, file photo, Nyquist, front right, with Mario Gutierrez up, finishes ahead of Swipe, left, with Victor Espinoza up, to win the Breeders' Cup Juvenile horse race at Keeneland race track in Lexington, Ky. The Breeders' Cup in November will be held without spectators, joining the Triple Crown races in having only essential personnel and participants on hand because of the coronavirus pandemic. The world championships are set for Nov. 6-7, 2020, at Keeneland. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Breeders' Cup to race without fans; Keeneland hosts in 2022

By Beth Harris Sep. 12, 2020 06:04 PM EDT

John Velazquez celebrates after riding Authentic to victory in the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Authentic wins Kentucky Derby; Baffert notches 6th victory

By Beth Harris Sep. 05, 2020 07:34 PM EDT

Police officers watch as protesters march past the Churchill Downs racetrack before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Latest: Thousand Words scratched late after paddock fall

Sep. 05, 2020 12:43 PM EDT