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FILE- San Diego Padres third baseman Sean Burroughs fires a throw to first from his knees but is unable to get Los Angeles Dodgers’ D. J. Houlton at first during the third inning of a baseball game June 22, 2005, in San Diego. Burroughs, a two-time Little League World Series champion who won an Olympic gold medal and went on to a major league career that was interrupted by substance abuse, has died. He was 43. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s online records said Burroughs died Thursday, May 9, 2024, with the cause of death deferred. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)

Sean Burroughs, former MLB player and Little League World Series and Olympic champion, dies at 43

May 11, 2024 at 2:29 p.m.

Sean Burroughs, a two-time Little League World Series champion who won an Olympic gold medal and went on to a major-league career that was interrupted by substance abuse, has died....

FILE - Victor Espinoza rides American Pharoah to victory in the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., May 2, 2015.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

The Kentucky Derby is turning 150 years old. It’s survived world wars and controversies of all kinds

May 4, 2024 at 8:34 a.m.

By age, it’s got the Westminster dog show beat by two years.

Brian Hernandez Jr. rides Mystik Dan, right, across the finish line to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in the closest 3-horse photo finish since 1947

May 4, 2024 at 8:32 p.m.

Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby in a dramatic three-horse photo finish, edging out Sierra Leone and Forever Young for the upset victory. It was the 10th Derby to...

CORRECTS SPELLING OF LAST NAME TO DEMERITTE, NOT DEMERIT AS ORIGINALLY SENT – Trainer Larry Demeritte watches as Kentucky Derby entrant West Saratoga gets a bath after a workout at Churchill Downs Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 4. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Larry Demeritte is just the second Black trainer since 1951 to saddle a horse for the Kentucky Derby

May 3, 2024 at 12:07 p.m.

If Larry Demeritte is looking for a positive sign heading into his first Kentucky Derby as a trainer, it’s right where his horse is assigned.

Louis Gossett Jr. in New York to promote the release of “Roots: The Complete Original Series” on Blu-ray on May 11, 2016. (Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

March 29, 2024 at 8:08 a.m.

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was...

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) celebrates after scoring during the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against North Carolina in the NCAA tournament Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Alabama upsets top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach the Elite Eight for the 2nd time in program history

March 29, 2024 at 12:28 a.m.

Grant Nelson converted a go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds remaining, and Alabama beat top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 on Thursday to reach the Elite Eight.

FILE – Ippei Mizuhara stands next to Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani and translates during an interview at Dodger Stadium on Feb. 3, 2024. The firing of Ohtani’s interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations of illegal gambling has highlighted an issue many outside of California don’t realize: Sports betting is still against the law in the nation’s most populous state. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Shohei Ohtani to speak to media for 1st time since illegal gambling and theft allegations against interpreter

March 24, 2024 at 7:42 p.m.

Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his interpreter emerged.

Ippei Mizuhara stands next to Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani and translates during an interview at Dodger Stadium on Feb. 3, 2024. Mizuhara has been fired by the Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of ‘massive theft’ from Japanese star

March 20, 2024 at 7:41 p.m.

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by Los Angeles Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft from Japanese star.

Emma Stone arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone wins second career best actress Oscar for ‘Poor Things’ in tight race with Lily Gladstone

March 10, 2024 at 10:07 p.m.

Emma Stone has won the best actress Oscar for “Poor Things,” her second career victory in the category.

Christopher Nolan arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Christopher Nolan wins his first Oscar for directing ‘Oppenheimer’

March 10, 2024 at 10:05 p.m.

The 53-year-old British visionary has garnered critical acclaim throughout his career, but had never won an Oscar until now. He was nominated for directing “Dunkirk” in 2017 and for original screenplay in...

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