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Kentucky Derby’s operators suspend trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. after ‘highly unusual’ racehorse deaths

By David Close, CNN The company operating the famed Kentucky Derby has indefinitely suspended racehorse trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. following what it calls two “highly unusual” horse deaths — meaning one of his other horses cannot run as planned in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Churchill Downs Inc.’s decision Thursday comes after two horses, both

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Alabama head baseball coach Brad Bohannon fired amid betting investigation

By Jacob Lev, CNN University of Alabama head baseball coach Brad Bohannon was fired for, “among other things, violating the standards, duties, and responsibilities expected of University employees,” the school announced Thursday. Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne said in a statement to CNN the school will not provide further comment due to an “ongoing review.”

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Attorneys general announce probe into the NFL over workplace harassment, citing numerous complaints from women

By Samantha Beech and Kara Scannell, CNN An investigation has been launched into allegations of employment discrimination and a hostile work environment at the National Football League (NFL), according to a joint statement from New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta. It comes just over a year since the NFL

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Firebirds escape elimination against Colorado, force decisive Game 5 on Friday

With their backs against the wall, the Coachella Valley Firebirds beat the Colorado Eagles in a must-win Game 4 on Wednesday night, 4-3, at Acrisure Arena. With a @Firebirds victory, #CVvsCOL is heading to Game 5. #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/D5ZRLXSaWd— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) May 4, 2023 Alexander True was sensational and scored two goals, including the

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Churchill Downs: After four horses die, home of Kentucky Derby calls circumstances ‘unacceptable’ and ‘troubling’

By David Close, CNN Officials from the Churchill Downs racetrack, the home of the famed Kentucky Derby, have described the recent deaths of four horses as “unacceptable” and “troubling.” The four race horses have died in separate incidents within a five-day stretch. Since the start of Kentucky Derby week — on April 29 — two

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Lionel Messi suspended by Paris Saint-Germain following unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia

By Amanda Davies and David Close, CNN Paris Saint-Germain has suspended Lionel Messi for two weeks after the Argentinian’s unauthorized trip away from the team to conduct personal business, according to a club source. CNN has reached out to Messi’s representatives for comment. The source said Messi missed Monday’s training session to attend promotional events

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