May 2024

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías pleaded no contest to one count of misdemeanor domestic battery on Wednesday.

First lady Jill Biden was opening the White House on Thursday to more than 50 of America’s best educators, hosting the 2024 national and state teachers of the year at a fancy dinner to recognize them for their commitment to students and excellence in the classroom.

The Kentucky Derby is celebrating its 150th running this Saturday. Some of racing’s greatest horses, like Secretariat, Affirmed and Citation, are among its champions. The roll call of winners includes trainers and jockeys, too. Here are memories from some of them:

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has signed a multiyear contract extension with JTG Daugherty Racing, which he took to victory lane in the Daytona 500 two years ago, to continue driving the No. 47 car in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Igor Shesterkin has stopped 94 of the 101 shots he has faced so far this postseason and his play in net is a big reason the New York Rangers rolled through the first round and look like a Stanley Cup contender.

Iga Swiatek cruised to a straightset win over Madison Keys to reach the Madrid Open final for the second consecutive year on Thursday.

Top seed Iga Swiatek made light work of Madison Keys to book a place in backtoback finals of the Madrid Open as she beat the American 61 63 after 70 minutes in the semifinals on Thursday.

Five races into the Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen and the globetrotting series have arrived in the United States for the first of three appearances in a year the Red Bull driver already seems to have under wraps.

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali was given a suspended twomonth ban for breaching betting rules, the English Football Association said on Thursday.

Germany has beaten the English Premier League to a bonus fifth Champions League place in next season’s revamped and expanded competition.