Five horses have died at Churchill Downs in the past week, mere days before the historic racetrack hosts the Kentucky Derby.
Why it matters: The deaths are a tragic reminder that even amid horse racing's recent and long-overdue reform, major issues remain regarding animal welfare.
New York and California officials are jointly investigating the NFL over allegations of workplace discrimination and a "hostile work environment" at football league offices, the states' attorneys general announced Thursday.
Driving the news: New York Attorney General Letitia James and California A.G. Rob Bonta are investigating potential violations of federal and state pay equity laws and anti-discrimination laws, as the NFL faces several pending lawsuits filed by women who used to work for the league.
Major League Baseball's new pitch clock has forced big leaguers to make adjustments. It's demanded change from broadcasters, too, as they try to weave the clock into their coverage.
State of play: During spring training, networks tested out a variety of ways to visualize the pitch clock. Now, one month into the season, they've all mostly settled on their own unique solution.
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