Churchill Downs, the historic home of the Kentucky Derby, said Friday it will suspend racing operations for several weeks after 12 horses died and others were injured at the Louisville racetrack over the past month.
Driving the news: Churchill Downs said the suspension, which takes effect June 7, is necessary to review its safety and surface protocols.
Four years ago, Dennis Kasumba dropped out of school in Uganda to work in a slaughterhouse just so he could feed himself. Now, the 18-year-old catcher is in Maryland, chasing his Major League Baseball dream.
Driving the news: Kasumba's first game with the Frederick Keys in the MLB Draft League was on Thursday — the next step in a yearslong journey from orphan to rising star.
The National Basketball Association has long been a league of dynasties, dating back to when George Mikan led the Minneapolis Lakers to five of the first eight championships. But those days may be over.
State of play: With the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat playing for the title, this marks the first time in over 40 years — and just the sixth time ever — that the NBA will crown five different champions over a five-season span.
