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For the second year in a row, the Kentucky Derby winner will skip Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not make the trip to Laurel Park, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday, and will instead point to the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in June.
Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, heads into the first turn the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 02, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, dies at age 87
Ted Turner, a brash television pioneer who raced yachts, transformed the news business by launching CNN and introducing the 24-hour cable news cycle.
Ted Turner speaks during the CNN World Report Contributors banquet in Atlanta on May 4, 1995.
Orioles hitters do just enough to stop the bleeding, ending 5-game losing streak
At LoanDepot Park, the Orioles just had to stop the bleeding Tuesday night.
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo hits a triple to bring home Pete Alonso during the fifth inning.
Nationals undone by 4-run fourth inning in loss to Twins
Cade Cavalli’s fourth-inning struggles were the main culprit for the Nationals’ 11-3 loss to the Twins on Tuesday night. He threw 40 pitches in that inning alone.
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli reacts during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins.
Former Patriots and Terps receiver Stefon Diggs is found not guilty of assaulting his private chef
The charges stemmed from a Dec. 2 incident at his house in Massachusetts, where Jamila Adams, a former live-in personal chef known as Mila, testified that Diggs slapped and choked her during an argument. He had pleaded not guilty to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge.
Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, left, is embraced after a not guilty verdict at his trial Tuesday.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ sweep in New York hurt more than their place in the standings
COLUMN | The Orioles can undo the damage in the standings. It’s only four games. But it might take four months of good baseball to make anyone think about this team in a different way.
Orioles pitcher Lou Trivino speaks to teammates during the eighth inning of Monday night's game against the Yankees.
Orioles swept by Yankees in a dismal 4-game series
Monday’s 12-1 loss was but another example of New York’s superiority on the field.
New York Yankees designated hitter Jasson Domínguez, bottom, successfully slides into home to score on a wild pitch by Orioles starting pitcher Shane Baz during the sixth inning.
Orioles shut down Jordan Westburg as he deals with setback from elbow injury
Westburg had been throwing in Sarasota, Florida, as part of his recovery from a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow.
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg runs drills on the first day of spring training in February.
Kyle Goon: Orioles fans have asked Mike Elias to take bold risks for years. Now it’s too late for one.
COLUMN | The Orioles have never gone all-in on winning, always holding something back even when taking a big swing. Now, after an awful start in the AL East, it might be too late for Mike Elias to save this team (and his job) with a daring roster move.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias, left, observes batting practice ahead of a spring training game against the New York Yankees in February.
Nationals’ Cade Cavalli’s intense competitiveness, new sweeper fueling strong start
“His prep work is amazing,” catcher Drew Millas said. “He’s just got a different demeanor about him the past few weeks and has really leaned into just being himself and going out there, just kind of being free and kind of pitching to his own tune.”
Washington Nationals' Cade Cavalli (24) pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in New York.
The Orioles are at a ‘crucial point.’ Can they avoid a free fall?
At the end of this dismal four-game series in New York, one of these teams looked like a World Series contender. It wasn’t the Orioles. Not by any measure.
Orioles starting pitcher Shane Baz reacts after surrendering a two-run home run to New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge in the first inning of Monday night's game.
This Preakness badly needs the Derby winner, and his star trainer, to show up
It will be up to Golden Tempo, DeVaux added, how fit he looks upon returning to the training track at Keeneland, where her stable is based.
Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, heads into the first turn the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 02, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Yennier Cano’s hip soreness threw off his 2025. Now healthy, the Orioles reliever is back to his best.
After another scoreless appearance Sunday, Cano’s ERA is 1.59 and his WHIP 0.529.
Orioles pitcher Yennier Cano was an All-Star in 2023, his first full season in Baltimore.
The Orioles are failing their test in New York | Banner Baseball Show
Baltimore has been outscored 25-9 in the first three games of its series with the Yankees.
Trey Gibson’s debut is solid, but Orioles fall apart late in loss to Yankees
The 23-year-old Gibson did not seem to allow the eye-widening dimensions of Yankee Stadium or his high-level opponents to rattle him. It was almost the opposite — an at-ease kid taking this all in stride.
Trey Gibson left in the fifth inning with the game tied at 3, but the Orioles bullpen gave up eight runs in an 11-3 loss.
CJ Abrams, Nasim Nuñez lead Nationals to 3-2 win over Brewers
The Nationals salvaged one game from their series against Milwaukee at Nationals Park.
Richard Lovelady shouts after recording his first save of the season Sunday as the Nationals beat the Brewers 3-2.
Cherie DeVaux must decide if Golden Tempo will run Preakness for a shot at the Triple Crown
The usual post-Derby dilemma for trainers and owners is whether their horses are up for the two-week turnaround at Preakness. This year, the race is at Laurel Park on May 16 while the traditional Pimlico Race Course is rebuilt.
Jockey Jose Ortiz and trainer Cherie DeVaux embrace after Golden Tempo won Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
For parents and high school coach, Trey Gibson’s Orioles MLB debut is ‘amazing and crazy’
Trey Gibson will become the first Orioles starting pitcher to make his major league debut at Yankee Stadium.
JR and Karen Gibson, Orioles pitcher Trey Gibson’s parents, made the trip to Yankee Stadium in New York to celebrate their son’s debut.
Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the first woman to train its winner
Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Golden Tempo — who was at the back of the back early — charged down the stretch to make history for DeVaux in the 1 1/8-mile race, winning at odds of 23-1.
Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Golden Tempo, celebrates after becoming the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
Defensive miscues, listless offense plague Nationals in 4-1 loss to Brewers
Nasim Nuñez of the Nationals singles in the third inning of Saturday’s game, a 4-1 loss to the Brewers.
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