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Original ‘Nancy Drew' Passes Torch to TV's Newest Version
Pamela Sue Martin, TV’s original Nancy Drew, has passed the torch to the actress playing the latest incarnation of the teenage sleuth. Martin will appear on The CW’s remake that blends mystery, suspense, a supernatural element and a bit of horror. She got her big break on “The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries” with Shaun Cassidy and Parker Stevenson in the...
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Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo Wins NBA MVP, Gets Emotional
A tearful Giannis Antetokounmpo earned Most Valuable Player honors, Mike Budenholzer won Coach of the Year, and Jon Horst took Executive of the Year on Monday night in Santa Monica.
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Santa Anita Season Ends After 30 Horse Deaths, Trainer Ban
Santa Anita’s troubled racing season has come to a close after the deaths of 30 horses at the Southern California track rattled the industry and led to Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer being banned when four of his horses were among the casualties.
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Dominic Thiem Tops Roger Federer to Claim 2019 Indian Wells Crown
Dominic Thiem edged error-prone Roger Federer 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 to win the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, denying Federer a record sixth title in the desert.
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18-Year-Old Bianca Andreescu Upsets Kerber to Win Indian Wells
The 18-year-old Canadian Bianca Andreescu upset three-time major champion Angelique Kerber 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to win the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, becoming the first wild-card winner and second-youngest to claim the title in tournament history.
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Mike Scioscia Stepping Down as Angels Manager After 19 Seasons
Mike Scioscia stepped down as manager of the Los Angeles Angels after 19 seasons on Sunday, ending the longest current tenure in the majors with a come-from-behind victory.
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House Speaker Paul Ryan Learns He's Got Jewish Roots on PBS Show
House Speaker Paul Ryan was surprised and proud to find out he has Jewish roots. The Wisconsin Republican discovered his family history while filming a segment for the upcoming season of the PBS series “Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates Jr.” Gates said Tuesday at a TV critics meeting that he traced Ryan’s heritage back to his 10th great-grandfather...
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Betty White's 80-Year Career Celebrated in PBS Special
The actress known for her roles in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “The Golden Girls” is marking her 80th year in show business with a PBS special that looks at her life and career.
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Cat Cafés: New Purrfect Paradises for At-Risk Shelter Cats
Coffee and cats? That’s the name of the game with cat cafés springing up in cities and suburbs across the United States. Check out our list of U.S. cat cafés to see the one closest to you.
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Owners: Triple Crown Winner Justify Will Race Again
Justify’s victory silenced the skeptics who believed the colt was due for a loss.
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Lucky 13: Justify Joins Horse Racing's Elite With Rare Triple Crown Sweep
Justify defied all the odds on his way to achieving Triple Crown immortality. The late bloomer won the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ lengths on Saturday, giving the sport its 13th Triple Crown champion. American Pharoah ended a 37-year drought in 2015 and now just four years later, racing is celebrating another sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont. Justify...
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Justify Ready for Run at Triple Crown History in Belmont
The chestnut colt with the blaze running down his face appears to have rebounded well after victories in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness.
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Justify Jockey Mike Smith Back on Familiar Turf at Saturday's Belmont Stakes
Walking into Belmont Park is like old home week for Mike Smith. The jockey knows the vast track with its sweeping turns like the back of his hand. Fans who remember him from his successful years riding the New York circuit will hoot and holler. Smith feels a comfort level at the track that has spelled heartbreak for so many...
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Justify Arrives in New York Ahead of Triple Crown Bid
Justify will face nine rivals on Saturday in the 1 ½-mile Belmont, the longest and most grueling of the three-race series.
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Justify Draws No. 1 Post for Triple Try in Belmont Stakes
Something Bob Baffert always dreads has come true ahead of the Belmont Stakes.
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Secretariat's Mighty Ride Jolted All of Racing 45 Years Ago
The racing world had never seen anything like his performance before or since.
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Justify's Jockey Mike Smith: Fit and Focused at 52
Derby champ Justify has something special – but so does his jockey, 52-year-old Mike Smith.
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Derby Winner Justify May Face Fresh Horses in Preakness
The competition isn’t exactly lining up to take on Kentucky Derby winner Justify in the Preakness.
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As Derby Nears, Early Morning Is Busy Time at Churchill Downs
Under the famed Twin Spires, 20 horses set to run in the Kentucky Derby work out in the early morning hours at Churchill Downs. Some step on the dirt track before dawn, with the moon still visible. As sunrise approaches, pinks and oranges streak the sky. More horses emerge from their stalls on the track’s backstretch. Exercise riders get a...
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Justify Installed the Early 3-1 Favorite for Kentucky Derby
Bob Baffert had no chance to fret over the Kentucky Derby draw.