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Welcome to a week where the "long shot" became the standard. Whether it was at Churchill Downs or across the NBA bracket, the favorites were put on notice. We witnessed history in the mud of Kentucky as Cherie DeVaux broke one of the oldest glass ceilings in sports, while on the court, the word "impossible" was deleted from the dictionary. From 23-1 underdogs to historic 3-1 series comebacks, it’s a reminder that in May, you play until the final whistle (or the final furlong).

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The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports🏇

Every first Saturday in May, the eyes of the sporting world turn to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby. As the first leg of the elusive American Triple Crown, the Derby is a spectacle of speed, stamina and tradition that transcends horse racing. Whether you’re there for the high-stakes "Run for the Roses," the sea of extravagant hats or the cold sting of a Mint Julep, the Kentucky Derby is a tradition like no other.

This year, Golden Tempo took the crown (and the roses), making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. Entering the gate as a massive underdog at 23-1 odds, Golden Tempo spent most of the race lagging behind the pack. However, a game-changing sprint down the final stretch secured a historic finish.

Kentucky Derby Results

1. Golden Tempo

2. Renegade

3. Ocelli

4. Chief Wallabee

5. Danon Bourbon

6. Incredibolt

7. Commandment

8. Wonder Dean

9. So Happy

10. Emerging Market

11. Further Ado

12. Potente

13. Six Speed

14. Robusta

15. Albus

16. Intrepido

17. Litmus Test

18. Pavlovian

Scratched: Right to Party (No. 5), The Puma (No. 9), Silent Tactic (No. 13), Fulleffort (No. 20), Great White (No. 21)

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NBA Conference Semifinals🏀

After a whirlwind first round featuring one quick sweep and three grueling Game 7s, the Conference Semifinals are officially underway. In the first round, resilience was the name of the game: Both the Pistons and the 76ers clawed back from 3-1 series deficits to advance, while the Cavaliers punched their ticket with a dominant Game 7 performance.

Conference Semifinals Game 1 Playoff Schedule

#7 76ers at #3 Knicks — NYK W (137-98)

#6 Timberwolves at #2 Spurs — MIN W (104-102)

#4 Cavaliers at #1 Pistons — Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 PM (DET -3.5)

#4 Lakers at #1 Thunder — Tuesday, May 5 at 8:30 PM (OKC -15.5)