The New York Times – Sports:
Baffert was barred from Triple Crown races after Medina Spirit tested positive for a prohibited drug at the 2021 Kentucky Derby. But owners keep sending him expensive horses — and he keeps winning.
Author: Joe Drape
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At Halftime, Patrick Mahomes Got a Little Tape and Gave a Little Talk
The New York Times – Sports:
His ankle hurt after a hit in the second quarter of the Super Bowl, but mostly, he said, he wanted to fire up his teammates.
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Patrick Mahomes Is Not a Kid Anymore. (He Just Plays Like One.)
The New York Times – Sports:
Mahomes, known for his sense of fun and improvisation on the field, has become a kind of elder statesman, settled in his family life, his business endeavors and his community.
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Patrick Mahomes’s Little Helper
The New York Times – Sports:
Kansas City running back Jerick McKinnon has become a reliable playmaker for Patrick Mahomes, who counts on him to catch passes and throw shockingly effective blocks.
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Despite Mahomes Injury, Kansas City Holds Off Jacksonville
The New York Times – Sports:
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes went down with a leg injury in the first half; after backup Chad Henne led a touchdown drive, Mahomes returned in the second to seal the game.
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Despite Mahomes Injury, Kansas City Holds Off Jacksonville
The New York Times – Sports:
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes went down with a leg injury in the first half, but he returned in the second to seal the game.
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Rich Strike Is Resting, but He’s Not Done Racing
The New York Times – Sports:
An 80-1 shot who won this year’s Kentucky Derby, Rich Strike is preparing to race as a 4-year-old. “He is twice the horse that he was in May,” his trainer said.
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In Today’s N.F.L., Good Backups Pay Off (and Are Getting Paid)
The New York Times – Sports:
Backup quarterbacks have been thrust into action at a high rate this season. A handful are keeping their playoff-bound teams afloat.
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Flightline, Undefeated in Six Races, Romps at the Breeders’ Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
The 4-year-old colt, never seriously challenged in six starts, won by 8 ¼ lengths. His owners must decide whether to keep racing him or retire him to the breeding barn.