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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Maximum Security co-owner Gary West criticized race stewards' disqualification of his horse's Kentucky Derby victory as "egregious" and said he was pondering his next step, including a possible appeal.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Maximum Security led the Kentucky Derby every step of the way except for the last one — into the winner's circle.

HOUSTON — James Harden made a 3-pointer to finish off the Golden State Warriors in overtime. Eric Gordon helped the Rockets get to that point with the best playoff performance of his career.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — As loud as the Shark Tank got following Tomas Hertl's two goals, the roar was even more deafening when injured captain Joe Pavelski emerged from the tunnel to wave a towel for the fans in the third period.

Saturday's Games NHL Playoffs Second Round Boston 4 Columbus 3 (Bruins lead series 3-2) San Jose 2 Colorado 1 (Sharks lead series 3-2) --- AHL Playoffs Second Round Charlotte 7 Hershey 3 (Checkers lead series 2-0) San Diego 4 Bakersfield 1 (Gulls lea

Saturday's Games NHL Playoffs Second Round Boston 4 Columbus 3 (Bruins lead series 3-2) San Jose 2 Colorado 1 (Sharks lead series 3-2) --- AHL Playoffs Second Round Charlotte 7 Hershey 3 (Checkers lead series 2-0) San Diego 4 Bakersfield 1 (Gulls lea

ARLINGTON, Texas — Hitting has taken something of a backseat for Isiah Kiner-Falefa as he works at being a full-time catcher for the first time in his professional baseball career. So a night like Saturday was a welcome reward.

OTTAWA — The main event at UFC Fight Night Ottawa didn't disappoint Saturday at the Canadian Tire Centre.

BOSTON — David Pastrnak took control of the game, and then he took over the postgame news conference from linemate and Game 5 co-star Brad Marchand.

BRADENTON, Fla. — Jayden Nelson had a hat trick as Canada bounced back from a tournament-opening loss to the United States with a 4-2 win over Guatemala on Saturday at the CONCACAF men's under-17 championship.