Kentucky Derby has survived world wars, controversies of all kinds in 150 years
America’s longest continuously held sporting event turns 150 years old this Saturday. The Kentucky Derby has survived two world wars, the Depression and pandemics, including COVID-19 in 2020, when it ran in virtual silence without the usual crowd of 150,000.
Emerging stars Abrams, Young have Nationals’ rebuild ahead of schedule
The Washington Nationals were not supposed to be competitive this season. Experts predicted the rebuilding roster would finish near the bottom of the NL East for a fifth consecutive season. But the squad, powered by a youth movement, entered May just one game below .500.