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Oakland Athletics' Mike Fiers celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the Cincinnati Reds at the end of a baseball game Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Oakland, Calif.

A’s Fiers throws 2nd career no-hitter to beat Reds

Oakland Athletics' Mike Fiers celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the Cincinnati Reds at the end of a baseball game Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Oakland, Calif.

May 7, 2019, 11:40pm National Sports

Mike Fiers of the Oakland Athletics pitched his second career no-hitter, getting help from two spectacular defensive plays to shut down the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 Tuesday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy, left, tries to corral the throw as New York Yankees’ Cameron Maybin runs home to score on a game-winning RBI single by DJ LeMahieu during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in New York. The Yankees won 5-4.

Yankees rally to beat Mariners in the rain 5-4

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy, left, tries to corral the throw as New York Yankees’ Cameron Maybin runs home to score on a game-winning RBI single by DJ LeMahieu during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in New York. The Yankees won 5-4.

May 7, 2019, 9:02pm National Sports

Cameron Maybin narrowly beat right fielder Jay Bruce’s throw home on DJ LeMahieu’s game-ending, ninth-inning hit, lifting the New York Yankees over the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on a soggy Tuesday night. Read story

Kentucky Derby winner Country House will not run in the Preakness. Assistant trainer Riley Mott confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, May 7 that the longshot winner of horse racing’s biggest event is no longer being considered for the second jewel of the Triple Crown.

Derby winner Country House out of Preakness due to illness

Kentucky Derby winner Country House will not run in the Preakness. Assistant trainer Riley Mott confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, May 7 that the longshot winner of horse racing’s biggest event is no longer being considered for the second jewel of the Triple Crown.

May 7, 2019, 4:17pm National Sports

After being declared the winner of the Kentucky Derby by disqualification, Country House will not run in the Preakness because of illness, ending any chance of a Triple Crown this year. Read story

New York Yankees’ Mike Tauchman scores on DJ LeMahieu’s second-inning single as Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) heads toward the plate during a baseball game, Monday, May 6, 2019, in New York.

Yankees win battle of veteran pitchers over Mariners 7-3

New York Yankees’ Mike Tauchman scores on DJ LeMahieu’s second-inning single as Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) heads toward the plate during a baseball game, Monday, May 6, 2019, in New York.

May 6, 2019, 7:48pm National Sports

The Yankees pounced on Felix Hernandez, building a big cushion for CC Sabathia in a showdown of acclaimed veterans as New York beat the Seattle Mariners 7-3 Monday night. Read story

Driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) performs a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Monday, May 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del.

Truex wins 2nd career Monday NASCAR race at Dover

Driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) performs a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Monday, May 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del.

May 6, 2019, 3:58pm National Sports

Martin Truex Jr. stood next to the 60-pound metallic gold Monster trophy on the victory lane stage and was uncertain about how many fingers he should flash for his celebratory photo. Read story

Luis Saez reacts after Maximum Security was disqualified from the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Louisville, Ky.

Maximum Security out of Preakness; Derby DQ appeal denied

Luis Saez reacts after Maximum Security was disqualified from the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Louisville, Ky.

May 6, 2019, 10:01am Nation & World

Taken down as the Kentucky Derby winner, Maximum Security is now out of the Preakness. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erik Swanson delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 5, 2019, in Cleveland.

Rookie Swanson gets first win as Mariners blast Indians 10-0

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erik Swanson delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 5, 2019, in Cleveland.

May 5, 2019, 2:51pm National Sports

Rookie Erik Swanson didn't give up a hit until the sixth inning and got his first win, and Jay Bruce blasted a grand slam as the Seattle Mariners snapped a six-game losing streak with a 10-0 blowout of the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Read story

Jockey Flavien Prat reacts learning he won the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race when Maximum Security was disqualified at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Louisville, Ky.

Maximum Security’s Preakness status unclear after Derby DQ

Jockey Flavien Prat reacts learning he won the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race when Maximum Security was disqualified at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Louisville, Ky.

May 5, 2019, 1:38pm National Sports

The next stop in the chase for the Triple Crown is the Preakness, though both Maximum Security and Country House remain noncommittal for the May 18 race following Maximum Security’s disqualification from the Kentucky Derby. Read story

Flavien Prat ride Country House, left, to the finish line during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. Country House was declared the winner after Maximum Security was disqualified following a review by race stewards.

Costly DQ: Maximum Security bettors lost about $9M

Flavien Prat ride Country House, left, to the finish line during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. Country House was declared the winner after Maximum Security was disqualified following a review by race stewards.

May 5, 2019, 12:01pm National Sports

Bettors who wagered on Maximum Security in the Kentucky Derby only to see the colt get disqualified for interference will receive refunds. Read story

Flavien Prat on Country House, left, races against Luis Saez on Maximum Security, third from left, during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. Maximum Security was disqualified and Country House won the race.

Country House wins Kentucky Derby via DQ

Flavien Prat on Country House, left, races against Luis Saez on Maximum Security, third from left, during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. Maximum Security was disqualified and Country House won the race.

May 4, 2019, 4:55pm Latest News

Maximum Security led all the way in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, only to become the first winner disqualified for interference in the race’s 145-year history. After a long wait, Long shot Country House was declared the winner Read story