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Kentucky Derby jockey facing huge fine and horse racing ban after £232k payday

6 days ago | express.co.uk | Jarrod Castillo |Mark Whiley

Kentucky Derby jockey facing mammoth fine and horse racing ban after £232,000 paydayJunior Alvarado rode Sovereignty to victory in the Kentucky Derby, but the jockey now faces a hefty fine and a suspension. Sovereignty won the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby (Image: Getty Images)Kentucky Derby winner Junior Alvarado is facing a big fine for excessive whip use on his horse, Sovereignty, during the 151st running of the prestigious race.
Scottie Scheffler almost tears up after Amanda Balionis question

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Jarrod Castillo

Scottie Scheffler almost tears up after Amanda Balionis question at CJ Cup Byron NelsonScottie Scheffler triumphed once again on the PGA Tour with victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Scottie Scheffler was emotional after his CJ Cup Byron Nelson triumph as he held his kid in his arms (Image: CBS)Scottie Scheffler couldn't hide his emotions after winning the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, marking an astounding 18th career win and first success in 2025.
Joey Logano brutally puts down Chipper Jones over NASCAR controversy

1 week ago | the-express.com | Jarrod Castillo

"So everyone can go off and talk about whatever they want. They don’t know the situation. They don’t know everything that goes into it, so it doesn’t matter what they say, and that’s probably why I never saw [Jones’ comments] or really care about it after you tell me right now. "Chipper Jones, he seems like a cool dude, he’s done a lot, right?
Tiger Woods had four-word response to critics over Vanessa Trump relationship

1 week ago | the-express.com | Mark Whiley |Jarrod Castillo

"And he felt like this was an important enough relationship to go public with. If someone has a problem, that's on them, not him. He still doesn't think of it as being anything political – she's his girlfriend who happens to have the Trump last name." Since announcing his relationship with Trump, Woods has kept a low profile on social media. His Instagram post revealing his connection with the 47-year-old was succinct.
Scary moment plane crash-lands on prestigious golf course

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Jarrod Castillo

Scary moment plane crash-lands on prestigious golf course as players left stunnedA plane was forced to crash-land at the Riviera Country Club on Friday afternoon. The Riviera Country Club usually hosts the Genesis Invitational (Image: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)A plane was forced to make an emergency landing at the renowned Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades on Friday afternoon, officials have confirmed.
Tiger Woods' expletive response to Donald Trump concerns on Vanessa relationship

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Jarrod Castillo |Mark Whiley

Tiger Woods' expletive response to Donald Trump concerns over relationship with VanessaTiger Woods' relationship with Vanessa Trump has been endorsed by both the golf icon's children and President Donald Trump, although concerns have been raised. Tiger Woods appears very happy with Vanessa Trump despite criticism of their relationship (Image: Getty)Tiger Woods has issued an X-rated response to anyone passing judgment on his romance with Vanessa Trump.
LeBron James addresses uncertain Lakers future after LA lose in NBA playoffs

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Jarrod Castillo

LeBron James addresses uncertain Lakers future after LA lose in NBA playoffsLeBron James spoke to the media following the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves - and was grilled about his future in the NBA. 12:00, Thu, May 1, 2025 | UPDATED: 12:16, Thu, May 1, 2025 Share Article Bookmark Uncertainty looms over LeBron James' tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers as the basketball icon remains tight-lipped about his future plans.
UFC fighter demands Dana White cuts him from roster after scandal

2 weeks ago | the-express.com | Jarrod Castillo

Molina also attempted to compare his case with other fighters who had come back to the promotion despite doing more heinous offenses, at least from his point of view. "I thought that the UFC was founded on that principle of like, 'Hey, if you screw up, you get your punishment.' And people have come back from running over pregnant ladies all night on coke and done terrible stuff. They do their punishment, they come back," Molina continued.
Denny Hamlin dismisses Shedeur Sanders conspiracy theory with 'selfish' remark

2 weeks ago | the-express.com | Jarrod Castillo

"You see it, kind of the whole Shedeur Sanders thing this week. Like these people think that the teams colluded to not draft him. Yeah, right. These NFL teams are selfish as ----. Like they're gonna do whatever they can to win because that is the deal for them." Now on the Browns, Sanders joins a crowded quarterback room that features Dillon Gabriel, who was selected earlier in the draft, Deshaun Watson and Joe Flacco.
Christopher Bell gives Kyle Larson boost in direct competition with NASCAR

2 weeks ago | the-express.com | Jarrod Castillo

He added: "Texas, that one’s a tough cookie, man. It’s just a very difficult track because of the way it’s shaped and the characteristics of it. In turns three and four, there’s this one big bump, and it’s always been my Achilles’ heel. But over in turns one and two, you need your car to be really low to the ground. It’s a slower corner and there’s not as much load on the car. “Texas is a place of compromising.