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Oxbow Wins Preakness; Derby Winner Orb Finishes Fourth()  

Oxbow, ridden by jockey Gary Stevens, wins the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in Baltimore.

May 18, 2013 Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown win, the most in horse racing history.

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'Venus And Serena': An Extraordinary Story, Told On Film()  

Serena (right) and Venus Williams pose with their gold medals during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

May 17, 2013 The amazing tale of two sisters from a poor neighborhood — who play tennis unlike anyone before them and each reach No. 1 in the world — is one we're not likely to see again.

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America's Cup Death Raises Concerns Over High-Tech Race Boats()  

The Artemis Racing AC72 catamaran lies capsized after a training sail in San Francisco Bay on May 9.

May 17, 2013 The apparent drowning death of British sailor Andrew Simpson has some questioning the safety of cutting-edge catamarans that are difficult for crews to control.

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Famed Race Driver Dick Trickle Dies, Suicide Suspected()  

Dick Trickle at the start of a NASCAR race in 1993.

May 17, 2013 A fan favorite who gained nationwide fame because of his name, Trickle was known for both his many wins and his huge personality. But he may never have gotten over a granddaughter's death, friends say. Trickle was 71.

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For Trainer Of Derby Champion, 'My Dream Came True'()  

Kentucky Derby winner Orb gets a blanket put on him by exercise rider Jennifer Patterson and trainer Shug McGaughey after a workout earlier this week at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Orb contends Saturday for the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown.

May 17, 2013 Shug McGaughey is the trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Orb, who runs Saturday in the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown. Despite his long record of success, no one seems as surprised as the 62-year-old McGaughey to be pursuing one of the sport's top honors.

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David Beckham Retires From Soccer, Ending Storied Career()  

David Beckham, seen here on the sidelines of a 2010 World Cup match, has announced that he is retiring. The 38-year-old midfielder appeared in 115 matches for England's team and won titles in four different national leagues.

May 16, 2013 David Beckham, who starred for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and England's national team before heading to the United States and Paris, is retiring at age 38. The news was confirmed Thursday by England's Football Association. He appeared for England in 115 games.

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