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Jockey Mike Smith tips his helmet to the crowd as he rides Justify to the winner's circle after winning the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race and Triple Crown on June 9, 2018, in Elmont, N.Y. Earlier in 2023, horse racing was rocked by the deaths less than six weeks apart of two young jockeys, 23-year-old Avery Whisman and 29-year-old Alex Canchari, each of whom killed himself. A friend of Whisman's, Triple Crown-winning rider Mike Smith has over three decades seen similar tragedies unfold. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File)

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Jockey suicides shadow horse racing, bring attention to stress and mental health concerns of the job
By STEPHEN WHYNO - AP Sports Writer
Tue,05/23/23-7:42AM , 56 Reads
BALTIMORE (AP) — Eurico Rosa da Silva was in a dark place.

On the track, the jockey in his early 30s was winning races and making money. At home, he was fighting suicidal thoughts every day.
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Illinois defensive back Jartavius Martin (21) intercepts a pass from Minnesota backup quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis intended for wide receiver Michael Brown-Stephens, right, during an NCAA college football game Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. The Washington Commanders continued bolstering their secondary in the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 28, taking Martin with the 47th pick. Martin, whose given name is Jartavius but prefers to go by Quan, was a five-year starter with the Illini. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

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Commanders take DB Martin, C Stromberg on day 2 of NFL draft
By STEPHEN WHYNO - AP Sports Writer
Fri,04/28/23-7:35PM , 155 Reads
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Ron Rivera tried to call Ricky Stromberg on Friday night to let him know the Washington Commanders were taking him in the third round of the NFL draft.
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Rich Strike, with Sonny Leon aboard, crosses the finish line to win the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Rich Strike not entering Preakness after Kentucky Derby win
By STEPHEN WHYNO - AP Sports Writer
Thu,05/12/22-12:58PM , 80 Reads
Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will not run in the Preakness.

Owner Rich Dawson made the stunning announcement Thursday, 10 days before the race in Maryland. It means there will not be a Triple Crown winner for a fourth consecutive year.
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Trainer Bob Baffert walks out to the winner's circle after the Brooklyn Invitational Stakes horse race at Belmont Park, Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Elmont, N.Y. A retired New York State Supreme Court Justice has recommended a two-year suspension for trainer Bob Baffert after a New York Racing Association hearing. Judge O. Peter Sherwood, who served as the hearing officer for the case, released a report with his findings Wednesday, April 27, 2022, that will be sent to a three-member panel for consideration. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

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Hearing officer recommends 2-year NYRA ban for Bob Baffert
By STEPHEN WHYNO - AP Sports Writer
Wed,04/27/22-11:14AM , 232 Reads
A retired New York State Supreme Court Justice recommended a two-year suspension Wednesday for Bob Baffert for repeated medication violations after the two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer's hearing with the New York Raci
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