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New York-based Battle of Normandy claimed a commanding victory in the 45th running of the Grade 3, $300,000 River City Stakes at Churchill Downs.

The undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder had limited their opponents to a league-best 95.9 points per game heading into Wednesday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets. But none of their first seven opponents had a player like Nikola Jokic, who dismantled defenses with his needle-threading passes.

Woodbine Racetrack canceled its Sunday race card to prioritize the safety of its horses and jockeys after a tragic Saturday, where two horses suffered fatal injuries during races, while a third horse died during morning workouts.

In a close finish at Aqueduct’s Long Island Stakes, Be Your Best, owned by Michael J. Ryan, secured her first graded stakes victory.

The Boston Celtics will face the Golden State Warriors this Wednesday without one of their stars. Jaylen Brown, who is dealing with a left hip flexor strain, will miss his third consecutive game. Adding to this is the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, who is recovering from offseason surgery.