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At the Kentucky Derby, trainer Cherie DeVaux made history Saturday, becoming the first woman to train a Derby winner. Long-shot Golden Tempo rallied from last place to surge through the field and capture the victory in dramatic fashion. The race also featured a notable family finish, with jockey José Ortiz guiding Golden Tempo to first while his brother, Irad Ortiz Jr., finished second aboard Renegade.

In Major League Baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies continued to show signs of life after a sluggish start to the season, earning a 7-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday.

The Baltimore Orioles, meanwhile, endured a difficult weekend, getting swept by the New York Yankees. Sunday’s 11-3 loss capped a series that exposed ongoing struggles for the O’s, still searching for consistency early in the season.

The Pittsburgh Pirates remained in the thick of the tightly bunched National League Central, edging the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 behind another strong pitching performance.

Elsewhere, the Washington Nationals picked up a key 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

In the NBA, playoff intensity ramped up as the Philadelphia 76ers completed a stunning comeback, rallying from a 3-1 series deficit to eliminate the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. The turnaround sets up a new challenge, as the Sixers are set to face the New York Knicks in the next round, with Game 1 scheduled for tonight.

Other NBA results saw the Detroit Pistons defeat the Orlando Magic 116-94 to take their series, while the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced with a 114-102 win over the Toronto Raptors.

On the ice, the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued with the Carolina Hurricanes taking a 1-0 series lead over the Philadelphia Flyers following a 3-0 victory in Game 1. The Flyers will look to even the series when play resumes tonight in Raleigh.

Out west, a high-scoring affair saw the Colorado Avalanche top the Minnesota Wild 9-6 in their series opener, while the Vegas Golden Knights were set to host the Anaheim Ducks in another Game 1 matchup.

Source: MLB, NBA, NHL ESPN

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