Sports

July 9, 2026

80-Year-Old French Artist Has Spent Years Painting Live Sports Events From the Sidelines

While droves of press photographers battle to get the perfect shot at the French Open, 80-year-old painter Joël Blanc documents the excitement of the tournament in his own uniquely expressive way. Each year, he makes the short journey from his Paris studio to the Stade Roland Garros, where he captures the energy of the matches as dynamic watercolor sketches.

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June 10, 2026

Aerial Photographer Captures the Magic of Places Where Soccer Is Played From Above

Whether it’s played in a giant stadium or an unassuming dirt field, soccer is a sport that ignites passion and excites audiences around the world. Aerial photographer Santiago Arau set out to capture the magic of the stages where this sport takes place in his home country of Mexico, one of the biggest soccer-loving nations in the world and the first to host the FIFA World Cup for a third time.

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May 5, 2026

Cherie Devaux Becomes the First Female Trainer To Win the Kentucky Derby in Its 152-Year History

History was just made at the Kentucky Derby. Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the race in its 152-year history. Her horse, Golden Tempo, and his jockey, Jose Ortiz, achieved an improbable victory, beating the 23-1 odds at the send off. With a time of 2:02.27, Golden Tempo claimed the “Run for the Roses” by running past 17 other horses in the field, winning by a neck.

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