Tim Layden

The story behind Justify’s positive drug test: A misleading bombshell scoop, a damning lack of transparency and another unforced error by racing officials
By Tim LaydenSep 25, 2019, 6:58 AM EDT
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The 2018 Triple Crown winner and his trainer, Bob Baffert, seemingly didn't deserve that crown when a report surfaced about a failed test before the Kentucky Derby. But it's not that simple. [more]

Gridiron, Gone: After the NFL, peace for some, uncertainty for others
By Tim LaydenSep 11, 2019, 2:29 PM EDT
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Here are the stories of five players who retired before the start of the 2019 season: Three who played more than a decade; one who stepped away suddenly after five years in the league; and one who played just one season before his body gradually gave out. Each has a story of his own, each different from the others in ways both large and small. [more]