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Nyquist, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, crosses the finish line during the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7.

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Nyquist Wins The 2016 Kentucky Derby

7:10pm May 07, 2016

by Colin Dwyer

The thoroughbred took home the day's biggest victory at Churchill Downs. Now, the crucial question: Can he replicate American Pharoah's feat and add this jewel to an eventual Triple Crown?

Serena Williams is Sports Illustrated's 2015 Sportsperson of the Year.

Serena Williams Wins Sportsperson Of The Year; Poll Favored American Pharoah

8:22pm December 14, 2015

by NPR Staff

In 2015, Williams won three major tournaments and lost only three of 56 matches. Some people, however, thought Sports Illustrated's honor should have gone to the Triple Crown winner.

Not all winning tickets are being cashed in, after American Pharoah took the Belmont Stakes to complete the first Triple Crown in 37 years.

Thousands Who Bet On American Pharoah Are Keeping The Tickets

11:30am June 09, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Instead of turning in a $2 ticket that would pay $3.80 for American Pharoah winning the Belmont Stakes, most people who bought them are stashing them away.

Victor Espinoza celebrates atop American Pharoah after winning the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 6 — the first Triple Crown win since 1978.

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After 37 Years, A Triple Crown Winner At Last: American Pharoah Sweeps The Races

7:10am June 08, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

The colt ran to victory in the Belmont Stakes Saturday, after winning the Derby and the Preakness. He's the first horse since 1978 to achieve what some call the most difficult feat in sports.