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Tourist ridden by Joel Rosario crosses the finish line to win the the Breeders' Cup Mile horse race at Santa Anita Park, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Arcadia, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The Latest: Breeders’ Cup attendance is tops in 33 years

Associated Press

Officials work to slow the spread of invasive species

By Mark Watson - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes' Mike Smith (41) makes a save on a shot by Philadelphia Flyers' Wayne Simmonds (17) as Coyotes' Zbynek Michalek (4), of the Czech Republic, defends on the play during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Coyotes beat Flyers 4-3 in OT on Ekman-Larsson’s shot

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes' Shane Doan (19) celebrates his goal against Washington Capitals' Philipp Grubauer, right, of Germany, as Capitals' Karl Alzner (27) watches during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Capitals 3-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Strong third period helps Mike Smith, Coyotes shut out Capitals

By Mike Cranston - Associated Press

Former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn listens to a question during a news conference introducing him as the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons NFL football team, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Former Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn introduced as Falcons’ coach

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, center, walks on the field as players stretch Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, during NFL football practice in Renton, Wash. The Seahawks are to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Dan Quinn reaches agreement to become Atlanta Falcons’ next coach

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, center, walks on the field as players stretch Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, during NFL football practice in Renton, Wash. The Seahawks are to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Falcons hire Seahawks’ Dan Quinn as coach

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith speaks at a news conference after the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Atlanta. On Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, the Atlanta Falcons fired Smith, one day after the end of his second straight losing season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons fire coach Mike Smith after seven seasons in Atlanta

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Chicago Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips, left, and Chairman George H. McCaskey listen to question at a news conference at Halas Hall on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Lake Forest, Ill. Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman and general manager Phil Emery were fired Monday after the team completed a disappointing 5-11 campaign.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

With three firings on Monday, there are a handful of NFL coaching openings to fill

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Eric Fehr, top, smiles as he celebrates his game-winning goal against the Arizona Coyotes with teammates Brooks Orpik (44), John Carlson (74) and Troy Brouwer, left, as Coyotes' Michael Stone (26) skates away during overtime of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. The Capitals defeated the Coyotes 2-1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Eric Fehr nets OT game-winner as Capitals edge Coyotes

By Jose M. Romero - Associated Press

Pure Tactics wins Siren Lure at Santa Anita

Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson (39) works during a NFL football practice, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jackson plans to improve Falcons’ ground game

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman catches a pass at the teams NFL football rookie minicamp Sunday, May 18, 2014 in Flowery Branch, Ga. When Freeman was selected by Atlanta in the fourth round, he said he &quot;felt like the first pick of the first round&quot; due to the opportunity he sees with the Falcons. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Opportunity with Falcons excites rookie RB Freeman

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta rookie defensive lineman Ra'Shede Hageman stretches during NFL football rookie camp Friday, May 16, 2014, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Hageman gives Falcons new look at defensive end

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Minnesota defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman poses for photos after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons as the 37th pick during the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, Friday, May 9, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Falcons keep draft focus on improving lines

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2013, file photo, Texas A&amp;M offensive linesman Jake Matthews takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Matthews became a starter during freshman season and played right tackle as a sophomore and junior and moved to left as senior after Luke Joeckel moved on to NFL. He is a top prospect in the upcoming NFL draft. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Falcons bolster offensive line with Jake Matthews

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE- In this April 26, 2014, exercise rider Dana Barnes gallops Kentucky Derby hopeful Hoppertunity at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Hoppertunity, the second favorite for the Kentucky Derby, is out of the race. Trainer Bob Baffert says the colt has a sore left front foot. (AP Photo/Garry Jones, File)

Hoppertunity out of Kentucky Derby with sore foot

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Groom Salvador Rangaz washes Kentucky Derby hopeful Hoppertunity after a morning workout at Churchill Downs Monday, April 28, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kentucky Derby: Hoppertunity scratched from race; colt was second favorite at 6-1

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

After state delay, wireless getting to schools

Associated Press

Coach Smith says Julio Jones ‘progressing well’

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press