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The winner of last month's Kentucky Derby, who sat out the Preakness Stakes, forfeiting a shot at the Triple Crown, took home the victory at the 158th Belmont Stakes in New York on Saturday.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The Italian producer is enjoying the distinction of producing the two biggest sports ceremonies in the world this year — the 2026 Winter Games opening ceremony and 2026 World Cup — even as Italy sits out its third straight World Cup.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Cullen added that Karlaftis never gave a thought to sitting out and taking time off on the Injured Reserve list to heal.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Willis Reed, who had sat out Game 6 with a thigh injury, hobbled out on to the court for Game 7.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The Italian producer is enjoying the distinction of producing the two biggest sports ceremonies in the world this year — the 2026 Winter Games opening ceremony and 2026 World Cup — even as Italy sits out its third straight World Cup.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Cullen added that Karlaftis never gave a thought to sitting out and taking time off on the Injured Reserve list to heal.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Willis Reed, who had sat out Game 6 with a thigh injury, hobbled out on to the court for Game 7.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Sit out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20out. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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