Judge rescinds Baffert’s N.Y. ban

A New York federal judge nullified the suspension of horse trainer Bob Baffert, finding that the New York Racing Association acted unconstitutionally by failing to let him adequately respond to claims made against him after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a post-race drug test.

In her written ruling, Brooklyn Judge Carol Bagley Amon said a prompt post-suspension hearing, where Baffert could refute the claims, was required to meet constitutional muster. …

Nelly and Jessica Korda teamed to shoot a 5-under 65 in alternate-shot play for a share of the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour’s Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational at Midland, Mich.

Defending champions Cydney Clanton and Jasmine Suwannapura joined Pajaree Anannarukarn-Aditi Ashok and Jillian Hollis-Lauren Stephenson atop the leaderboard. …

Chicago Sky star Candace Parker will be the first female player to appear on the NBA 2K22 video game cover for the WNBA 25th anniversary special edition when it’s released Sept. 10. …

Tennis Hall of Famer Shirley Fry Irvin, who won three consecutive major titles in the 1950s to complete a career Grand Slam, has died at 94.