Fatality at Kentucky Derby adds to calls for reform as industry defends practices

 
ST. LOUIS _ No one knew the impact of what took place at Churchill Downs on May 3 more keenly than Michael Matz. He was the trainer for Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner... [link]

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Second grader commits to Kentucky

Just days after receiving a verbal commitment from California eighth grader Michael Avery, Billy Gillispie has received his first commitment from the class of 2018. 7-year-old Darrin Brown has announced he will play basketball at the University of Kentucky once he completes elementary school, middle school, and high school (in that order).
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Art Lovers Rejoice: Tennessee Home for the Visually Offensive Updated!!!

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Two Kentucky players to announce transfers

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Ben Johnson, not Barry Bonds, won the Kentucky Derby; Big Brown's trainer gives Winstrol every 15th

Admitting he uses legal anabolic steroids Rick Dutrow stated he administers Winstrol to all his horse, every 15th of the month. US Triple Crown hopeful Big Brown has received regularly monthly treatments of Winstrol, an anabolic steroid banned in ...
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Is the Grass Bluer on the Other Side for Matt Pilgrim?

But it is rare for a player to transfer out of a black college and into a super program. And for as much as Hampton is among the power basketball programs at HBCUs, this potential move to Kentucky is one that escapes common occurrence, and lends itself to a simple question. Is this the best move for Matt Pilgrim?
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