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John Clay: How important are prerace works for Kentucky Derby horses? We asked the experts.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — By dawn’s first light, Churchill Downs was crazy busy last weekend. Kentucky Derby contender after Kentucky Derby contender went to the track for their all-important final major works before the sport’s greatest race this Saturday.

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Four stallions have sired multiple contenders in 2022 Kentucky Derby. Meet the fathers.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — When evaluating the field for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, one of the most important aspects to look at is the background and bloodlines of each horse.

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Where 2022's Kentucky Derby contenders were born and how they made it to Churchill Downs

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky is not just the "horse capital of the world" because the Kentucky Derby happens to be here. It's the horse capital of the world because almost all the contenders for this signature American classic are born and bred in the commonwealth.

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‘I feel like I’m 30 years old.’ Ageless Mike Smith aims for Kentucky Derby history.

LEXINTON, Ky. — For Mike Smith, it’s the horses that keep him young.

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John Clay: A Bowling Green connection could turn a Kentucky Derby dream into reality

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Ah, the quest. The Kentucky Derby quest. Steve Asmussen knows all about it. So does Ron Winchell. Both are coming at Saturday’s 148th running from slightly different perspectives. Asmussen is the sport’s all-time winningest trainer. Winchell is a successful Thoroughbred owner. Both are united by the quest.

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Kentucky State will undergo special examination by auditor’s office. What we know

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky State University will undergo a special examination by the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, the organization announced Monday.

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A new kind of 'mining' has arrived in the Ohio Valley. What will crypto mean for the region?

But Blockware Mining isn’t alone in Kentucky. As the technology takes off, a cryptocurrency mining boom is taking place in the state that’s known for mining coal. It’s a burgeoning industry that investors see as a cutting-edge economic opportunity. But critics say it’s compounding the world’s preeminent crisis – climate…

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Get to know every trainer saddling a contender in the 2022 Kentucky Derby

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The 2022 Kentucky Derby is fast approaching.

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QuiltWeek is finally back on in Kentucky

In Paducah, Ky., AQS QuiltWeek is back after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Tens of thousands of people are flocking there and couldn't be happier to celebrate this often overlooked artform.

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Does the Kentucky Derby still matter? It’s delivered great moments in the 21st century.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Though the past few years of the Kentucky Derby have been riddled with controversy, the first Saturday in May has also provided plenty of golden moments during the 21st century.

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KY Transportation Secretary looking forward to upcoming projects

An increased budget for the Kentucky Department of Transportation will allow for more projects to move forward in the coming year.

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Kentucky celebrates its literary community, including a high school poetry recitation champ

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5 Enticing Food Stocks to Sink Your Teeth Into

Food prices have been skyrocketing of late, driven by the Ukraine-Russian war, soaring inflation, supply chain disruptions, and high labor costs. And because food prices are poised to rise further given the volatile macroeconomic backdrop, we think it would be wise to now bet on popular food stocks Tyson Foods…

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Oscar Tshiebwe returning to Kentucky for 2022-23 season

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Oscar Tshiebwe announced Wednesday that he will not enter this year’s NBA draft. He will play for Kentucky next season.

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John Clay: The transfer portal is over-the-top chaotic, but it was still the right thing to do

LEXINGTON, Ky. — First of all, we're happy for Dick Vitale. ESPN's loud and proud college basketball analyst had a tough winter. He battled cancer and underwent vocal cord surgery. Thankfully, one of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet is now cancer-free. He should be back talking soon.

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Mark Story: The basketball coaching carousel: Why Louisville is a winner and the SEC is a loser

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Other than Selection Sunday, the most interesting part of every men’s college basketball season comes after the balls stop bouncing.

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Planned Parenthood, ACLU sue to block restrictive Kentucky abortion bill

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates and the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky have filed lawsuits asking a federal judge to block a restrictive abortion bill from taking effect in the state.

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John Clay: For many hopefuls, Saturday is the last stop on the road to the Kentucky Derby

LEXINGTON, Ky. — On the road to the Kentucky Derby, it’s make-or-break time.

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Mark Story: Contrary to the narrative, John Calipari made a big change in 2021-22. Why didn't it work?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Contrary to the popular narrative among frustrated Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball fans, John Calipari is not resistant to all major changes.

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Kentucky governor vetoes bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear issued a veto Wednesday of a bill that would ban transgender girls from participating in girls or women’s sports grades six through senior year of college.

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LGBTQ biases played a role in controversy around Kentucky teacher's whiteboard message, he says

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky music teacher who resigned after writing a message on a classroom whiteboard encouraging students to "be yourself" said Tuesday the resulting controversy stemmed from LGBTQIA+ biases.

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Early rankings for the 2022-23 basketball season are in. Could Kentucky really be No. 1?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — It was a disappointing finish to Kentucky's 2021-22 basketball season, the Wildcats' national championship hopes ending just as their NCAA Tournament was getting started with a shocking loss to Saint Peter's in the first round.

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'Chasing my dream': Kentucky's Keion Brooks testing his NBA draft stock

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Keion Brooks plans to enter his name in this year's NBA draft while retaining the option of playing for Kentucky next season, the three-year UK player posted on social media Monday.

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Mark Story: One city is becoming the place Kentucky basketball dreams go to die

LEXINGTON, Ky. — In the 2014 NCAA Tournament, the city of Indianapolis was site to two of the most electric moments in Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball history.

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John Clay: With Final Four approaching, just who qualifies as an actual basketball blue blood?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — You’ve probably read the story line. Saturday’s Final Four is full of basketball blue bloods. Duke and North Carolina meet in one national semifinal. Kansas plays Villanova in the other. Blue bloods all.

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