Sep 11 Sports Report: Triple Crown Winner Justify Failed Drug Test Before 2018 Kentucky Derby The New York Times is reporting that 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify failed a drug test several weeks before the Kentucky Derby that year. By Associated Press Sep 11 Sports NYT Report: Justify Failed Drug Test Before 2018 Kentucky Derby Associated Press
Jun 25 Sports Bellarmine’s Move To Division I Will Bring Exposure, But Will It Pay Off? Competing in Division I costs athletic programs money, and for schools in smaller conferences, the revenue opportunities are limited. By Evan Heichelbech Jun 25 Sports Bellarmine's Move To D-I Will Bring Exposure, But Will It Pay Off? Evan Heichelbech
Jun 18 Sports Bellarmine Announces Move To Division I Athletics, Atlantic Sun Conference Bellarmine will officially become a member of the ASUN on June 1, 2020. By Evan Heichelbech Jun 18 Sports Bellarmine Announces Move To Division I Athletics Evan Heichelbech
Jun 17 Sports Bellarmine Is Expected To Move Its Athletic Programs To Division I. What Does It Mean? According to one sports economist, the impact of a school like Bellarmine moving its sports programs to D-I is not as large as it may seem. By Evan Heichelbech Jun 17 Sports Bellarmine Is Expected To Move To Division I. What Does It Mean? Evan Heichelbech
May 18 Sports Two Weeks After Bumpy Derby Trip, War of Will Wins Preakness Stakes War of Will endured a rough trip and was interfered with in the Kentucky Derby, which led to first-place finisher Maximum Security being disqualified. By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press May 18 Sports Two Weeks After Bumpy Derby Trip, War of Will Wins Preakness Stakes Stephen Whyno, Associated Press
May 13 Sports Maximum Security Rider Banned 15 Days For Derby Interference Jockey Luis Saez was cited for failing to "make the proper effort to maintain a straight course" in the May 4 race at Churchill Downs. By Associated Press May 13 Sports Maximum Security Rider Banned 15 Days For Derby Interference Associated Press
May 7 Sports Country House Won’t Run In Preakness Trainer Bill Mott tells the Daily Racing Form that the horse has been coughing and “acting like he’s going to get sick.” By Rick Howlett May 7 Sports Country House Won't Run In Preakness Rick Howlett
May 6 Sports Commission Denies Maximum Security Disqualification Appeal The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission also denied a request to stay the disqualification ruling pending appeal. By Gary B. Graves, Associated Press May 6 Sports Commission Denies Maximum Security Disqualification Appeal Gary B. Graves, Associated Press
May 4 Sports What A Shocker! Country House Wins Kentucky Derby Via Disqualification Maximum Security became the first winner disqualified for interference in the Derby's history, leading to Country House's victory. By Beth Harris, Associated Press May 4 Sports What A Shocker! Country House Wins Kentucky Derby Via DQ Beth Harris, Associated Press
May 3 Sports Serengeti Empress Goes Wire-To-Wire For Kentucky Oaks Win Serengeti Empress started from the No. 13 post to lead by the first turn and kept it up despite Liora's late attempt to close the gap. By Gary B. Graves, Associated Press May 3 Sports Serengeti Empress Goes Wire-To-Wire For Kentucky Oaks Win Gary B. Graves, Associated Press
May 1 Sports Top Kentucky Derby Contender, Omaha Beach, Scratches From Race Trainer Richard Mandella said the issue was an entrapped epiglottis, an airway abnormality that can affect a horse’s performance. By Ashlie Stevens May 1 Sports Top Kentucky Derby Contender, Omaha Beach, Scratches From Race Ashlie Stevens
Apr 30 Sports Omaha Beach Is 4-1 Early Favorite For Kentucky Derby Omaha Beach is trained by Hall of Famer Richard Mandella and enters the $3 million showcase on a three-race winning streak. By Gary B. Graves, Associated Press Apr 30 Sports Omaha Beach Is 4-1 Early Favorite For Kentucky Derby Gary B. Graves, Associated Press
Apr 29 Sports Bellafina Is 2-1 Choice For Kentucky Oaks At Churchill Downs As expected, Bellafina is the favorite thanks to a 3-0 record this year and highlighted by last month's 5¼-length victory in the Santa Anita Oaks. By Gary B. Graves, Associated Press Apr 29 Sports Bellafina Is 2-1 Choice For Kentucky Oaks At Churchill Downs Gary B. Graves, Associated Press
Apr 15 Sports Amid Kidnapping Accusations, Should Dubai’s Sheikh Be Barred From Oaks? A team of lawyers asked the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to bar Dubai’s ruler over his daughter's alleged forced captivity. By Amina Elahi Apr 15 Sports Accused Of Kidnapping, Should Dubai's Sheikh Be Barred From Oaks? Amina Elahi