Topic: Kentucky Derby

Police Investigating Murder at Churchill Downs

AP

Just a few hours after the crowds cleared from the Kentucky Derby, a body was found inside a stable at Churchill Downs racetrack in the early part of Sunday morning.

By Connor Simpson

May 5, 2012

I'll Have Another Takes Kentucky Derby

I'll Have Another just won the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby. The horse came from behind to overtake early favorite Bodemeister down the stretch.

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By Ray Gustini

May 2, 2012

Junior Seau Is Dead; Derby Day Is Overbooked

San Diego Chargers great Junior Seau is dead at 43 after an apparent suicide, Floyd Mayweather Jr. did not win $1.5 million betting on the Clippers, and Amar'e Stoudemire  explains he did not intend to slice his hand open in a fit of rage after losing to Miami on Monday.

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 11, 2012

Bobby Petrino Will Not Be Missed; The White Horse Cometh

Today in sports: Bobby Petrino is a masterless coaching samurai once more, Drew Brees wants his money, and a pretty white horse might win the Kentucky Derby.

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By Ujala Sehgal

May 7, 2011

Animal Kingdom Wins Kentucky Derby

The 20:1 longshot comes out on top

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By Adam Martin

May 6, 2011

Counting Down to Derby Day

A by-the-numbers roundup of facts and news about the Kentucky Derby

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