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Behind The Crowns And Roses, A Deadly Race
June 9, 2012 Today had the promise of history — that is, until the horse I'll Have Another was scratched from the Belmont Stakes. Also scratched: hopes for a long-awaited Triple Crown winner. It was yet another piece of bad news for the horse racing industry, which is under new scrutiny over the safety and treatment of the horses.
London 2012: The Summer Olympics
Before Leaping To 10 Golds, Athlete Beat Polio
May 23, 2012 Ray Ewry is an all-but-forgotten Olympic great from the early 1900s with a remarkable story. Before winning his 10th gold medal in 10 tries, Ewry accomplished something truly remarkable: He learned to walk again.
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Wildcats Roll To 8th NCAA Title, Coach Calipari's 1st
April 3, 2012 The University of Kentucky defeated the University of Kansas 67-59 in the men's basketball final in New Orleans. It's the Wildcats' first title since 1998 and the first ever for head coach John Calipari. Led by tournament MVP Anthony Davis and other young stars, Kentucky dominated the tournament.
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Kentucky To Face Kansas In NCAA Title Game
April 1, 2012 The national championship game in men's college basketball is set. The Jayhawks beat Ohio State in a close one and Kentucky got past Louisville.
The Two-Way
Defending Kentucky's Coach Calipari: Not A Tough Assignment
March 30, 2012 John Calipari's detractors argue that he's less of a head coach and more of a head recruiter. But his success rests on the fact that he can honestly tell his potential players that he will prepare them for success in college — and then success in the NBA.