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In 2002, Verne Winchell, the family patriarch and founder of the eponymous doughnut shops, died. By then, his son, Ron, like his father bitten by the racing bug, was heavily involved in the stable's management. MORE: Sneak a peak at Kentucky Derby 2014 images | Linemakers weigh in Not long thereafter, Ron Winchell decided that instead of parceling out each year's horses to several trainers, he would give them all to one trainer....

Always Dreaming pulled away on the final stretch to win the 2017 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, the first leg of the 2017 Triple Crown. An estimated 158,000 in attendance watched the 143rd running of the Derby and saw Always Dreaming take the lead from State of Honor and never look back. MORE: Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has retired to a life of sex, sex and more sex...

Meet Rock Wright. He’s a passionate member of Big Blue Nation who got his first tattoo — the UK logo with a Wildcat and a “40-0” proclamation on his leg — a few days before the 2015 NCAA Tournament even tipped off. MORE: Which Sweet 16 teams rule Facebook conversation? | Kentucky’s secret weapon unveiled | Ashley Judd apologizes on behalf of BBN Wright’s idea came to fruition after a post on Facebook....

Some states have seen a rise in positive cases of the coronavirus after reopening bars and indoor dining establishments. In response, governors have stepped back and closed bars in an attempt to again flatten the curve. Beshear made the decision to shut Kentucky’s bars for a two-week period after a recommendation from White House adviser Dr. Deborah Birx. Governor Beshear said some businesses probably would not be able to reopen after the second shutdown....

This was not well received by those who follow the program and treasure the program’s eight NCAA championships, but nuance rarely gets its due. Although there is no trophy awarded to the college basketball team or coach producing the most NBA Draft choices, or the most first-rounders, or even the most lottery picks, there is a reward for all of this. It’s how that helps to land the next bunch of draft choices, first-rounders and lottery picks to aid in the pursuit of the Final Four and NCAA championship....

Kipsang was the world-record holder until five weeks ago, when occasional training partner Dennis Kimetto broke the mark in Berlin. With a windy morning slowing the pace Sunday, Kipsang showed he can win a strategic race, too. “I had to exercise a lot of patience,” he said. Keitany redeemed herself from failed tactics at her last NYC Marathon. In 2011, she surged ahead to a huge early lead only to be caught and settle for her second straight third-place finish....

Dolphins head coach Brian Flores did not reveal the nature of the injury, but according to the Miami Herald, Drake’s preseason is likely done, and his availability for the season opener is in “some doubt.” “We take things day to day here,” Flores said. “The opener’s down the road. He’s got a little injury, and I think we — he’s just going to take it day to day. He’s got a great attitude about it....

Ibrahimovic, now playing a starring role at Manchester United, was once offered a trial by Arsene Wenger, but turned it down and insisted he found it insulting. Why Man Utd should NOT keep Zlatan Keown, who was at Arsenal at the time and won three league titles with the club, rued the fact the Swede opted against making the move. “I regret that Zlatan Ibrahimovic never joined Arsenal,” he wrote in the Daily Mail....

The body naturally makes keratin. It’s also found in the hooves, wool, and feathers of animals. It can be extracted from these sources and used for supplements, treatments, and other products to help with hair, skin, and nail health. Types of Keratin There are 54 types of keratin genetically encoded by the human genome and produced by the body. Out of the 54 types, half of them reside within hair follicles all over the body....

But as Denny Hamlin could attest, even a penalty with nearly 200 laps left is hard to come back from. Hamlin was speeding — by just 0.03 mph — on pit road and had to do a pass-through the pits (at pit-road speed) under green. NASCAR has pit road divided up into sections — and teams can get the distance for each section and where the lines are. The lines also are visible on the track, where NASCAR has cut into the pit road to inset the wiring on pit road that is then tripped by a transponder in the car....

He also knows that the time he needs to be as strong as anyone is still about five weeks away. Keselowski won the Chase for the Sprint Cup opener Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway and not only will start from the pole this Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway but also was fastest in the opening two practice sessions of the NHMS Sylvania 300 weekend. As series points leader, Keselowski might have felt he was in control of his own destiny in past years when the Chase was a 10-race mini-season....

After Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson won the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway and Hendrick engines took six of the top-eight spots, the Team Penske driver admitted that teams with Hendrick power will be tough to beat at places where horsepower is a major factor. “I think right now the Penske cars are probably the best when it comes to (aero) balance track to track,” Keselowski said after this third-place finish, which followed a pair of runnerup finishes the previous two weeks....

Prior to the extra period, Green and Durant had to be separated by teammates following a verbal altercation. Durant appeared to be frustrated with Green’s refusal to pass the ball, and Green didn’t seem to appreciate Durant questioning his decision. MORE: Green-Durant exchange carried over into locker room Green was suspended for Tuesday night’s game against the Hawks for “conduct detrimental to the team.” After the Warriors’ win, Durant wanted no part of questions about the situation....

The All-Star forward missed Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Rockets and all four games of the Western Conference finals against the Trail Blazers with a strained right calf. He made his return to the court in Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Raptors and, unfortunately, we all know how that story ends. MORE: Durant says “nobody” on Warriors pressured him to play in NBA Finals...

Wanda Durant, Kevin’s mother, appeared on Good Morning America Wednesday morning to give an update on Kevin, who flew to New York Tuesday to have an MRI on his injured leg. “Emotionally, it’s a little tough for him. Physically, of course, you all saw he went down. He’s having a rough time right now,” she said. Wanda was at home watching Game 5 of the NBA Finals when she saw Kevin hobble off the Raptors’ court just 12 minutes into his return from a calf injury that sidelined him for a month....

Durant absolutely dominated college basketball as a freshman. Ingram was really good, but nowhere near the force of KD. Simply put, Durant was a much better defender, rebounder, free throw shooter and more efficient scorer – which the stats heavily support: Durant had a lot more opportunities as a scorer at Texas compared to Ingram within Duke’s system. Even if you projected out Ingram’s total field goal attempts and free throw attempts to match Duant’s (which is generous because Durant’s free throw rate was a bit better), Ingram would’ve up racked up about 23 points per game compared to Durant’s 25....

Well, at least not vocally. MORE: Kidd recruitment didn’t concern Hammond | Hornets’ struggles | Hideous uniforms According to The Oklahoman’s Anthony Slater, the reigning NBA MVP had some choice words as things got heated during Sunday night’s game between the Thunder and the Rockets. Obscenity ahead. That’s pretty spirited for a guy who is known to have a quiet demeanor on the court. Even moreso considering he’s got a boot on his foot and wasn’t wearing a jersey at the time....

With his engine sputtering late in the race, Harvick collided with Trevor Bayne on the final green-white-checkered restart, causing a multicar wreck that led to the race ending under caution because of NASCAR’s new restart rules. MORE: Logano wins bizarre race | Chase standings: Who’s left | Martinsivlle schedule At least two drivers accused Harvick of slowing and causing the wreck on purpose so he would finish well enough to advance to the next round of the Chase....

Kevin Harvick led the session at 163.852 mph, followed by Brad Keselowski (163.726) and Jeff Gordon (163.562) in preparation for the first elimination race in the 10-race Chase. MORE: Stewart speaks out on accident | What’s next: Stewart must win | Stewart should settle civil suit | Danica gaining on Ricky They were followed by non-Chase driver Marcos Ambrose and then Chase drivers Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin and Kurt Busch....