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Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY

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Preakness predictions: Whom to bet on for wide-open Triple Crown race

May 17, 2019May 18, 2019 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Comments Off on Preakness predictions: Whom to bet on for wide-open Triple Crown race

After a controversial Kentucky Derby, the 144th Preakness will have to brand itself as one of the most wide-open runnings in recent memory.

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Opinion: More college athlete reform? That’s tough when ‘amateurism’ means whatever the NCAA proclaims it does

May 15, 2019 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Comments Off on Opinion: More college athlete reform? That’s tough when ‘amateurism’ means whatever the NCAA proclaims it does

Whenever the NCAA talks about reform, ‘amateurism’ means whatever the NCAA proclaims it does. So what does reform really mean?

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Ranking the best and worst NBA fits for Zion Williamson

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Comments Off on Ranking the best and worst NBA fits for Zion Williamson

Who will get the first overall pick when the NBA draft lottery is held Tuesday night?

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Opinion: Here’s how Zion Williamson could go wrong in the NBA

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Comments Off on Opinion: Here’s how Zion Williamson could go wrong in the NBA

The NBA draft lottery Tuesday will set who gets the No. 1 pick a chance to take Zion Williamson or trade him depending on a team’s evaluation of him.

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Opinion: John Beilein’s NBA move not a huge surprise, but is big loss to college basketball

May 13, 2019 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Comments Off on Opinion: John Beilein’s NBA move not a huge surprise, but is big loss to college basketball

John Beilein was one of good guys in college basketball. His decision to leave Michigan for the Cleveland Cavaliers is big loss for sport.

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Opinion: Derby winner Country House could carry asterisk of all asterisks after Preakness

May 5, 2019 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Comments Off on Opinion: Derby winner Country House could carry asterisk of all asterisks after Preakness

Rather than two weeks of celebrating a Derby horse by the name of Country House, we’re left with a question: Can’t we just fast-forward to next year?

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Country House wins Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security is disqualified

May 4, 2019 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Comments Off on Country House wins Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security is disqualified

In a stunning turn at the Kentucky Derby, Country House is named the winner after Maximum Security is disqualified.

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Opinion: Kentucky Derby wide-open race after Omaha Beach defection

May 2, 2019 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Comments Off on Opinion: Kentucky Derby wide-open race after Omaha Beach defection

Five-time Kentucky Derby winner Bob Baffert may have edge with Game Winner, but says ”it’s whoever gets the trip” among field that looks even.

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Why the Kentucky Derby is responsible for bourbon boom around the world

May 1, 2019 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Comments Off on Why the Kentucky Derby is responsible for bourbon boom around the world

Bourbon has made a comeback in recent years as the industry has strengthened ties with the Kentucky Derby.

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The secret to getting a ride in the Kentucky Derby

April 30, 2019 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Comments Off on The secret to getting a ride in the Kentucky Derby

The world’s best jockeys will lead the way in this week’s Kentucky Derby, but getting there takes some luck and a plugged-in agent.

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