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Kentucky running back Ray Davis (1) celebrates a big gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)

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Ranked SEC teams seek balance with rushing games and create opportunities for the passing game
By GARY B. GRAVES - AP Sports Writer
Wed,10/04/23-2:56PM , 102 Reads
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — There’s no denying that passing the football is exciting to watch if done right. That success depends on having a good running game, as most coaches will tell you.
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Louisville guard Hailey Van Lith dribbles the ball during an Elite 8 college basketball game of the NCAA Tournament against Iowa, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Seattle. In discussing a revamped Louisville squad that will feature six transfers, Louisville coach Jeff Walz also addressed the surprising departure this spring of leading scorer Van Lith. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)

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Jeff Walz and Louisville women are moving forward after Hailey Van Lith's transfer to LSU
By GARY B. GRAVES - AP Sports Writer
Wed,06/21/23-3:01PM , 881 Reads
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jeff Walz is excited about who’s on his new-look roster and appreciative of the notable player who isn’t.
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Tyler Gaffalione riding Pretty Mischievous celebrates after winning the 149th running of the Kentucky Oaks horse race at Churchill Downs Friday, May 5, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Pretty Mischievous wins Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs
By GARY B. GRAVES - AP Sports Writer
Fri,05/05/23-5:27PM , 145 Reads
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — An equipment change helped Pretty Mischievous bounce back from a disappointing tuneup with a statement performance in the Kentucky Oaks.
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Rich Strike, with Sonny Leon aboard, crosses the finish line to win the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. Rich Strike's stunning upset victory in last year's Kentucky Derby as a nearly 81-1 long shot provided the race's second biggest odds winner in four years. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

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After Rich Strike, Derby long shots could get 2nd look
By GARY B. GRAVES - AP Sports Writer
Fri,05/05/23-12:08PM , 79 Reads
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two long shots winning the Kentucky Derby over the past four years might be coincidental, but they also are a reminder not to dismiss any of the 19 horses running Saturday at Churchill Downs.

Especially since Rich Strike and Country House demonstrated how some faith could pay off big.
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