Ryan Black
Kentucky Beat Writer at The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)
Kentucky beat writer for @sports_cj. Fervent rap music fan, but it doesn't define me, since I like Hall & Oates, too. Into anime + aliens. Road & car geek. OVO.
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courier-journal.com | Ryan Black
Ryan BlackLouisville Courier JournalThis year's Kentucky Derby horse owners range from first-timers to seasoned veterans. Several ownership groups are partnerships, sometimes with as many as 10 individuals involved. Jockeys help guide thoroughbreds to the finish line. Trainers help prep the horses for raceday. But owners foot the bills. Without their investment, hopes and dreams of Kentucky Derby glory would be just that — aspirations instead of reality.
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courier-journal.com | Ryan Black
Ryan BlackLouisville Courier JournalBob Baffert returns to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby after a three-year suspension. Baffert seeks a record-breaking seventh Derby win with horses Citizen Bull and Rodriguez. Steve Asmussen, with a record 26 Derby starts without a win, aims to end his drought with a pair of entrants this year. All eyes will be on Bob Baffert at Churchill Downs on May 3. Not that attention is anything new for arguably the most recognizable trainer in the sport.
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courier-journal.com | Ryan Black
Ryan BlackLouisville Courier JournalTravis Perry, Kentucky's all-time leading high school scorer, has entered the transfer portal after his freshman season. He initially planned to return to Kentucky for his sophomore season but changed his mind. LEXINGTON — The top scorer in the history of Kentucky high school basketball is on the move after one season at the most well-known college program in the commonwealth.
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swtimes.com | Ryan Black
Ryan BlackLouisville Courier JournalTravis Perry, Kentucky's all-time leading high school scorer, has entered the transfer portal after his freshman season. He initially planned to return to Kentucky for his sophomore season but changed his mind. LEXINGTON — The top scorer in the history of Kentucky high school basketball is on the move after one season at the most well-known college program in the commonwealth.
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courier-journal.com | Ryan Black
Ryan BlackLouisville Courier JournalHighly touted basketball prospect Taylen Kinney, who starred at Newport High, prioritized playing a recent AAU tournament in nearby Cincinnati. The five-star recruit is considering offers from several top college programs, including Kentucky and Louisville, among others. Kinney is prioritizing finding the "perfect fit" in a college program, focusing on playing style and coaching relationships.
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I put in the work over the offseason. And it’s showing. 💪🏻
Back to business for Georgia at Foley today — six players have two hits already in the 5th inning. Homers for Ryan Black, Kolby Branch, Devin Obee and this nuke from Ryland Zaborowski:
All told, the best three games (two national semifinals and championship contest) in a single Final Four I can remember in my lifetime. All three delivered. And then some.
RT @Brett_McMurphy: Sources: Sasquatch State considering Pac-12 invite. Would be huge for league's future media deal
