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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

LexCath boys, Central girls dominate state track championships

Lexington Catholic ran away with boys' team honors at the University of Louisville with 75 points. Central took girls' honors with 105 points.

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KENTUCKY DERBY

Preakness: Baffert, Lukas agree: It will take something out of the norm to beat Orb

Hall of Fame trainers D. Wayne Lukas and Bob Baffert both have horses in Saturday's Preakness Stakes, and both know what they're up against in the Kentucky Derby winner. "Orb, he's a freak," Baffert said.

KENTUCKY DERBY

John Clay: Racing world craves greatness from Orb

We have not seen a Triple Crown winner since 1978, but for some reason, maybe because we are optimistic and sentimental fools when it comes to horses, even with two legs of the Triple Crown remaining, this year feels different, as if there really is more of a chance the feat can be accomplished.

KENTUCKY DERBY

Rosario the right jockey at the right time for Derby winner Orb

Joel Rosario will be aboard Orb in Saturday's second leg of Thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes.

CINCINNATI REDS

Bailey's 6-hitter helps Reds beat Marlins 6-2

One pitch from being pulled, and one strike from victory, Homer Bailey unleashed a 97 mph fastball to finish off the Marlins.

KENTUCKY DERBY

For Preakness, trainers of Mylute and Departing are friendly rivals

They've been friends since their days as New Orleans schoolmates. And though they routinely send their horses out against each other, trainers Al Stall Jr. and Tom Amoss face something unique in Saturday's Preakness Stakes.

RECRUITING

John Clay: Calipari can't win 'em all

Andrew Wiggins' decision to sign with Kansas proves UK Coach John Calipari can't get every top recruit, though one might wonder if that isn't within the realm of Calipari's capabilities.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

'Kansas had my heart,' top recruit Wiggins explains

Andrew Wiggins, the No. 1 high school basketball prospect in the country, announced Tuesday that he will play next season at Kansas, picking the Jayhawks over UK, Florida State and North Carolina.

BASKETBALL RECRUITING

Buildup to Wiggins' college choice spans years

No more rumors, sources or guesswork. Andrew Wiggins — the No. 1 high school basketball player in the country — will end all speculation Tuesday when he announces his college decision at 12:15 p.m.