Hull possibly heading to Preakness after dominating victory in Derby TrialLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dale Romans knew he was costing his talented but largely untested colt Hull a shot at the Kentucky Derby when he pulled the 3-year-old out of last week’s Lexington Stakes. Correction: Iraq Rape Slaying storyLOUISVILLE, Ky. — In initial versions of an April 24 story about federal prosecutors seeking to compel witnesses to testify in the trial of an ex-soldier, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Sgt. Anthony Yribe had been convicted at court-martial for taking part in the rape and murder of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl. Yribe was never accused of being a direct participant. The story also erroneously reported that he pleaded guilty at court-martial to a related charge of failing to report the incident. According to federal court documents, the military dismissed charges against Yribe of dereliction of duty and making a false statement about the incident, and he was discharged from the Army. Godolphin horses Desert Party, Regal Ransom sharp in Kentucky Derby workoutsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Godolphin Racing stablemates Desert Party and Regal Ransom looked sharp during their final workouts before next week’s Kentucky Derby. I Want Revenge, Pioneerof the Nile among favorites in expected full field for wide-open DerbyIt’s Kentucky Derby time again, and Nick Zito is looking toward the winner’s circle as always. Not for himself, though. For the sport. Jerkens optimistic Quality Road will run in the Kentucky Derby despite quarter crack problemsNEW YORK — Trainer Jimmy Jerkens is optimistic Florida Derby winner Quality Road can make next Saturday’s Kentucky Derby despite a quarter crack in his right front hoof that has slowed his training in the last two weeks. Prosecutors seek to force 3 witnesses’ testimony against ex-soldier charged with rape, murderLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Three soldiers who were expected to testify in the civilian trial of a former soldier accused of raping and killing a 14-year-old girl in Iraq are likely to refuse, federal prosecutors said. Equipment manager’s estranged wife charged with trying to extort Louisville coach PitinoLOUISVILLE, Ky. — College tuition. Two cars. A fully paid off house. Ten million dollars. Quality Road has new quarter crack; Derby status in questionNEW YORK — Quality Road has another hoof problem that could knock him out of the Kentucky Derby. In last place until the end, Winter View picks up the pace to win by 2 lengthsLEXINGTON, Ky. — Winter View trailed in last place until the last quarter-mile, then pushed ahead to win the $150,000 Grade 3 Grey Goose Bewitch Stakes at Keeneland on Thursday. Pizza co. Papa John’s sticks with founder as CEO, names new president and COOLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John is staying put at the helm of the pizza business he started in a former broom closet. UConn freshman Ater Majok enters NBA draft, but will not hire an agentHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut freshman basketball player Ater Majok, whose name has come up in recruiting allegations against the school, declared Thursday for the NBA draft. Louisville QB Tyler Wolfe to transfer, making battle for starting job 2-man competitionLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville quarterback Tyler Wolfe is leaving the team. Restaurant operator Yum Brands offer ambitious expansion plan overseasLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc.’s stock surged Thursday as the operator of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC laid out ambitious plans for overseas expansion and offered an upbeat outlook for its U.S. business despite a sluggish first quarter. Top prospect Xavier Henry won’t follow Calipari to Kentucky, chooses Kansas insteadOKLAHOMA CITY — John Calipari’s move to Kentucky has cost him one of his prized recruits. Pizza company Papa John’s selects board member to take over as president, COOLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pizza maker Papa John’s International says it tapped Joseph Jude Thompson to become its president and chief operating officer. Yum Brands says 1Q profit falls 14 percent mainly on stronger dollarLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc.’s growth in China continued strong in the first quarter, but the company’s profit fell 14 percent, it said Wednesday, because the stronger dollar cut into overseas revenue. Yum Brands says 1Q profit falls 14 percent mainly on stronger dollarLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc. reported a 14 percent drop in first-quarter profit Wednesday as a stronger dollar cut into overseas profits, offsetting continued growth in China. Yum Brands, operator of Taco Bell, KFC, says 1Q profit falls 14 percent on slump in US salesLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc. says its first-quarter profit fell 14 percent as slumping U.S. sales could not be offset by growth in China. 25th annual American Quilter’s Society Quilt Show & Contest opens this weekPADUCAH, Ky. — What one quilter described as “the mother of all quilt shows” is once again taking over this western Kentucky city, where this year it celebrates its 25th anniversary. |
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