Horse racing avoids more controversy as Medina Spirit finishes third in the Preakness Stakes to end its Triple Crown bid.
Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY
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Kim Mulkey leaves Baylor for LSU after 21 seasons and three national women’s basketball titles with the Bears
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