Alex Slitz
Photojournalist

Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, crosses the finish line ahead of Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, and Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BodyArmor Zero Sugar Ford, to win the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 25, 2024 in Hampton, Georgia.

West Charlotte and Garinger on the field during a game at Waddell High School in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. West Charlotte beat Garinger 48-8.

Alex Hooper, left, and Serge, who declined to give a last name, both of Charlotte, N.C., enjoy the spring weather by playing a game of two on two basketball with others at Latta Park in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, March 21, 2022.

Miguel Angel Jiménez of Spain exhales cigar smoke on the second hole during the third round of the Regions Tradition at Greystone Golf and Country Club, in Birmingham, Ala., May 13, 2023.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Hamidou Diallo (3) dunked the ball past Buffalo Bulls forward Nick Perkins (33) during their game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Saturday, March 17, 2018. Kentucky beat Buffalo 95-75.

University of Kentucky students gather around a burning couch near the intersection of State Street and Elizabeth Street as they celebrate the UK volleyball team’s national title win, Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Steam rises from the back of a horse as he is bathed following morning workouts at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, May 1, 2018.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Danuel House Jr. goes to the basket above Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Collins was called for a foul. 

Kentucky Wildcats running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) greets fans along the Cat Walk before a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Medina Spirit (8) with John R. Velazquez up, leads heading into the final stretch of the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, May 1, 2021. Medina Spirit and Velazquez went on to win the race.

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) leaps for a touchdown over Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Aaron Beasley (24) during a game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.

A fan shows off bottles of beer near the 11th fairway during the third round of the PGA Barbasol Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., Saturday, July 17, 2021.

Kentucky Wildcats punter Colin Goodfellow (94) glances into the crowd in the fourth quarter during a game against the LSU Tigers at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Kentucky bet LSU 42-21.

Head coach John DeFilippo of the New Orleans Breakers celebrates with the team after defeating the Houston Gamblers at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on June 18, 2023, in Memphis, Tennessee. New Orleans beat Houston 17-10. 

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Terry Wilson (3) and Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) in Lexington, Ky., Monday, July 29, 2019.

Hakim Hart #13 of the Maryland Terrapins shoots against Patrick Suemnick #24 and Tre Mitchell #3 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Ala., on March 16, 2023.

Athletes compete in the 400-meter relay during the IHSAA boys track state finals at Indiana University, Saturday, June 4, 2016, in Bloomington, Ind.

Beechwood's John Willis (61) kisses his girlfriend and varsity cheerleader Liza Rash after the Class A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl championship game at against Raceland Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Friday. Dec.1, 2017. Beechwood beat Raceland 41-0.

Roval400 NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) pulls into the pits during the Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022.

Dixie Heights' Makenna Teeters (12) and Dixie Heights' Laci Reinhart (3) take the court during the opening round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 against Russell at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, April 8, 2021. Russell beat Dixie Heights 58-44.

Justify with Mike Smith up, center, after winning the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, May 5, 2018. Justify with Mike Smith up won, Good Magic with Jose Ortiz up came in second and Audible with Javier Castellano up finished third.

Geneva's Kristin Keasling (12) is overcome with emotion after their game against Villa Angela St. Joseph at Grand Valley High School, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, in Orwell, Ohio. Villa Angela St. Joseph beat Geneva 45-41.

Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Clay Holstad (25) headers the ball past Louisville Cardinals midfielder Bradley Sample (13) during their game at Lynn Stadium in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Louisville beat Kentucky 3-0.

Beth Johnson, of Anchorage, Ky., cheered on horses while wearing a horse mask during the 63rd Running of the Eight Belles during Kentucky Oaks day at Churchill Downs. Mia Mischief won by by 1 3/4 lengths over a fast track with a time of 1:21.84.