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Kraft has yet to accept a plea deal from the Palm Beach County state attorney who charged him with solicitationNBAE/GETTY IMAGES

Patriots Owner ROBERT KRAFT has "asked the prosecutor who charged him with solicitation of prostitution to turn over 'evidence materially favorable' to his case." Kraft "has not accepted a plea deal from Palm Beach County state attorney, DAVE ARONBERG, because it would have obligated him to admit that prosecutors would win the case if it went to trial." The two sides tomorrow will also discuss a motion filed by news media companies to oppose Kraft’s request that video surveillance footage and other evidence "be kept private" (N.Y. TIMES, 4/11).

BEHIND THE PLATE; Longtime MLB umpire ANGEL HERNANDEZ is "ready to speak about racism within" the league. A document filed late yesterday by Hernandez’ attorney in Manhattan Federal Court "lists 27 points the oft-criticized umpire would like to address in a public forum." Fearing retaliation, he "asks a judge to rule that MLB cannot fine or fire him for raising issues that are fair game." Hernandez’ lawsuit "alleges he’s been blocked from a promotion to crew chief or officiating the World Series due to his Cuban heritage" (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 4/11).

CHEERS TO THE GOOD TIMES: Woodford Reserve “releases a limited edition Kentucky Derby souvenir” every year, with the $1,000 mint julep cup becoming a “special tradition” for some. This year’s version will be “extra special,” as it will honor longtime Churchill Downs VP/Racing Communications JOHN ASHER, who died in August at 62. A memorial scholarship fund has been established at Western Kentucky Univ. in his name and this year’s cup “will benefit the fund as well as celebrate his life” (KENTUCKY.com, 4/10).

NAMES: Warriors F KEVIN DURANT is the executive producer of the documentary “Q BALL,” which “will be screened” as part of the S.F. Int’l Film Festival April 10-23. The documentary “tells the inspiring story of a San Quentin basketball squad and three of its members.” The film “gets its world premiere April 11” (MERCURYNEWS.com, 4/10)....Celebrity chef MARCUS SAMUELSSON "has been named the first-ever chief culinary coach" of NYCFC (NYPOST.com, 4/10)....Two male cheerleaders have "made the final cut" for this year's Patriots cheer squad. The last season the Patriots had male cheerleaders was '84 (BOSTON GLOBE, 4/11).

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