Sep 30
I spent some time today covering the boys’ regional golf tournament at the University Club in Lexington. This is always a favorite of mine and it was nice to see same familiar faces. I ran into Wayne Martin and Wes Martin, coach of the George Rogers Clark High School boys golf team. The two brothers …
Sep 29
Kentucky coach Rich Brooks has a sense of humor that brings out laughter during his weekly press conferences. Brooks was in a comical mood today as his team prepared for its upcoming game at No. 2 Alabama. When asked is he was anxious for the team’s first real test of the season, Brooks had a …
Sep 28
Alabama made a big jump in the Associated Press poll after a 41-30 win over Georgia Saturday. The Crimson Tide moved from eighth to No. 2 in the latest poll released on Sunday. Alabama’s rise can be attributed to University of Southern California’s loss at Oregon State, Florida’s setback to Ole Miss and of course …
Sep 27
Western Kentucky quarterback K. J. Black is sacked by Kentucky defender Corey Peters during the first half Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium. AP photo Kentucky 41 Western 3 The first part of Kentucky’s season is over and the Wildcats are 4-0 heading into the conference opener at Alabama next week. Spent some time with Western’s players …
Sep 26
Football season is one of my favorite parts of the year. The whole week is spent leading up to the big game. Whether it be college, professional or high school, the big game is what everyone looks forward to, from the players, parents, coaches and the ordinary fan. It’s even a big night for the …
Sep 25
From UK: After a one-year hiatus, the annual Blue-White Scrimmage has been scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. in Rupp Arena. Normally held in Memorial Coliseum, this year marks the first time the scrimmage will be held in Rupp Arena. Tickets will be available for $5 and will go on sale Oct. 11. …
Sep 25
A big thumbs up to Kentucky coach Rich Brooks and his staff for allowing state schools such as Western Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky and Murray State an opportunity to play against the Wildcats on the gridiron. Sure the Hilltoppers will receive a hefty paycheck for their appearance Saturday, but for most of the players on the …
Sep 24
What does it feel like to hit the game-winning shot or catch the game-winning touchdown? Obviously there’s a rush that comes after making a big play in sports and we journalists get a big rush when we “break” a story. Such was the case Tuesday when we learned that George Rogers Clark High School transfer …
Sep 23
The following is an e-mail I received from staff writer Fred Petke on a trip to Yankee Stadium, which played host to its last home game Sunday night. “It’s been three years since I went to Yankee Stadium. I was in New York three years ago with my stepmother, who is a lifelong …
Sep 22
Vanderbilt must be for real. The Commodores are 4-0 and leading the SEC East. First is Vandy, followed by Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina. In the Western division, Alabama appears to be back on top in Nick Saban’s second year at the helm. The bigger surprise is the shakeup in the East, which …
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