Monthly Archive: November 2010

Nov 23

Site of classic UK-Duke clash demolished

A workman carried a ladder past the dismantled seating of the Spectrum in Philadelphia earlier this year. After 42 years of hosting events, the Spectrum was demolished Tuesday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Remember The Spectrum in the City of Brotherly Love? Not that Kentuckians have a lack of compassion for the state of Pennsylvania, but many will be glad to hear that the Philadelphia arena was demolished today. The city mourned the building’s demise, which served as home for the Philadelphia Flyers and the Philadelphia 76ers for …

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Nov 09

Review: Droid II — Lovin’ it!

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I never leave home without it and keep it close by me at all times. The Droid II by Verizon has become a beneficial sidekick when I am covering games at George Rogers Clark High School and the University of Kentucky. I also have posted several blog posts with the smart phone and uploaded pictures …

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Nov 05

Playoff time

It’s playoff time. The George Rogers Clark football team opens the playoffs against Campbell County tonight at Cardinal Stadium. The two teams played last week with the Camels posting a 45-42 win in double overtime in a classic finish in Alexandria. This time the stakes are higher. The winner advances and the loser stays home. …

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Nov 04

Reds’ family remember Sparky Anderson

In this 1974 file photo, Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson looks on during baseball spring training.  Anderson, the Hall of Fame manager, died Thursday in Thousand Oaks, Calif. He was 76. (AP Photo/File)

Reds President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Castellini: “All of baseball mourns the passing of one of the game’s all-time great managers and ambassadors. In one way or another, Sparky touched the life of every Reds fan. Every person who visits our ballpark and Hall of Fame is reminded of his contribution to the success …

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