Today: October 18, 2024
Today: October 18, 2024

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Virginia RB Perris Jones undergoes spine surgery in Louisville after injury in game

Virginia’s Perris Jones had spine surgery and was briefly able to walk, the school said on Saturday

Virginia RB Perris Jones undergoes spine surgery in Louisville after injury in game
Sports

Kevin Jennings has best game of his career, SMU holds on to beat No. 22 Louisville 34-27

Kevin Jennings passed and rushed for career highs, Isaiah Nwokobia intercepted an end-zone pass with 2:23 left to seal it, and SMU overcame blowing a double-digit lead to beat No. 22 Louisville 34-27

Kevin Jennings has best game of his career, SMU holds on to beat No. 22 Louisville 34-27
Sports

Branson Robinson runs for 3-yard go-ahead touchdown, top-ranked Georgia rallies past Kentucky 13-12

Branson Robinson rushed for a 3-yard, go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter, and top-ranked Georgia overcame a lethargic performance to rally past and then hold off Kentucky 13-12

Branson Robinson runs for 3-yard go-ahead touchdown, top-ranked Georgia rallies past Kentucky 13-12
Sports

'Seismic' or 'absolutely horrible'? Helmet communication in major college football is here

After years of debate over cost and liability, college football finally has helmet communications between coach and player

'Seismic' or 'absolutely horrible'? Helmet communication in major college football is here
Sports

Churchill Downs lifts suspension of trainer Bob Baffert following Medina Spirit's failed drug test

Churchill Downs has rescinded its extended suspension of Bob Baffert, allowing the Hall of Fame trainer to resume racing his horses at the historic track and partner facilities after more than three years of banishment for a failed postrace drug test of 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit

Churchill Downs lifts suspension of trainer Bob Baffert following Medina Spirit's failed drug test
Sports

Uncertain plans for 150th Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, others leave questions for Preakness

The second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown could be absent of 150th Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and other contenders who contributed to the thrilling three-wide photo finish

Uncertain plans for 150th Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, others leave questions for Preakness
Sports

Kentucky Derby victory aboard Mystik Dan provides signature win for jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.

Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. rode Mystik Dan to victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby to complete the most rewarding weekend of his career

Kentucky Derby victory aboard Mystik Dan provides signature win for jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.
Sports

Kentucky's basketball opening offers top pay and perks. Candidates must also have tough skin

Life can be sweet for a Kentucky basketball coach who wins,– with a seven-figure salary and endorsements among the tangible rewards

Kentucky's basketball opening offers top pay and perks. Candidates must also have tough skin
Sports

Transfer portal, NIL challenge teams to fill and maintain rosters, even as March Madness continues

The NCAA transfer portal not only challenges college basketball programs to find the right players to fill roster vacancies but also keep that vast talent pool from becoming deeper with their own players

Transfer portal, NIL challenge teams to fill and maintain rosters, even as March Madness continues
News|Sports

Louisville tabs Charleston's Pat Kelsey to become Cardinals' head coach, AP source says

Louisville has reached an agreement with College of Charleston coach Pat Kelsey to become the Cardinals’ next men’s basketball coach, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press

Louisville tabs Charleston's Pat Kelsey to become Cardinals' head coach, AP source says
Sports

Louisville coach Kenny Payne to be fired after going 12-52 in two seasons, AP source says

Louisville plans to fire men's basketball coach Kenny Payne after he went 12-52 in two seasons

Louisville coach Kenny Payne to be fired after going 12-52 in two seasons, AP source says
Sports|US

Kayla DiCello takes gold in USA Gymnastics Winter Cup. Olympic champ Sunisa Lee falls on bars, beam

Kayla DiCello seized the accolades projected for some of her higher-profile counterparts by winning the uneven bars and floor exercise on the way to the all-around title at the USA Gymnastics Winter Cup on Saturday

Kayla DiCello takes gold in USA Gymnastics Winter Cup. Olympic champ Sunisa Lee falls on bars, beam
Health|Sports

Olympic all-around champ Sunisa Lee is happy competing again. She also wants a skill named for her

Simply competing is an encouraging sign that Sunisa Lee is in a healthy place

Olympic all-around champ Sunisa Lee is happy competing again. She also wants a skill named for her
Sports

No. 18 Louisville, No. 20 Duke look to overcome losses and stay in the ACC championship picture

No. 18 Louisville had a week off to reset from a loss and now aims to avoid a modest skid

No. 18 Louisville, No. 20 Duke look to overcome losses and stay in the ACC championship picture
Sports

No. 21 Tennessee visits Kentucky in border showdown, with both looking to prove they can hold leads

No. 21 Tennessee and Kentucky really need a lift right now

No. 21 Tennessee visits Kentucky in border showdown, with both looking to prove they can hold leads
Sports

No. 25 Louisville beats No. 10 Notre Dame 33-20, with Jawhar Jordan running for 143 yards, 2 TDs

Jawhar Jordan ran for a season-high 143 yards, scoring on 45- and 21-yard runs on consecutive second-half possessions, and No. 25 Louisville beat No. 10 Notre Dame 33-20

No. 25 Louisville beats No. 10 Notre Dame 33-20, with Jawhar Jordan running for 143 yards, 2 TDs
Sports

Panel finds no single factor in horse deaths at Churchill Downs. More screening is suggested

Horse racing’s federally created oversight panel found no single cause of death among 12 horses at Churchill Downs this spring, but recommends further action and analysis to mitigate risk at the home of the Kentucky Derby, according to a report released Tuesday. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) report also suggested improved veterinary screening and the creation of a blue-ribbon committee to study synthetic surface options throughout the sport. The report comes two days before the start of Churchill Downs’ fall September meet and follows the June 7 suspension of racing to conduct an internal safety review. The spring

Panel finds no single factor in horse deaths at Churchill Downs. More screening is suggested
Sports

Panel finds no single factor in horse deaths at Churchill Downs. More screening is suggested

Horse racing’s federally created oversight panel found no single cause of death among 12 horses at Churchill Downs this spring, but recommends further action and analysis to mitigate risk at the home of the Kentucky Derby, according to a report released Tuesday. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) report also suggested improved veterinary screening and the creation of a blue-ribbon committee to study synthetic surface options throughout the sport. The report comes two days before the start of Churchill Downs’ fall September meet and follows the June 7 suspension of racing to conduct an internal safety review. The spring

Panel finds no single factor in horse deaths at Churchill Downs. More screening is suggested
Sports

Panel finds no single factor in horse deaths at Churchill Downs. More screening is suggested

Horse racing’s federally created oversight panel found no single cause of death among 12 horses at Churchill Downs this spring, but recommends further action and analysis to mitigate risk at the home of the Kentucky Derby, according to a report released Tuesday. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) report also suggested improved veterinary screening and the creation of a blue-ribbon committee to study synthetic surface options throughout the sport. The report comes two days before the start of Churchill Downs’ fall September meet and follows the June 7 suspension of racing to conduct an internal safety review. The spring

Panel finds no single factor in horse deaths at Churchill Downs. More screening is suggested
Sports

Panel finds no single factor in horse deaths at Churchill Downs. More screening is suggested

Horse racing’s federally created oversight panel found no single cause of death among 12 horses at Churchill Downs this spring, but recommends further action and analysis to mitigate risk at the home of the Kentucky Derby, according to a report released Tuesday. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) report also suggested improved veterinary screening and the creation of a blue-ribbon committee to study synthetic surface options throughout the sport. The report comes two days before the start of Churchill Downs’ fall September meet and follows the June 7 suspension of racing to conduct an internal safety review. The spring

Panel finds no single factor in horse deaths at Churchill Downs. More screening is suggested
Economy|News|Sports|US

Tennessee football's 10% talent fee opens discussion of how many schools and sports will follow

Tennessee’s announcement of a 10% talent fee on 2025 football season tickets to help pay players could have been considered inevitable in the still-evolving era of name, image and likeness compensation

Tennessee football's 10% talent fee opens discussion of how many schools and sports will follow
News|Sports|US

Kentucky hires BYU's Mark Pope as men's basketball coach to replace John Calipari

Kentucky has hired BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach, bringing home a member of the Wildcats’ 1996 national championship team to succeed John Calipari

Kentucky hires BYU's Mark Pope as men's basketball coach to replace John Calipari
Education|News|Sports

John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program 'needs to hear another voice'

John Calipari says he is stepping down as Kentucky's men’s basketball coach after 15 years

John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program 'needs to hear another voice'
News|Sports

No. 2 seed Marquette holds off No. 10 Colorado 81-77 in March Madness to reach Sweet 16

Tyler Kolek had 21 points and 11 assists, and David Joplin made two free throws with 7.4 seconds left to help Marquette finally put away Colorado 81-77 on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

No. 2 seed Marquette holds off No. 10 Colorado 81-77 in March Madness to reach Sweet 16
News|Sports

Louisville fires coach Kenny Payne after going 12-52 in two seasons

Louisville has fired coach Kenny Payne after going 12-52 in two seasons that marked the worst consecutive finishes in the storied basketball program’s history

Louisville fires coach Kenny Payne after going 12-52 in two seasons

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