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IIHF pulls hockey worlds from Belarus, seeks new host

The hockey world championships were pulled from Belarus on Monday following pressure from opposition groups and a threatened boycott by sponsors. The International Ice Hockey Federation cited safety concerns and … Click to Continue »

Beerschot’s Hernán Losada hired as coach of DC United

Hernán Losada was hired Monday as coach of Major League Soccer’s D.C. United. Losada had been manager of Belgium’s Beerschot since the middle of the 2018-19 season. Ben Olson was … Click to Continue »

Poland national soccer team coach Jerzy Brzęczek fired

Poland coach Jerzy Brzęczek was fired Monday, five months before the European Championship and two months before the start of World Cup qualifying. The Polish soccer federation did not give … Click to Continue »

Messi facing lengthy suspension for hitting opponent

After losing the Spanish Super Cup final, Barcelona is also in danger of losing Lionel Messi for an extended period after he hit an opponent toward the end of the … Click to Continue »

Blend it with Beckham: Neville hired to coach Inter Miami

Phil Neville and David Beckham won Premier League championships together at Manchester United. They’re teaming up again with hopes of winning more trophies with Inter Miami. Neville was hired Monday … Click to Continue »

Pirlo’s position precarious heading into Italian Super Cup

Rarely has a coach’s job depended on the Italian Super Cup, but rarely has Juventus got off to a worse start to the season over the past decade. The match … Click to Continue »

Greek president backs Olympic champion after abuse claim

Greece’s first female president met Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou on Monday to express her support for the athlete who publicly claimed she had been sexually assaulted 22 years ago … Click to Continue »

Archie Bradley, Phillies finalize $6 million, 1-year deal

Reliever Archie Bradley and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $6 million, one-year contract on Monday. The deal had been agreed to Thursday, pending a successful physical. The right-hander was 2-0 … Click to Continue »

Any questions about this Kentucky basketball team or UK’s future? Send them our way.

This Kentucky basketball season remains a difficult one to watch, but there’s rarely a dull moment when it comes to following the UK program. After a brief respite from losing … Click to Continue »

Here are the 2020 Lexington All-City High School Football Teams

The Lexington Herald-Leader/Kentucky.com is proud to present the 2020 All-City High School Football Team, as voted on by the nine coaches of Lexington’s varsity KHSAA programs. Each coach nominated up … Click to Continue »

Wan’Dale Robinson will be the 13th Mr. Football to play at UK. How did the others do?

If you’re a superstitious Kentucky fan, knowing that Wan’Dale Robinson is the 13th former Mr. Football winner from the state to play for the Wildcats might be off-putting. Fret not. … Click to Continue »

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