Led by NBA, athletes again put focus on racial justice
NBA players didn’t come to Disney solely for a restart. They also wanted social reform. The Milwaukee Bucks showed how far they’re willing to go to get it by opting … Click to Continue »
WLEX is in, WKYT is out as official local TV partner of UK Athletics
The University of Kentucky Athletics Department announced Thursday that Lexington’s WLEX-TV, Channel 18, will become the new official TV partner of both UK Athletics and the UK Sports Network. That … Click to Continue »
Here is a running list of NFL teams that canceled practice on Thursday
Sports didn’t come to a grinding halt on Wednesday, but the number of postponed games was noticeable. The NBA, WNBA and MLS all postponed games as players protested the police … Click to Continue »
Fall sports practices have begun. Could Kentucky education board change decision?
Days after Gov. Andy Beshear appeared to give high school sports the final word on whether they could try to begin play this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic, another state … Click to Continue »
He’s not playing, but ex-Cat is still having ‘really cool experience’ in the NFL
Editor’s Note: This article is part of an occasional series in which the Herald-Leader is catching up with former University of Kentucky athletes. Want to build a winning culture? Bringing … Click to Continue »
Boycott by NBA players brings back memory of Boston Celtics boycott in Lexington
When the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted their NBA playoff game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, an action that led to all three of the day’s games being canceled, it produced … Click to Continue »
Clevinger welcomed back, Indians rally late to top Twins
There was a painful moment for Mike Clevinger when the magnitude of his risky off-the-field behavior hit him hardest. “I saw the disappointment with the guys,” Clevinger said. “The hardest … Click to Continue »
5 MLS games called off as players call for racial justice
Five Major League Soccer matches were postponed Wednesday night as players made a collective statement against racial injustice. The action came after all three NBA playoff games were called off … Click to Continue »
3 MLB games postponed, players decide after Kenosha shooting
Three Major League Baseball games were postponed Wednesday as players across the sports landscape drove the decisions in the wake of the weekend shooting by police of Jacob Blake, a … Click to Continue »
Mets blow deGrom’s lead, rally in 8th to beat Marlins 5-4
The Mets eked out a victory after another tough night for the bullpen — just not in time to salvage a win for ace Jacob deGrom. Wilson Ramos singled home … Click to Continue »
LEADING OFF: Racial justice protests reverberate through MLB
A look at what’s happening around the majors Thursday: PLAYER PROTESTS After three games were called off while players used their platform to call attention to racial injustice, the question … Click to Continue »
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