UK-Louisville football battle still feasible under ACC’s new 2020 schedule model
The Atlantic Coast Conference plans to play college football this fall, albeit with a different schedule than originally created. ACC teams will now play a schedule consisting of 10 conference … Click to Continue »
When arena was named for Rupp, did anyone object? Yes, but race was not the reason.
In the ongoing effort to combat systemic racism, longtime Lexington pastor C.B. Akins does not consider renaming Rupp Arena a high priority. “I’m focusing on more important things,” said Akins, … Click to Continue »
Four-star UK commit Dekel Crowdus ruled eligible to play in Kentucky this fall
One of the top recruits in the University of Kentucky’s 2021 class is good to go for the high school football season. Dekel Crowdus, a four-star prospect at Frederick Douglass … Click to Continue »
The Latest: ‘Bama taking cost-cutting measures amid pandemic
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Athletic director Greg Byrne says the University of Alabama has taken cost-cutting measures for each … Click to Continue »
FIFA eyes ‘strict compliance’ for virus relief plan
Soccer governing body FIFA says its $1.5 billion coronavirus relief plan to revive the sport and help national associations stay afloat comes with “strict compliance and audit requirements.” The massive … Click to Continue »
Stray souvenirs: Without fans, MLB foul balls left lonely
Mookie Betts made a running catch in foul territory and immediately spotted something just over the padded outfield wall at Dodger Stadium: a lonely, stray baseball. After signing a $365 … Click to Continue »
AP Was There: 16-year-old American wins 1st women’s 100 dash
EDITOR’S NOTE — With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking back at the history of Summer Games. This story … Click to Continue »
1928 Amsterdam: Women’s track, gymnastics debut at Olympics
EDITORS — With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking back at the history of Summer Games. Here are some … Click to Continue »
This Date in Baseball
July 30 1917 — Ty Cobb, Bobby Veach and Ossie Vitt all went 5-for-5 in Detroit’s 16-4 win over Washington. 1933 — Dizzy Dean struck out 17 Cubs, and the … Click to Continue »
American forward Sebastian Soto joins relegated Norwich
American forward Sebastian Soto has agreed to a three-year contract with Norwich, a team relegated to England’s second-tier League Championship after finishing last in the Premier League. Soto scored four … Click to Continue »
Throwback 5-game series force players to ‘embrace the grind’
Fans counted down the seconds to the final buzzer, “Brass Bonanza” played over the speakers at Hartford Civic Center and Whalers players Dave Tippett, Joel Quenneville and Dean Evason celebrated … Click to Continue »
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