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Want a wild UK coaching search story? Jim Host’s new book reveals a doozy.

If you like “behind the curtain” Kentucky Wildcats sports stories, you will enjoy a new book from Lexington’s Jim Host. In “Changing The Game: My Career In Collegiate Sports Marketing,” … Click to Continue »

Silent Cal? Kentucky coach listens as guests discuss systemic racism in America.

John Calipari, among the most loquacious of coaches, was mostly Silent Cal during Monday’s episode of his “Coffee With Cal” Facebook show. The Kentucky basketball coach yielded the floor to … Click to Continue »

Marge Schott Stadium still exists in Cincinnati. A petition wants to change that.

Kevin Youkilis was thrilled one day years ago to learn the University of Cincinnati was considering naming the field at its baseball stadium after him. The three-time Major League Baseball … Click to Continue »

Podcast: Kentucky’s football Wildcats are marching, working out

Kentucky football is back. Or at least UK football players are back on campus for voluntary workouts. And more, as it turns out. We got a glimpse of how many … Click to Continue »

Former UK player describes NBA’s new working conditions. ‘A very thorough process.’

The Los Angeles Clippers’ training facility in Playa Vista, Calif., opened its doors a few weeks ago for the first time since the NBA season was suspended March 11, but … Click to Continue »

Former Kentucky star Malik Monk reinstated after NBA suspension

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk, suspended under the NBA’s anti-drug policy in February, has been reinstated. Hornets General Manager Mitch Kupchak revealed the news Monday during a conference call with … Click to Continue »

Former NFL star, Florida A&M coach Ken Riley dead at 72

Former Cincinnati Bengals standout Ken Riley, who was later a head coach and athletic director at his alma mater Florida A&M, died Sunday, the university announced. He was 72. Riley … Click to Continue »

Fan experience to change profoundly amid COVID-19 pandmic

Dayton Moore remembers so clearly the vast sections of empty seats inside Kauffman Stadium when he took over as general manager of the Kansas City Royals, and he remembers just … Click to Continue »

This Date in Baseball

June 8 1914 — New York’s Iron Joe McGinnity posted his 14th straight win beating Pittsburgh 2-0. With the win moved the Giants into first place over Chicago. 1927 — … Click to Continue »

AP Sportlight

June 8 1935 — Omaha, ridden by Willis Saunders, becomes the third horse to win the Triple Crown by capturing the Belmont Stakes with a 1 1/2-length victory over Firethron. … Click to Continue »

AP Was There: Chang, 17, overcomes cramps, Lendl in Paris

EDITOR’S NOTE — Every French Open features matches that are memorable for one reason or another. There are upsets. Comebacks. Dramatic moments. Historic accomplishments. The AP is republishing stories about … Click to Continue »

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