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Keselowski looks to heat up market with 2nd Charlotte win

The caution that sent the Coca-Cola 600 to overtime both continued Chase Elliott’s bad week and gave Brad Keselowski a much-needed break. Keselowski is in a contract year during a … Click to Continue »

NASCAR Cup race in Charlotte pushed back day because of rain

Rain washed out the Cup Series race Wednesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway — a slight break for NASCAR teams taxed by a grueling return to racing. The race was … Click to Continue »

NHL monitoring situation before choosing where to play games

Concerns about Canadian coronavirus restrictions could push hockey south of the 49th parallel into the U.S. this summer. Seven of the 10 locations the NHL has zeroed in on to … Click to Continue »

Houston’s White out for year after injuring knee in workout

Houston forward Fabian White Jr. will have knee surgery this week and miss this season after injuring himself in a workout. White was working out on his own this week … Click to Continue »

Prized UK recruit from Lexington won big in high school. This week, she did it again.

An incoming University of Kentucky golfer showed this week why the Wildcats wanted her so badly. Lexington Christian Academy senior Laney Frye dominated the inaugural Pete & Alice Dye Junior … Click to Continue »

Michigan House passes bills to let college athletes be paid

Colleges athletes could be paid for the use of their names, images or likeness rights under bipartisan legislation approved Wednesday by the Michigan House, which overwhelmingly sent the bills to … Click to Continue »

Title IX major factor for colleges looking at sports cuts

Financially challenged schools considering cutting sports in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic are making difficult decisions of who gets to keep playing and who doesn’t. The choices aren’t just … Click to Continue »

Urban Meyer’s wisdom, Peyton Manning’s heckling and a UK swimmer’s inspiring honor

Random notes: ▪ On a recent edition of the “Move the Sticks” podcast, former Florida and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer predicted the best teams in 2020 will be the … Click to Continue »

‘Safest option for everyone.’ Mr., Miss Basketball to be named in virtual ceremony.

For the first time, Kentucky’s Mr. and Miss Basketball will be honored virtually. On Wednesday, the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation announced that an awards ceremony naming the top players in … Click to Continue »

Eight graded stakes champions set for battle in Churchill Downs race this weekend.

Live horse racing continues in Kentucky this week with the resumption of Churchill Downs’ Spring Meet. Races will be held at the Louisville track Thursday through Sunday, with a pair … Click to Continue »

The Latest: NBA reminding teams players overseas can return

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The NBA reminded its teams Wednesday that players who are currently outside the U.S. have … Click to Continue »

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