Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open
President Donald Trump took executive action Tuesday to order meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases and the impact on the nation’s food supply. The … Click to Continue »
First UK sports senior declares use of extra year of eligibility granted by NCAA
Softball pitcher Autumn Humes became the first University of Kentucky athlete to announce her intention to return to the Cats under the accommodation the NCAA made to allow seniors to … Click to Continue »
Kentucky horse racing manager: ‘I’m frustrated with the governor’
Late last week, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he had talked with Churchill Downs officials, who had presented “detailed proposals” about how to begin the racetrack’s delayed spring meet. “We’re … Click to Continue »
Our state’s first major sports event to come back? Why the smart money is on Kentucky Speedway.
With the Kentucky Derby moved to Sept. 5 from its traditional perch on the first Saturday in May, the next scheduled “big event” in sports in the commonwealth is NASCAR’s … Click to Continue »
Qatari soccer, TV official gets trial date in FIFA case
Qatari soccer and television executive Nasser al-Khelaifi will go on trial in Switzerland in September, implicated in providing a holiday villa to a FIFA official linked to a World Cup … Click to Continue »
NFL to hold 2021 draft in Cleveland from April 29-May 1
After a successful virtual, stay-at-home experience this year, the NFL plans to hold its draft outdoors in downtown Cleveland next year from April 29 to May 1. The dates were … Click to Continue »
Court ends 1st Swiss trial in FIFA probe without judgment
The first trial in Switzerland’s five-year investigation of corruption in soccer ended Tuesday without a judgment, seemingly beaten by the coronavirus pandemic and an expiring statute of limitations. The decision … Click to Continue »
Chiefs to release 2-time Pro Bowl P Colquitt after 15 years
Dustin Colquitt walked into the Kansas City Chiefs training facility 15 years ago as a third-round pick out of Tennessee, a punter with a big leg and peerless pedigree. He … Click to Continue »
French government calls off French rugby and soccer leagues
The French government called off the soccer and rugby league seasons on Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic. France is set to come out of lockdown on May 11. “The … Click to Continue »
The Latest: Texas Tech to cut $6.7M from athletic budget
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt says the school will cut nearly $7 million from … Click to Continue »
Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted. The Lakers applied for the loan … Click to Continue »
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