UK players’ NBA Draft decisions draw mixed reaction from ESPN analyst
Regarding this year’s NBA Draft, one Kentucky player made a “curious decision.” Another made the logical one. Another seems likely to be a top-10 pick. Another had an uneven season, … Click to Continue »
It’s hard to know if uncertainty will take a toll on Kentucky football
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, no one knows for sure if or when we’ll have a 2020 college football season. Conference commissioners told Vice President Mike Pence last week there … Click to Continue »
Lexington to reopen city-owned golf courses with new social distancing requirements
Lexington’s city-owned golf courses will reopen Wednesday, with some new social distancing rules in place. The city said in a news release Saturday that golf carts will be limited to … Click to Continue »
More than Swag: Nichols leaves indelible mark on gymnastics
The end was supposed to include one last run at perfection. One final salute to the judges. One lingering wave to a packed arena followed by a group hug with … Click to Continue »
ESPN, NFL Network ready to tackle challenges of remote draft
The NFL draft is annually one of the most ambitious productions that ESPN does. Next week’s coverage might go down as THE most ambitious in the network’s 40-year history. With … Click to Continue »
Horse racing gets more TV time with other sports on hold
Socially distanced crews in New York and California are keeping horse racing on television in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic. Horse racing is one of the few sports ongoing, … Click to Continue »
How ‘The Last Dance’ started with a simple idea in 1997
The year was 1997. Andy Thompson had an idea. Adam Silver liked his plan. Neither had any clue what they concocted. The ESPN and Netflix documentary “The Last Dance” — … Click to Continue »
Louisville adjusts to new date and season for Kentucky Derby
Postponing the Kentucky Derby was jarring enough for a city that draws much of its identity from hosting horse racing’s marquee event. Canceling it, well, that’s unthinkable in the Bluegrass … Click to Continue »
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April 19 1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds. 1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the Boston Marathon for a record … Click to Continue »
This Date in Baseball
April 19 1900 — The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Braves 19-17 in 10 innings to set a major league record for most runs scored by two clubs on opening … Click to Continue »
The Latest: Empty venues in Spain, no clear EPL timetable
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Soccer matches and other sports events in Spain will take place in empty venues at … Click to Continue »
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