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One of state's greatest going into Hall of Fame

Last Updated: 3:54 11/20/09

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - College basketball's greatest scorer shot his way out of poverty with a tennis ball and a 5-gallon bucket tacked to his house.
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Calipari not happy in Kentucky's 102-92 win over Sam Houston St.

Last Updated: 6:00 11/20/09

The Wildcats were never really in danger during a 102-92 win over Sam Houston State in the Cancun Challenge on Thursday, Calipari was hardly in the mood to celebrate after his team let another opponent stick around thanks to a lackluster defensive performance that at times lacked energy, effort and intensity.
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Eastern Kentucky falls to Pittsburgh 70-61

Last Updated: 12:03 11/20/09

Ashton Gibbs scored 20 points and Pittsburgh began pulling away by holding Eastern Kentucky scoreless for more than eight minutes during a 71-60 victory on Thursday night, the Panthers' 24th in a row at home.
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Cats survive record-breaking shooting performance

Last Updated: 11:52 11/19/09

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- John Calipari expected growing pains. Welcomed them even. Told anyone who would listen it would take time for Kentucky (No. 5 ESPN/USA Today, No. 4 AP) to embrace and understand his "dribble drive" offense.
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Bills sign former Mr. Football Brohm 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:38 AM 11/19/09 - ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills have signed quarterback Brian Brohm off the Green Bay Packers' practice squad. (Full Story)
UK working towards facilities upgrades 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:32 AM 11/19/09 - LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 18, 2009) – The University of Kentucky continues to methodically work toward the development of a plan to enhance the athletic facilities of its sports teams. The plan includes major renovations to Commonwealth Stadium, a new baseball facility and working with the Lexington Center Corporation to develop a new downtown arena. (Full Story)
From the Sidelines: Charlie Coles 1 Comment Last Updated: 8:22 AM 11/19/09 - Okay, I’ll ‘fess up. It was me. (It was I? I was it?) I’m the guy who asked Miami coach Charlie Coles the question that made him an internet sensation. (Full Story)
UK Hoops recruiting class one of nation's best Last Updated: 8:10 PM 11/18/09 - LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky women’s basketball program and head coach Matthew Mitchell are not only excelling on the court this season but in recruiting as well. Mitchell and his staff signed five outstanding high school players during the fall signing period, which ended Wednesday, giving UK a Top-10 national ranking by two recruiting services. The class was ranked No. 5 by Blue Star Basketball and No. 10 by ESPN HoopGurlz. It marks the highest-ranking class for the Wildcats since 2006. (Full Story)
Calipari says Cats still experiencing growing pains Last Updated: 7:16 PM 11/18/09 - LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky coach John Calipari says he's still "ecstatic" over his team's narrow win over Miami (Ohio) on Monday. (Full Story)
Cats could be without Cobb on Saturday Last Updated: 3:41 PM 11/18/09 - LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky could be without its most potent offensive weapon when the Wildcats travel to Georgia on Saturday. (Full Story)
Cobb questionable for Georgia Last Updated: 2:56 PM 11/18/09 - Kentucky could be without its most potent offensive weapon when the Wildcats travel to Georgia on Saturday. Kentucky coach Rich Brooks said wide receiver/quarterback Randall Cobb is questionable at best for the showdown with the Bulldogs because of a bruised shoulder. Cobb did not finish practice on Wednesday and there's a chance even if Cobb does play he would be limited. (Full Story)
UK Hoops Improves To 3-0 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:55 PM 11/17/09 - Playing its third game in five days, the Kentucky women’s basketball team improved to 3-0 for the first time since the 2005-06 season, defeating Morehead State Tuesday night, 72-55 in Johnson Arena. (Full Story)
KSU names Dickens head football coach 1 Comment Last Updated: 5:49 PM 11/17/09 - Kentucky State University announces that Wayne Dickens has been named head football coach. KSU Athletic Director Denisha Hendricks says Dickens’ performance as interim head coach during the 2009 football season was one reason for his selection. (Full Story)
Hartline undergoes surgery, no cartilage damage found 0 Comments Last Updated: 5:13 PM 11/17/09 - UK quarterback Mike Hartline uderwent arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday on his left knee, but the procedure didn't reveal any damage to the cartilage. (Full Story)
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Big weekend for the "smallest" of Wildcats - 1 Comments Posted

It was quite a weekend for three of UK's smallest athletes, who came up big for their respective Wildcat teams. (Read Blog)

Cats won't be Men in Black - 3 Comments Posted

It's been THE hot button issue this week: should the football Wildcats wear black jerseys or uniforms when they take the field Saturday night? (Read Blog)

Hartline still the man; Pakulak, Boyd gear up for action - 2 Comments Posted

The arrival of freshmen Morgan Newton and Ryan Mossakowski signaled the beginning of the end (again) for quarterback Mike Hartline. Right? Wrong. (Read Blog)

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Peek at the Week: Reeling Broncos must find way to derail hot Chargers
Five weeks ago, Denver won at San Diego and seemingly wrapped up the AFC West. Now that 3 1/2-game lead is gone, and the Chargers come into the Rockies with a ton of momentum. There's a lot more than first place on the line for the Broncos, Clark Judge says.
Weekend Watch List: Drop-off is steeper by the dozen
The Big 12 was all the rage in '08. Story lines galore. Now there's just one on Saturday, Dennis Dodd says: Nebraska and K-State will vie for the right to get throttled by Texas in two weeks.
Tony's Top 10: Is The Game a must-win for Rich Rod squad?
We know the Wolverines will play to win The Game. We don't know if they need to defeat the Buckeyes to save Rich Rodriguez's job, Tony Barnhart says -- though avoiding a 1-7 Big Ten record can only help.
Friday Look Ahead: Orange out to crush memories of preseason
The exhibition season is so two weeks ago. After knocking off Cal, Syracuse gets a shot at North Carolina and a chance to make everybody forget about that Le Moyne loss, Gary Parrish says.
Knicks decide to pass on available Iverson
The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.
Hendrick extends Johnson through 2015
Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.
Steelers' Polamalu sidelined again by knee injury
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu did not practice all week because of a left knee injury and will not play Sunday in Kansas City. He might miss the Nov. 29 game at Baltimore as well.
Knight to return to Indiana for hall fundraiser
Bob Knight is returning to Indiana after all.

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