Posted: 6:54 PM LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - University of Kentucky guard Ramel Bradley says he thought, before the season, the Wildcats' record would be better. But now, at 6-and-7, and their Southeastern Conference schedule beginning tomorrow, Bradley says they just have to toughen up.

Posted: 6:19 PM Lexington, KY (January 11, 2008) – Wotan, a three-year-old Dynaformer colt sold as part of the compete dispersal of the late Cynthia Phipps’ estate, brought $380,000 to top Friday’s session of Keeneland’s January Horses of All Ages Sale.

Updated: 4:52 PM WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - Purdue coach Joe Tiller will retire after next season and be replaced by new associate head coach Danny Hope.

Posted: 4:13 PM RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University football head coach Danny Hope has joined the Purdue University football staff as associate head coach, it was announced today.

Posted: 11:12 PM LEXINGTON, Ky. – Senior guard Samantha Mahoney (Detroit) scored 22 points and freshman point guard Amber Smith (Winter Haven, Fla.) added a career-high 13 as the Kentucky women’s basketball team squeaked out an exciting 60-58 thriller over the visiting Florida Gators in the Southeastern Conference opener Thursday night in Memorial Coliseum.

Updated: 11:03 PM MOREHEAD, Ky. - John Lamb scored a career-high 18 points to lead a second-half Morehead State rally, and the Eagles defeated Ohio Valley Conference rival Eastern Kentucky, 62-53, in Johnson Arena on Thursday evening.

Posted: 6:16 PM One of the signs that your football program is successful is having other prorgams trying to hire away assistant coaches. Rich Brooks now is losing another.

Updated: 6:06 PM The much-anticipated meeting between Boyle Co. officials and former UK coach Guy Morriss took place on Friday, but at an undisclosed location.

Posted: 3:44 PM LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky gymnastics team kicks of its 2008 campaign with the 24th annual Excite Night, Saturday, Jan., 12 at 5:45 ET. The 24th-ranked UK team welcomes No. 19 Auburn to Memorial Coliseum as both teams begin their seasons.

Posted: 3:38 PM LEXINGTON, Ky. – After an outdoor season that ended with athletes competing at the NCAA Championships last June, the University of Kentucky track and field coaching staff recruited a top-rated freshman class to bolster the roster. The Wildcats get their first test of the indoor season this weekend when UK hosts the annual Kentucky Invitational at the E.J. Nutter Field House.

Posted: 3:25 PM RICHMOND, Ky. – Two early-season home contests against in-state rivals, including the Battle of the Bluegrass versus Western Kentucky, along with four home games against Ohio Valley Conference opponents highlight the 2008 Eastern Kentucky University football schedule.

Posted: 10:28 PM Several media outlets are reporting that EKU football coach Danny Hope will be leaving the school for a position at Purdue. Hope will serve as an assistant for the Boilermakers and ascend to the head coaching position, when Joe Tiller retires.

Posted: 9:13 PM The basketball Wildcats open conference play this weekend, when Vanderbilt comes to Rupp Arena. The Commodores opened the season undefeated, winning their first 15 games, a school record.

Posted: 7:16 PM Lexington, KY (January 9, 2008) – Young mares with proven racing ability brought top dollar during Wednesday’s session of Keeneland’s January Horses of All Ages Sale.

Updated: 7:07 PM The 2007 Kentucky High School All-State first and second teams, as selected by 13 media representatives from across the state have been released.

Posted: 6:19 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Way back in September, there probably weren't many people who expected successful seasons for Louisville Central's and Fort Campbell's football teams. The Yellowjackets and Falcons had a combined record of 0-4. But even then both head coaches, Ty Scroggins of Central and Shawn Berner of Fort Campbell, say they didn't worry.

Updated: 7:08 PM There were few players tougher this season than Lone Oak quarterback Corey Robinson, selected as Kentucky's Mr. Football after a record-breaking season in which he led the Purple Flash to a 14-1 record and a berth in the Class 4A state title game.

Updated: 5:42 PM LEXINGTON, Ky. – Five of the six computer evaluations used in the Bowl Championship Series process list Kentucky among the nation’s top 25 teams for the 2007 college football season.

Posted: 5:17 PM CINCINNATI - The 2008 Reds Winter Caravan, in partnership with CincinnatiUSA.com, is scheduled to make 28 stops in 25 cities and towns in four states covering four days and more than 1,500 miles. The caravan kicks off Thursday, January 24 and will include 12 fan stops that will be open to the public and 13 Hot Stove stops at Reds on Radio affiliates.

Posted: 4:34 PM LEXINGTON, KY - The Lexington Legends will hold public auditions for National Anthem singers for the 2008 home schedule. The auditions will be held at Dicks Sporting Goods in Lexington at the Fayette Mall.

Updated: 4:09 PM RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s women’s basketball team will try to build on its two-game winning streak on Thursday when the Lady Colonels make the short trip to face rival Morehead State University.

Posted: 3:17 PM NEW YORK (AP) - The Kentucky Horse Park, home to the great John Henry for nearly a quarter-century, has been honored with a special Eclipse Award for contributions to thoroughbred racing.

Updated: 11:17 AM On Saturday, the first-ever Border Bowl Championship will be played at James H. Taylor Stadium on the campus of the University of the Cumberlands.

Posted: 6:55 PM LOUISVILE, Ky. (AP) - A University of Louisville football player has been arrested and charged with second-degree assault, stemming from a fight at a party.

Updated: 6:02 PM Anaheim, CA (January 8, 2008) – Terry Clayton, a senior linebacker at the University of Kentucky, today was named as the recipient of the INAUGURAL RUDY AWARD (www.RudyAwards.com). The announcement was made by The Rudy Foundation 501(c)(3) charitable organization at an awards breakfast held at the Hilton Suites Anaheim/Orange, in conjunction with the American Football Coaches Association Convention.