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- Former Titans QB Steve McNair Shot To Death
Former Tennessee Titans Quarterback & NFL MVP Steve McNair was found shot to death at an apartment in downtown Nashville.
- Osborne one of 4 for West Florida job
Georgetown's Happy Osborne is one of four finalists for the West Florida men's basketball coaching position. - More trouble for former Wildcat
DAVIE, Fla. -- Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday in South Florida on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, just two months before his trial on a DUI manslaughter charge was set to begin. - Mayfield won't drive No. 64 car at Daytona
Car owners Larry Gunselman and Tommy Baldwin say they will not put Jeremy Mayfield in their cars this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Gunselman says his sponsor, Fred's, does not want Mayfield in the car. - Pillow joins UK women's staff
Lexington, KY – Kentucky women’s basketball head coach Matthew Mitchell has announced the hiring of former Tennessee standout Shalon Pillow (pronounced Shu-LON) to its coaching staff. Pillow will be responsible for the post players. - Borel Out, Mine That Bird Needs New Jockey
Trainer Chip Woolley said Wednesday that he and jockey Calvin Borel could not agree on a long-term commitment to ride the gelding, scheduled to run the West Virginia Derby on Aug. 1. Woolley wants someone committed to ride Mine That Bird through the Breeders' Cup in November.
- NASCAR: Mayfield tested positive for meth
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR has confirmed suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamines. - Henry staying at KU
For much of the day Tuesday, it was unclear whether Kansas basketball recruits Xavier and C.J. Henry would end up in KU uniforms. But a late-night report said that Xavier would honor his commitment to the Jayhawks. “I’m goin to kansas and that’s final,” Xavier Henry wrote via text message to Cory Anderson of radio station KCSP (610 AM). - Could Xavier Henry End Up At Kentucky?
Carl Henry said he planned to meet Tuesday night with his sons at the family home in Oklahoma City to see if the boys want to go to Kentucky or keep their commitment to Kansas.
- Calipari leading SEC resurgence
With John Calipari at the helm of the SEC's flagship basketball program, coaches say the conference is heading in the right direction. In addition to the buzz swirling around Calipari and UK, several of the better players in the Southeastern Conference last year are returning to school.
- UK Seeks to move Gillispie lawsuit
The University of Kentucky Athletics Association says former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie has sued the wrong people and in the wrong place. The athletics association has asked a federal judge in Texas to either dismiss Gillispie's lawsuit over his firing or move the case to Kentucky. In a motion filed Friday in federal court, the association's attorneys say the school has minimum contact with the state of Texas, giving the court there no jurisdiction to hear Gillispie's claims. - Mine That Bird to work out Monday
Calvin Borel is readying to saddle up Mine That Bird again. The Kentucky Derby winning jockey is scheduled to mount his Derby winning horse Monday at Churchill Downs to begin preparations for the Aug. 1 West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Racetrack. - Kenny Perry Wins Travelers
Kenny Perry has set a goal of winning 20 times before he leaves the PGA Tour. The 48-year-old earned No. 14 on Sunday at the Travelers Championship, shooting a 63 to finish with a tournament-record 258, three strokes better than Paul Goydos and David Toms, two other 40-something golfers. - Rachel romps in Mother Goose
NEW YORK (AP) - Rachel Alexandra may need to run against the boys just to find some competition. - EKU freshman crowned Women's State Am champ
April Emerson, an incoming freshman golfer at Eastern Kentucky University, survived a late collaspe and an odd ruling to win the 2009 Kentucky Women's State Amateur championship. Emerson defeated North Hardin freshman Lydia Gumm, 1-up, in sudden death.
- Meeks Taken By Bucks in Second Round
Former Kentucky guard Jodie Meeks has been selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. - Former Scott Co. star pleads not guilty to weapons charge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A former central Kentucky high school basketball star has pleaded not guilty to a felony weapons charge.
- LSU Wins College Baseball World Series
The Tigers won their sixth national title Wednesday night, breaking open Game 3 of the College World Series finals with a five-run sixth inning that carried them to an 11-4 victory over Texas.
- UK Football Season Opener At Noon On ESPNU
The Kentucky vs. Miami football game on Sept. 5 will kick off at noon and will be televised by ESPNU, it was announced Wednesday.
- Bengals announce training camp schedule
The Cincinnati Bengals return to Georgetown College for training camp. Here is the schedule: - Rachel Alexandra Will Not Run In Breeders Cup
The co-owner of Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra doesn't plan to run the star filly in the Breeders' Cup, preventing a potential matchup with champion mare Zenyatta on the synthetic surface at Santa Anita.
- Shooting enthusiasts and experts invade Kentucky
More than 1,000 sporting clays’ enthusiasts from every state, including the sport’s leading medalists, are competing this week at Elk Creek Hunt Club, Owenton, Ky., in the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) US Open.
- Rachel Alexandra arrives at Belmont
ELMONT, N.Y. (AP) - Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra has arrived at Belmont Park for Saturday's Grade I, $300,000 Mother Goose Stakes for 3-year-old fillies.
- Keeneland to host Breeders' Cup Challenge races in fall
Lexington, Ky. (June 22, 2009)— Keeneland will host nine Breeders’ Cup Challenge races during its 17-day fall meeting, which begins Friday, October 9.
- Glover holds on for 2-shot win at US Open
In a final hour packed with emotion, Lucas Glover played a steady hand to win the U.S. Open.
- Glover Rallies for Share of Lead at US Open
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Lucas Glover was quick with a one-liner when asked about the reserved crowd reaction Sunday at the rain-drenched U.S. Open when he pulled within a stroke of third-round leader Ricky Barnes. - Barnes In Driver's Seat at US Open
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Even a 27-hour break between shots couldn't slow down Ricky Barnes. The midway leader of the sopping U.S. Open quickly extended his lead in Sunday's third round, with a 25-foot putt for eagle at the par-5 4th that pushed him into rare territory. - UK's Miller, Butler's Mack selected for USA team
USA Basketball announced the final rosters for its U-19 World Championship and World University Games teams on Thursday, after conducting concurrent trials over the previous two days.
- Woolery Headlines 'Celebration of MSU Athletics'
Legendary game show host and Morehead State University alumnus Chuck Woolery will emcee the “Celebration of MSU Athletics” on Friday, June 19, and will be one of the celebrities that will participate in the Steve Hamilton Celebrity Golf Tournament at Eagle Trace Golf Course on Saturday, June 20. - Votto Ready For Rehab Assignment
CINCINNATI (AP) - Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto, on the disabled list since May 30 with stress-related issues, is expected to head to a minor-league rehab assignment Wednesday night. - UK pitcher signs with Rockies
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky junior right-hander Clint Tilford has agreed to terms with the Colorado Rockies, foregoing his final season of eligibility, he announced Tuesday.
- Meeks to stay in NBA draft
University of Kentucky All-American Jodie Meeks will forego his senior season and keep his name in this year’s NBA Draft.
- Lexington Catholic Wins State Baseball Championship
Frank Carter pitched a seven innings of five hit baseball and collected the go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning as Lexington Catholic beat Owensboro, 5-3, to claim the state championship. - Ousted Wildcats talk about futures
Former Wildcat Kevin Galloway says he has no regrets with his decision to transfer from the College of Southern Idaho to the UK in 2008, despite the fact he now is without a scholarship.
- Jarmon Moving Forward, Getting Ready For Draft
Jeremy Jarmon is busy preparing for the NFL's Supplemental Draft. We talk with Jarmon tonight on Sports Spectrum at 11:00. (A Preview Inside)
- Kentucky boys fall to Indiana All-Stars
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indianapolis Cathedral's Errick Peck had 16 points and 12 rebounds as the Indiana All-Stars beat Kentucky 78-65 on Saturday. Peck, a Cornell recruit, had just two points in the first half. - Macho Again Wins Stephen Foster Handicap
Macho Again beat Asiatic Boy by a length to give jockey Robby Albarado his third consecutive victory in the Stephen Foster Handicap on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
- Indiana Girls Beat Kentucky All-Stars 105-75
Diggins, a Notre Dame recruit, scored 17 of her 25 points during that stretch, and the Indiana girls beat Kentucky 105-75 on Saturday afternoon.
- Lexington Catholic Seeking State Baseball Championship
Lexington Catholic will play for its second state title in the last four years when the Knights meet Owensboro tonight at Applebees Park. - School District fights release of findings in PRP player's death
... Commonwealth attorney subpoenas district's file
- Three Football Wildcats Leave Team
Wide receiver E.J. Adams, and tight ends Chris Cessna and DeAunte Mason have left the University of Kentucky football team, Coach Rich Brooks has announced.
- Jordan Blann Wins State Amateur Golf Tourney
After shooting an opening round five-under par 67, Kentucky senior golfer Jordan Blann shot a two-under par 70, totaling a 137 for the 36-hole tournament to claim the AT&T Kentucky State Amateur Championship, Friday afternoon at Champion Trace Golf Club.
- Harrison County Advances to State Semis With Win Over Trinity
Logan Dailey pitched a two-hit shutout as Harrison County beat Trinity in the first round of the KHSAA State Baseball Tournament. - Lexington Catholic Beats Marshall Co.; Harrison Co. Game Suspended
Lexington Catholic's Taylor Martin pitched a two-hit shutout as the Knights beat Marshall County in the opening round of the KHSAA State Baseball Tournament. - Galloway & Pilgrim Will Not Return Next Season
Three different sources have confirmed with 27 Sportsfirst that guard Kevin Galloway and forward Matt Pilgrim will not return next season, lowering Kentucky,s scholarship number to the maximum of 13.
- UT's Tyler Smith Opts Out Of NBA Draft
University of Tennessee rising senior Tyler Smith announced today he's returning for his final year of eligibility with the Vols.
- Alabama Placed On Three Year Probation
The NCAA has placed Alabama's football program and 15 other of the school's athletic teams on three years probation for major violations due to misuse of free textbooks.
- Willard Reunited With Pitino
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Louisville has hired Holy Cross head basketball coach Ralph Willard as "associate coach" to Rick Pitino. - Two more Wildcats taken in MLB Draft
SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Kentucky senior southpaw Chris Rusin was selected with the 140th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs, it was announced Wednesday. Chris Wade has been selected 338th overall in the 2009 MLB Draft, going to the Florida Marlins in the 11th round, it was announced Wednesday afternoon.
- UK's Paxton Selected In First Round Of MLB Draft
Kentucky junior left-handed pitcher James Paxton has been selected in the supplemental first round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays with the 37th overall pick, it was announced at the MLB Network Studio 42 Tuesday night.
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