Posted: 11:15 PM LICK CREEK, Ky. (WYMT) - While over in Pike County Wednesday, we were able to catch up with new East Ridge boys' basketball coach Randy McCoy.

Posted: 11:09 PM PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Wednesday afternoon, a news conference was held for the 28th annual Community Trust Bank WYMT Pike County Bowl.

Posted: 1:46 AM BARBOURVILLE Ky. (WYMT) - Union College held their annual football media days Tuesday morning.

Posted: 1:39 AM BARBOURVILLE Ky. (WYMT) - The Knox Central Panthers are preparing for a date with the South Laurel Cardinals at the Pioneer Bowl on Friday night.

Posted: 1:33 AM BAXTER Ky. (WYMT) - Earlier this week, we caught up with Harlan County head coach Tom Larkey and his Black Bears before they do battle with Morristown-Hamblen West on Saturday.

Updated: 1:41 AM PIKEVILLE, Ky. – A capacity crowd packed into the new venue on Tuesday evening as the University of Pikeville and the Hoops Family Foundation held the opening and dedication of the Hoops Athletics Facility.

Updated: 1:26 AM HAZARD Ky. (WYMT) - Friday night the Perry Central Commodores and the Prestonsburg Blackcats will meet up in our Appalachian Wireless game of the week.

Posted: 7:06 PM PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The Johnson Central Golden Eagles open their season this Friday against Hayesville, North Carolina. Jim Matney's team played a scrimmage game last week trying to get some young guys prepared for the upcoming season, and he says in order to improve on last year's 9-3 record, the key is to get those kids some playing time and experience as well as staying healthy.

Posted: 6:58 PM PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The last team in our DQ Grill and Chill Countdown to Kickoff series is the Pikeville Panthers.

Posted: 6:54 PM LEXINGTON, Ky. – It’s a busy time for the University of Kentucky football team as the Wildcats had three practices in a 26-hour period on Monday and Tuesday, with video study and meetings wrapped around the on-field work.

Posted: 6:52 PM LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky women’s basketball team is set to face a tough non-conference schedule in 2012-13, one that features nine home games, including a matchup with DePaul in Rupp Arena, and road games at Baylor and Louisville.

Posted: 2:39 PM Jeff Stanek, Adam Brown, and Graham Johnson will serve as assistant coaches for the Morehead State baseball program under Head Coach Mike McGuire. Stanek and Brown are new to MSU while Johnson, who served as pitching coach last year, has been retained to serve in the same role this season.

Updated: 6:58 PM BETSY LAYNE, Ky (WYMT) - Betsy Layne girls basketball coach Devon Akers resigned Monday night.

Updated: 12:29 AM LEXINGTON Ky. (WYMT) - Over the last several years, the Kentucky Wildcats have produced linebackers who are now playing on Sundays. If junior linebacker Avery Williamson continues to excel on the field, you could include him with the likes of a Danny Trevathan, Wesley Woodyard and Micah Johnson.

Updated: 12:22 AM WILLIAMSBURG Ky. (WYMT) - After finishing the season 7-3 last year, the Patriots are looking to be even better this season. Especially with the return of 6th year quarterback Jay Bright.

Posted: 12:10 AM The 2012 season will mark the end of an era for the UVa-Wise football program as the school plays its final season in the NAIA and the Mid-South Conference. The school was granted NCAA Division II candidacy during the summer.

Updated: 12:05 AM SALYERSVILLE Ky. (WYMT) - The WYMT sports department has learned this evening both Magoffin County basketball openings are now filled.

Updated: 12:11 AM PRESTONSBURG Ky, (WYMT) - The Prestonsburg Blackcats are trying to mix and match this season after graduating several key pieces from a year ago.

Updated: 12:15 AM PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) When you think of the Shelby Valley Wildcats, you think about their running game.

Posted: 6:05 PM LEXINGTON, Ky. – Former Kentucky football players are invited to have lunch with the current Wildcats following Saturday’s practice at Commonwealth Stadium.

Updated: 7:41 PM HAZARD Ky. (WYMT) - With four days remaining before opening night, we visit with Perry County for our next preview in our DQ Grill and Chill countdown to kickoff series . The Perry Central Commodores will try to build on last year's record season.

Posted: 4:14 PM RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University football team was ranked 18th nationally in the preseason Sports Network Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) top-25 poll which was released Monday afternoon. This is the highest preseason ranking for the Colonels since 2002.

Posted: 1:03 PM LEXINGTON, Ky. – On Friday, Kentucky football coach Joker Phillips said he was looking for intense competition during his team’s first preseason scrimmage and that’s what he got Saturday afternoon at Commonwealth Stadium.

Posted: 1:00 PM MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State seniors Donte Sawyer, Eric Matteson, Rainer Duzan, Joey Clegg and Kameron Scott have received All-Pioneer Football League honors in Phil Steele Magazine’s 2012 College Football Preview.

Updated: 12:58 PM ROCK HILL, SC - The Lincoln Memorial University volleyball team has been selected to finish third in the South Atlantic Conference for the 2012 season while Blaire Fowler and Jennifer Drumm were named to Preseason All-SAC teams, conference officials announced Monday morning.