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- Backup QB Simms to Transfer From Louisville
Louisville football coach Steve Kragthorpe says quarterback Matt Simms will transfer from the program.
- This Week's Coach Kevin Keathley Show moves to Thursday
The Coach Kevin Keathley Show scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10 will instead air on Thursday, Jan. 8. The show will air at 7:30 p.m. Thursday night.
- Perry Central 56 - East Ridge 48
Perry Central holds down East Ridge 56-48 in game #2 of Mountain Classic.
- Louisville Team Plane Makes Emergency Landing
Ten minutes after takeoff, one of the plane's engines caught fire and the pilot returned to the airport to make an emergency landing.
- Several Mountain Players Have Big Week
Here are some of the better performances by Mountain basketball players from the past week.
- Colonel Comeback Effort Falls Just Short At Austin Peay
The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team found itself in an early 16-point hole to host Austin Peay, but almost pulled off a comeback victory in an 82-79 defeat Monday night.
- Lady Bulldogs Drop Two Spots in Latest NAIA Top 25 Poll
Despite going 2-3 since the last time the rankings were released, Union College remained in the NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll as the Lady Bulldogs fell only two spots to No. 23.
- Mountain Basketball Classic Bracket
Get your copy of the 2009 Mountain Basketball Classic Bracket! - EK Miners roll past Georgia, improve to 8-0
PIKEVILLE, KY. – Remaining perfect in the 2008-09 season, the East Kentucky Miners defeated the Georgia Gwizzlies 140-95 Sunday at the East Kentucky Expo Center in another Interleague Challenge game versus an ABA opponent.
- Mountain Classic Statistical History
Some numbers and names of the past 21 years at the Mountain Classic - UK falls to UofL 74-71
Cats rally late, Cards survive! - EK Miners handle Tru Hope in Interleague Challenge game
PIKEVILLE, KY. - Returning from a holiday break, East Kentucky gradually pulled away from Tru Hope Friday in another Interleague Challenge game pitting a CBA team versus an ABA squad at the East Kentucky Expo Center. East Kentucky outscored Tru Hope 31-18 in the third quarter en route to a 112-91 win on Applachian Wireless Night. The Miners (7-0) won the quarter points 6.5-0.5.
- WYMT Sports Overtime Mountain Top Ten
Mountain Top Ten brought to you by Alice Lloyd College.
- Sapphire Coal Student-Athlete of the Week
The Sapphire Coal Student-Athlete of the Week is Micah Shai Boyd of Letcher County Central.
- Players of the Week
The Deskins Motors Players of the Week are Matt St. John and Kendall Noble.
- Drive of the Night
For the Cardinal Automotive Group Drive of the Night, we go to Barbourville.
- Play of the Night
For the Play of the Night, we head to Memphis.
- Shot of the Night
For the Long John Silver's Nothing But Net Shot of the Night, we head to Jackson.
- Kentucky Upsets East Carolina In Liberty Bowl
Kentucky: 25 - East Carolina:19
- UK Hoops Takes Winning Streak On The Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky women’s basketball team takes their four-game winning streak on the road when they meet Miami University in Oxford, Ohio Saturday, Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. EST. The final non-conference game of the season will be broadcast live from Millett Hall on the Big Blue Sports Network (radio) with Neil Price.
- Solid Free-Throw Shooting Secures UK Women's Win
The Kentucky women’s basketball team hit 29-of-32 free-throw attempts, including 13-of-14 in the final four minutes to lead the Wildcats to their fourth consecutive win with a 72-63 win over North Carolina A&T.
- G. Williams, Jarmon are Game Captains
Offensive tackle Garry Williams and defensive end Jeremy Jarmon will be the game captains for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
- UNLV Stuns No. 18 Louisville 56-55
Bellfield is all grown up now, and so is his streaking team. Bellfield's go-ahead layup with 16 seconds remaining lifted UNLV to a stunning 56-55 win over reeling No. 18 Louisville on Wednesday.
- Final Full Practice for the Wildcats
The Wildcats worked out in helmets, shoulder pads, and sweat pants as they prepare to take on the East Carolina Pirates in the 50th edition of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
- Union Upsets #5 Rio Grande 83-75
Union’s last win over a Top-10 team was a 66-63 come from behind victory over then No. 7 Georgetown (Ky.) College on Jan. 13, 2001.
- Full Day in the Land of Blues
The Kentucky football team had another full day on Tuesday as the Wildcats continue preparation for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
- #9 Georgetown Starts Fast and Handles UVa-Wise Men’s Hoops
The Tigers roared out to a 19-0 lead and never looked back to take the 100-66 affair.
- Gillispie Praises Landon Slone
The Kentucky Wildcats jumped out to a slow start and trailed Central Michigan. But super-sub Landon Slone was inserted and things quickly swung in the Cats favor with UK ending the half on a 31-6 run. Slone had 8 points in that run.
- Lady Railsplitters Fall At UNA 83-77
FLORENCE, AL -- It was a tale of two halves as the Lincoln Memorial University Women's Basketball team fell to host and former Gulf South Conference rival North Alabama 83-77 in the opening round of the Mariott Holiday Classic on Tuesday.
- Late rally sends Rio Grande past No. 21 Union, 75-70
A late surge was just want University of Rio Grande (Ohio) needed to pull out the 75-70 victory over No. 21 Union College Monday at the Wendy's/Buffalo Wild Wings Classic at Shawnee State (Ohio) University. - Women’s Basketball Finishes 2008 on a 9 Game Winning Streak
The women took on West Virginia State on December 28th and University of Charleston on December 29th.
- Kentucky rolls past Central Michigan 84-52
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky looks ready for its annual showdown with archrival Louisville.
- Wildcats on Firmer Footing
UK practiced for two hours and 10 minutes at mid-day on the artificial surface at Memphis University School. Because of a torrential rain Saturday night, the Wildcats had slipped and slid in muddy conditions at Rhodes College during Sunday’s practice, prompting the change of site.
- Patterson Named SEC Player of the Week
The 6-9 Huntington, W.Va., native averaged a double-double on the week with 30.0 ppg and 12.5 rpg.
- Lady Bulldogs to Close Out 2008 Against Top-Notch Opponents
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - No. 21 Union College will end 2008 by taking on two of the nation's top teams as the Lady Bulldogs will participate in the Shawnee State (Ohio) University Classic this week. - Kentucky Returns to Practice
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky football team convened in Memphis, Tenn., a day earlier than required and began practice for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Sunday afternoon.
- Hartline to start for Kentucky in Liberty Bowl
(AP)Mike Hartline will be the starting quarterback for Kentucky when the Wildcats face East Carolina in the Liberty Bowl.
- Patterson's double-double leads Cats past FAU
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Patrick Patterson had 27 points and 14 rebounds for his eighth double-double of the season and Kentucky held off persistent Florida Atlantic 76-69 Saturday afternoon.
- Union-Rio Grande game moved to Wednesday
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - The Union College-University of Rio Grande (Ohio) men's basketball game has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m.
- Union Tied for 75th in NAIA Learfield Sports Directors' Cup
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Union College is tied for 75th place in the NAIA Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Standings, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced Wednesday.
- Lady Bulldogs Ranks Among NAIA, AAC Best
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - Union College and a pair of Lady Bulldogs rank among the best in NAIA Division II Women's Basketball, while the team is in the top five in several categories in the Appalachian Athletic Conference, according to the NAIA-DakStats national statistical web site.
- WYMT All Mountain Teams Released
Here is the list of everyone who made it on the the WYMT All Mountain Teams for the 2008 High School Football Season.
- Resurgent Wildcats are Off to the Races
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Jodie Meeks sat in a chair, hands resting on his knees. He had just scored 32 points in Kentucky's 102-58 rout of Tennessee State when a voice floated in from down the hallway.
- Kentucky All State Teams Named
The 2008 Kentucky High School All-State football teams, selected by 19 media representatives from across the state.
- WYMT Drive Of The Night - December 19th, 2008
The Cardinal Automotive Group Drive of the Night
- EKU Kicker Long Named Second Team AP All-American
Senior football player Taylor Long was named second team All-American by the Associated Press on Wednesday.
- Patterson Named to Naismith Watch List
University of Kentucky sophomore Patrick Patterson has been named to the early watch list for the Naismith Trophy.
- Mountain Basketball Classic Wallpapers
Download a computer desktop wallpaper for your favorite Mountain Basketball Classic team! - WYMT Student Athlete Of The Week - December 19th, 2008
Sapphire Coal Student-Athlete of the Week
- WYMT Nothing But Net Shot Of The Night - December 19th, 2008
The Long John Silver's Nothing But Net Shot Of The Night
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