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ESPN Baseball Analyst Steve Phillips Breaks Down the Reds

Last Updated: 11:41 PM 05/16/08 - WYMT's Derek Forrest discusses Cincinnati Reds baseball with ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips. (Full Story)
Proposed 15th Region Basketball Bracket

Last Updated: 10:48 PM 05/16/08 - The 15th Region basketball tournament could have a very different look next year. (Full Story)
Eight Belles Tests Negative for Steroids

Last Updated: 9:32 PM 05/16/08 - A steroids test for filly Eight Belles has come back negative.
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Destination: Idaho ... Union advances to NAIA World Series

Last Updated: 6:44 PM 05/16/08 - Union College punched its ticket to the Avista-NAIA World Series as it won the NAIA South Central Super Regional, defeating host Cumberland (Tenn.) University 4-1 Friday to the best-of-three series two games to one. (Full Story)
Sweet Sixteen: Popham nets 16th Win as Union Evens Series

Last Updated: 6:25 PM 05/15/08 - LEBANON, Tenn. - Junior right-hander Marty Popham picked up his NAIA-leading 16th victory Thursday as Union College rallied for a 5-3 victory over host Cumberland (Tenn.) University in the 2008 NAIA South Central Super Regional, evening the best-of-three series at a game apiece. (Full Story)
North and South Laurel Still in Top 25, Others Receiving Votes

Last Updated: 1:59 AM 05/15/08 - The new Top 25 Polls are out for softball, as voted by the KSCA. The North Laurel Jaguars are still #2. South Laurel drops one spot to #24. Middlesboro, Southwestern, Corbin and Pulaski County are all receiving votes for the top 25. (Full Story)
Lawrence County Ranked 22nd in Top 25 Polls, Estill and Paintsville Receiving Votes

Last Updated: 6:46 AM 05/15/08 - The new Top 25 Polls are out for baseball, as voted by the KHSBCA. The Lawrence County BUlldogs are still #22. Estill County and Paintsville are receiving votes for the top 25. (Full Story)
Colonels Add Another Player To Men's Basketball Squad

Last Updated: 4:35 PM 05/15/08 - RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team recently signed another player to its 2008-09 roster – Mike Lewis. (Full Story)
LMU Hires Smith as New Head Coach of Lady Railsplitter Basketball Program
Last Updated: 1:30 PM 05/15/08 - HARROGATE, TN – Less than two weeks after learning that LMU women’s basketball coach Larry Just would leave the program after only one season, Lincoln Memorial University Athletics Director Roger Vannoy officially announced Stephanie Smith as the program’s new head coach at a press conference on Thursday morning. (Full Story)
MSU's Alex Gjevre Named toNFCA/Louisville Slugger All-South Region Team

Last Updated: 1:28 PM 05/15/08 - MOREHEAD, Ky. - The postseason awards have continued to arrive for Morehead State sophomore pitcher Alex Gjevre. This week, Gjevre became the first MSU softball player in the history of the program to be named All-Region as she earned a spot on theNFCA/Louisville Slugger All-South Region Second-Team after also being named as the 2008 OVC Pitcher of the Year. (Full Story)
Jiles 3-run HR lifts Cumberland past Union, 10-9

Last Updated: 6:54 PM 05/14/08 - A Nick Jiles three-run home run ruined an impressive comeback by Union College as host Cumberland (Tenn.) University took game one of the NAIA South Central Super Regional 10-9 Wednesday.
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No. 20 UK Hosts Ole Miss in Season Finale

Last Updated: 3:49 PM 05/14/08 - LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The two top pitching teams in the Southeastern Conference square off in the season-finale - a three-game set ripe with post-season implications - as the No. 20 Kentucky Wildcats host the Ole Miss Rebels in a three-game set, beginning on Thursday at Cliff Hagan Stadium. (Full Story)
Football Alignments Mostly Unchanged By KHSAA

Last Updated: 3:05 PM 05/14/08 - The KHSAA announced their draft alignment for the 2009 and 2010 football Regions. (Full Story)
Dumford Signs Deal With Baltimore Ravens

Last Updated: 1:43 PM 05/13/08 - RICHMOND, Ky. – Former Eastern Kentucky University offensive lineman Sean Dumford signed a free agent deal with the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens late last week. (Full Story)
Williamsburg’s Freeman & Sears to Play Softball at Cumberlands

Last Updated: 1:38 PM 05/13/08 - University of the Cumberlands Head Softball coach Angie Dean is pleased to announce the signings of local talents Ashley Freeman and Erin Sears to the 2008-09 roster.
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Lawrence County's Kelsey Caudill Signs with Pikeville College

Last Updated: 1:26 PM 05/13/08 - PIKEVILLE, Ky. – While his playing season has recently ended, Pikeville College softball coach Robert Staggs isn’t on vacation. He’s in the midst of another season: Recruiting season. (Full Story)
Agency Representing Mayo Denies Illegal Activity

Last Updated: 5:57 AM 05/13/08 - LOS ANGELES (AP) — The head of the sports agency representing O.J. Mayo denied any illegal activity involving the Southern California star on Monday, a day after ESPN reported Bill Duffy Associates gave cash to an event promoter who provided gifts. (Full Story)
Former EK Miner Josh Pace Adds NBA Invitations

Last Updated: 5:38 AM 05/13/08 - PIKEVILLE, KY. - Before he works out with the Golden State Warriors in early-June, former East Kentucky Miner Josh Pace will work out for two other NBA teams. The Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers have both shown great interest in Pace, one of minor league basketball's top players following his debut season with the East Kentucky Miners. Pace is scheduled to work out for the Heat May 14-16. The CBA All-Star is scheduled to work out for the Pacers May 19. (Full Story)
Both Men and Women Union Tennis Teams Advance

Last Updated: 6:56 PM 05/12/08 - The Union College Tennis teams both won and advanced at the first round of the NAIA National Tennis Tournament. (Full Story)
Gillispie: Jasper Likely Leaving UK

Last Updated: 10:56 PM 05/10/08 - The Wildcats have been in the headlines lately for gaining several recruits. Now it looks like the Cats might lose a couple already on the roster. (Full Story)
Nutter Field House To Get Fieldturf

Last Updated: 7:08 PM 05/10/08 - The University of Kentucky will replace the artificial turf inside the Nutter Field House with FieldTurf, the latest upgrade to the school's football facilities. (Full Story)
Woodson hurt in Giants rookie minicamp

Last Updated: 2:41 PM 05/10/08 - Former Kentucky quarterback Andre' Woodson's NFL career is off to a rough start. (Full Story)
Union ends UVA-Wise's Season with 16-6 win

Last Updated: 11:10 PM 05/09/08 - See write-ups from both schools. (Full Story)
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Tour Dates Released

Last Updated: 4:48 PM 05/09/08 - The "Shoot Hoops Not Drugs" Tour sponsored by Operation Unite has released it's dates for the 2008 Summer Tour. (Full Story)
Just Leaving Lady Railsplitter Program

Last Updated: 3:29 PM 05/09/08 - HARROGATE, TN – Lincoln Memorial University women’s basketball coach Larry Just has decided to make the trip home so to speak. On Friday morning, University athletics officials made public the announcement that Just, a Louisville, Kentucky native will be leaving the Lady Railsplitter program to take over the helm of the Oldham County High School girl’s basketball position. (Full Story)
Union Reel off 7-2 Victory, Eliminate TWC from Regional

Last Updated: 3:21 PM 05/09/08 - NEW ALBANY, Ind. - After having to wait nearly 22 hours to complete the game, Union College finished what it started Friday as defeated Tennessee Wesleyan College 7-2 in the NAIA Region XII Softball Tournament, eliminating Tennessee Wesleyan from the tournament. (Full Story)
Patriots Baseball Finishes Season in NAIA Top 10

Last Updated: 11:15 PM 05/08/08 - The University of the Cumberlands baseball Patriots have been consistently ranked in the NAIA Top 25 for the majority of the season. In the final poll of the season, the Patriots earned the #7 spot in the NAIA Top 25, down from last week’s #6 ranking. (Full Story)
Driver, Tatman Earn All-NAIA Region Team Honors

Last Updated: 11:11 PM 05/08/08 - NEW ALBANY, Ind. - For the second year in a row, Union College placed multiple players on the All-NAIA Region XII Team as Sarah Driver and Ashley Tatman made the squad, the league announced Thursday. (Full Story)
Rain Halts Softball Regional with Union up 4-2

Last Updated: 3:25 PM 05/08/08 - NEW ALBANY, Ind. - The Union College-Tennessee Wesleyan College losers' bracket game in the NAIA Region XII Tournament was halted in the top of the fourth with Union leading 4-2 Thursday. (Full Story)
Railsplitters Add to Men’s Hoops Roster

Last Updated: 3:19 PM 05/08/08 - HARROGATE, TN – Lincoln Memorial University men’s basketball Head Coach Josh Schertz has been hard at work putting together the missing pieces for the 2008-09 roster. On Thursday morning, Schertz announced Carlos Sanford, a 6’0” point guard from Durham, North Carolina as the latest addition to the Railsplitter basketball roster. (Full Story)
Softball's Alex Gjevre named 2008 OVC Pitcher of the Year

Last Updated: 11:06 PM 05/07/08 - JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Morehead State sophomore pitcher Alex Gjevre (Billings, Mont.) has been named the 2008 Ohio Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year and First-Team All-Conference, while freshman third
baseman Rebecca Butler (Pendleton, Ind.) and senior utility player Kari Quinn (Phoenix, Ariz.) were named on the second-team. (Full Story)
8 Member of EKU Softball Team Earn Postseason Recognition

Last Updated: 10:58 PM 05/07/08 - JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Eight members of the Eastern Kentucky University softball team received postseason recognition tonight at the Ohio Valley Conference awards banquet, held on the eve of the 2008 OVC tournament. (Full Story)
Three Named to All-SEC Teams

Last Updated: 10:54 PM 05/07/08 - LEXINGTON, Ky. – Three members of the University of Kentucky softball team were honored with All-Southeastern Conference honors the conference office announced Wednesday. Sophomore Molly Johnson earned second team All-SEC accolades, while freshmen Meagan Aull and Megan Yocke were selected to the All-SEC Freshman team. (Full Story)
Brady drives in 5 as No. 14 Union notches 6-1 win

Last Updated: 5:15 PM 05/07/08 - Matt Brady had 5 RBI and Marty Popham went the distance as Union won 6-1 in their opening game of the Region XII baseball tournament. (Full Story)
Bulldogs move up to 14th in final NAIA Top 25 Poll

Last Updated: 4:04 PM 05/07/08 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Union College moved up one spot in the final 2008 NAIA Baseball Coaches' Top 25 Poll to finish the season ranked No. 14, the NAIA announced Monday. (Full Story)
Newton and Ridenour Named All-Region Softball

Last Updated: 3:56 PM 05/07/08 - New Albany, Ind. – One four-time and a newcomer Lady Cav were named to the NAIA All-Region XII softball team announced this morning. UVa-Wise saw senior Shelley Newton earn the honor for the fourth-straight season while freshman Maddi Ridenour make her inaugural appearance. (Full Story)
Robbins Captures Second NAIA All-Region Status

Last Updated: 3:54 PM 05/07/08 - Kingsport, Tenn. – For the second time in as many years, UVa-Wise’s Brad Robbins captured NAIA All-Region XII baseball status announced on Tuesday night. (Full Story)
Lady Bulldogs drop Region XII opener, 6-0, to IU Southeast

Last Updated: 3:52 PM 05/07/08 - NEW ALBANY, Ind. - Union College suffered a tough blow to its hopes of winning the 2008 NAIA Region XII Softball Tournament as No. 4 seed and host Indiana University Southeast posted a 6-0 victory in Wednesday's opening round contest. (Full Story)
UK Good in the Classroom as well as the Athletic Field

Last Updated: 5:38 PM 05/06/08 - The NCAA released it's Academic Progrss Rate report on Tuesday and all 22 of the University of Kentucky athletic teams make the grade. (Full Story)
Cumberlands Baseball Claims #1 Spot in Region Tournament

Last Updated: 6:01 PM 05/05/08 - The 2008 Region XI Baseball Tournament is set to begin Tuesday, May 6th at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. The University of the Cumberlands is the top seed in the four day event which is set to last through May 9th. (Full Story)
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