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Georgetown’s Tony Wise qualifies for U.S. Senior Open

Won qualifying tournament in Va.
Georgetown's Tony Wise qualified on Wednesday for the 43rd U.S. Senior Open.

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Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg (33) and Kentucky forward Chris Livingston (24) go after a rebound...
Chris Livingston is one and done at Kentucky

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Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves (12) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball...
Report: Antonio Reeves withdraws from the NBA Draft
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Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrates after Kentucky defeated Georgia 85-71 in an NCAA...
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Madison Lilley joining Kentucky volleyball as full-time assistant

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Lee K. Howard
Former Wildcat joins Skinner’s staff as third full-time assistant coach

National

Horse racing authority calls for emergency summit with Churchill Downs in wake of 12 deaths

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 1:46 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The review will begin Wednesday, the agency’s release on Monday stated.

Sports

Baseball Wildcats to open NCAA Tournament against Ball State

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 1:47 PM EDT
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By Steve Moss
UK to host Lexington Regional at KPP

Sports

UK selected as NCAA baseball regional host site; Cats face Ball State in 1st round

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:39 PM EDT
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By Lyndsey Gough
The Kentucky Wildcats baseball team (36-18) is officially in the NCAA Baseball Tournament, after Lexington and Kentucky Proud Park was named one of 16 regional host sites.

Sports

Morehead St. falls in OVC championship, baseball season ends

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 5:46 PM EDT
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By Steve Moss
E. Illinois 6, MSU 5

Sports

East Jessamine softball wins region championship

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT
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By Lyndsey Gough
East Jessamine softball (27-5) punched a ticket to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association State Tournament with a dominant 8-2 win over Southwestern in the 12th Region Championship, played at Somerset High School on Saturday.
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LCA quarterback Cutter Boley will be a Kentucky Wildcat
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Counter Clocks holding memorial fundraiser for Deputy Conley’s family

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:26 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
The Scott County deputy was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop on I-75.

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Harrison Co. clubs Campbell Co. 11-1 to win 10th region baseball crown

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 11:12 PM EDT
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By Brian Milam
The ‘Breds win their 22nd baseball region title, but first since 2013

Sports

Shelley Jaudon hired as head coach of Kentucky Women’s Tennis

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 8:48 PM EDT
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By Lee K. Howard
Comes to Kentucky from record-breaking term at James Madison

Sports

Kuntz’s walkoff single pushes Morehead State to OVC Tournament semifinals

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT
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By Lee K. Howard
Kuntz led the Eagles at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two RBI

Sports

Daimion Collins finds a new team in the SEC

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
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By Lee K. Howard
Collins spent two seasons at Kentucky in a reserve role

Sports

Fusaichi Pegasus, 2000 Kentucky Derby winner, has died

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:13 PM EDT
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By Steve Moss
Sold at Keeneland as yearling for $4 million

Sports

Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2023 Inductees

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 3:33 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
The Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2023 inductees.

Sports

Legendary UK athlete Cotton Nash has died

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By Steve Moss
La. native starred in basketball and baseball for Wildcats

Sports

Kentucky Men’s Basketball adds new assistant coach

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 11:38 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
John Welch will join the Kentucky men's basketball program as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season.

Sports

UK softball’s season ends in NCAA Tournament

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 10:32 PM EDT
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By Lyndsey Gough
The Miami University RedHawks (39-19) beat Kentucky 9-0 in five innings Saturday night to end the Wildcats season.

Sports

Baffert’s National Treasure wins 148th Preakness Stakes

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 7:16 PM EDT
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By Lyndsey Gough
In his first Preakness back from suspension, hall of fame trainer Bob Baffert’s National Treasure won the 148th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course, ridden by John Velazquez.

Sports

Darren Williams Slams Door on No. 3 Florida in 6-4 Kentucky Victory

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:26 PM EDT
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By Lee K. Howard
The Maysville, Kentucky native lives the Senior Night dream in earning critical save

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Varney’s No. 22 retired at Berea College for a second time

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:14 PM EDT
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By Lee K. Howard
Varney played at Berea from 1958-1961, where he scored 1,741 career points

Sports

Ebbs’ towering bombs aid Kentucky in NCAA Regional opening win

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:04 PM EDT
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By Lee K. Howard
Wildcats win 9-1 on backs of a six-run sixth inning

National

Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 7:46 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, the unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s, has died. He was 87.

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Preparations underway to begin sports betting in Kentucky

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 3:33 PM EDT
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By Phil Pendleton
A national gaming company is working with tracks in Lexington to have a sports wagering facility.

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LCA quarterback Cutter Boley will be a Kentucky Wildcat

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 2:04 PM EDT
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By Brian Milam
Boley is the highest rated in-state QB since Tim Couch

Sports

Top high school football prospect commits to UK

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 12:05 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Cutter Boley has committed to the University of Kentucky. Boley made the announcement at his high school, Lexington Christian Academy, Thursday morning.

Sports

Kentucky football adds transfer running back from NC State

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT
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By Lee K. Howard
Kentucky football adds transfer running back from NC State

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Lexington Sporting Club announces professional womens’ soccer starting in 2024

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Lexington Sporting Club officially announce its intent to bring professional women’s soccer to central Kentucky.

Sports

UofL hosting Celebration of Life for legendary basketball coach Denny Crum

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 9:18 PM EDT
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller and Quenton Robertson
Funeral arrangements and a Celebration of Life have been announced for Hall of Fame University of Louisville basketball coach Denny Crum.

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Mage the 8/5 morning line favorite at Preakness 148

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 6:58 PM EDT
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By Brian Milam
Only a field of eight running in Pimlico
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