UK could face UGA without best weapon Cobb Nov 19, 2009
Kentucky WR/QB Randall Cobb could miss Georgia game - NCAA Football - SI.com ... The receiver/quarterback has been Kentucky's most dangerous weapon ... (AP) -- Kentucky could be without its most potent offensive weapon when the Wildcats travel to Georgia on Saturday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
WVU Varsity Sports Report Nov 19, 2009
The No. 1-ranked Mountaineers play host to No. 2-ranked and GARC foe Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 a.m. at the WVU Rifle Range competition will play into the afternoon. Last Week in Rifle. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Limited number of Cardinal Basketball tickets available Nov 19, 2009
All of the remaining non-conference home games, with the exception of the Dec. 19 game against Western Kentucky, have a limited number available. Tickets for the next three games in the Hall of Fame Showcase -- Nov. 21 vs. East Tennessee State, Nov. 22 vs. Morgan State and Nov. 23 vs. Appalachian State -- are $35. (Uoflsports.com)
Latest sports headlines » Nov 19, 2009
A victory over Kentucky would clinch second place in the SEC East for Georgia, giving the Bulldogs a strong argument for a berth in the Outback Bowl in Tampa on Jan. ... Green's shoulder injury, which will sideline the star receiver for Saturday's game against Kentucky and possibly next weekend's game against Georgia Tech, poses the latest challenge for an offense that had tended to look to him when all else failed ... The No. 7 Yellow Jackets (10-1, 7-1) are off this week, while Georgia (6-4,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chinese diners eat live fish on YOUTUBE... Nov 19, 2009
" All that said... I find the practice described in the article disgusting. It shows no reverence for creatures that give us sustenance, and causes the poor animal to suffer. But then again, what do you expect from a culture that runs over protesters with tanks, dismantles prisoners for spare body parts, and forces abortion (primarily on little girls.) It sucks to be a fish in China. Pookeye on November 19, 2009 at 07:17 AM Found this buy chance revolting habits,of some people.Which sick mind... (The Drudge Report)
First Road Game on Tap for Billikens Nov 19, 2009
Saint Louis travels to Missouri State, hosts Butler this week (Slubillikens.com)
No. 20 Louisville Surges Past Arkansas, 96-66 Nov 18, 2009
Pelphrey played for Pitino at Kentucky from 1989-92, but is severely short-handed after suspending five players indefinitely. Rotnei Clarke had 16 points for Arkansas (1-1), four days after scoring an SEC-record 51 points with 13 3-pointers in the opener against Alcorn State. (Uoflsports.com)
South Carolina Baseball Announ... Nov 18, 2009
SEC road contests include Auburn (March 26-28), Vanderbilt (April 9-11), Georgia (April 23-25), Kentucky (May 7-9) and 2009 CWS participant Arkansas (May 14-16). Carolina will also play 10 additional in-state contests this year with Charleston Southern, College of Charleston, Furman, Presbyterian, The Citadel, USC Upstate, Winthrop and Wofford. (Uscsports.com)
Delta offering free Thanksgiving Wi-Fi Nov 18, 2009
for free extra services. Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 10:34am EST. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Swimming and Diving Teams Break Top 20 Rankings in CSCAA National Poll Nov 18, 2009
The Cardinal men are No. 17, ranking ahead of regional rivals Indiana and Kentucky ... Louisville is the highest ranked team in the BIG EAST and the men are ranked above regional rivals Indiana and Kentucky. (Uoflsports.com)
Unfriend is US dictionary's 2009 word of the year Nov 17, 2009
The team kept its unblemished record intact with last weekend's 38-20 victory at Kentucky. The Rebels have just one loss on the season, coming two weeks ago at South Carolina (16-10). (Fresno Bee)
Upsets rare so far in 4-A football playoffs Nov 17, 2009
The heralded Kentucky freshman from Raleigh scored 19 points - including the winning jumper with 0. 5 seconds remaining - to lift the fourth-ranked Wildcats over Miami of Ohio. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Memphis Basketball Notes Nov 17, 2009
In addition to No. 1 seed Kansas, the Wildcats defeated No. 1 North Carolina in the national semifinal and No. 1 Kentucky in the championship game. OTHER TIGER COACHES VS. KANSAS The Memphis staff has two assistant coaches on staff that have faced Kansas in past seasons. (Gotigersgo.com)
Georgia Tech-Clemson rematch could be a classic Nov 17, 2009
Next years team will be extremely young and extremely challenged with a new O Line and QB. I think they will beat Vandy and Kentucky to finish 7-5 this year but look for another 5-7 or 6-6 year in 2010. The third year will determine Kiffins future. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pirates remain focused Nov 17, 2009
At 6-2, ECU won the East last season, traveled to Tulsa (7-1) for the title game, won 27-24 and represented the league in the Liberty Bowl - losing 25-19 to Kentucky of the SEC. ... The heralded Kentucky freshman from Raleigh scored 19 points - including the winning jumper with 0. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kentucky runs over Vanderbilt, 24-13 Nov 17, 2009
NASHVILLE-- In a stadium full of blue, Kentucky ran past the Vanderbilt Commodores on Senior Day, 24-13. Derrick Locke rushed for 132 yards and Randall Cobb added 99 more as Kentucky rallied from a halftime deficit to become bowl eligible ... s then made two consecutive field goals, a 42-yarder near the end of the first quarter and a 47-yard kick at the beginning of the second quarter to make the score 7-6 Kentucky. (VandyMania.com)
Lola Wins Both Player and Rookie of the Week for the BIG EAST Nov 17, 2009
The Championship will be held at the Kentucky Convention Center in Louisville, Ky. Weekly Honor Roll: Ashley Beyer, Marquette, So. (Uoflsports.com)
NL Rookie of the Year Chris Coghlan, Jeff Francoeur Headline 2010 Louisville Baseball Leadoff Dinner Nov 17, 2009
- National League Rookie of the Year and Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan and New York Mets outfielder Jeff Francoeur will headline the 2010 Louisville Baseball Leadoff Dinner sponsored by Republic Bank on Feb. 5, 2010 at 7 p.m. ET, in the South Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center. Tickets for the event can be purchased for $50 each by calling (502) 852-2015 or by completing the registration form above and emailing it to. (Uoflsports.com)
New travel books: 100, 300, 500 and 1000 ideas Nov 17, 2009
And from National Geographic comes "Food Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe," including the Phuket Vegetarian Festival in Thailand, held each fall; the oldest street market in Rome, Campo dei Fiori; the bourbon distilleries of Kentucky; and La Rioja, Spain, recommended for its fall wine harvest. The listings are divided into sections such as markets, seasonal items, street food and desserts, and the book also includes top 10 lists. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Oates, Clark and Knotts featured in MSU lecture Nov 17, 2009
Clark, who lives in Virginia, received his juris doctorate from the University of Kentucky College of Law ... He also has worked for Foreign Policy magazine, and Chemonics International, an international development contractor in D.C. Oates holds an M.A. from the University of Kentucky's Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Warhawks Escape Inspired Hilltoppers Nov 17, 2009
The Warhawks had to fight through a three turnover, 13 penalty afternoon for a 21-18 victory over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ... Western Kentucky would then hit 4 straight field goals to take a 12-7 halftime lead. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Irish Back On The Court For Second Time In 48 Hours Nov 16, 2009
Joining him on the preseason AP All-America team was junior Cole Aldrich of Kansas (49 votes), senior Sherron Collins of Kansas (39 votes), junior Patrick Patterson of Kentucky (35 votes) and junior Kyle Singler of Duke (30 votes). Harangody also was one of nine BIG EAST players named to the 50-person 2009-10 Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List that was announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. (Und.com)
Bowl or Bust? Kentucky v Vanderbilt Nov 16, 2009
Kentucky v Vanderbilt ... Kentucky v Vanderbilt ... Date: Nov 14, 2009 NASHVILLE - The Kentucky Wildcats arrive in Nashville at 5-4 (1-4), needing one win in their final three outings to secure bowl eligibility. (BigBlueNation.com)
Pro-Cuba embargo money flows to lawmakers Nov 16, 2009
Ben Chandler of Kentucky, Henry Cuellar of Texas, Brad Miller, Heath Shuler and Mike McIntyre of North Carolina, Jim Marshall of Georgia and Ike Skelton of Missouri. Garibay vows to represent poor. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
No. 6 Tar Heels Hold Off Valparaiso 88-77 Nov 16, 2009
That stretch includes a home game against No. 2 Michigan State in a rematch of last year's national title game, a trip to No. 4 Kentucky and game against No. 3 Texas in Dallas Cowboys Stadium on Dec. 19. "This is wake-up call for everybody," said Drew, who had 13 points and six assists. (Tarheelblue.com)
AIDS patients to president: Send more money south Nov 16, 2009
Some states, like Kentucky, have cut funding for HIV/AIDS programs. The state had been contributing $250,000 a year prior to 2007, but now almost no state money is set aside for the AIDS Drug Assistance program, said Sigga Jagne, a program manager for the Kentucky Department of Health ... There are 1,277 enrolled in Kentucky's program with 100 more on a waiting list, she said. (WCAX.com, VT)
Worlds top late-night restaurants Nov 16, 2009
Its some sort of combo of dry-aged rib eye, skirt steak, and brisket, and of course, theyve got some farm in Kentucky or something. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
McKay, Cardinal Men Finish Third at NCAA Southeast Regional Nov 15, 2009
Eastern Kentucky 218 points 8 ... Kentucky 256 points 9 ... Eastern Kentucky 332 points. (Uoflsports.com)
Men's Tennis Dominates Singles Play on Final Day of Murray State Invite Nov 15, 2009
to take on the Colonels of Eastern Kentucky. 2009-10 Team Information. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball Ends Regular Season With Loss to Panthers Nov 14, 2009
The Redhawks, currently in the sixth and final spot for the OVC Tournament berth, need seventh place Eastern Kentucky to lose one of their final two matches. The Colonels face Tennessee Tech at home on Saturday and then have to travel to Eastern Illinois sometime next week for a make-up match to determine who will make the OVC Tournament. (Gosoutheast.com)
Battle Of Unbeatens Nov 14, 2009
Revell's status for this weeks game is still up in the air although he did soft toss before the Kentucky game ... Well made is first college start last week against Kentucky and threw for 267 yards on 20 completions. (CollegeInsiders.com)
3 Tenn. players charged in crime won't travel Nov 14, 2009
Kentucky guard Eric Bledsoe split between two Morehead State. Rotnei Clarke shook free with a nifty crossover dribble. (Yahoo News)
Casinos take money from states Nov 14, 2009
(Kentucky to the south still doesn t have casinos. . (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Volleyball Signs Brauneis, Juhl and Welch Nov 14, 2009
She is a two-time first team all-state member and this year was the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Most Valuable Player ... She was named the Most Valuable Player at the AAU National Tournament in 2006 and the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association named her to the All-State First Team the past three seasons ... Emily is a member of the Kentucky State All-Tournament Team in 2008 and 2009 and is a four-time member of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association All-State Academic... (Uoflsports.com)
Wake Forest Travels to Louisville for 2009 NCAA Southeast Regionals Nov 14, 2009
The Southeast Region includes teams from North Carolina, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Virginia, with approximately 30 teams expected to compete in each race on Saturday. The men's race boasts five nationally-ranked squads: No. 8 William and Mary, No. 16 NC State, No. 19 Virginia, No. 24 Louisville and No. 30 Duke. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Volleyball Quiets Red Storm in Three Nov 14, 2009
Freshman outside hitter had 16 kills and a dig to lead the University of Louisville to a 25-17, 25-14, 26-24 win over visiting St. John's in BIG EAST volleyball action Friday night at the Kentucky International Convention Center downtown. U of L, which clinched a berth in the BIG EAST tournament next week, is now 16-10 and 9-4 in the league. (Uoflsports.com)
Stanford vs. USC - A Gambler's Dream Matchup Nov 14, 2009
Northwestern) and Kentucky (at Vanderbilt). Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Gamecocks Host No. 1 Florida in Nationally-Televised... Nov 14, 2009
The Gamecocks have had three 100-yard rushing games this season, all by freshmen - against Kentucky (100) and Vanderbilt (102) and versus Florida Atlantic (113) ... The Gamecocks also have had five 100-yard receiving games this year - against FAU (100), versus South Carolina State (100), and vs. Kentucky (138), Vanderbilt (161) and Arkansas (116) ... The Gamecocks have posted seven straight wins at Williams-Brice Stadium, defeating Tennessee and Arkansas last season and topping Florida Atlantic,... (Uscsports.com)
Fans Behaving Badly Nov 14, 2009
"We believe there is a rise in this, in the lack of civility in the stands," said Daniel Wann, a professor at Murray State University in Kentucky who has researched the habits and proclivities of sports fans. "People are not as nice as they were 20 to 40 years ago. If that's true when you're driving to work in a traffic jam, it's obviously true in the stands.". (ESPN -- College Football)
Sweet success Nov 13, 2009
Brown-Formans Casa Herradura finds unexpected success with nectar mixer - Business First of Louisville. for free extra services. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Volleyball to Play Final Two BIG EAST Matches at KICC Nov 13, 2009
The University of Louisville volleyball team will play its final two matches of the regular season down at the Kentucky International Convention Center ... The Cardinals take on the Red Storm of St. John's this Friday at 7 p.m. at the Kentucky International Convention Center ... The top eight teams are invited to the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Ky. (Uoflsports.com)
McCain calls Fort Hood shootings terror Nov 12, 2009
McCain made the comments during a speech in Kentucky, according to the Louisville Herald Leader ... McCain said during his Kentucky remarks that political correctness should not cloud investigations into the alleged shooter s beliefs. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
With returning stars and new recruits, USC looks to win Nov 12, 2009
Better than they thought was good enough for a season sweep of Kentucky ... By then, they ll see tests against Western Kentucky (Dec ... First-year coach John Calipari has immediately elevated Kentucky to overwhelming SEC favorite. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Crowd learns of powwows Nov 12, 2009
People travel from South Dakota, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and many more places to dance, volunteer or watch, he said. Jane Childs, who works in Penn State's development and alumni relations department, attended the powwow as a volunteer last year. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Main Street Merriment chosen one of state's top activities Nov 12, 2009
The Kentucky Tourism Council has selected Main Street Merriment featuring Dicken's Alley as one of Kentucky's 2009 Winter/Holiday Top 10 Festivals s. ... A panel of impartial judges selects the Kentucky Tourism Council Top 10 Festivals s for each season ... Kentucky Tourism Council is a 600 member statewide association representing all sectors of the state's tourism and travel industry. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Women's Basketball Signs Top Four Recruiting Class Nov 12, 2009
The Louisville native was named the 2008 Miss Kentucky Basketball after leading Butler High School to the 2008 Kentucky State Championship. She was also named the Most Valuable Player of the Kentucky Sweet Sixteen. (Uoflsports.com)
Season Outlook: Re-Loaded Bulldogs Ready for 2009-10 Nov 12, 2009
Chris Gobrecht, entering her fifth year as the Joel E. Smilow, Class of 1954 Head Coach of Women s Basketball, has also added a nationally-recognized recruiting class to a team that knocked off North Carolina State and came within 15 seconds of defeating Kentucky one season ago. The returning players have a great foundation of experience, and know how to be successful playing Yale basketball, said Gobrecht. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Bulldog Bites: We dont have too many goals left Nov 12, 2009
Auburn, Kentucky and Georgia Tech remain ... The Dawgs should beat Auburn and Kentucky because they are better and the Georgia Tech defense has been slightly better than the Georgia defense and anyway that game is always close ... A win against Kentucky and we re ranked in the 20 s.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Master distillers take star turn in bourbon world Nov 11, 2009
Both travel the world promoting their Kentucky brands to fans who want bottles autographed or pictures taken with the bourbon barons during promotional events in bars, restaurants and liquor stores from Singapore to Sweden ... Kentucky produces 95 percent of the world's bourbon ... Production went from 455,078 barrels that year to 794,091 barrels in 2008, according to the Kentucky Distillers' Association. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Iran Accuses 3 U.S. Hikers of Espionage Nov 10, 2009
by Ms_enza November 9, 2009 10:39 AM EST Census Taker Killed in Kentucky. Ya know, ya might have something there. (CBS News -- World)
HOTEL CHECK-IN: The latest from the hotel industry Nov 10, 2009
The reports that a man from Hamilton, Ohio, was sentenced to 30 months in prison yesterday for threatening to blow up local landmarks, including the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. He often used hotel internet connections to send his threats via email, according to the story. (USA Today -- Tech)
Multichannel Newswire Nov 9, 2009
A low-power TV station in Kentucky claims its signal strength has improved since installing a new transmitter and that Charter Communications shouldn't have dropped it from the channel lineup in Clarksville, Tenn. for that reason. (Multichannel News)
Volleyball Beats Georgetown 3-1 Nov 9, 2009
U of L returns home next Friday when St. john's visits Nov. 13 at the Kentucky International Convention Center. UConn follows on Sunday, also at the KICC.. (Uoflsports.com)
Owls Fall to Middle Tennessee in Three Nov 7, 2009
The Owls will travel to Western Kentucky on Saturday. The match is scheduled to start at 2 p.m.. (Fausports.com)
Vacationing in Lovely... North Korea? Nov 7, 2009
Locals can use them to arrange meetings at Pyongyang's new and popular fried-chicken restaurant (the colloquial term for fried chicken there is kentucky, and a mixed platter is about $12 ... "Kentucky" fried chicken. (Time.com)
Stars of Alabama 5A Nov 6, 2009
Get the 2010 Recruiting Yearbook and a full year of Kentucky Sports Report Magazine with an Annual Total Access Pass ... Don't miss any news or features from KentuckySportsReport ... KentuckySportsReport. (BigBlueNation.com)
Bowl Projections Nov 6, 2009
Big East No. 5 (or Sun Belt if none eligible) vs. SEC No. 9Projection: Rutgers vs. Kentucky. Cotton BowlJan. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dave Reed » Nov 6, 2009
The Gators (16-3, 10-2 SEC) trail No. 11 Kentucky (20-2, 10-1 SEC) by a half-match and travel to Lexington on Nov. 22 ... Kentucky won in Gainesville for the second year in a row on Oct. 2, but saw its eight-match conference winning streak stopped by the Lady Vols ... Florida plays four of its final six conference matches at home, but travels to Tennessee and Kentucky on Nov. 20 and 22, respectively. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Sheboygan man tries to sell the rights to his name Nov 6, 2009
The Kentucky town was established by Nathaniel's father. Fast forward a few generations, and there's a new Nathaniel Vise in the land. (Fresno Bee)
Carolina Swimming & Diving Hea... Nov 6, 2009
Carolina Swimming g Heads to Tennessee - SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS. Carolina Swimming g Heads to Tennessee Final road trip of fall season for Gamecocks. (Uscsports.com)
Richt happy to return home Nov 6, 2009
Georgia had a similar stretch late last year, playing at LSU, against Florida in Jacksonville, and at Kentucky and Auburn, before returning home to end the regular season against Georgia Tech. The Bulldogs, who are 4-3 in their past seven home games, dating to 2008, will play host to Tennessee Tech at 1 p.m. Saturday, followed by home games against Auburn and Kentucky. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A little trivia offsets Washington crazies Nov 6, 2009
There are four Commonwealths in the United States - Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Virginia ... Eleven square miles of southwest Kentucky (Fulton County) is cut off from the rest of the state by the Mississippi River. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Red-hot rivalry on Kentucky bluegrass Nov 5, 2009
Red-hot rivalry ready to burn across the Kentucky bluegrass - USATODAY.com ... Red-hot rivalry ready to burn across the Kentucky bluegrass ... John Calipari coaches his Kentucky team in front of the program's seven national chamipionship banners. (USA Today -- Sports)
Michigan State makes move in team rankings Nov 5, 2009
Michigan State is the big mover this week in the updated Class of 2010 team rankings. The commitment of 2010 five-star center pushed the Spartans up to No. 5 after being 15th in last week's rankings. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Auburn vs. Furman Football 2009 Nov 4, 2009
They lost to Arkansas, Kentucky and were blown out by LSU.. This past weekend, the Tigers were able to end their losing streak and get a big boost by defeating Ole Miss. (Suite101.com)
