ESPN Photo of Michael Eaves with Curtis Strange at Augusta National on Wednesday By LARRY VAUGHT As an ESPN SportsCenter anchor, Michael Eaves is used to being part of major sporting events. However, the Kentucky native knows what event really stands out to him — the Masters. “This is my favorite week of the
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Fifty Years After Unspeakable Tragedy, Thundering Herd Charges On
By Dr. John Huang “They shall live on in the hearts of their families and friends forever, and this memorial records their loss to the university and to the community.” (LEXINGTON, Ky.) – One of the most impressionable off-the-field sports tragedies of my generation occurred nearly fifty years ago. Pastor Randy
You Never Know How Life Will Change For This Centre College Swimmer
By: Larry Vaught Story Links DANVILLE, Ky. - She came to Centre College planning to become a physical therapist. Now junior Maddie Hall has a different career goal as she wants to be an event planner, something she's already doing for Kappa Delta, her college sorority. "I am very much a people person and love to
Kentucky High School Football Might See A Delay In Play
By LARRY VAUGHT Just when it looked like there would be football and other high school fall sports, maybe there will not be. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control approved the start of practice this week for football, cross country, soccer and volleyball with games starting Sept. 7 and
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KHSAA Sets Fall Sports Start Date, Could ‘Pivot At A Moment’s Notice’
By KEITH TAYLOR LEXINGTON, Ky. — As of now, fall sports will be played in Kentucky. The Kentucky High School Athletics Association's Board of Control approved a plan for sports to be played this fall, with field hockey, soccer, cross country and volleyball starting on Sept. 7. The football season will begin
Kentucky Native Nate Jones Glad To Be Part Of Cincinnati Reds’ Roster
By KEITH TAYLOR CINCINNATI - Nate Jones grew up a fan of the Cincinnati Reds. On Friday, Jones will be on the team’s Opening Day lineup against the Detroit Tigers. Jones, a graduate of Pendleton County High School and Northern Kentucky University, signed a minor league contract with the Reds in January. Jones
Even Without Fans In Stands, Return Of Baseball Offers Hope For Future
By KEITH TAYLOR For as long as I can remember, there has always been baseball in the summer. Although University of Kentucky basketball is part of our family heritage, passed on from one generation to another, following the Cincinnati Reds has roots that run deep within the family tree. Yes, I do blame
Workouts Set To Begin As EKU, WKU Welcome Athletes back To Campus
A.W. Hamilton and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels will play three exhibition games in Costa Rica next month. Hamilton is entering his first season at EKU. By KEITH TAYLOR RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University has paved the way for its student-athletes to return to campus the school announced Monday. Because of COVID-19 concerns,
Justin Thomas Glad To Be Back On Course Amid Absence Of Fans
By KEITH TAYLOR LEXINGTON, Ky. — Justin Thomas admitted things were different when the PGA Tour made its return Thursday but didn’t mind the absence of fans during the opening round of the Charles Schwab Challenge. “It was obviously weird," Thomas said after opening the four-day event with a 64. “It honestly might