University of Kentucky Media Day: John Calipari Discusses His and the Players Relationships with Social Media
The University of Kentucky Wildcats held their annual Media Day at the Joe Craft Center yesterday and John Calipari was in a joking mood as he spoke to the media about his team. When asked about defending the success he has had at Kentucky after the disappointment of last year, Cal ran through the teams […]
Madison Southern vs. Collins Football Highlights
Madison Southern had a nail-biter of a game against Collins on Friday, with Collins coming up just short at the last minute.
Stoops gets team’s attention, says Cats are locked in on South Carolina
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops got the attention of his football team this week. Mired in a two-game losing streak and coming off a disappointing 28-13 loss to Mississippi State last week, Stoops liked the way his team responded in practice this week ahead of Saturday’s contest at South […]
UK commits and targets appear in USA Today’s Chosen 25 for 2020
From: https://www.aseaofblue.com/ By Jamie Boggs, @jamiewboggs Sep 27, 2019 As we sit here waiting impatiently for the 2019 college basketball season to begin, it remains difficult to ignore the talent that is still available in the 2020 class. Every year, USA Today puts out a “Chosen 25” list of the top high school players in […]
Reds Marty Brennaman Signs Off For Final Time
“Gentleman, I’m good to go”..Marty Brennaman fighting through emotions after the Reds final home game and his final game as play by play announcer for the Reds told the listening audience after Cincinnati fell to Milwaukee. He spoke of his past broadcast partners, his love for the city of Cincinnati and his love for the […]
UK QB Smith returns to practice as ‘hungry’ Cats prep for Gamecocks
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Sawyer Smith hasn’t lost his competitive edge. Neither have his teammates. “I think this team is very hungry,” the Kentucky quarterback said. “We’ve got to fight … and we’re hungry. You can tell (because) we were very (upbeat Wednesday). I think that’s really good to see, […]
EKU Football Mourns Loss Of Hall Of Famer Wally Chambers
Eastern Kentucky football Hall Of Famer Wally Chambers passed away over the weekend at the age of 68. Chambers is arguably the greatest football player in Colonel history. Speaking on the Wallingford Sports Show long time voice of EKU athletics Greg Stotelmyer said of Chambers, “He is considered if not the greatest, one of the […]
Madison Central vs. Lafayette Football Highlights
Madison Central and Lafayette had a hard-hitting game last Friday, with the Indians earning an exciting win away from home.
NEW EKU FOOTBALL MATTER OF PRIDE WALL TO BE DEDICATED SEPT. 28
RICHMOND, Ky. – The new Matter of Pride Wall at Eastern Kentucky University’s Roy Kidd Stadium will be dedicated on Sept. 28, before the Colonels home football game against Tennessee State. The wall highlights the players, coaches, managers, trainers and office personnel who were involved in the Colonel football program during the tenure of head coach Roy Kidd […]
Doc Sipple Bowl: Madison Southern vs. Danville Recap
Madison Southern were able to best their opponents from Danville last Friday at the Doc Sipple Bowl. Check out all the highlights from WBON’s live sports coverage!
Last-nights Highlights: Weekend Recap! MCHS vs LCA
Madison Central played hard against LCA and were eventually defeated 45 to 15.
Cats past disappointing loss to Gators, set sights on Bulldogs
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops has already moved past Florida. The next step is getting his players focused on the first road game of the season. “That’s a big focus this week,” Stoops said Monday. “I talk about each situation every week and moving on to Mississippi State, we […]
Legends Clinch Back-To-Back South Atlantic League Championships with Late Inning Theatrics
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) –The Lexington Legends claimed back-to-back South Atlantic League Titles with a walk-off two-run home run by Reed Rohlman in the bottom of the 13th inning. Lexington jumped out to a lead in the bottom of the sixth inning. Jeison Guzman lined a leadoff single to right field then scored on an RBI single by […]
MCHS Band: An Up Close look at Their New 2019 Show “Welcome to the Jungle!”
Wbontv’s Samantha Burford caught up with Madison Central band director David Jaggie and happened to get some awesome footage of the bands performance. The central band will perform in its first competition this weekend. This years much anticipated theme “Welcome to the Jungle” is paired with the largest band and color guard in the history […]
Stoops hopes last year’s win over Gators produces positive effect
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky ended a 31-game losing streak to Florida last season. If you ask both coaches, that outcome won’t have a bearing in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams set for Saturday at Kroger Field. If anything, Kentucky coach Mark Stoops hopes the previous encounter against […]
It’s been business as usual for Smith ahead of debut as UK’s starting QB
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Sawyer Smith is set for his debut as Kentucky’s starting quarterback. “I”m getting comfortable out there with the game plan,” Smith said Wednesday. “I’m throwing it to everybody and I’m good to go.” Previously a backup, the Troy transfer was thrust into the starting role after […]
Noted pass rusher Peters cleared to play, giving Cats a boost on defense
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — It took a while, but Xavier Peters got the answer he was looking for on Tuesday. The Kentucky outside linebacker and Florida State transfer was cleared to play this season and will have four years remaining. Peters appeared in two games with the Seminoles last year […]
Stoops confident backup QB Smith can pick up where Wilson left off
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops isn’t concerned about his football team after starting quarterback Terry Wilson went down with a season-ending knee injury in a 38-17 win over Eastern Michigan last weekend. Stoops is confident in backup Sawyer Smith’s ability to lead the Wildcats and the former Troy signal […]
Legends Headed Back to SAL Championship Series
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – The Lexington Legends clinched a spot in the South Atlantic League Championship with a 4-2 victory over the Augusta GreenJackets. With the Southern Division conquered, the Legends next look to the Northern Division. Lexington will face the Hickory Crawdads, single-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers beginning Monday, September 9th.Lexington will return to Whitaker Bank BallparkThursday, […]
Stoops wants Cats to avoid past performance against E. Michigan
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — The last time Eastern Michigan visited Kroger Field, the Eagles took Kentucky down to the wire before the Wildcats escaped with a 24-20 triumph. Mark Stoops wants to avoid a repeat performance Saturday night. “They gave us one heck of a game a couple of years […]
COLONELS BASEBALL TO PLAY LOUISVILLE IN FALL EXHIBITION
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s baseball will face the University of Louisville in an exhibition game on Saturday in Louisville. The teams will square off at 1 p.m. at Jim Patterson Stadium. Following a battle on the diamond, the EKU football team will square off against Louisville at Cardinal Stadium at 7 p.m. The Colonel baseball team finished the […]
Estill County vs. Powell County Football Highlights!
Pregame Interview with Estill County Head Football Coach
Wbontv’s Samantha Burford went down to Estill County to get an in-depth analysis of Coach Jordan Marcum’s mindset before the game. Tune in for all the details!
EKU ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NEW APP
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University Athletics announced today a new mobile app for Colonel fans. Developed in partnership with From Now On, the new EKUSports app will feature game day promotions, schedules, bios, live stats, live streaming, ticket sales and push notifications. Fans who download the app and turn on notifications will receive a FREE […]
EKU Football Opens Season Thursday Night At Home
The Colonels open the 2019 season with high expectations ending the season on a 4 game winning streak. Colonels are ranked in the top 25 in many preseason polls and are picked to finish 3rd in the Ohio Valley Conference. 18 starters return from last seasons team that won 7 games. 8 starters on both […]
