UK Basketball: Seasoned veteran Richards ready to be a team leader
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) —Nick Richards is more than excited about the upcoming season than his first two seasons with the Wildcats and his goals haven’t changed, either. “One of the goals when I came in was to win a national championship, and that’s one of my goals this season,” he […]
Kentucky Wildcats Football Kentucky vs. Arkansas: Preview, viewing info & more
By Jamie Boggs/@jamiewboggs Article: SBNation Most people remember the seven overtime game that Kentucky played against Arkansas in 2003. And in celebrating Jared Lorenzen this weekend, that game will be on a lot of peoples’ minds. Since then, however, Kentucky is 2-1 against the Razorbacks. The last time these teams played was in 2012, and […]
Berea College Men’s XC No. 20 in Latest USTFCCCA National Poll
Oct. 9, 2019 — The 8th place finish at the Pre-Nationals Race on Saturday keeps Berea soaring up in the polls. First it was annouced yesterday the Berea College Men’s Cross Country team is now the #1 ranked team in the South/Southeast Region jumping two spots, and today, the United States Track and Field and […]
Scottie Barnes focusing on “primary 4,” looks to make decision soon
By Jamie Boggs /@jamiewboggs Article : SBN With Cam’Ron Fletcher, BJ Boston, and Terrence Clarke already on board for Kentucky’s 2020 class, many have already written John Calipari off for the remaining wings in the class. And after Jalen Green and Josh Christopher “mutually parted ways” with Kentucky, it seemed like they may be right. […]
Changes Coming Over the Air to Your Household: Catch All Your Local Coverage on Channel 9 Soon!
Richmond’s first television station will debut this fall on Channel 9 soon. We discuss the television repack that explains why all your frequently watched stations are switching channel numbers. Catch all the information in this video and be sure to tune in when we go on-air!
Stoops, Wildcats eager to get back on the field, end three-game slide
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — A bye week did Kentucky some good last week. Coming off three consecutive losses, including a 24-7 loss at South Carolina nearly two weeks ago, the Wildcats took advantage of an open date to get healthy for the remainder of the season, a stretch of games […]
Berea Community High School Takes The Victory Against Dayton! Checkout These Highlights
Checkout these highlights from this past weekends High school Football game between Dayton Kentucky and Berea community high school!
UK Basketball: Transformed, Hagans seeking a ‘special’ season
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Ashton Hagans didn’t think twice about returning to Kentucky for a second season. “I didn’t really talk to anyone. I didn’t enter or test the waters, so I was just at home trying to get some work in and resting my body,” Hagans said. “But my dad […]
EKU’s Matter of Pride Wall Honors Former Football Players, Coaches, & Managers
EKU officially unveiled their Matter of Pride Wall last weekend, before the Colonels football team played against Tennessee State. The wall, which currently displays more than 1,300 names of former players, coaches, and managers, sits behind the statue of EKU Hall of Fame Coach Roy Kidd, which looks over the field at Roy Kidd Stadium. […]
Last Night’s Highlights: Estill County vs. Jackson County
Estill County defended against district rivals Jackson County last night, with the Engineers picking up a dominant victory.
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 […]
