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Bluegrass, Bourbon & Beyond: an expert guide to Kentucky
6 days, 20 hours ago

Bluegrass, Bourbon & Beyond: an expert guide to Kentucky

The Independent  

While Kentucky may first bring to mind a particular global fried chicken brand, this sun-soaked state offers so much more than finger-lickin wings. There are a million reasons to take a holiday in Kentucky: it’s the birthplace of Bluegrass music, the horse-racing capital of the world, and proudly responsible for 95% of the world’s bourbon – and that’s barely scratching …

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From street eats to directional cuisine: Why Lexington, Kentucky, is America’s freshest foodie destination
1 month, 3 weeks ago

From street eats to directional cuisine: Why Lexington, Kentucky, is America’s freshest foodie destination

The Independent  

The likes of New York, Chicago and Los Angeles might be synonymous with great food when you think of America, however, if you ask anyone from the south, they’ll point you in the direction of Lexington, Kentucky. This charming city, known for its thoroughbred racehorses, bluegrass music and bourbon, might be less well known as a gastronomic hotspot, yet, in-the-know …

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Indiana State uses big third inning to demolish Illiniois on way to Lexington Regional final
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indiana State uses big third inning to demolish Illiniois on way to Lexington Regional final

Associated Press  

— A seven-run, six-hit third inning which saw 12 Indiana State players bat easily carried the Sycamores to a 13-2 romp over Illinois on Sunday in the Lexington Regional of the NCAA Tournament. Stinson doubled to right field to score Josue Urdanetta and Riley Iffrig while Pottinger singled to right, scoring Dominic Listi and Mike Sears. IIlinois lifted starting pitcher …

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No. 2 national seed Kentucky dispatches Illinois 6-1 at Lexington Regional
6 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 2 national seed Kentucky dispatches Illinois 6-1 at Lexington Regional

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Ryan Nicholson put Kentucky ahead to stay with a two-run home run in the second inning, Ryan Walkschmidt added a two-run shot and an RBI double, and Trey Pooser tossed seven stellar innings to lead the No. 2 national seed to a 6-1 victory over Illinois on Saturday night at the Lexington Regional. Kentucky to a 2-0 …

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Illinois beats Indiana State 4-1, gets first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2015
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Illinois beats Indiana State 4-1, gets first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2015

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Jack Crowder pitched eight innings, giving up just one run on three hits with five strikeouts as Illinois beat Indiana State 4-1 on Friday in the Lexington Regional. The Fighting Illini collected its first NCAA Tournament win since 2015 and will move on to face Kentucky, seeded second nationally, in the winner’s bracket on Saturday. Randal Diaz …

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Will Mark Pope or John Calipari have a better 2024-25 season? Kentucky mailbag
7 months ago

Will Mark Pope or John Calipari have a better 2024-25 season? Kentucky mailbag

New York Times  

We put out a call for national college basketball mailbag questions a couple of weeks back, and so many of you wanted to know about Kentucky, Mark Pope and John Calipari, we figured it made sense to just pull out those questions and answers separately. He secured the top two in-state recruits, both of them four-star prospects — reaffirming Travis …

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High school student was sent back to class after being hit in the head in a fight. Hours later, he was dead
7 months, 1 week ago

High school student was sent back to class after being hit in the head in a fight. Hours later, he was dead

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Emmanuel Emeka, 17, died …

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John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program ‘needs to hear another voice’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program ‘needs to hear another voice’

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — There were too many people for John Calipari to thank by name, and too many moments to single out from one of the most fulfilling chapters of his career. Calipari stepped down as Kentucky’s men’s basketball coach after 15 years on Tuesday, saying that the “program probably needs to hear another voice” amid reports that he’s closing …

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Kentucky basketball coaching candidates list: Nate Oats? Rick Pitino? Scott Drew?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kentucky basketball coaching candidates list: Nate Oats? Rick Pitino? Scott Drew?

New York Times  

John Calipari is expected to become the next head coach at Arkansas, and Kentucky needs a new men’s basketball coach. Bruce Pearl, Auburn head coach: We have long heard that Barnhart would not be interested in hiring someone who has served a three-year NCAA show-cause penalty, but he’s among the multiple SEC coaches who did more than Calipari with less. …

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March Madness scores: Should Kentucky fire John Calipari after Oakland upsets him in the NCAA Tournament’s first round?
9 months ago

March Madness scores: Should Kentucky fire John Calipari after Oakland upsets him in the NCAA Tournament’s first round?

Slate  

Kentucky basketball’s latest NCAA Tournament humiliation is enormous, but it’s not the worst the program has endured in the past three seasons. It includes a national championship in 2012, when Calipari didn’t just assemble one of the best rosters in the country but got it to play well at the right time. Kentucky is the bluest of bluebloods, and three …

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Reed Sheppard has won Kentucky fans’ hearts. ‘The whole state is connected to him’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Reed Sheppard has won Kentucky fans’ hearts. ‘The whole state is connected to him’

New York Times  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Some days, he pretended to be Rex Chapman in the 1990 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, recreating all those aerial assaults on an 8-foot goal. “To hit a game-winning shot for Kentucky,” Sheppard says, “was really special for me.” REED SHEPPARD WINS IT FOR KENTUCKY 🚨 @KentuckyMBB pic.twitter.com/1pevWzZwfu — SEC Network February 28, 2024 During ESPN’s broadcast, Jimmy …

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Mitchell scores 22 points to lead No. 16 Kentucky to a 96-88 overtime win over Saint Joseph’s
1 year, 1 month ago

Mitchell scores 22 points to lead No. 16 Kentucky to a 96-88 overtime win over Saint Joseph’s

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tre Mitchell scored nine of his season-high 22 points in overtime, leading No. Mitchell, a transfer from West Virginia, hit back-to-back 3-pointers to open Kentucky’s scoring in overtime, and the Wildcats outscored the Hawks 19-11 in the extra period. … If they leave me open, I’m going to keep shooting it.” Calipari wasn’t surprised by the showing …

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John Calipari lost his way. Can he and Kentucky find it again?
1 year, 1 month ago

John Calipari lost his way. Can he and Kentucky find it again?

New York Times  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — On April 4, 2015, John Calipari was the king of college basketball. He was one of those guys Cal leaned on in a lot of ways, for a lot of things, that I think maybe after 30 years together, you just kind of take for granted – and when they’re gone, there’s a massive void there.” The …

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Revisiting the plan Mark Stoops had for Kentucky football and how he has made it work
1 year, 2 months ago

Revisiting the plan Mark Stoops had for Kentucky football and how he has made it work

New York Times  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — When Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart introduced new football coach Mark Stoops on Dec. 2, 2012, Barnhart told fans, “You deserve a football program that competes at a championship level, and that’s what we hired this guy to do.” Then Stoops leaned into the microphone and declared: “I’m highly motivated to build this program to national prominence.” …

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The Kentucky Derby's forgotten Black past
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kentucky Derby's forgotten Black past

BBC  

The Kentucky Derby's forgotten Black past Thomas Kelley/Alamy The Kentucky Derby's forgotten Black past In the latter half of the 19th Century, African Americans were considered some of the best horsemen in the world, a fact that has long since been forgotten or erased. Lewis was far from alone: 12 of the 15 jockeys at the first Kentucky Derby were …

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Photos, videos of dead birds are unrelated to Ohio derailment
54 years, 11 months ago

Photos, videos of dead birds are unrelated to Ohio derailment

Associated Press  

The recent burning of toxic chemicals at the site of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, has left concerned residents seeking answers about potential health effects on their families as well as pets, livestock and wildlife in the area. CLAIM: Photo shows birds that “dropped dead” in Kentucky following the Ohio derailment. Marty Benson, a spokesperson for the Indiana …

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Kentucky hospital to pay $4M for opioid recordkeeping claims
2 years ago

Kentucky hospital to pay $4M for opioid recordkeeping claims

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Kentucky hospital system will pay a $4.4 million civil penalty for faulty recordkeeping that enabled a pharmacy technician to divert 60,000 doses of opioids, federal prosecutors announced. Pikeville Medical Center self-reported the diversion, cooperated with a Drug Enforcement Administration investigation and has taken “substantial steps” to address its problems ahead of the settlement, which does not …

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Kentucky’s promising season will begin with uncertainty
2 years, 1 month ago

Kentucky’s promising season will begin with uncertainty

New York Times  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — You could hear it in John Calipari’s soft and somber voice, even in the long pauses and deep breaths he took to compose himself Thursday night. Tshiebwe, who is trying to become the first repeat national player of the year in four decades, hasn’t practiced or played since having a procedure to “clean up” his left knee …

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Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe, national player of the year, returning for 2022-23 season
2 years, 8 months ago

Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe, national player of the year, returning for 2022-23 season

New York Times  

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe is returning to the program for his senior season, he announced Wednesday. After traveling the country to collect all his POY trophies — Naismith Trophy at the Final Four in New Orleans, Wooden Award in Los Angeles, Oscar Robertson Trophy in St. Louis — Tshiebwe did a church tour in Kentucky, speaking to numerous Christian groups, …

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These Cats are making scratch: Even before tipping off, Kentucky players cash in on NIL deals
3 years, 1 month ago

These Cats are making scratch: Even before tipping off, Kentucky players cash in on NIL deals

New York Times  

On the eve of college basketball’s opening night, a perfect encapsulation of the sport’s new name, image and likeness era flashed across a giant digital billboard in New York’s Times Square. Before their first game, Kentucky’s players have already signed 180 NIL deals, ranging from a couple hundred dollars for social media posts all the way up to six-figure blockbusters. …

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Man gets probation for improper shipping of nuclear waste
3 years, 3 months ago

Man gets probation for improper shipping of nuclear waste

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A judge has opted against prison time for a Kentucky man who pleaded guilty to shipping low-level nuclear waste to a Kentucky landfill without proper labeling. A federal judge handed down a five-year probation sentence Wednesday for Cory David Hoskins, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tashena Fannin wrote in a sentencing memorandum that testing so …

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Kentucky’s second-largest city bans ‘no-knock’ warrants
3 years, 5 months ago

Kentucky’s second-largest city bans ‘no-knock’ warrants

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky’s second-largest city has joined Breonna Taylor’s hometown in banning the use of “no-knock” warrants. The Lexington council voted 10-5 to ban no-knock warrants after more than three hours of debate Thursday night, news outlets reported. Clark Williams, one of several Black faith leaders who pushed for more than a year for Lexington to ban no-knock warrants, …

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COVID crisis underscores need for ‘fundamental’ US housing reform
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID crisis underscores need for ‘fundamental’ US housing reform

Al Jazeera  

Millions are at risk of eviction when a federal moratorium expires, but it will take more than the next round of stimulus aid to solve a housing crisis that hits Americans of colour the hardest. by Lynn Ross, founder and principal, Spirit of Change Consulting A ‘bold, federal response to the housing crisis’ Housing rights activists, tenants and others share …

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Serena beats Venus to reach Lexington quarter-final - Tennis News
4 years, 4 months ago

Serena beats Venus to reach Lexington quarter-final - Tennis News

The Hindu  

Serena Williams survived another scare to beat older sister Venus 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Friday in the latest instalment of their on-court sibling rivalry to reach the quarterfinals of the inaugural Top Seed Open in Lexington, Kentucky. “There was a lot of long points, running me around and then at one point it was just big serves and so I …

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