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After the Whistle: Let’s keep climbing
A new dawn, a new day. The Mark Pope era is officially upon us. 103-62. That’s a 41-point stomping in his first victory as the University of Kentucky Men’s coach. Pope donned No. 41 for the Cats back in the day. What could be more fitting for his opening win? You cannot make that kind…
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After the Whistle: Rick’s return to Camelot
Big Blue Madness was a hit this past week. Mark Pope looked like a kid in a candy store and his mom just told him to pick out whatever he wanted. The biggest spectacle for me was Rick Pitino in Kentucky blue. The man was nearly brought to tears, and it was a full-circle moment…
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Winners, NBA and Zip Zone Classic
The Cardinal football team dropped a tough game to Prestonsburg on Friday. It’s aggravating to be so close to taking down an undefeated team and fall short. But to see a former Martin Countian succeeding at a young age should make a Cardinal fan proud. Coach Wesley Hager has a 7-0 record with the Blackcats…
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After the Whistle: Down goes Ole Miss
With a little luck, Mark Stoops has redeemed himself. The Cats pulled out the 20-17 win Saturday against sixth-ranked Ole Miss. I have to admit I am surprised. I knew we had a good showing against Georgia, but a part of me thought it could have been a fluke. The Bulldogs were just having a…
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Kentucky gives fans hope
After a humiliating loss to South Carolina, Kentucky football gave fans something to hope for again. We will never know what would have happened if Stoops went for it against Georgia on fourth down with only a few minutes remaining. But against the No. 2 team in the nation, I say you go for it.…
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Crisp evenings and cold bleachers
It’s been a brat summer for 2024. But on Friday, the Martin County High School football team travels to Hazard, which means crisp evenings and cold bleachers are right around the corner. With school beginning this month, sports teams are heading into their seasons. The football team looked good on both sides of the ball…
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After the Whistle: All-time starting five
Kentucky’s favorite dancing point guard, John Wall, released his all-time starting five for the Wildcats. He chose himself, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins. If choosing based on NBA success, that is a solid list. If we’re looking at what a player accomplished while wearing a UK jersey, I believe the list…
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OnPoint Swish makes history
The OnPoint Swish has made history. On Saturday, the team played the first women’s professional game in the state of Kentucky. Over the winter, Carla Booth decided to organize the team after stumbling across the WABA on social media. Not only was it fun to watch some mountain girls, but the Raleigh Aces put on…
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Human spirit
Summer NBA games have begun, and a homegrown Kentucky boy is looking like the best pick of the draft. Reed Sheppard made a splash this week with his debut with Houston: 23 points, four rebounds, five assists and three blocks in his first game beneath the big lights. The Wildcat-turned-Rocket proved it was not a…
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2024 NBA Draft was a night for the state of Kentucky
The 2024 NBA Draft was a night for the state of Kentucky. The Wildcats’ most beloved player went from a four-star ranking out of high school to the third overall pick. Anyone who watched Reed in high school and college knew that he was special. That does not always carry over into the NBA draft.…
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