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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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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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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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After the Whistle: Head to Inez for semi-pro basketball and great food
Caitlin Clark is a trailblazer for women’s basketball, steering the spotlight to a league that has long deserved more recognition. Her influence extends far and wide, elevating women’s sports and creating opportunities for women, including right here in Martin County. A women’s semi-pro league is coming to Inez, thanks to former Sheldon Clark standout Carla…
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Four Martin County residents named to UK dean’s list
LEXINGTON — Four students from Martin County earned a spot on the dean’s list at the University of Kentucky for the spring 2024 semester. The students, Chloe L. Alexander, Jenna E. Cassady, Chloe I. Fields and Dalton A. Jude, distinguished themselves academically in various fields of study. Alexander is studying psychology, Cassady is focusing on…
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After the Whistle: A New Era
John Vincent Calipari, the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. If you had told me two months ago that Cal would leave the pinnacle of basketball for another SEC team (let alone Arkansas) I would have questioned your sanity. Alas, here we are. Billy Clyde was being chased down a hallway 15 years ago into…
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Adapting and growing to respond to the evolving needs of Kentucky
BY ELI CAPILOUTO The following is an opinion piece by University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto, and based on his remarks to the UK Board of Trustees during the annual retreat held Oct. 19-20. Over the last few weeks, you have read and heard directly about Kentucky’s significant opportunities and still considerable challenges. Of course,…
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Pediatric pain specialist joins UK King’s Daughters
ASHLAND — UK King’s Daughters welcomed pediatric pain management specialist Motaz Awad, M.D., to its medical staff. Dr. Awad specializes in treating migraines, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, muscle pain, groin pain, sports injuries, and growth plate pain in children. He also sees patients receiving orthopedic care through Shriner’s Children’s Lexington. Dr. Awad received his medical degree from…
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