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Photos: Creighton takes on San Diego State in Elite Eight: Follow along with photos as Creighton looks to make program history against San Diego State in the ...
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Photos: Creighton takes on San Diego State in Elite Eight
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Photos: Creighton takes on San Diego State in Elite Eight: Follow along with photos as Creighton looks to make program history against San Diego State in the ...
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Photos: Creighton takes on San Diego State in Elite Eight
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Everything you need to know about the Creighton vs. San Diego State matchup: Creighton takes on San Diego State in the school's first Elite Eight matchup Sunday ...
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Report: Creighton assistant Alan Huss to take High Point head coaching job: Creighton basketball assistant Alan Huss appears to have a head coaching job lined up ...
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Report: Creighton assistant Alan Huss to take High Point head coaching job
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A tenacious San Diego State defense stands in the way of a Creighton Final Four: How does one seize a moment that’s taken so long to develop? In CU and San Diego ...
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A tenacious San Diego State defense stands in the way of a Creighton Final ...
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Photos: Creighton takes on Princeton in Sweet 16: Follow along with photos as Creighton looks to make program history against Princeton in the Sweet 16.
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Photos: Creighton takes on Princeton in Sweet 16
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After roller-coaster season, Creighton fans ready to savor Sweet 16: After sending the players off with applause and chants of "let's go Jays ...
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After roller-coaster season, Creighton fans ready to savor Sweet 16
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Zvonimir Ivisic is the first former Kentucky player to follow John Calipari to Arkansas
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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
  • Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.

  • Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.

  • All of this to greet back a beloved figure.

  • "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
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No matter the decision, Kentucky basketball fans need to give Reed Sheppard a break
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Another Kentucky men’s basketball signee decommits from the Cats’ 2024 recruiting class
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All of the 7-footers are gone. Which big men can Mark Pope get for first UK basketball roster?
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New UK coach Mark Pope walking into his first Kentucky-Louisville recruiting battle
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Kentucky women’s basketball adds more height with UNC transfer Teonni Key: Former North Carolina forward Teonni Key announced her commitment to transfer to ...
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Kentucky women’s basketball adds more height with UNC transfer Teonni Key
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As the Kentucky Derby turns 150, Black heritage in racing is in the Louisville spotlight
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‘You can have him.’ Why John Calipari’s exit from Kentucky is best for both parties.
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Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
  • John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.

  • The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.

  • Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.

  • This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
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Hailey Van Lith commits to TCU after Elite Eight run with LSU, per reports: The 5-foot-7 guard has one year of eligibility remaining after starting her career at ...
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Hailey Van Lith commits to TCU after Elite Eight run with LSU, per reports
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2024 Kentucky Derby: Latest odds, schedule, and how to watch at Churchill Downs: This year marks the 150th Kentucky Derby. Here's the latest schedule, odds ...
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2024 Kentucky Derby: Latest odds, schedule, and how to watch at Churchill ...
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Your mom would know: HGTV star Chip Gaines to send home decor to Kentucky mother
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UK’s second-leading scorer last season won’t be part of Wildcats’ future with Kenny Brooks
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UK’s second-leading scorer last season won’t be part of Wildcats’ future ...
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A pair of 2024 Kentucky basketball recruits have now decommitted after John Calipari’s exit
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Sources - Scott Drew turns down Kentucky, to remain Baylor coach - ESPN: Scott Drew, who won a national title at Baylor in 2021, has a close relationship with ...
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Sources - Scott Drew turns down Kentucky, to remain Baylor coach - ESPN
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John Calipari leaves Kentucky after 15 years, saying the men’s basketball program ‘needs to hear another voice’
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Gerth: If the planetarium closes, the cause will be U of L's neglect: The University of Louisville tore down the old Rauch Planetarium in 1998 to build a parking ...
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Gerth: If the planetarium closes, the cause will be U of L's neglect
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Kentucky’s anti-DEI higher ed bill dies a second time: Senate Bill 6, which would have dismantled DEI at Kentucky public universities, does not get considered.
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Kentucky’s anti-DEI higher ed bill dies a second time
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Why EPA Efforts to Clean Up Kentucky Town Haven’t Worked: Despite years of air monitoring, inspections and millions in penalties for petrochemical plants ...
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Locally owned grocers Rainbow Blossom, Paul's Fruit Market expand amid supermarket battles
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Locally owned grocers Rainbow Blossom, Paul's Fruit Market expand amid ...
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Powerball jackpot up to eye-watering $1.23B, but 2 KY players hold big winning tickets
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Quick Glance: Player Falls Short of $1.13 Billion Powerball Jackpot - Huge Wins in Washington
  • A ticket in Washington secured $1 million, but narrowly missed the $1.13 billion jackpot, officials confirmed.

  • Although the tickets matched five numbers, the Powerball eluded the player in the April 3 draw, shared by Washington’s Lottery.

  • As per the national Powerball site, the grand prize, escalating to an estimated $1.23 billion, remained unclaimed for the upcoming draw on April 6.

  • The winning combination comprised the numbers 11, 38, 41, 62, and 65, with the Powerball being 15. Washington also boasted over 49,000 other winning tickets ranging from $4 to $50,000.
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Kentucky Horse Park will get $39 million from state budget for upgrades. What to know
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Hundreds of schools are closing for next month's total eclipse: The eclipse will completely engulf several major cities in darkness.
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Hundreds of schools are closing for next month's total eclipse
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Bob Baffert could end up in Kentucky Derby if new lawsuit is successful: A lawsuit could open a path for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert placing horses in the ...
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Bob Baffert could end up in Kentucky Derby if new lawsuit is successful
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Three firefighters injured fighting fire in Russell neighborhood.: The LMPD will close intersections closed to the incident and redirect traffic.
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Three firefighters injured fighting fire in Russell neighborhood.
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California Burger King franchisee to expedite self-serve kiosks rollout over $20 wage law
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California Burger King franchisee to expedite self-serve kiosks rollout ...
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Keeneland to host final Kentucky Derby qualifying race. These horses can still make it in.
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Keeneland to host final Kentucky Derby qualifying race. These horses can ...
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Some financial clouds on Nebraska's horizon, Creighton economist says: Despite some indicators that provide optimism about the economy, not all economists agree ...
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Some financial clouds on Nebraska's horizon, Creighton economist says
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Young man killed in severe storms in Kentucky as tornadoes rip through region: Wind gusts topped 100 mph in Kentucky.
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Louisville Taco Week returns in 2024! See participating restaurants and more: The celebration of local taco spots features 20 participating restaurants.
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Louisville Taco Week returns in 2024! See participating restaurants and ...
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Kentucky Republican candidate arrested on strangulation charge: Brian Ormes, Republican candidate for Kentucky legislature, allegedly strangled a teen after a ...
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Kentucky Republican candidate arrested on strangulation charge
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Victims of Old National Bank shooting honored at Louisville Metro Hall: Louisville holds ceremony honoring the people who lost their lives in the Old National ...
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Election 2024: TikTok Investor Jeff Yass Gives $8M to Republican Super PAC: Jeff Yass, the Republican political donor who holds a 15% stake in TikTok parent ...
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Election 2024: TikTok Investor Jeff Yass Gives $8M to Republican Super PAC
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Quick Glance: LSU’s Hailey Van Lith Enters Transfer Portal After 1 Season: Potential New Paths
  • The past season presented challenges for both Van Lith and LSU, falling short of the desired national championship.

  • What reflections did Van Lith share about her time at LSU? In Albany, N.Y., she openly pondered her experiences and collaboration with a trainer and life advisor.

  • WNBA Outlook: Speculations suggest Van Lith may not have been a first-round pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

  • Where might she seek a new opportunity? Van Lith had discussed options with Stanford and South Carolina previously, now aiming to find a suitable environment for her talents.
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Who is Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, who may help oust Speaker Mike Johnson?
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Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
  • President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

  • Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.

  • The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.

  • Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Lexington Catholic among state’s best baseball teams and proves it with weekend split
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Lexington Catholic among state’s best baseball teams and proves it with ...
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Do you love pickleball? Here are 5 new places to play in Louisville: Louisville is no stranger to the love of pickleball, seeing a slew of new facilities open ...
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Do you love pickleball? Here are 5 new places to play in Louisville
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Mark Pope at Kentucky? Here’s why it would make sense, and why it wouldn’t.: Could BYU's Mark Pope be a candidate for Kentucky's head coaching job? ...
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Mark Pope at Kentucky? Here’s why it would make sense, and why it wouldn’t ...
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Oil Broker Charged With Rape to Pay $100 Fine in Plea Deal: A top Houston oil broker accused of rape in Kentucky pled down in state court to a misdemeanor charge ...
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Oil Broker Charged With Rape to Pay $100 Fine in Plea Deal
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Gov. Beshear sides with community safety in vetoing broken Safer Kentucky Act | Opinion
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Why developers say townhomes are the next housing trend to hit Louisville: Local developers say townhomes aren't just for retirees anymore.
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Why developers say townhomes are the next housing trend to hit Louisville
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Sheldon Shafer, longtime Courier Journal reporter, has died: Shafer wrote an estimated 25,000 stories in his 44-year career.
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Sheldon Shafer, longtime Courier Journal reporter, has died
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Leslie’s Rose tops strong field to win Kentucky Oaks prep race on Keeneland’s opening day
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The US is experiencing a boom in microschools. What are they?: Story at a glance Microschools have experienced a boom in popularity since the onset of the ...
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The US is experiencing a boom in microschools. What are they?
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Louisville NAACP calls on JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio to resign: This call for Pollio's job comes one day after three board members requested a special ...
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Louisville NAACP calls on JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio to resign
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What you need to know ahead of the 2024 WNBA Draft: The 2024 WNBA season looks to build upon a massively successful year of women’s college basketball.
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What you need to know ahead of the 2024 WNBA Draft
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Legendary estate — with 60 rooms — heads to auction in California. Oh boy, is it cool
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Legendary estate — with 60 rooms — heads to auction in California. Oh boy ...
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Unbridled Eve Derby Gala announces its glitzy 2024 Kentucky Derby celebrity list: Grammy Award-winning musicians, professional athletes and celebrities from ...
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Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes dominates in Triple-A debut: LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Although plenty of baseball remained to be played between the Indianapolis ...
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Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes dominates in Triple-A debut
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A year after Louisville shooting, what’s happened? Thanks to KY legislature, exactly nothing. | Opinion
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'Lucky fin friends': Racing Louisville FC's Carson Pickett reunites with boy from viral photo
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'Lucky fin friends': Racing Louisville FC's Carson Pickett reunites with ...
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Winchester restaurant owner claims country club used racial bias to oust business: Lawsuit
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Winchester restaurant owner claims country club used racial bias to oust ...