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High school football combine event coming to Leslie County

Zybek will host a standard athlete combine on April 8 to help local kids get their shot at college.

Sports

Reed Sheppard during the McDonald's All-American Games in Houston, Texas.
Reed Sheppard, future Wildcats shine in McDonald’s All American Game

Sports

KHSAA Baseball and Softball
High School Scoreboard - March 28, 2023

Sports

Kensley Feltner was named 1st team all-state by the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Lexington Herald-Leader announce All-State basketball teams

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Sahvir Wheeler enters the transfer portal

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:03 PM EDT
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By Courtney Layne Brewer
During his junior season, Wheeler was a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award and led the SEC in assists.

Sports

Former UofL QB Lamar Jackson requests trade from Baltimore Ravens

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:52 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
After five years with the Baltimore Ravens, former University of Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson announced he is looking to be traded from the organization.

Sports

Southern men’s basketball coach Sean Woods not returning after spending 5 years at helm

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:27 PM EDT
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By Spencer Chrisman
After spending the last five seasons at the helm of the Southern men’s basketball team, Sean Woods will not be returning the school announced on Wednesday, March 22.

Sports

San Diego State downs Creighton to reach first Final Four

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 4:58 PM EDT
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By Nate Johnson
San Diego State beat Creighton in a thriller 57-56, Sunday, March 26.

National

UConn routs Gonzaga 82-54 for first Final Four in 9 years

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 12:41 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
UConn kept up the pressure and kept making shots, blowing out yet another opponent and looking an awful lot like the favorite to win it all.

Sports

Florida Atlantic punches ticket to the Final Four over Kansas State

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:49 PM EDT
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By Courtney Layne Brewer
The winningest team in Division I this season had never won an NCAA Tournament game before ripping off four straight, all by single digits.
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Mountain News at 6 - Reed Sheppard speaks at McDonald's All American Games

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:32 PM EDT
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Mountain News at 6 - Sahvir Wheeler

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:30 PM EDT
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Bassett Ambulance Crash

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:49 PM EDT

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Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
Weekday broadcast of WYMT Mountain News at 6

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Miami eliminates Houston, Elite Eight will feature no one-seeds

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:04 PM EDT
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By Courtney Layne Brewer
This is the first time in three years Houston will miss out on the Elite Eight.

Sports

San Diego State ousts No. 1 overall seed Alabama

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:14 PM EDT
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By Courtney Layne Brewer and The Associated Press
The fifth-seeded Aztecs will face either Creighton or Princeton on Sunday

Sports

Knott Central to add soccer this fall

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:36 PM EDT
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By John Lowe
The most played sport in the world is coming to Knott County.

Sports

Hazard softball star Ally Hall signs to play at the next level

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:08 PM EDT
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By Nate Johnson
Hazard infielder an pitcher Ally Hall signed with Alice Lloyd College, Thursday, March 23.

UK Sports

Former UK head coach Tubby Smith to be recognized for Dean Smith Award

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Austin Hicks
Another honor on the resume for the former Kentucky head coach.

Sports

EKU comes up just short CBI Championship Game

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:55 PM EDT
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By Courtney Layne Brewer
EKU met Charlotte in the championship game of the CBI, the last of a long road of tough games

UK Sports

Morehead State releases 2023 schedule

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:44 PM EDT
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By Austin Hicks
The Eagles released their 2023 schedule which features five home games.

Sports

Kris Mills resigns as head boys basketball coach at Knox Central

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By John Lowe
For the second straight offseason, the Panthers will be searching for a new head boys basketball coach.

Sports

EKU advances to CBI Championship Game in double-overtime thriller

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:35 PM EDT
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By Courtney Layne Brewer
EKU will play Radford or Charlotte in the CBI Championship on Wednesday at 5 p.m. on ESPN2.

Sports

Vito Tisdale dismissed from Kentucky Football

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By Courtney Layne Brewer
Defensive back Vito Tisdale has been dismissed from the Wildcat football team, according to a statement from the program.

Sports

Glenn Gray leaves as Clay County men’s basketball coach

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:48 PM EDT
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By John Lowe
The coaching carousel in the 13th Region has begun.

News

Fmr. Kentucky Wildcat fan favorite dies at 57

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
A former Kentucky Wildcat fan favorite has died.

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Rick Pitino takes Head Coaching job at St. John’s

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By Austin Hicks
Former Kentucky head coach Rick Pitino found a new home with St. John’s.

Sports

North Laurel’s Reed Sheppard wins 2023 Mr. Kentucky Basketball

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 8:30 PM EDT
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By Courtney Layne Brewer and Cameron Aaron
Regional candidates and season statistical leaders were honored at the annual Mr & Miss Kentucky Awards Ceremony.

Sports

Kentucky falls to Kansas State in NCAA second round

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 5:14 PM EDT
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By John Lowe
In a season that can best be described as unpredictable, the journey ended in Greensboro.

Sports

Morehead State’s NIT run ends at UAB

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT
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By John Lowe
The Eagles finish the season with a 22-12 record.

Sports

EKU rallys to beat Cleveland State in overtime in CBI First Round

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:17 PM EDT
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By John Lowe
The Colonels came back from 13 down to beat the Vikings.

Sports

Investment pays off: EKU makes first postseason since 2015

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 11:57 PM EDT
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By John Lowe
For this Colonels team, the journey has almost been more meaningful than the destination.

Sports

Tennessee Tech women’s basketball falls in NCAA tournament

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 8:41 PM EDT
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By Nate Johnson
The Lady Golden Eagles epic season has come to end at the hands of No. 1 seeded Indiana, 77-47, Saturday.

Sports

Spradlin, Morehead State building more success off NIT run

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:54 PM EDT
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By John Lowe
This season's MSU squad may be Preston Spradlin's best rebuilding effort.

News

Game time announced for Kentucky vs. Kansas State

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 10:29 AM EDT
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By Chandler Wilcox
Kentucky will play No. 3 seed Kansas State on Sunday, March 19 at approximately 2:40 p.m. on WYMT.

National

Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 12:12 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
Fairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game, stunning top-seeded Purdue 63-58 behind 19 points from Sean Moore and a relentless, hustling defense on Friday night.
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