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Nations kicks 46-yard FG to end game, Eastern Kentucky scores last 17 points to beat SEMO 41-38
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Patrick Nations kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired, Eastern Kentucky scored the last 17 points in the final six minutes of the game, and the Colonels beat Southeast Missouri State 41-38 on Saturday night. Braedon Sloan’s 2-yard touchdown run pulled...
Hairston's pair of pick-6s give Kentucky 45-28 vin over Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cornerback Maxwell Hairston had a pair of pick-6s, Ray Davis rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns and Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 45-28 on Saturday in an SEC opener for both teams. ““I was just doing my job,” Hairston said. “When you do your job, the...
Kimani Vidal scores twice and Troy holds off Western Kentucky 27-24
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Kimani Vidal scored a pair of touchdowns and Troy defeated Western Kentucky 27-24 on Saturday. Vidal, coming in ranked third nationally at 131.7 yards rushing per game, finished with 156 on 26 carries. His 8-yard touchdown run after initially being stopped behind...
Beshear says sports wagering is off to strong start in Kentucky, with the pace about to pick up
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Sports betting in Kentucky is off to a strong start right out of the gate, attracting more than $4.5 million in wagering since launching two weeks ago, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. And the pace will pick up significantly in a week when mobile wagering...
The Kentucky Wildcats visit skidding Vanderbilt looking to stay undefeated
Kentucky (3-0, 0-0 SEC) at Vanderbilt (2-2, 0-0), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (SEC Network) Line: Kentucky by 13 1/2 according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series: Kentucky leads 48-43-4. WHAT’S AT STAKE? This is the Southeastern Conference opener...
Candidates in Kentucky governor’s race preview debates on tax cuts, education, and abortion
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear declared that now is not the time to “sub out the quarterback” when Kentucky has so much momentum, while Republican challenger Daniel Cameron said he's the one who can team up with GOP legislators to tackle the state's nagging problems. ...
Editorial Roundup: Kentucky
Bowling Green Daily News. September 16, 2023. Editorial: Milestone marks transformative chapter for region A tangible piece of southcentral Kentucky’s future was the star attraction Thursday at the Kentucky Transpark. Gov. Andy Beshear and a hefty...
Today in History: September 21, Senate confirms O’Connor as first female Supreme Court justice
Today in History Today is Thursday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2023. There are 101 days left in the year. Today’s Highlights in History: On Sept. 21, 1981, the Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Sandra Day O’Connor to become the first...
In Kentucky governor's race, Democrat presses the case on GOP challenger's abortion stance
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's debate over abortion access intensified Wednesday as the Democratic governor pounded away at his rival's longstanding support for the state's existing abortion ban shortly after Republican challenger Daniel Cameron had signaled new willingness to accept...
Kentucky Supreme Court reviews state's Republican-drawn legislative, congressional maps
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Democrats took their legal fight to the state's highest court on Tuesday in challenging Republican-drawn boundaries for state House and congressional districts. The hearing before Kentucky's Supreme Court at times revolved around a lower court ruling...
