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Kentucky Republican chairman is stepping down after eventful 8-year tenure
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Mac Brown is stepping down as chairman of the Kentucky Republican Party after an eight-year tenure highlighted by the GOP's growing dominance but coming just weeks after the party failed to unseat Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in the state's marquee election contest. ...
Corbin leads Robert Morris against Northern Kentucky
Robert Morris Colonials (2-4) at Northern Kentucky Norse (3-3) Highland Heights, Kentucky; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Robert Morris visits the Northern Kentucky Norse after Josh Corbin scored 34 points in Robert Morris' 97-86 victory against the Fairleigh...
No. 12 Kentucky hosts No. 8 Miami (FL) following Pack's 28-point performance
Miami Hurricanes (5-0) at Kentucky Wildcats (5-1) Lexington, Kentucky; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -7; over/under is 164 BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Miami (FL) visits the No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats after Nijel Pack scored 28 points in...
Blanton scores 19, Eastern Kentucky holds off Troy 77-76
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Devontae Blanton's 19 points helped Eastern Kentucky defeat Troy 77-76 on Monday night. Blanton added five rebounds for the Colonels (3-2). Leland Walker scored 14 points while going 6 of 10 from the field, and added six assists. Michael Moreno shot 4 for 10,...
Failed wheel bearing caused Kentucky train derailment but didn't trigger alarms beforehand, CSX says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A failed wheel bearing on a train car caused a derailment that sparked a chemical fire and forced residents of a small town in Kentucky out of their homes for just over a day, including most of Thanksgiving, according to CSX railroad. The accident happened...
STAT WATCH: Sama's 276-yard rushing night in 1st start for Iowa St. highlighted by long touchdowns
Abu Sama made his first start for Iowa State a memorable one. Sama's 276 yards rushing in the snow in a 42-35 win at Kansas State were the fourth-most in the Football Bowl Subdivision this season. His big night was highlighted by touchdown runs of 71, 77 and 60 yards. ...
UNC Asheville earns 77-67 victory against Western Kentucky
LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Nicholas McMullen scored 18 points as UNC Asheville beat Western Kentucky 77-67 on Sunday in the Northern Classic. McMullen was 6 of 9 shooting and 6 of 10 from the free throw line for the Bulldogs (4-3). Fletcher Abee scored 17 points, shooting 5 for 12 (3 for...
Ray Davis has 3 TDs, Kentucky tops No. 9 Louisville 38-31 to win fifth consecutive Governor's Cup
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky was down though never truly out against Louisville, needing just a spark to create momentum in a game that matters more than others. Barion Brown provided that with a huge kickoff return, and Ray Davis took over from there. Davis broke...
Vinson's 14 lead Northern Kentucky over Long Island 72-64
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Sam Vinson's 14 points helped Northern Kentucky defeat Long Island 72-64 on Saturday night. Vinson also had six rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Norse (3-3). Michael Bradley and Marques Warrick scored 14 points apiece. ...
Canisius earns 85-77 win over Western Kentucky
LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Frank Mitchell scored 17 points as Canisius beat Western Kentucky 85-77 on Saturday. Mitchell also contributed 16 rebounds for the Golden Griffins (4-2). Siem Uijtendaal shot 3 for 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 15...
