Kentucky turns back Tennessee KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — After Kentucky outlasted Tennessee, 65-62, in a gut-check game Saturday, Coach John Calipari zoomed past the humdrum basketball compliments: Nice shot. Good rebound. Heady pass. ...
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By Jerry Tipton McClatchy-Tribune News ServiceThe Paducah Sun
Morehead State edges Colonels in OVC Associated Press MOREHEAD — Drew Kelly scored 26 points and Angelo Warner got nine of his 11 points in the final 4 minutes as Morehead State edged Eastern Kentucky 57-54 Saturday night. The E...
Smith delivers 49ers’ answer to Brees’ late heroics SAN FRANCISCO — What a way to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of “The Catch.” Joe Montana to Dwight Clark then. Alex Smith to Vernon Davis now. Smith completed a 14-yard touchdown pass t...
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BY JANIE McCAULEY Associated PressAssociated Press
Ohio Valley Conference standings Ohio Valley Conference standings Conference All Games W L PCT W L PCT Murray St. 5 0 1.000 17 0 1.000 SE Missouri 4 1 .800 9 8 .529 Tennessee Tech 3 1 .750 11 6 .647 E. Kentucky...
Pineda, Montero in Yanks’ swap SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees pulled off a good old power play. Power pitcher for power hitter. The Mariners agreed to trade right-hander Michael Pineda to the New York ...
Fisher picks St. Louis Rams over Miami ST. LOUIS — Almost two weeks after they put away the helmets and shoulder pads, the St. Louis Rams picked up their third win of a dismal season. The Rams prevailed in a high stakes head-to-head ...
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BY R.B. FALLSTROM Associated PressAssociated Press
Mathies’ hoop sinks Tennessee LEXINGTON — With 12 seconds left, Kentucky coach Matthew Mitchell decided to pull out a play that Tennessee had never seen on tape before. Never mind that his Wildcats had never run it this season,...
Brewers, Gomez agree to 1-year deal MILWAUKEE — Outfielder Carlos Gomez and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a one-year deal worth $1,962,500, avoiding salary arbitration. Gomez played 94 games for the Brewers last season, bat...
Opposing strengths make Saints-49ers anticipated tilt As NFL matchups go, this one is a classic: unstoppable offense against impenetrable defense. The second round of the playoffs begins Saturday in San Francisco, where one of the league’s top defe...
Briefs Selig’s contract extended through 2014 PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has been given a two-year contract extension through the 2014 season. Selig has held the positi...
NHL realigment on thin ice This should be a good time for Dallas Stars fans. The murky ownership situation is stabilized after a stint in bankruptcy. Ticket prices were slashed. And, led by blossoming forward Jamie Benn, ...
Strong finish carries ’Cats over Auburn AUBURN, Ala. — Kentucky coach John Calipari recalls Auburn’s Tony Barbee as “one of the most hard-headed players I’ve ever coached.” The second-ranked Wildcats found Barbee’s team similarly stub...
Louisville women hold off South Florida LOUISVILLE — Shoni Schimmel scored 16 points and No. 16 Louisville rallied to beat South Florida 63-57 on Wednesday night. Louisville trailed USF 47-39 with 10:17 to play following a steal by In...
Kentucky women pose biggest threat to Lady Vols’ streak KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee point guard Ariel Massengale hasn’t had much to do with the Lady Volunteers’ Southeastern Conference 36-game winning streak. The freshman still feels plenty of pressure...
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BY BETH RUCKER Associated PressAssociated Press