Apr 3 Local News Thousands Welcome Wildcats Back to Lexington From the Associated Press Kentucky coach John Calipari and his players returned home to throngs of adoring fans today after winning the school’s eighth NCAA championship Monday night. Blue-clad fans packed Rupp Arena and watched replays of Kentucky’s 67-59 win over Kansas. Senior Darius Miller carried the NCAA trophy as players stepped off a sleek […] By Rick Howlett Apr 3 Local News Thousands Welcome Wildcats Back to Lexington Rick Howlett
Mar 30 Local News Cards/Cats Showdown Puts Commonwealth in Bright Spotlight The University of Louisville/University of Kentucky rivalry will reach new heights Saturday night when the Cards and the Cats clash in the NCAA Final Four in New Orleans. Some are calling it the biggest sporting event in the commonwealth’s history. Listen to the story: This has the feel of a Kentucky Derby week, with the […] By Rick Howlett Mar 30 Local News Cards/Cats Showdown Puts Commonwealth in Bright Spotlight Rick Howlett
Mar 23 Local News NCAA: U of L Wins; UK and IU Meet Friday; Bellarmine Eliminated The Louisville Cardinals are one victory away from their first NCAA Final Four appearance since 2005. U of L upset Michigan State 57-44 last night to advance to the Elite Eight round of the men’s basketball tournament and will face Florida Saturday in Phoenix. Tipoff is 4:30pm Eastern time. The game will pit Cards coach […] By Rick Howlett Mar 23 Local News NCAA: U of L Wins; UK and IU Meet Friday; Bellarmine Eliminated Rick Howlett
Aug 4 Local News Dominican Team To Face Former UK Players In KFC Yum! Center Tickets go on sale tomorrow for an exhibition basketball game later this month at the KFC Yum! Center featuring the Dominican national team. Some U of L fans are rankled that the visitors to the new home of the Cards will be coached by UK’s John Calipari, and their opponents will be a team of […] By Rick Howlett Aug 4 Local News Dominican Team To Face Former UK Players In KFC Yum! Center Rick Howlett
Apr 1 Local News UK Meets UConn Saturday In Quest For 8th NCAA Title The Wildcats and Huskies will tip off shortly before 9:00pm Saturday. Connecticut won their last meeting in November at the Maui Invitational, 84-67. By Rick Howlett Apr 1 Local News UK Meets UConn Saturday In Quest For 8th NCAA Title Rick Howlett
Apr 1 Local News UK Introduces Calipari As Next Coach The University of Kentucky has hired John Calipari to be the school’s next men’s basketball coach. Calipari was introduced at a morning press conference today in Lexington. UK Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart says Calipari signed an eight-year contract worth $31.65 million, making him the highest-paid college basketball coach in the nation. Calipari, who just finished […] By Rick Howlett Apr 1 Local News UK Introduces Calipari As Next Coach Rick Howlett
Mar 30 Local News UK, Calipari Reportedly Close To Deal The University of Kentucky could soon announce that John Calipari will be the next coach of its men’s basketball team. Various media reports say the University of Memphis coach has been in serious discussions with UK about the job and a deal is close. Kentucky is looking for a successor to Billy Gillispie, who was […] By Rick Howlett Mar 30 Local News UK, Calipari Reportedly Close To Deal Rick Howlett