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Barnstormers 54, Horsemen 44

Iowa storms past Horsemen

By Rick Bailey

The energy, excitement and good vibes vacated Rupp Arena Friday night when Alison Krauss and Robert Plant left the building.

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Legends 4, Braves 2

Legends pull off rare consecutive wins

Herald-Leader Staff Report

The Lexington Legends did something Saturday they haven't done in nearly two months.
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Benson back on top in trucks

By Alicia Wincze

awincze@herald-leader.com

SPARTA — Johnny Benson was 110 races into his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career before he ever earned the title of series points leader.
Revere having ride of his life

By Mike Fields

mfields@herald-leader.com

DAYTON, Ohio — If minor-league baseball is such a grind, with its leg-wearying schedule and tedious bus trips in the heat of summer, why is Ben Revere bubbling with energy and flashing his spectacular smile in his first full year as a pro?
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Olympian climbing through Fifth Third qualifying

Special to the Herald-Leader

In a perfect world, Chris Guccione — ranked No. 93 in the world — wouldn't have to win three qualifying rounds just to be in the $100,000 USTA Fifth Third Bank Tennis Championships main draw. But, while preparing to represent Australia in next month's Olympics, he missed an entry deadline for a tournament in Toronto.
John Clay: New three line could be confusing

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Herald-Leader Sports Columnist

It'll happen.
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Racing more than hobby for Moss

By Alicia Wincze

awincze@herald-leader.com

SPARTA — There aren't many owners in the Craftsman Truck Series who can spark an overflow presence in a media center simply by stopping by for a handful of minutes.
Cats will face Kansas St. in Vegas tourney

By Jerry Tipton

jtipton@herald-leader.com

The Kentucky men's basketball team will play Kansas State in its first game in the host city for the 2008 Las Vegas Invitational. The other semifinal will pit West Virginia against Iowa.
Trucks race: Can anyone catch Kyle?

By Alicia Wincze

awincze@herald-leader.com

Rick Crawford has always been one of the more candid voices inside the Craftsman Truck Series garage, so it's no surprise the longtime driver didn't mince words when asked about facing Sprint Cup Series leader Kyle Busch this weekend.
Horsemen's Cooper thinking ahead

By Rick Bailey

rbailey@herald-leader.com

John Cooper just turned 31 and knows his playing days are numbered, but he continues his drive for championships.
Reds 5, Mets 2

Arroyo ruins Mets' 10-game win streak

Associated Press

CINCINNATI — A whole lot of little things ended the New York Mets' winning streak.
Legends 5, Braves 3

Holy Cow! Legends win in front of Caray

By Mark Maloney

mmaloney@herald-leader.com

Many players in Friday night's game between the Lexington Legends and Rome Braves no doubt grew up dreaming of playing in the big leagues. Perhaps with Harry Caray or his son Skip calling the play-by-play.
Packers prez backs GM, coach in Favre standoff

By CHRIS JENKINS

AP Sports Writer

Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy restated his support for general manager Ted Thompson and coach Mike McCarthy on Friday in the standoff with Brett Favre.
Ex-Cat Bogans gives back to hometown
Patterson has NBA on his agenda

By Jerry Tipton

jtipton@herald-leader.com

If Kentucky star big man Patrick Patterson reaches his goals next season, he will be playing his last season as a Wildcat. UK basketball coach Billy Gillispie acknowledged at a Thursday news conference that he has talked to Patterson about possibly entering the 2009 NBA Draft.
Gillispie says he's near UK contract

By Jerry Tipton

jtipton@herald-leader.com

During a news conference on Thursday, Kentucky Coach Billy Gillispie said he expected UK to present him with a formal contract soon.
JOHN CLAY

Relaxed Billy G. no longer the 'new' coach
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By John Clay

HERALD-LEADER SPORTS COLUMNIST

First of all, were we still on Tubby time, this column on this subject on this particular day would not exist.
Keeneland, Turfway to ban toe grabs

Staff, Wire Reports

Officials at Keeneland and Turfway Park announced a new horseshoe policy Thursday banning the use of toe grabs.
Mets score 4 in 9th to beat Reds

By JOE KAY

AP Sports Writer

David Wright's two-run homer in the ninth inning rallied the Mets to their 10th straight victory Thursday night, a 10-8 win over the Cincinnati Reds that moved once-languishing New York back into first place in the NL East.
Scratch of 7-year itch gets racer thinking title

By Alicia Wincze

awincze@herald-leader.com

Matt Crafton had long passed the point of doubt creeping into his head and, instead, had entered a battle to keep the uncertainty from overwhelming him.