http://http://www.kentucky.com/sports/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Kentucky.com en-us Copyright 2009 Kentucky.com Sports 60 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:12:02 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's Workbench interactive-ops@herald-leader.com http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1019300.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1019300.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:56 EST
BASEBALL

American League

NEW YORK YANKEES Announced OF Freddy Guzman declined an outright assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) and elected to become a free agent.

SEATTLE MARINERS Signed SS Jack Wilson to a two-year contract.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1017779.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1017779.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:58 EST
Ex-Cat Walker has deadline to resolve debts out of court

Former Kentucky Wildcat and NBA all-star Antoine Walker 's lawyer said he's trying to resolve criminal charges stemming from more than $800,000 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos.

Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melanie Andress-Tobiasson on Thursday gave attorney Jonathan Powell until Nov. 30 to make a deal with the Clark County district attorney or take the felony case to trial in state court.

Walker was not in court. He faces three bad check charges stemming from allegations he failed to repay $822,500 of $1 million in casino loans between July 2008 and January 2009.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1017778.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1017778.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:05 EST
BASEBALL

American League

KANSAS CITY ROYALS Agreed to terms with INF Wilson Betemit on a minor league contract. Named Mitch Webster midwest regional scouting supervisor.

TEXAS RANGERS Announced the retirement of vice president of community development Norm Lyons.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1016192.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1016192.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:42 EST
BASEBALL

American League

BOST ON RED SOX Announced C Jason Varitek has exercised his 2010 contract option.

NEW YORK YANKEES Announced RHP Josh Towers refused outright assignment to Scranton-Wilkes Barre (IL) and elected to become a free agent.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1016193.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1016193.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:37 EST
Safin ends successful career with loss to Del Potro in Paris

U.S. Open champion Juan Manuel del Potro ended Marat Safin 's career Wednesday, defeating the two-time Grand Slam title winner 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters.

Safin, 29, a three-time Paris Masters champion, played his last match in style, showing the Parisian crowd some terrific baseline winners, a fine touch at the net and strong first serves. But the Russian also made some horrendous unforced errors and threw his racket.

"I knew that I had not many chances to beat him," Safin said following a small ceremony on center court. "But I played pretty well, had pretty close calls and had a chance."

Safin, a former No. 1 player, won the 2000 U.S. Open and 2005 Australian Open. They are among the 15 titles he won in his 12-year career. Safin hasn't won a title in four years, and his best result this year was reaching the semifinals last month in St. Petersburg, Russia.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1014507.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1014507.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:43 EST
Three-time Grade I winner Zensational retiring to stud

Zensational , the first horse to win three consecutive Grade I sprint events, was retired from racing and will stand at Hill 'n' Dale Farms in Lexington.

"Zensational has all the ingredients to be a top class sire," said Bob Baffert , who added that multiple Eclipse Award winner Indian Blessing and Grade I winner Behaving Badly already are lined up.

Zensational, by Unbridled's Song out of the Claiborne mare Joke , won five of eight starts with career earnings of $669,300. His Grade I wins were in the Pat O'Brien Stakes, the Bing Crosby Stakes and the Triple Bend Handicap.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1014505.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1014505.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:44 EST
COLLEGE

KENTUCKY Announced signing of Lexington Christian's Lucas Witt to baseball.

SETON HALL Suspended senior basketball G Keon Lawrence indefinitely, after he was charged with driving while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license.

Basketball]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1010866.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1010866.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:48 EST
Prince out indefinitelywith ruptured disc in back

The Pistons say forward Tayshaun Prince will be out of the lineup indefinitely due to a small rupture of a disc in his lower back.

The team said Saturday that the injury was confirmed following an MRI exam and evaluation by team doctors this week. The Pistons say Prince will continue to receive treatment for the injury.

Prince had been sidelined since earlier this month with a back injury. The 6-foot-9 Prince, who has appeared in three games this season, has averaged 12.3 points, 5 rebounds and 2.3 assists.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1010865.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1010865.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:48 EST
BASEBALL

American League

MINNESOTA TWINS Exercised the 2011 contract option on OF Michael Cuddyer.

FOOTBALL ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1010863.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1010863.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:43 EST
The teams participating are Bryan Station, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Henry Clay, Lafayette, Tates Creek, Lexington Catholic, Madison Southern, East Jessamine, West Jessamine and the Bluegrass United home-school group.

They will bowl on Sundays at Eastland and Southland as well as at Strike Zone in Nicholasville and Galaxy Lanes in Richmond. The season runs through Feb. 7, with a break for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The Bryan Station girls are aiming for their third straight championship this year. Lafayette won the boys' title last year.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1009490.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1009490.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:57 EST
BASEBALL

Major League Baseball

MLB Suspended Cincinnati minor league RHP Jose Marmolejo (Dominican Summer League) for 50 games for using and possessing a performance-enhancing substance. American League

CHICAGO WHITE SOX Declined the 2010 contract option on OF Jermaine Dye. Acquired INF-OF Mark Teahen from Kansas City for INF Chris Getz, INF Josh Fields and cash considerations.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1008127.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1008127.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:38 EST
Blue Jackets need financial fix to stay in Columbus

Columbus may have trouble holding on to the Blue Jackets because the club has been losing $12 million a year in central Ohio, according to a report released Thursday by a business group. The report commissioned by the Columbus Chamber offers a variety of options for strengthening the hockey team's financial position, such as new taxes or fees or selling shares to other investors or the general public. Other suggestions include allowing the team to renegotiate its lease for Nationwide Arena or trying to attract a second major tenant, such as a basketball team.

"It is important that our community retain this team," said Dave Blom, chairman of the Columbus Chamber board. "The Columbus Blue Jackets impact our regional economy, support thousands of jobs and bring millions of dollars in tax revenue that contribute to our quality of life."

Columbus Blue Jackets President Mike Priest said that the team's current economic model has "significant disadvantages" and that it plans to work with public and private groups to find a solution. Stephen Buser , a finance professor at Ohio State University, says in the report the Blue Jackets, now in their ninth season, are at a disadvantage to other NHL teams because the team must pay $5 million a year to use the arena, incur costs of managing the arena year round and have no access to parking revenue.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1008126.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1008126.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:43 EST
BASEBALL

American League

BOSTON RED SOX Traded LHP Hunter Jones and LHP Jose Alvarez to Florida for OF Jeremy Hermida. Assigned RHP Fernando Cabrera, OF Joey Gathright and INF Nick Green outright to Pawtucket (IL).

CHICAGO WHITE SOX Agreed to terms with INF/OF Mark Kotsay on a one-year contract.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1006430.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1006430.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:55 EST
BASEBALL

National League

FLORIDA MARLINS Promoted Claude Delorme to executive vice president of ballpark development, Ana Hernandez senior director of human resources, Angela Smith to director of community outreach, Matt Britten to director of marketing and promotions, Juan Martinez to director of multicultural marketing and Manuel Colon to manager of player development and international operations.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Named Derek Lilliquist pitching coach of Memphis (PCL); Dennis Martinez pitching coach of Springfield (TL); Johnny Rodriguez manager, Tim Leveque pitching coach and Manabu Kuwazuru trainer of Quad Cities (MWL); Dann Bilardello manager and Ace Adams pitching coach of Batavia (NYP); Bryan Eversgerd pitching coach of Palm Beach (FSL); and Ramon Ortiz hitting coach of Johnson City (Appalachian).]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1006431.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1006431.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:47 EST
Win puts men's soccer team in C-USA Tournament

The Kentucky men's soccer team beat SMU 1-0 on Wednesday afternoon at the UK Soccer Complex and clinched a berth in the Conference USA Tournament.

Senior forward Tim Crone scored the game's only goal in the 65th minute. The Wildcats (12-5-0, 5-3-0) needed a win or a tie to remain in fourth place in the conference, which will hold a four-team tournament Nov. 13-15 at the site of the regular-season champion. The win improved Kentucky's conference winning streak to five games after starting the year 0-3-0 in league play.

As the four seed in the tournament, UK will face off with the regular-season champion. UAB (5-1-1), Tulsa (5-1-1) and Marshall (5-2-0) are still battling it out for the title. UAB faces Marshall on the road Saturday and Tulsa travels to UCF (2-4-1) Saturday night.

"We haven't won anything yet so we're certainly not happy, but it gives us a chance to compete for a championship, and we're going to do our best to go win that," UK Coach Ian Collins said. "It's not about making it. It's about winning it."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1004747.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1004747.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:46 EST
Mangini, Browns stay vagueon details of GM's ouster

Browns Coach Eric Mangini offered no details about Monday's convoluted ouster of George Kokinis , his longtime friend and hand-picked general manager.

"Anytime a decision like this is made it is difficult personally and professionally," Mangini said. "George is a friend of mine, and I respect him, and I wish his family well. I can tell you that for a variety of reasons, things didn't work out. You never go into a situation like this with the intention of it not working out."

That was about as deep as Mangini would venture into the Kokinis matter. Mangini spent most of his news conference politely deflecting questions about why the decision was made. He was asked whether there were legal reasons why he couldn't address Kokinis' exit.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1004745.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1004745.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:29 EST
WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS

HSBC Champions

Where: Shanghai

When: Thursday-Sunday]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1004743.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1004743.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:46 EST
FOOTBALL

National Football League

ARIZONA CARDINALS Placed DT Keilen Dykes on the practice squad-injured reserve list. Signed DT Antoine Holmes to the practice squad.

CINCINNATI BENGALS Released OG Scott Kooistra. Signing OT Gerald Cadogan to the practice squad. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1003383.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1003383.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:38 EST
World's fastest man adopts world's fastest cat

Usain Bolt welcomed a new baby cheetah named Lightning Bolt into his life Monday. The Jamaican sprinter's sponsorship of the 3-month-old male cheetah is part of an effort to boost Kenyan conservation efforts of its famous wildlife, whose survival is threatened by trophy hunting, climate change and human encroachment.

The world record-holder in the 100 and 200 meters paid $13,700 to formally adopt the cub. He will also pay $3,000 a year to care for Lighting Bolt, who will be raised at an animal orphanage in Nairobi. The money will go to the Kenya Wildlife Service, and some will be used to protect Kenya's endangered species, KWS Director Julius Kipngetich said.

Baseball]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1003380.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/1003380.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:39 EST
FOOTBALL

National Football League

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS Released WR Chris Chambers.

HOCKEY ]]>