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Harrellson gets best of Cuz in battle of ex-Cats

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:36 EST

The New York Knicks got an unexpected 14 points and 12 rebounds from rookie Josh Harrellson from Kentucky in controlling the game early and cruising past the Sacramento Kings and…

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Akers sets NFL record for FGs in a season

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:06 EST

San Francisco kicker David Akers set the NFL record for most field goals in one season with his 41st, then added a 42nd for good measure on Saturday.

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Louisville faces Zips for men's soccer title

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00 EST

The top-seeded Louisville men's soccer team will take on third-seeded Akron on Sunday for the NCAA men's Division I championship in Santa Barbara, Calif.

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Seau drives SUV off a cliff after domestic violence arrest

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00 EDT

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Former NFL star linebacker Junior Seau drove off a cliff and was hospitalized with minor injuries Monday, less than nine hours after he was arrested on suspicion…

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Former Wildcat Masthay wins Packers' punting job

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00 EDT

Former University of Kentucky punter Tim Masthay survived the Green Bay Packers' roster cuts Saturday and will be the team's punter to start the upcoming season.

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Hagerstown jumps out to 6-0 lead, almost shuts out Legends

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00 EDT

Hagerstown scored three runs each in the first two innings and went on to cruise past the host Lexington Legends 9-1 at Applebee's Park Wednesday night.

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Kaymer wins his first major in playoff

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00 EDT

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Martin Kaymer won his first major Sunday in a PGA Championship that will be remembered as much for the guy who tied for fifth.

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Ex-Cat vying to be Packers' punter

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00 EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The first live-action situations in the competition between Tim Masthay and Australian Chris Bryan didn't give either punter an advantage.

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Ex-Cat Woodyard helps give Tebow's hair a trim

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00 EDT

Tim Tebow was all the buzz Saturday night at the Denver Broncos' practice.

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Top seeds Ball, Nara both snare first $50k Challenger series title

ncraddock@herald-leader.com (Nick Craddock) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:43 EDT

The final day of competition at the $100,000 Fifth Third Bank Championships resulted in the first $50K Challenger series titles for the men's and women's champions.

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Stylish Levine edges into final

ncraddock@herald-leader.com (Nick Craddock) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00 EDT

The fashion choices of Jesse Levine at the Fifth Third Bank Championships have garnered just as much interest as his stellar play this week in Lexington.

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Kentucky’s Broderick wins doubles match

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:34 EDT

Kentucky senior-to-be Megan Broderick and Georgia Tech star Irina Falconi upset second-seeded Kimberly Couts and Tetiana Luzhanska 7-6 (5), 2-6 (10-7) to advance to the second round of womens doubles…

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Redemption for John Daly, none for Terrell Owens?

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00 EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. — Could someone kindly show me the Terrell Owens rap sheet that has earned him eternal public and professional damnation?

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Cleveland backs owner's rant on jilting James

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00 EDT

CLEVELAND — David Loomis, a marketing consultant and professor, is soft-spoken and friendly. His demeanor reflects his professional commitment to what might be described as holistic branding. He preaches that…

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Ex-Cat Orton struggles again in summer league

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00 EDT

Former University of Kentucky center Daniel Orton had another tough afternoon Tuesday at the Pro Summer League in Orlando, Fla.

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Millions hinge on draft's cloak-and-dagger maneuvers

jtipton@herald-leader.com (Jerry Tipton) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00 EDT

NEW YORK — After the Washington Wizards make John Wall the first selection, this year's NBA Draft might as well be mystery theater.

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Mark Story: Wishing 1st-round best for Bledsoe

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00 EDT

Fast-break points from the NBA Draft green room:

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John Wall idolizes father he never really got to know

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00 EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. — The temperature is well into the 90s, and laundry hangs on a clothesline behind the brick apartment complex on East Davie Street. Inside the two-floor end unit,

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Nets take a close look at Cousins, Favors

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:19 EDT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Derrick Favors and DeMarcus Cousins have been playing against each other since high school, so working out for the New Jersey Nets three days before the…

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Cats aim for NBA Draft history

jtipton@herald-leader.com (Jerry Tipton) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00 EDT

John Wall figures to make history Thursday night by becoming the first University of Kentucky player to be the first pick in an NBA Draft. That UK has never produced…

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