Keeneland’s September Yearling Sales Underway
While many horse racing fans eagerly await early October for Keeneland's fall meet, horse sellers and buyers will stay busy for the next two weeks. The annual September yearling sales event gets...
View ArticleEKU Opens Season Play This Week
The Eastern Kentucky University basketball Colonels hit the hardwood Friday night for their first contest of the season. EKU enters this season as the defending Ohio Valley Conference Champion.
View ArticleEKU Host Opening Round Game in FBS Playoffs
The Eastern Kentucky University football Colonels will go after their first playoff victory in 20 years Saturday. EKU plays host to Indiana State at Roy Kidd Stadium. Eastern comes into the Football...
View ArticleEKU Colonels Prepare for Matchup Against No. 1 Kentucky This Weekend
Eastern Kentucky University heads into Rupp Arena Sunday night for an appointment with No. 1 ranked Kentucky. EKU's head coach says his team's style won't change for the highly anticipated matchup.
View ArticleUK Ally Oops Its Way Over EKU
A substantially undersized Eastern Kentucky University Colonel team fought valiantly Sunday night, but it wasn't enough to keep up with number one Kentucky. UK beat EKU 82-49 before a full house at...
View ArticleNew Bill Would Enhance Safety for Fast Pitch Softball Players
Members of the 2015 Kentucky General Assembly will be asked to toughen safety standards for girl's high school fast pitch softball. The proposed measure would require the pitcher, plus players at...
View ArticleEKU Takes to the Court Monday After Historic Win at Miami
Coming off one of their biggest wins in team history, Eastern Kentucky University takes to the court Monday night, again in Florida. The EKU men's team handed 18th ranked University of Miami a 28 point...
View ArticleBoxing Great Muhammad Ali Released from Hospital
A family spokesman for Muhammad Ali says the boxing great has been released from a hospital after recovering from a severe urinary tract infection.
View ArticleEKU Athletic Director Steps Down
Eastern Kentucky University Director of Athletics Mark Sandy is stepping down from his current post to take a similar position at Ball State University.
View ArticleEastern-Morehead Rivalry Renewed This Weekend
As the college basketball season moves into February, the conference schedule beginning to heat up. E-K-U, Morehead, and Murray are all battling for a spot in March’s OVC tournament.
View ArticleObama Predicts Kentucky Will Win NCAA Tournament
President Barack Obama is predicting that Kentucky will remain undefeated and take home the title in the NCAA Tournament.
View Article98th Kentucky High School Basketball Tourney Tips Off
Thousands of basketball fans are converging on downtown Lexington this week for the annual high school state tournament. It might be a brand new experience, or a lifelong experience for attendees.
View ArticleFormer University of Kentucky Athlete Named to Head EKU Athletics
Eastern Kentucky University's new athletics director says raising money for all sports at the Richmond school is a priority. EKU has named Steve Lochmueller to head Colonel athletics.
View ArticleNeubauer Leaves EKU to Take Head Coaching Job at Fordham
Eastern Kentucky University's men's basketball coach is taking a new job at Fordham University. Jeff Neubauer exits EKU as the second winningest coach in the school’s history.Neubauer came to the...
View ArticleStotelmyer: Neubauer Leaves Firm Foundation for Next EKU Basketball Coach
Eastern Kentucky University is beginning the search for a new coach to head the men's basketball program. Jeff Neubauer is leaving to take over as head coach at Fordham University.
View ArticleNew Head EKU Basketball Coach to Be Introduced Thursday
Eastern Kentucky University's new men's basketball coach has a wide range of Kentucky-related experience. Dan McHale will be formally introduced tomorrow Thursday morning on the Richmond campus.Dan...
View ArticleNew EKU Basketball Coach Says Up-Tempo is His Style of Play
Eastern Kentucky University's men's basketball coach says a 'family' approach is what he's bringing to his new job. Dan McHale says he'll be fully engrained on campus and in the Richmond community.
View ArticleWestern Suspends its Swimming and Diving Programs
WKU is suspending its Swimming and Diving program for five years, effective immediately. The university informed the team members and coaching staff of the decision Tuesday morning.
View ArticleRecord 75 Horses Registered for the 37th Kentucky Rolex Three Day Event
Equine competitors from around the world meet this weekend for the 37th time at the Kentucky Horse Park. A record number of horses are registered for a record amount of prize money at the Rolex...
View ArticleLasix Free Racing Debated Within Equine Industry
It's not likely to get much attention this week leading up to Derby, but there's a pending rule change that could someday transform the landscape of the horse racing industry. The new rule is not...
View ArticleTeams from Across the Country in Kentucky for Beep Baseball Field Dedication
The home of beep baseball is officially open and active this Memorial Day weekend. A one-of-a-kind playing field was dedicated Friday in Frankfort. Beep baseball is a way of giving...
View ArticleAmerican Pharoah's Win Likely Could Impact Training Strategy
The director of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association expects horse racing trainers to take note of Bob Baffert's winning strategy.
View ArticleEKU Places Second in Preseason Football Poll
Eastern Kentucky University’s football Colonels have been tabbed to finish second in the upcoming Ohio Valley Conference race. The ranking is certainly partly based on a returning EKU runner.
View ArticleBreeders Cup and Maker's Mark Join Together in $1 Million Charitable Campaign
One of Kentucky's best known bourbon makers is teaming up with one of the highest profile horse racing events in the country to raise money for charity. The first of three charity events will...
View ArticleEKU Football Begins Preseason Camp
Eastern Kentucky University’s football team reports to campus Tuesday and will have its first preseason practice on Wednesday.
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