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School (record) Last week This week Rating

1. St. Xavier (5-0) Beat Trinity 30-6 at Butler 99.3

2. Trinity (4-1) Lost to St. Xavier 30-6 vs. (17) Ballard 96.4 ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/544753.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/544753.html Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:25 EDT
Lafayette football coach Rob Sayre had an up-close look at the game-winning play that gave his Generals a stunning 14-12 victory over host Bryan Station Friday night.

But Sayre could hardly believe his eyes.

"Amazing, truly amazing," he said. "Craziest thing I've ever seen."

Lafayette trailed 12-0 until Keenan Green returned a kickoff 77 yards for a touchdown to make it 12-7 with six minutes left. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/544748.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/544748.html Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:26 EDT
Tyler Hooker has been injured much of the season.

A bad hip flexor has cost the 5-foot-6, 180-pounder playing time, including all of the first half Friday night, when Henry Clay played host to Clark County.

The second half, Hooker gave what Coach Sam Simpson called "the first indication that he's almost back."

How about 10 runs for 89 yards and two touchdowns, and an 88-yard kickoff return for another TD as Henry Clay whipped the Cardinals 40-13? ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/544746.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/544746.html Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:55 EDT
LOUISVILLE . St. Xavier (5-0) led 10-6 in the third quarter before scoring 20 unanswered points on its way to a 30-6 win over Trinity (4-1) in front of a series record 38,872 fans at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on Friday night.

The Tigers ran for 256 yards on 32 carries to get the win.

The Shamrocks were hindered by nine penalties for 54 yards while the Tigers were penalized just once. The Shamrocks also had three turnovers. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/544742.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/544742.html Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:55 EDT
Caleb Watkins ran wild and Corbin ran past Lexington Christian 48-34 Friday night to extend its regular-season winning streak to 15 games.

Watkins racked up 301 yards on 20 carries to lead a Redhounds offense that gained 514 yards.

Watkins had touchdown runs of 2, 97, 41 and 93 yards and averaged 15.1 yards per carry.

Corbin's Lance Freeman had a hand in three touchdowns. He went 6-for-12 passing with two scores and, while playing defensive back, returned an interception 21 yards for a touchdown. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/548013.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/548013.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:08 EDT
Mayor Boris Johnson appeared before the British Parliament's Olympic watchdog committee Tuesday, five months after he defeated incumbent Ken Livingstone and assumed a central role in planning the games.

Johnson praised organizers for doing a "first-rate job" in "increasingly difficult market circumstances."

"The whole thinking about the Olympics has changed in that market conditions have changed," he said, adding the city will deliver a "fantastic" Olympics while staying within budget.

The financial turmoil is complicating London's ability to secure private funding for key construction projects. Organizers may be forced to use reserves from the government's contingency fund of $1.9 billion to help pay for the athletes' village and a new broadcast and press center.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/548006.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/548006.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:03 EDT
The Chinese Gymnastics Association is doing its own investigation into the ages of Dong Fangxiao and Yang Yun, spokeswoman Zhou Qiurui said Tuesday. New information suggests the two could have been as young as 14 at the Sydney Olympics, where China won the bronze medal.

Gymnasts have to be 16 during the Olympic year to compete.

Zhou declined further comment and referred questions to another member of the association, who was not available. But, Zhou added, the association relies on local authorities for information about its athletes.

"The local authorities provided us with the athletes' profiles, including age. Our job was only to select the best among them," she said. "We are not the government and don't have any power. We can only coordinate."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547981.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547981.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:34 EDT
New York Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek operated at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Altchek also operated on catcher Jorge Posada's shoulder last summer.

Altchek shaved a calcified joint on the top of Rivera's shoulder. The 38-year-old Rivera had 39 saves this year, and his 1.40 ERA was his best since 2005.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547873.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547873.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:03 EDT
Governing body FIA ratified its calendar for the coming season and omitted the Canadian GP, which was first held in 1967. It's the first time since 1987 that the Canadian GP won't be on the F1 schedule.

The inaugural Abu Dhabi GP replaces the Canadian race for 2009, which will feature 18 races, the same as this year.

Contractual problems between Circuit Gilles Villeneuve officials, and commercial rights holder F1 management are believed to have contributed to the decision.

The Canadian race was left off the calendar 21 years ago because of a dispute between local organizers and the F1 over sponsorship. The United States GP was dropped from the F1 schedule last year.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547840.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547840.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:18 EDT
Johnson told a House of Commons committee on Tuesday that Britain's capital won't mimic what he called Beijing's "oppressive" security during the recent summer Olympic games.

He said planning had to consider the impact on police resources across Britain. Johnson recalled that suicide bombers attacked the London subway system in 2005 while 12,000 police officers from around the country had been shifted to Scotland for the G8 summit.

Johnson, who was elected in May, said he hoped the 9.3 billion pound (US$16.3billion) Olympics budget won't be exceeded.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/817/story/546912.html http://www.kentucky.com/817/story/546912.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:00 EDT
The University of Kentucky football is trying to solve its offensive woes before Saturday's pivotal Southeastern Conference game with South Carolina.

Derrick Locke gave his two cents' worth on the Wildcats' problems.

The 5-foot-9, 180-pound sophomore said Monday that the offense hasn't made enough of a commitment to the running game. The suggestion comes on the heels of UK's 17-14 loss to Alabama in which the Cats ran the ball just 20 times for 35 yards.

"Honestly I feel like we're relying too much on the passing game," Locke said. "I don't know if it's Coach not trusting us with the run game. I really don't know, but I feel like the running backs need some more touches. They keep saying we've got to establish the run game. Well, we're really not running. We haven't had a running back that had over 100 yards rushing (in a game) yet. You can't get that with six carries, four carries, three carries. You just can't make it happen. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/818/story/542635.html http://www.kentucky.com/818/story/542635.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:34 EDT
Kentucky better enjoy staging its Big Blue Madness a week earlier than almost all other programs this year because UK might not be able to circumvent the rule on starting pre-season practice in the future.

The National Association of Basketball Coaches has told the NCAA that it would support a ban on early Madness celebrations. And Jim Haney, the NABC executive director, said on Wednesday that he expects the NCAA to mandate that all Madness celebrations be held on the same date beginning next year.

The NCAA cited Oct. 17 as the date programs can begin pre-season practices this year. Kentucky circumvented that starting point by manipulating another rule which allows coaches to work with their teams for two hours each week from Sept. 15 to Oct. 17. After getting permission from the NCAA, Kentucky decided to save its two hours next week and use them as part of a Madness celebration on Oct. 10.

Illinois also will stage its Madness on Oct. 10, Haney said. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/285/story/546287.html http://www.kentucky.com/285/story/546287.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:48 EDT
It's too trite . right? . this notion that somehow there's a crossroads in every team's season, a defining point at which a club's fortunes will swing one way or the other.

In the case of Kentucky football, trite but true.

Kentucky's next two games are the most important games of its season.

Steve Spurrier brings South Carolina to Commonwealth Stadium for a 12:30 p.m. dust-up Saturday. The following Saturday, Bobby Petrino brings his new team, the reeling Arkansas Razorbacks, to town. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/287/story/547507.html http://www.kentucky.com/287/story/547507.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:01 EDT
Twenty-three losses in a row to the former border rival known as Tennessee is a blot on Kentucky's state psyche.

Twenty-one losses in a row to Florida is just plain embarrassing.

Standing zero-for-all-eternity (and 0-15 overall) against Steve Spurrier is grating.

But of all the negative losing streaks associated with University of Kentucky football, the most perplexing is that the Wildcats are oh-for-the-21st Century against South Carolina. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/536642.html http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/536642.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:15 EDT
Twenty years ago Hillard Howard was in the midst of guiding Pikeville to three consecutive state football titles. Now he's in the midst of building Letcher County Central's new football program into a winner.

The project is going well, as Letcher Central has won 14 of its last 16 games, including a 3-1 record this season.

When Fleming-Neon, Letcher and Whitesburg consolidated into Letcher Central four years ago, their collective football fortunes were bankrupt. "We started at rock bottom," Howard said, "so I feel pretty good about how far we've come and what we've got now."

The Cougars' success has come through hard work in the weight room and by developing feeder programs at the middle school, freshman and junior varsity levels. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/548016.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/548016.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:17 EDT
Princess Rooney, the champion older mare of 1984 and winner of the inaugural Breeders' Cup Distaff that same year, was euthanized Tuesday morning.

Princess Rooney suffered from complications of the disease equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, or EPM, which affects the central nervous system. She was 28.

Princess Rooney had been on the Marquis medication course of treatment for EPM, but once the course of treatment ended, the daughter of Verbatim began going downhill again.

"What (the Marquis) ended up doing was slowing down the process, but it was still attacking the central nervous system and the muscles were deteriorating in her hind end," said Matt Howard, general manager of Gentry Brothers Farm, where Princess Rooney resided. "We had to make a decision because we didn't want her to go into any pain and suffering. Our fear was the muscles in her hind end would collapse and we didn't want her to be in pain that way. It's probably the hardest thing I've ever had to do." ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547879.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547879.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:13 EDT http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/546912.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/546912.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:00 EDT
The University of Kentucky football is trying to solve its offensive woes before Saturday's pivotal Southeastern Conference game with South Carolina.

Derrick Locke gave his two cents' worth on the Wildcats' problems.

The 5-foot-9, 180-pound sophomore said Monday that the offense hasn't made enough of a commitment to the running game. The suggestion comes on the heels of UK's 17-14 loss to Alabama in which the Cats ran the ball just 20 times for 35 yards.

"Honestly I feel like we're relying too much on the passing game," Locke said. "I don't know if it's Coach not trusting us with the run game. I really don't know, but I feel like the running backs need some more touches. They keep saying we've got to establish the run game. Well, we're really not running. We haven't had a running back that had over 100 yards rushing (in a game) yet. You can't get that with six carries, four carries, three carries. You just can't make it happen. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547507.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547507.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:01 EDT
Twenty-three losses in a row to the former border rival known as Tennessee is a blot on Kentucky's state psyche.

Twenty-one losses in a row to Florida is just plain embarrassing.

Standing zero-for-all-eternity (and 0-15 overall) against Steve Spurrier is grating.

But of all the negative losing streaks associated with University of Kentucky football, the most perplexing is that the Wildcats are oh-for-the-21st Century against South Carolina. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547606.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547606.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:49 EDT
LOUISVILLE . The last time Louisville was in action, two weeks ago against Connecticut, the Cardinals seemed in command in the second half until the Huskies stormed back to score the game's final 16 points.

"That last one hurt," fiery center Eric Wood said.

Having a week off to think about it didn't make it any easier for Wood to stomach, though he said the Cardinals have used the downtime to try to regain their confidence heading into Friday's game at Memphis (3-3).

"The season is obviously not over. ... Nobody is down in the dumps, but we're a little on edge to get back on the field again," Wood said. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547530.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547530.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:22 EDT
When it turns to October, no one dominates like Boston.

Jason Bay slid headfirst into home plate to score on rookie Jed Lowrie's two-out single in the ninth inning Monday night and the defending World Series champions eliminated the Los Angeles Angels with a 3-2 victory in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.

Boston, which also won it all in 2004, will have a chance at a third title in five years if it can get past the Rays in the best-of-seven AL championship series that starts Friday night at Tampa Bay.

"We just beat a phenomenal team. We're going to play another phenomenal team," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. "It will be very exciting. We're looking forward to that. For right now though, that's probably enough."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547420.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547420.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:27 EDT
Worst in the majors last year, Tampa Bay will play for a spot in the World Series.

"It means everything. We've been at the bottom of the barrel for so long," B.J. Upton said Monday after homering twice in a 6-2 win over Chicago that clinched their AL playoff. "I think there was a point in time where people didn't even know who we were."

They do now, for sure.

Andy Sonnanstine pitched 5 2-3 solid innings and manager Joe Maddon's surprising Rays won 3-1 in the best-of-five series - their first trip to the postseason. Next up, they'll host wild-card Boston in Game 1 of the AL championship series Friday night.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/546990.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/546990.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:07 EDT
Gus Frerotte passed for 222 yards and a game-tying touchdown to Bernard Berrian with 7:10 to play, and Ryan Longwell's 30-yard field goal with 13 seconds left gave the Vikings the comeback win.

"This is as good a win as it gets," Vikings coach Brad Childress said. "I don't know if I've ever been involved in one that went that way."

Longwell's game-winning kick was set up by a pass interference call on a long throw to Berrian, who was run into before the ball came down despite being double-covered. That was only the latest gaffe by New Orleans.

Martin Gramatica, who had a field goal blocked and returned 59 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter, missed a 46-yarder that could have given the Saints (2-3) a lead with two minutes to go.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547504.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547504.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:50 EDT
Injuries and inexperience have plagued Lafayette this season, so it's hard to blame the Lady Generals for wanting to celebrate a big win.

Monday's 4-0 victory over visiting Bryan Station was just the third this season for the Generals. Their four goals were twice what they've scored in a single game so far.

"It's extremely amazing to win a game, as simple as it sounds," senior Kelly Hieronymus said.

The Generals, who had scored only eight goals all season before their four-goal burst Monday night, halted a five-game losing streak. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547477.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547477.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:16 EDT
Kentucky racing, like that in many states, lacks basic controls to track or stop betting problems, according to members of a panel appointed to look into wagering security.

"Our wagering system is flawed," said Mike Maloney, a handicapper on the subcommittee of a task force on horse racing appointed by Gov. Steve Beshear.

"The racing public is at a tremendous disadvantage and the average bettor relies on the state racing commission. Today we fall far short of the mark," he said

Maloney said changes are necessary to stop bets from being made after the start of a race, a practice known as "past posting." ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547606.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547606.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:49 EDT
LOUISVILLE . The last time Louisville was in action, two weeks ago against Connecticut, the Cardinals seemed in command in the second half until the Huskies stormed back to score the game's final 16 points.

"That last one hurt," fiery center Eric Wood said.

Having a week off to think about it didn't make it any easier for Wood to stomach, though he said the Cardinals have used the downtime to try to regain their confidence heading into Friday's game at Memphis (3-3).

"The season is obviously not over. ... Nobody is down in the dumps, but we're a little on edge to get back on the field again," Wood said. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547604.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547604.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:06 EDT
West Jessamine will be looking to repeat as champion when the girls' state golf tournament begins Tuesday at Bowling Green Country Club.

After runner-up finishes in 2005 and 2006, the Lady Colts broke through to win the title last fall.

Senior Betsie Johnson and sophomore Emily Haas, who were key players in that victory, head the West Jessamine lineup. Johnson tied for third at Bowling Green last year, and Haas tied for 13th.

Senior Sloane Skinner, freshman Whitney Deaton and seventh-grader Grace Rose will also tee it up for the Lady Colts. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547592.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547592.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:50 EDT
Pro Basketball

Ex-Wildcat Turner signs withCBA's East Kentucky Miners

Former Kentucky point guard Wayne Turner has signed to play for the East Kentucky Miners of the CBA. Coach Kevin Keathley made the announcement Monday in Pike-ville, where the team is located.

The 6-foot-2 Turner played in three consecutive national championship games (1996-98) and won two NCAA titles ('96 and '98) with Kentucky. He holds the NCAA record for games played (151) and is UK's all-time steals leader. He is fourth on UK's career assists list. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547590.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547590.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:04 EDT
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BOSTON RED SOX. Removed 3B Mike Lowell from their first-round post-season roster. Activated INF Gil Velazquez. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/548016.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/548016.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:17 EDT
Princess Rooney, the champion older mare of 1984 and winner of the inaugural Breeders' Cup Distaff that same year, was euthanized Tuesday morning.

Princess Rooney suffered from complications of the disease equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, or EPM, which affects the central nervous system. She was 28.

Princess Rooney had been on the Marquis medication course of treatment for EPM, but once the course of treatment ended, the daughter of Verbatim began going downhill again.

"What (the Marquis) ended up doing was slowing down the process, but it was still attacking the central nervous system and the muscles were deteriorating in her hind end," said Matt Howard, general manager of Gentry Brothers Farm, where Princess Rooney resided. "We had to make a decision because we didn't want her to go into any pain and suffering. Our fear was the muscles in her hind end would collapse and we didn't want her to be in pain that way. It's probably the hardest thing I've ever had to do." ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547879.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547879.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:13 EDT http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/546912.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/546912.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:00 EDT
The University of Kentucky football is trying to solve its offensive woes before Saturday's pivotal Southeastern Conference game with South Carolina.

Derrick Locke gave his two cents' worth on the Wildcats' problems.

The 5-foot-9, 180-pound sophomore said Monday that the offense hasn't made enough of a commitment to the running game. The suggestion comes on the heels of UK's 17-14 loss to Alabama in which the Cats ran the ball just 20 times for 35 yards.

"Honestly I feel like we're relying too much on the passing game," Locke said. "I don't know if it's Coach not trusting us with the run game. I really don't know, but I feel like the running backs need some more touches. They keep saying we've got to establish the run game. Well, we're really not running. We haven't had a running back that had over 100 yards rushing (in a game) yet. You can't get that with six carries, four carries, three carries. You just can't make it happen. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547507.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547507.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:01 EDT
Twenty-three losses in a row to the former border rival known as Tennessee is a blot on Kentucky's state psyche.

Twenty-one losses in a row to Florida is just plain embarrassing.

Standing zero-for-all-eternity (and 0-15 overall) against Steve Spurrier is grating.

But of all the negative losing streaks associated with University of Kentucky football, the most perplexing is that the Wildcats are oh-for-the-21st Century against South Carolina. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547606.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547606.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:49 EDT
LOUISVILLE . The last time Louisville was in action, two weeks ago against Connecticut, the Cardinals seemed in command in the second half until the Huskies stormed back to score the game's final 16 points.

"That last one hurt," fiery center Eric Wood said.

Having a week off to think about it didn't make it any easier for Wood to stomach, though he said the Cardinals have used the downtime to try to regain their confidence heading into Friday's game at Memphis (3-3).

"The season is obviously not over. ... Nobody is down in the dumps, but we're a little on edge to get back on the field again," Wood said. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547530.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547530.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:22 EDT
When it turns to October, no one dominates like Boston.

Jason Bay slid headfirst into home plate to score on rookie Jed Lowrie's two-out single in the ninth inning Monday night and the defending World Series champions eliminated the Los Angeles Angels with a 3-2 victory in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.

Boston, which also won it all in 2004, will have a chance at a third title in five years if it can get past the Rays in the best-of-seven AL championship series that starts Friday night at Tampa Bay.

"We just beat a phenomenal team. We're going to play another phenomenal team," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. "It will be very exciting. We're looking forward to that. For right now though, that's probably enough."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547420.html http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/547420.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:27 EDT
Worst in the majors last year, Tampa Bay will play for a spot in the World Series.

"It means everything. We've been at the bottom of the barrel for so long," B.J. Upton said Monday after homering twice in a 6-2 win over Chicago that clinched their AL playoff. "I think there was a point in time where people didn't even know who we were."

They do now, for sure.

Andy Sonnanstine pitched 5 2-3 solid innings and manager Joe Maddon's surprising Rays won 3-1 in the best-of-five series - their first trip to the postseason. Next up, they'll host wild-card Boston in Game 1 of the AL championship series Friday night.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/548006.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/548006.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:03 EDT
The Chinese Gymnastics Association is doing its own investigation into the ages of Dong Fangxiao and Yang Yun, spokeswoman Zhou Qiurui said Tuesday. New information suggests the two could have been as young as 14 at the Sydney Olympics, where China won the bronze medal.

Gymnasts have to be 16 during the Olympic year to compete.

Zhou declined further comment and referred questions to another member of the association, who was not available. But, Zhou added, the association relies on local authorities for information about its athletes.

"The local authorities provided us with the athletes' profiles, including age. Our job was only to select the best among them," she said. "We are not the government and don't have any power. We can only coordinate."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547981.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547981.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:34 EDT
New York Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek operated at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Altchek also operated on catcher Jorge Posada's shoulder last summer.

Altchek shaved a calcified joint on the top of Rivera's shoulder. The 38-year-old Rivera had 39 saves this year, and his 1.40 ERA was his best since 2005.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547873.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547873.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:03 EDT
Governing body FIA ratified its calendar for the coming season and omitted the Canadian GP, which was first held in 1967. It's the first time since 1987 that the Canadian GP won't be on the F1 schedule.

The inaugural Abu Dhabi GP replaces the Canadian race for 2009, which will feature 18 races, the same as this year.

Contractual problems between Circuit Gilles Villeneuve officials, and commercial rights holder F1 management are believed to have contributed to the decision.

The Canadian race was left off the calendar 21 years ago because of a dispute between local organizers and the F1 over sponsorship. The United States GP was dropped from the F1 schedule last year.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547840.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547840.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:18 EDT
Johnson told a House of Commons committee on Tuesday that Britain's capital won't mimic what he called Beijing's "oppressive" security during the recent summer Olympic games.

He said planning had to consider the impact on police resources across Britain. Johnson recalled that suicide bombers attacked the London subway system in 2005 while 12,000 police officers from around the country had been shifted to Scotland for the G8 summit.

Johnson, who was elected in May, said he hoped the 9.3 billion pound (US$16.3billion) Olympics budget won't be exceeded.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547805.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/547805.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:32 EDT
The Red Sox blew a 2-0 lead in the eighth inning before defeating the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on rookie Jed Lowrie's RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Jason Bay started the series-winning rally by hitting a ground-rule double with one out before scoring on Lowrie's ground ball through the right side.

The Angels knotted the score on Torii Hunter's two-run single in the bottom of the eighth following a passed ball by Jason Varitek. Los Angeles had a chance to take the lead when Kendry Morales led off the ninth with a double. But Erick Aybar missed on a squeeze attempt, allowing Varitek to tag out pinch-runner Reggie Willits at third to end the threat.

Dustin Pedroia gave the Red Sox a 2-0 lead with his only hit of the series, an RBI double in a two-run sixth.

Boston starter Jon Lester had to settle for a no-decision after allowing four hits in seven innings. Angels hurler John Lackey gave up two runs and seven hits in seven innings.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/546665.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/546665.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:52 EDT
The Red Sox blew a 2-0 lead in the eighth inning before defeating the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on rookie Jed Lowrie's RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Jason Bay started the series-winning rally by hitting a ground-rule double with one out before scoring on Lowrie's ground ball through the right side.

The Angels knotted the score on Torii Hunter's two-run single in the bottom of the eighth following a passed ball by Jason Varitek. Los Angeles had a chance to take the lead when Kendry Morales led off the ninth with a double. But Erick Aybar missed on a squeeze attempt, allowing Varitek to tag out pinch-runner Reggie Willits at third to end the threat.

Dustin Pedroia gave the Red Sox a 2-0 lead with his only hit of the series, an RBI double in a two-run sixth.

Boston starter Jon Lester had to settle for a no-decision after allowing four hits in seven innings. Angels hurler John Lackey gave up two runs and seven hits in seven innings.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547606.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547606.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:49 EDT
LOUISVILLE . The last time Louisville was in action, two weeks ago against Connecticut, the Cardinals seemed in command in the second half until the Huskies stormed back to score the game's final 16 points.

"That last one hurt," fiery center Eric Wood said.

Having a week off to think about it didn't make it any easier for Wood to stomach, though he said the Cardinals have used the downtime to try to regain their confidence heading into Friday's game at Memphis (3-3).

"The season is obviously not over. ... Nobody is down in the dumps, but we're a little on edge to get back on the field again," Wood said. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547604.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547604.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:06 EDT
West Jessamine will be looking to repeat as champion when the girls' state golf tournament begins Tuesday at Bowling Green Country Club.

After runner-up finishes in 2005 and 2006, the Lady Colts broke through to win the title last fall.

Senior Betsie Johnson and sophomore Emily Haas, who were key players in that victory, head the West Jessamine lineup. Johnson tied for third at Bowling Green last year, and Haas tied for 13th.

Senior Sloane Skinner, freshman Whitney Deaton and seventh-grader Grace Rose will also tee it up for the Lady Colts. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547592.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547592.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:50 EDT
Pro Basketball

Ex-Wildcat Turner signs withCBA's East Kentucky Miners

Former Kentucky point guard Wayne Turner has signed to play for the East Kentucky Miners of the CBA. Coach Kevin Keathley made the announcement Monday in Pike-ville, where the team is located.

The 6-foot-2 Turner played in three consecutive national championship games (1996-98) and won two NCAA titles ('96 and '98) with Kentucky. He holds the NCAA record for games played (151) and is UK's all-time steals leader. He is fourth on UK's career assists list. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547590.html http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/547590.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:04 EDT
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BOSTON RED SOX. Removed 3B Mike Lowell from their first-round post-season roster. Activated INF Gil Velazquez. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/557/story/547981.html http://www.kentucky.com/557/story/547981.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:34 EDT
New York Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek operated at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Altchek also operated on catcher Jorge Posada's shoulder last summer.

Altchek shaved a calcified joint on the top of Rivera's shoulder. The 38-year-old Rivera had 39 saves this year, and his 1.40 ERA was his best since 2005.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/557/story/547630.html http://www.kentucky.com/557/story/547630.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:32 EDT
Bay, the man who replaced much-maligned yet still terrorizing hitter Manny Ramirez in a three-team deal prior to the trade deadline, scored the winning run as part of a solid series.

He hit a bloop tight to the right-field line that bounced just to the side of Reggie Willits, who was put into the game as a pinch-runner in the top of the frame. The ball caromed into the seats for a ground-rule double. Mark Kotsay followed with a line-drive shot that appeared destined for right field, but first baseman Mark Teixeira lunged to his left and made an acrobatic catch for the second out.

Lowrie followed with the dribbler that rolled into right field just past the diving Howie Kendrick.

"It's a funny game. It's all a matter of keeping a steady approach," Lowrie said of his mind set prior to the last at-bat.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/557/story/547530.html http://www.kentucky.com/557/story/547530.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:22 EDT
When it turns to October, no one dominates like Boston.

Jason Bay slid headfirst into home plate to score on rookie Jed Lowrie's two-out single in the ninth inning Monday night and the defending World Series champions eliminated the Los Angeles Angels with a 3-2 victory in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.

Boston, which also won it all in 2004, will have a chance at a third title in five years if it can get past the Rays in the best-of-seven AL championship series that starts Friday night at Tampa Bay.

"We just beat a phenomenal team. We're going to play another phenomenal team," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. "It will be very exciting. We're looking forward to that. For right now though, that's probably enough."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/557/story/547361.html http://www.kentucky.com/557/story/547361.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:57 EDT
Boston wrapped up its five-game series against the Angels in dramatic fashion on Monday, taking Game 4 by a 3-2 decision on Jed Lowrie's ninth-inning RBI single. Lowell, however, will not be available for the Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, which starts in St. Petersburg on Friday.

Lowell, who was hitless in eight at-bats in the series, missed Game 2 due to the hip condition. He has been hampered for the past few months, and recorded just one at-bat in Boston's final 11 regular season games.

In 113 games in the 2008 regular season, Lowell hit .274 with 17 homers and 73 RBI, the lowest marks he has posted in each category since coming over from the Marlins in the trade that also brought Josh Beckett to Boston.

Replacing the third baseman on the roster is infielder Gil Velazquez, who did not play in Monday's Game 4 against Los Angeles. Velazquez's contract was purchased from Triple-A Pawtucket on September 25, and he was 1-for-8 with an RBI in three regular season games for Boston.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/557/story/546454.html http://www.kentucky.com/557/story/546454.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:52 EDT
Bay, the man who replaced much-maligned yet still terrorizing hitter Manny Ramirez in a three-team deal prior to the trade deadline, scored the winning run as part of a solid series.

He hit a bloop tight to the right-field line that bounced just to the side of Reggie Willits, who was put into the game as a pinch-runner in the top of the frame. The ball caromed into the seats for a ground-rule double. Mark Kotsay followed with a line-drive shot that appeared destined for right field, but first baseman Mark Teixeira lunged to his left and made an acrobatic catch for the second out.

Lowrie followed with the dribbler that rolled into right field just past the diving Howie Kendrick.

"It's a funny game. It's all a matter of keeping a steady approach," Lowrie said of his mind set prior to the last at-bat.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/531/story/547907.html http://www.kentucky.com/531/story/547907.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:28 EDT




Date:
Friday, October 10th




Start Time:
8 p.m. (et)




Site:
Lowe's Motor Speedway, Concord, North Carolina




Track:
1.5-mile paved speedway

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Governing body FIA ratified its calendar for the coming season and omitted the Canadian GP, which was first held in 1967. It's the first time since 1987 that the Canadian GP won't be on the F1 schedule.

The inaugural Abu Dhabi GP replaces the Canadian race for 2009, which will feature 18 races, the same as this year.

Contractual problems between Circuit Gilles Villeneuve officials, and commercial rights holder F1 management are believed to have contributed to the decision.

The Canadian race was left off the calendar 21 years ago because of a dispute between local organizers and the F1 over sponsorship. The United States GP was dropped from the F1 schedule last year.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/531/story/547863.html http://www.kentucky.com/531/story/547863.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:53 EDT
The revised calendar features the Turkish Grand Prix moving from its original August slot to a June date, while the Canadian Grand Prix has been dropped.

With Canada off the schedule for next year, it leaves North America with no F1 events as the U.S. Grand Prix was dropped from the circuit in 2008. The Canadian Grand Prix had been on the F1 schedule each year since 1967, with the exception of 1975 and '87.

The Belgian Grand Prix and the Italian Grand Prix have swapped dates, with the Spa event in Belgium taking place the last weekend in August and the Monza race in Italy running in mid-September.

The 18-race schedule will conclude in mid-November with the inaugural Abu Dhabi race.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/531/story/547301.html http://www.kentucky.com/531/story/547301.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:02 EDT
KHI co-owner Kevin Harvick will assume driving duties of the No.2 truck for the October 18th race at the Martinsville Speedway.

"The performance of the No.2 team was not up to either Jack or KHI's standards," Harvick said. "My main goal now is to prepare the team to run for a championship in 2009. I am looking forward to getting behind the wheel in Martinsville. It should be a lot of fun."

Details on the driver lineup for the remainder of the season will be announced at a later date.

Sprague won his titles in 1997, '98 and 2001. He is currently second on the series' all-time winners list with 28, but has yet to record a victory this season. Sprague sits eighth in the point standings with five top-five finishes and nine top-10's. He finished 27th last Saturday at Talladega after crashing in the late-stages of the race.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/531/story/547260.html http://www.kentucky.com/531/story/547260.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:37 EDT
During the green-white-checkered finish, Tony Stewart held off Dale Earnhardt Inc. drivers Regan Smith and Paul Menard until Smith dipped below the yellow line and passed Stewart just before the finish line.

Smith crossed the line first, but NASCAR ruled his move illegal and awarded Stewart with his first Sprint Cup Series victory of the season.

Shortly after the race, NASCAR defended its decision.

"You cannot improve your position anytime you go below the yellow line," Jim Hunter, NASCAR's vice president of corporate communications, said. "In our judgment, (Smith) improved his position and the penalty for that is a pass thru, so he was moved back to the tail end of the longest line or 18th position. At the driver's meeting, we clearly state that you cannot improve your position by going below the yellow line. We do not feel he was forced below the yellow line."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/567/story/547124.html http://www.kentucky.com/567/story/547124.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:47 EDT
An unseeded Ferrero toppled fourth-seeded Croat Ivo Karlovic 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), while Verdasco vaulted past Romanian qualifier Victor Crivoi 6-4, 6-4 at Wiener Stadthalle.

Two more Spaniards moved on, as Feliciano Lopez snuck past Argentine Agustin Calleri 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-4) and another former world No. 1, Carlos Moya, edged out German Michael Berrer 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (8-6). Lopez titled here in 2004.

In other opening-round action, Argentine Guillermo Canas handled Italian Andreas Seppi 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 and Czech qualifier Jan Hernych came back to best Croat Roko Karanusic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5).

This week's top seeds are Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka, Olympic silver medalist Fernando Gonzalez of Chile and rising Argentine star Juan Martin del Potro. Wawrinka was last year's Vienna runner-up to Serb Novak Djokovic, who is not defending his title this week. Del Potro was a finalist in Tokyo last week.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/567/story/547144.html http://www.kentucky.com/567/story/547144.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:12 EDT
The two-time major champion Mauresmo came from behind to beat fellow Frenchwoman Alize Cornet 6-7 (3-7), 6-3, 6-4 on the indoor carpet at Olympic Stadium. Mauresmo reached a final here five years ago.

In other opening-day play, Russian wild card Vera Dushevina edged out struggling Czech Nicole Vaidisova 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 and rising Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova drubbed France's Marion Bartoli 6-1, 4-1, as Bartoli retired in the second set.

This week's top seeds are world No. 1 Serbian Jelena Jankovic, Russian favorites Dinara Safina and Elena Dementieva, and another Serb, Ana Ivanovic. Jankovic, fresh off her back-to-back titles in Beijing and Stuttgart, respectively, was this year's U.S. Open runner-up, while Safina reached finals at the French Open and Olympic Games, Dementieva captured a gold medal in Beijing, and Ivanovic ran the table at Roland Garros and was the runner-up at the Aussie Open. Dementieva defeated Serena Williams in last year's marquee Moscow finale.

Jankovic, who received an opening-round bye this week, will open her stay here against the aforementioned Dushevina, while Safina will meet Mauresmo and Ivanovic will encounter Cibulkova.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/567/story/547075.html http://www.kentucky.com/567/story/547075.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:07 EDT
Japanese wild card Kei Nishikori ousted Granollers in 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 come-from- behind fashion on the indoor hardcourt at Royal Tennis Hall.

In other opening-day action, Slovak Dominik Hrbaty humbled Spaniard Pablo Andujar 6-2, 6-1 and Ecuador's Nicolas Lapentti overcame Spaniard Ivan Navarro 3-6, 7-6 (9-7), 7-5.

Ivo Karlovic, who is not defending his title here this week, beat Swedish crowd favorite Thomas Johansson, the 2000 and 2004 Stockholm champion, in last year's finale. This week's top seeds are Argentine David Nalbandian and Croat Mario Ancic.

This year's champ will collect $155,000.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/567/story/547486.html http://www.kentucky.com/567/story/547486.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:23 EDT
Hewitt said his recuperation from an operation after the Beijing Olympics was going well.

"My recovery is going well and I am really looking forward to the Australian summer," he said in a statement Tuesday. "It is an exciting time for me. I am already feeling refreshed, reinvigorated and excited about the challenge ahead."

Hewitt has won the Sydney title on four occasions, most recently in 2005.

"Sydney is a happy hunting ground for me," he said. "Some good hard matches in Sydney will certainly help me in my preparation for the 2009 Australian Open."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/567/story/545723.html http://www.kentucky.com/567/story/545723.html Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:17 EDT
The top-seeded Wozniacki became the sixth player to win at least three tournaments in 2008 by taking out the fifth-seeded Kanepi, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in two hours.

Wozniacki, who is just 18-years-old, added to her titles at Stockholm and New Haven. She took advantage of eight double faults from her opponent to earn the $28,000 top prize.

"I'm really excited to win this tournament," said Wozniacki. "I had some tough draws against some great players the last few weeks, but both matches were close and I still felt I was playing well."

The 23-year-old Kanepi was trying for her first career title.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/561/story/547549.html http://www.kentucky.com/561/story/547549.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:32 EDT
Gus Frerotte played mistake-free football, completing 19-of-36 for 222 yards and a touchdown for Minnesota (2-3), which was coming off a debilitating 30-17 loss in Tennessee last week. Adrian Peterson found it tough running against a porous Saints defense, carrying the ball 21 times for a mere 32 yards.

Bernard Berrian hauled in six balls for 110 yards and a touchdown, while inducing a critical pass interference penalty to set up the game-winning kick.

Antoine Winfield keyed the defensive effort with a blocked field goal returned for a touchdown, to go along with a sack and a forced fumble and recovery.

Reggie Bush became the 12th player in NFL history to return two punts for touchdowns, in addition to 64 yards receiving on seven receptions for New Orleans (2-3), which has dropped three of four to fall into last place in the NFC South.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/561/story/547544.html http://www.kentucky.com/561/story/547544.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:27 EDT
It was a much-needed win, but it may not matter. Just five weeks into the 2008 season, the 2006 champs are in trouble. It's not just their 2-2 record that leaves them 2 1/2 games behind unbeaten Tennessee in the AFC South, but the way they are playing: badly.

They're not alone.

Six other teams that began the season with high hopes are already in deep holes: San Diego and Jacksonville in the AFC; Seattle, Philadelphia, Green Bay and Minnesota in the NFC.

Some are using the "it's early" theme, pointing to the New York Giants' climb from an 0-2 start to a title last season. But every season is different, and it's unwise to use the example of last year's Giants or the 2005 Steelers, who won the Super Bowl after opening 6-5.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/561/story/546990.html http://www.kentucky.com/561/story/546990.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:07 EDT
Gus Frerotte passed for 222 yards and a game-tying touchdown to Bernard Berrian with 7:10 to play, and Ryan Longwell's 30-yard field goal with 13 seconds left gave the Vikings the comeback win.

"This is as good a win as it gets," Vikings coach Brad Childress said. "I don't know if I've ever been involved in one that went that way."

Longwell's game-winning kick was set up by a pass interference call on a long throw to Berrian, who was run into before the ball came down despite being double-covered. That was only the latest gaffe by New Orleans.

Martin Gramatica, who had a field goal blocked and returned 59 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter, missed a 46-yarder that could have given the Saints (2-3) a lead with two minutes to go.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/561/story/547526.html http://www.kentucky.com/561/story/547526.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:37 EDT
On the first play of the second quarter, Winfield, who already had returned a blocked field goal 59 yards for a touchdown, stripped Drew Brees of the ball on a sack and returned the fumble 9 yards to the Saints 5. Running back Chester Taylor threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to tight end Visanthe Shiancoe on third down to give the Vikings their first lead, 17-10.

New Orleans, which outgained Minnesota 251 yards to 120, threatened to score on its next two possessions before committing a turnover on both. Running back Reggie Bush fumbled at the Minnesota 34 to halt one series. Linebacker Ben Leber ended the second by intercepting a pass that bounced off receiver Lance Moore's hands twice at the Minnesota 11.

The Vikings responded with their first sustained drive of the game, moving 72 yards on 15 plays to set up a 33-yard field goal by Ryan Longwell with four seconds left.

Brees hit wide receiver Devery Henderson over the middle for a 17-yard touchdown on a third-and-10 to give the Saints a 7-0 lead.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/561/story/547393.html http://www.kentucky.com/561/story/547393.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:42 EDT
The scary injury to teammate Anquan Boldin, combined with other factors, has led him to give more serious consideration to leaving the game.

"I'm definitely considering retirement more than I ever have before," the 37-year-old quarterback said Monday, "but that doesn't mean it's more than 50 percent or anything like that. I'm just going to consider it."

The comments came after Yahoo.com reported that Warner text messaged his wife Brenda shortly after Boldin's injury on Nov. 28 against the New York Jets, saying he'd decided it was time to retire. She said he meant immediately, but Warner said that wasn't the case.

"There's no question that I texted her and said that I was contemplating and thinking about it because she's wanted me to retire for a couple of years now," Warner said. ". . . It wasn't I was going to retire last week. It was more I'm just really trying to keep this thing in perspective moving forward."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/549/story/547225.html http://www.kentucky.com/549/story/547225.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:17 EDT
You should have seen the size of The Champ's knuckles.

Minutes later, I found myself resisting the boozy urge to sing along to "Just Like Heaven" while sitting several feet away from The Champ. Still formidable looking in retirement, he didn't have a face that screamed, "Sing as loud as you want. I am also a Cure fan."

Buena Vista Social Club would have been more appropriate, I suppose. Or something bluesy, something spiritual and haunted like Blind Willie Johnson. Something someone who'd been beaten one hundred times could relate to. But also something relatable to someone who'd beaten one hundred men.

My friends had known The Champ when they lived on St. Thomas for a spell after college graduation. They attested to his honesty and told me if he said he'd split 200 fights evenly, he probably did. At least his nose looked like it had seen that many battles.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/549/story/547013.html http://www.kentucky.com/549/story/547013.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:12 EDT
Ballesteros, the winner of three British Opens and two Masters, was taken to La Paz hospital after briefly losing consciousness, the hospital said in a statement. His condition was stable, and he was undergoing diagnostic tests, the hospital said.

No further information on his condition or treatment would be made available under instructions from Ballesteros' family, the hospital said.

The 51-year-old Ballesteros, who has a long history of back pain, officially retired from competition in 2007. He earned 50 victories on the European Tour.

He's known for his brilliant improvisational play and was a stalwart of European golf, playing a key role in reviving the continent's fortunes in the Ryder Cup both as a player and later as captain when he led Europe to victory over the United States in Spain in 1997.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/549/story/546991.html http://www.kentucky.com/549/story/546991.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:52 EDT
Roberts' other major wins came at the 2005 JELD-WEN Tradition and the 2006 Senior British Open Championship.

Early in the final round last year, Roberts reeled off four straight birdies to pull away from the field. That helped him erase the memory of 2006, when he coughed up a five-shot lead to open the door for Bobby Wadkins' first major championship title.

This is the 26th playing of this event and Arnold Palmer is still the only one to win this title in back-to-back years. Raymond Floyd and Dave Stockton join Palmer as the only players to win this title twice.

There have been just two playoffs in the first 25 years of the event. About a quarter of the winners have been rookies, as six players won this title the first time they played the event.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/549/story/546979.html http://www.kentucky.com/549/story/546979.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:42 EDT
The top two remained the same with Lorena Ochoa followed by Annika Sorenstam. Yani Tseng and Suzann Pettersen slipped one spot apiece to fourth and fifth with Creamer's move.

Cristie Kerr and Ji-Yai Shin held steady in sixth and seventh. Helen Alfredsson and Karrie Webb flip-flopped places with Alfredsson up to eighth.

Seon-Hwa Lee remained No. 10 and was again followed by Momoko Ueda. Maria Hjorth moved up one to 12th, knocking Inbee Park to 13th.

Yuri Fudoh inched up one to 14, bumping Jeong Jang down to 15. Eun-Hee Ji and Angela Park were 16 and 17 again this week.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/549/story/546247.html http://www.kentucky.com/549/story/546247.html Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:47 EDT
Johnson completed his first tour crown at nine-under-par 279.

"It's kind of hard to explain. I haven't quite grasped everything yet," Johnson said of his first win. "Right now I'm feeling pretty good and I'm obviously very, very excited."

He entered the event 128th on the money list and soars into the top 50 on that list with the victory. Not only does his move on the money list secure him his PGA Tour card for next year, but the title means he has his PGA Tour card for the next two years.

"I'll probably have to sit down Monday or Tuesday and re-evaluate my goals because I think I've accomplished most of them third year," said Johnson, who collected $1.08 million for the win.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/560/story/547300.html http://www.kentucky.com/560/story/547300.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:02 EDT
Westphal, who was a Dallas assistant coach last season, will assist general manager Donnie Nelson and work in scouting.

When Westphal was hired before last season to be on former coach Avery Johnson's staff he had been out of the NBA since being fired as Seattle's coach 15 games into the 2000-01 season. He had a 267-159 record as coach for Phoenix (1992-95) and Seattle (1998-2000), leading the Suns to the 1993 NBA finals in his first full season.

Westphal was already under contract with the Mavericks this season, but wasn't part of new coach Rick Carlisle's staff.

Westphal won an NBA title as a player with the Boston Celtics in 1974 and was a five-time All-Star. He was Pepperdine's head coach from 2001-06.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/560/story/547517.html http://www.kentucky.com/560/story/547517.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:08 EDT
The UCLA product Love made 7-of-11 from the floor. Al Jefferson posted 18 points and eight rebounds and Mike Miller added 12 points and seven assists.

Richard Jefferson left the game with an apparent leg injury after scoring four points in nearly eight minutes of action. Charlie Villanueva led the Bucks with 14 points, while leading scorer Michael Redd was held to seven points on 2-of-7 shooting.

The Timberwolves led 32-21 after one quarter and increased their lead to 60-37 at the half. They cruised throughout the second half.

Game Notes]]> http://www.kentucky.com/560/story/547480.html http://www.kentucky.com/560/story/547480.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:02 EDT
Maurice Evans contributed 17 points while Al Horford chipped in 13 points and nine rebounds for the Hawks, who were defeated in the first round of the 2008 playoffs by eventual NBA champion Boston.

Rashard Lewis led the Magic with 22 points, and Dwight Howard had 17 points and five rebounds. J.J. Redick scored 12 points for Orlando, which was ousted in the second round of the postseason by Detroit.

Game Notes]]> http://www.kentucky.com/560/story/547266.html http://www.kentucky.com/560/story/547266.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:42 EDT
Curry missed the Knicks' entire training camp in Saratoga Springs, leaving his hotel room only for visits to Saratoga Hospital. That cost him valuable time as he tries to grasp new coach Mike D'Antoni's system.

"It was tough," Curry said. "It's definitely going to take some hard work to get back in the flow of things, but it's training camp, it's preseason and I've got time to get where I need to be."

Curry said his temperature reached 104 degrees during the week and he needed six IVs during his last trip to the hospital. He still felt groggy Sunday before deciding to take part in the Knicks' first practice at their training facility.

Curry looked tired at the end, resting along the wall with his head in his hand.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/560/story/547481.html http://www.kentucky.com/560/story/547481.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:13 EDT
Rashard Lewis led Orlando with 22 points. Olympian Dwight Howard had 17 points, five rebounds and eight blocks. The block total matches Howard's regular-season best.

Orlando led 51-49 at halftime but the Hawks outscored the Magic 45-30 in the third quarter and coasted to the victory.

Evans, who left Orlando via free agency after last season, and Law, who hit a running 60-footer as time expired in the third quarter, combined for 20 points in that span.

Howard arrived in camp after winning an Olympic gold medal in Beijing vowing to lead the league in rebounding - which he did last year by more than a board a game - and blocked shots. Though he didn't make any public proclamations about his free throw shooting after making only 59 percent last year, he hit five of six tries Monday.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/546509.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/546509.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:32 EDT
TOP 25

School (record) Last week This week Rating

1. St. Xavier (5-0) Beat Trinity 30-6 at Butler 99.3

2. Trinity (4-1) Lost to St. Xavier 30-6 vs. (17) Ballard 96.4 ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/548013.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/548013.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:08 EDT
Mayor Boris Johnson appeared before the British Parliament's Olympic watchdog committee Tuesday, five months after he defeated incumbent Ken Livingstone and assumed a central role in planning the games.

Johnson praised organizers for doing a "first-rate job" in "increasingly difficult market circumstances."

"The whole thinking about the Olympics has changed in that market conditions have changed," he said, adding the city will deliver a "fantastic" Olympics while staying within budget.

The financial turmoil is complicating London's ability to secure private funding for key construction projects. Organizers may be forced to use reserves from the government's contingency fund of $1.9 billion to help pay for the athletes' village and a new broadcast and press center.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/817/story/546912.html http://www.kentucky.com/817/story/546912.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:00 EDT
The University of Kentucky football is trying to solve its offensive woes before Saturday's pivotal Southeastern Conference game with South Carolina.

Derrick Locke gave his two cents' worth on the Wildcats' problems.

The 5-foot-9, 180-pound sophomore said Monday that the offense hasn't made enough of a commitment to the running game. The suggestion comes on the heels of UK's 17-14 loss to Alabama in which the Cats ran the ball just 20 times for 35 yards.

"Honestly I feel like we're relying too much on the passing game," Locke said. "I don't know if it's Coach not trusting us with the run game. I really don't know, but I feel like the running backs need some more touches. They keep saying we've got to establish the run game. Well, we're really not running. We haven't had a running back that had over 100 yards rushing (in a game) yet. You can't get that with six carries, four carries, three carries. You just can't make it happen. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/818/story/542635.html http://www.kentucky.com/818/story/542635.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:34 EDT
Kentucky better enjoy staging its Big Blue Madness a week earlier than almost all other programs this year because UK might not be able to circumvent the rule on starting pre-season practice in the future.

The National Association of Basketball Coaches has told the NCAA that it would support a ban on early Madness celebrations. And Jim Haney, the NABC executive director, said on Wednesday that he expects the NCAA to mandate that all Madness celebrations be held on the same date beginning next year.

The NCAA cited Oct. 17 as the date programs can begin pre-season practices this year. Kentucky circumvented that starting point by manipulating another rule which allows coaches to work with their teams for two hours each week from Sept. 15 to Oct. 17. After getting permission from the NCAA, Kentucky decided to save its two hours next week and use them as part of a Madness celebration on Oct. 10.

Illinois also will stage its Madness on Oct. 10, Haney said. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/285/story/546287.html http://www.kentucky.com/285/story/546287.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:48 EDT
It's too trite . right? . this notion that somehow there's a crossroads in every team's season, a defining point at which a club's fortunes will swing one way or the other.

In the case of Kentucky football, trite but true.

Kentucky's next two games are the most important games of its season.

Steve Spurrier brings South Carolina to Commonwealth Stadium for a 12:30 p.m. dust-up Saturday. The following Saturday, Bobby Petrino brings his new team, the reeling Arkansas Razorbacks, to town. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/287/story/547507.html http://www.kentucky.com/287/story/547507.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:01 EDT
Twenty-three losses in a row to the former border rival known as Tennessee is a blot on Kentucky's state psyche.

Twenty-one losses in a row to Florida is just plain embarrassing.

Standing zero-for-all-eternity (and 0-15 overall) against Steve Spurrier is grating.

But of all the negative losing streaks associated with University of Kentucky football, the most perplexing is that the Wildcats are oh-for-the-21st Century against South Carolina. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/536642.html http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/536642.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:15 EDT
Twenty years ago Hillard Howard was in the midst of guiding Pikeville to three consecutive state football titles. Now he's in the midst of building Letcher County Central's new football program into a winner.

The project is going well, as Letcher Central has won 14 of its last 16 games, including a 3-1 record this season.

When Fleming-Neon, Letcher and Whitesburg consolidated into Letcher Central four years ago, their collective football fortunes were bankrupt. "We started at rock bottom," Howard said, "so I feel pretty good about how far we've come and what we've got now."

The Cougars' success has come through hard work in the weight room and by developing feeder programs at the middle school, freshman and junior varsity levels. ]]>