John Clay
Lexington Herald-Leader
Lexington, KY, United States
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Worth watching is a freethinking ex-Cat in a new NBA home
The NBA’s Golden State Warriors have signed free agent Willie Cauley-Stein. The former Kentucky star played four seasons with the Sacramento Kings. Several ex-UK players will be playing for new teams in 2019-20. → Read More
The Reds are interesting again, but they’re not yet contenders
The Cincinnati Reds lost 11-1 to the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Manager David Bell’s team hits the All-Star break at 41-46, just 4.5 games out of first place in the NL Central. → Read More
Kentucky baseball reportedly undergoing some staff changes
Two Kentucky college baseball assistant coaches are departing Nick Mingione’s program. Ex-UK basketball star John Wall could miss 2019-20 season. American Pharoah produces his first stakes-winner as a stallion. Random notes. → Read More
Already on a recruiting roll, Kentucky football keeps momentum going
Kentucky football picked up a pair of verbal commitments on Monday, July 1, 2019. Samuel Anaele, a defensive end from Miami, committed to the Cats. Kalil Branham, a wide receiver from Ohio, also pledged to Mark Stoops and UK. → Read More
Bad-luck Cincinnati Bengals hit with some tough summer news
The NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals have lost first-round draft pick Jonah Williams for his rookie season because of a torn labrum. The offensive tackle out of Alabama was the 11th overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. → Read More
UConn’s Big East return is good news for college basketball
Connecticut is reportedly returning to the Big East Conference, with a formal announcement expected this week. The Huskies have won four national championships in college basketball. They have fallen on hard times of late, however. → Read More
UConn’s Big East return is good news for college basketball
Connecticut is reportedly returning to the Big East Conference, with a formal announcement expected this week. The Huskies have won four national championships in college basketball. They have fallen on hard times of late, however. → Read More
UConn’s Big East return is good news for college basketball
Connecticut is reportedly returning to the Big East Conference, with a formal announcement expected this week. The Huskies have won four national championships in college basketball. They have fallen on hard times of late, however. → Read More
UConn’s Big East return is good news for college basketball
Connecticut is reportedly returning to the Big East Conference, with a formal announcement expected this week. The Huskies have won four national championships in college basketball. They have fallen on hard times of late, however. → Read More
UConn’s Big East return is good news for college basketball
Connecticut is reportedly returning to the Big East Conference, with a formal announcement expected this week. The Huskies have won four national championships in college basketball. They have fallen on hard times of late, however. → Read More
Texas A&M becomes first SEC school to expand alcohol sales
Texas A&M announced on Thursday that will begin selling beer and wine in general public seating areas during home football games. The school will be the first to do so since the SEC last month lifted its long-standing ban on alcohol sales. → Read More
NCAA reportedly ready to drop hammer on six college basketball programs
CBS Sports reported Wednesday that the NCAA will serve official notice of allegations to six college basketball programs. The news comes after the completion of litigation involving the FBI investigations into corruption within the sport. → Read More
If horse racing keeps messing around, it might not be around
The number of equine fatalities at Santa Anita has reached 29 since Dec. 26. Two more over the weekend has brought increased pressure from PETA and the California Horse Racing Board. Horse racing must come together for the sake of its future. → Read More
SEC football offensive coordinators for 2019 season
The SEC college football season begins Saturday, August 24, 2019, when Florida plays cross-state rival Miami. Here’s a look at the offensive coordinators for the 14 conference teams. Former Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez is the new OC at Ole Miss. → Read More
SEC football defensive coordinators for 2019 season
The SEC college football season begins Saturday, August 24, 2019 when Florida plays cross-state rival Miami. Here’s a look at the defensive coordinators for the 14 conference teams. Former Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre is the new OC at Ole Miss. → Read More
Are you in or out on these Kentucky football topics for 2019?
Kentucky’s college football team is coming off a 10-3 season in 2018. Head coach Mark Stoops must replace several players, including outside linebacker Josh Allen and running back Benny Snell. Brad White is the new defensive coordinator. → Read More
UK plays eight bowl teams this season. Here’s an early look at all 12 opponents.
Kentucky football is coming off a 10-3 season in 2018. The Wildcats’ 2019 schedule includes eight teams that played in a bowl game last season. UK travels to Georgia, which won the SEC East Division title. → Read More
Will Wade is still around, and LSU will be back in SEC title hunt
LSU basketball coach Will Wade faced the media at the SEC Spring Meetings on Tuesday, May 28, 2019,in Destin, Fla. Several key Tigers have announced they are returning to Baton Rouge for next season. LSU won the regular-season title last year. → Read More
Boogie Cousins could be the first ex-Cat under Calipari to earn NBA title
It has been a frustrating season for Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins. But the ex-Kentucky college basketball player could win his first NBA title when the Warriors play the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals. → Read More
The time is right for SEC to start allowing alcohol sales at games
At the SEC spring meetings this week in Destin, Fla., the conference is reportedly discussing lifting its ban on the sale of alcohol in general seating areas at athletics events. No other major conference has such a ban. → Read More