WUKY NewsRoom

Big Blue Sports Archives Preserves Memory Of "The Shot"

Lexington, KY (2009-11-05) On the cusp of another UK basketball season, we visit with the school's archivists and revisit a Memorial Coliseum Magic Moment featuring the 1958 National Championship Team.

Coach Brooks Eager To Get Season Started

Lexington, KY (2009-09-01) As the Kentucky Wildcats get ready to travel up the road to Cincinnati's Paul Brown Stadium, this Saturday, UK Coach Rich Brooks says he'd like to get on the field sooner than that. Alan Lytle has the story.

Pitino Contrite Over Sex Scandal

Louisville, KY (2009-08-13) University of Louisville Men's Basketball Coach Rick Pitino has apologized for his "indiscretion" of having sex with a woman who later was charged with trying to extort him, and vows to continue coaching the Cardinals as long as the school will allow. Rick Howlett reports.

Horse Breeder Lifts The Lid On Horseracing's Dirty Little Secrets

Lexington, KY (2009-08-10) Since the tragic deaths of Barbaro and Eight Belles, Jim Squires has been an outspoken advocate for reform of the thoroughbred industry. His new book is titled "Headless Horseman; A Tale of Chemical Colts, Sub-Prime Sales Agents, And the Last KY Derby On Steroids".

New Season-Loftier Goals For UK Football

Lexington, KY (2009-08-07) University of Kentucky Coach Rich Brooks says his team is better than last year's squad, which finished 7 and 6. A quick glance at this year's schedule reveals it'll need to be. Alan Lytle reports...

Calipari To Media - "Not Having Meeks Will Hurt Us"

Lexington, KY (2009-06-29) University of Kentucky Coach John Calipari says he would have liked for Jodie Meeks to return for his senior season, but he understands why the super scorer opted for the NBA draft instead. Alan Lytle has more on the story.

Oral Histories Reflects On the Greatness Of Jockey Eddie Arcaro

Lexington, KY (2009-05-14) With a tremendous amount of press being dedicated to Calvin Borel and his decision to dump his derby-winning mount and ride Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra in the Preakness, we chat with Doug Boyd with the University of Kentucky's Louie B. Nunn Center For Oral History About the First Superstar Jockey In Thoroughbred Racing.

Coach Cal Holds Court

Lexington, KY (2009-05-13) New University of Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari says his first 40 days on the job have seemed like 10. Coach Cal took a break from his hectic schedule today to update the media on a variety of topics. Alan Lytle has the story.

Churchill To Cut Race Days From Schedule

Louisville, KY (2009-05-12) The spring meet at Churchill Downs has been cut by seven days and purses will be reduced by more than 400 thousand dollars. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved the reductions Tuesday. Kentucky Public Radio's Gabe Bullard reports.

UK's Patterson Explains Why He's Coming Back To Play For Wildcats

Lexington, KY (2009-05-11) News of the decision may have leaked out Friday, but Monday UK star forward Patrick Patterson laid out all the reasons why he'll be returning to play for the Wildcats and new coach John Calipari, instead of testing the waters in this year's NBA Draft. Alan Lytle has the story.

Teen Jockey Dreams Of Derby Glory

Lexington, KY (2009-05-01) When the starting gates open Saturday for the 135th Kentucky Derby, you can wager the students of Lexington's North American Racing Academy will surely be watching. And as Bryan Bartlett reports, one of those young riders has an eye on wearing the Garland of Roses one day.

Could It Be Sweet "Revenge" At The Derby?

Louisville, KY (2009-04-29) The Post Positions For the 135th Run For The Roses Are Now Set. Kentucky Public Radio's Rick Howlett Reports.

Boxing Champ Greg Page Passes Away

Louisville, KY (2009-04-27) Former heavyweight boxing champion Greg Page has died at his Louisville home of complications from injuries he suffered in a 2001 fight. He was 50. Rick Howlett reports.

Diehard UK Fans Lining Up For Long Night At Keeneland

Lexington, KY (2009-04-09) They snapped up the commemorative UK Maker's Mark bottles in record time,now many diehard fans will be lining up Thursday night at Keeneland to get them autographed early Friday morning. In this extended interview with Maker's Mark President Bill Samuels, we discuss the annual event that always draws a crowd.

Churchill Wants To Try Night Racing Louisville, KY (2009-04-02) The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will consider a request next week from Churchill Downs to allow three night racing dates.

Calipari Kentucky's Top Cat

Lexington, KY (2009-04-01) The University of Kentucky has formally introduced John Calipari as the school's 22nd basketball coach. Alan Lytle has more on the story.

Could It Be The Basket?

Lexington, KY (2009-03-30) WUKY Commentator Cara Richards normally submits essays about education and the economy, but today Ms. Richards shares an interesting theory on the ups and downs of a college basketball game. Cara is Professor Emerita in Sociology and Anthropology at Transylvania University, and she was one of the first to teach a course in the Sociology of Sports.

UK Dismisses Gillispie After Two Years

Lexington, KY (2009-03-27) Not the fit. Not the right chemistry. Those were two prevailing themes invoked by Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart and President Lee Todd as they announced their decision to dismiss the coach after completing his second season at the helm. Alan Lytle has the story.

Sweet 16 Down To Elite 8 Lexington, KY (2009-03-20) It's down to the Elite 8 in the KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 basketball tournament at Rupp Arena.

Sweet 16 Tournament Enters Second Day Lexington, KY (2009-03-19) It's another busy day at Rupp Arena with 4 more games in the KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 basketball tournament. Lexington Catholic takes on Bowling Green in a noon tip, after that Holmes tangles with Christian County .the evening session sees Mason County battling Shelby Valley, and it's Anderson County versus Elliott County in the nightcap. Yesterday's winners were Jessamine County, Grayson County, Central, and Eastern.