Jeeno Thitikul and Polly Mack share lead at Lotte Championship midpointThitikul and Mack tied atop Lotte Championship
Jeeno Thitikul and Polly Mack are tied atop the leaderboard at the midpoint of the Lotte Championship.
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Dodgers hold off on 3-peat talk as confident Braves enter NLDSBraves enter NLDS with confidence as Dodgers avoid 3-peat talk
The Dodgers are avoiding talk of a potential third straight title as they prepare to face the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series. Atlanta enters the matchup with confidence.
Shohei Ohtani set to hit in NLDS despite not being fully healthyOhtani set to hit in NLDS while not fully healthy
Shohei Ohtani is set to hit in the National League Division Series despite not being fully healthy.
Northwestern debuts new stadium in blowout against Penn StatePenn State faces blowout in Northwestern's stadium debut
Northwestern opened its new stadium with a blowout victory over Penn State.
Week 7 football roundup features Lexington Catholic's 49-0 win over Garrard CountyBoyle County beats St. Xavier 42-13 in Week 7
WKYT’s Week 7 High School Game Time roundup featured football scores from across Kentucky as the regular season entered its final stretch. Lexington Catholic beat Garrard County 49-0, Boyle County defeated St. Xavier 42-13, Frederick Douglass topped Male 28-17 and Woodford County beat South Oldham 43-6. Bourbon County, Paintsville, Pikeville and Corbin also won, defeating Lloyd Memorial 41-34, Paris 43-6, Southwestern 42-0 and Johnson Central 28-18, respectively.
UK swim and dive team competes against Florida at Lancaster Aquatics Center on Oct. 2Crowd watches UK and Florida swimmers dive in Lexington
The University of Kentucky swim and dive team competed against the University of Florida on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Lancaster Aquatics Center in Lexington. Spectators watched as swimmers entered the pool. Sean Dreher photographed the meet for the Kentucky Kernel.
Pitt loses QB Mason Heintschel but survives Virginia Tech to stay perfectPitt survives Virginia Tech to keep perfect record
Pitt lost quarterback Mason Heintschel but defeated Virginia Tech to remain unbeaten. The score and details about Heint
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Attendees watch and place bets as Keeneland opens fall season on Oct. 2, 2026Mom's Cheesecake walks the courtyard on Keeneland opening day
Keeneland opened its 2026 fall season Friday, Oct. 2, in Lexington, Kentucky. Opening-day photos show Mom’s Cheesecake walking through the courtyard and attendees watching and placing bets. Andrew Diebel photographed the scenes for the Kentucky Kernel.
UK researchers track New World screwworm
University of Kentucky and U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers are studying chemical changes in New World screwworm flies to improve detection if the pest reaches Kentucky. Their study found distinct chemical profiles in males and females, with mating causing further changes, especially in females. Researchers hope the findings will help develop attractant traps and rapid identification methods; the fly was detected in a Texas calf in June, the first U.S. animal case in the current outbreak.
Kentucky State Police Foundation continues support for trooper’s family ahead of funeral
The Kentucky State Police Foundation is continuing to collect donations for the wife and three children of Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in Warren County. The foundation says all money raised for Phillips’ fund goes directly to his family, with support including meals and financial assistance. His funeral is scheduled for noon Sunday at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green.
Kentucky basketball opens 2026-27 season with 38th annual Big Blue Madness
Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball held the 38th annual Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena, featuring player introductions, skills contests and appearances by Karl-Anthony Towns and other alumni. Asia Boone won the women’s 3-point contest, while Alex Wilkins took the men’s title; Zoom Diallo won King of the Court and Justin McBride claimed the dunk contest. Milan Momcilovic made a half-court shot to win a fan $10,000.
What we learned from Big Blue Madness 2026: Karl-Anthony Towns still loves UK
Big Blue Madness 2026 highlighted Karl-Anthony Towns’ continued affection for the University of Kentucky. The Lexington Herald-Leader listed his enduring connection to UK among the event’s takeaways.
Austin Smotherman (62) moves in front at Bank of Utah ChampionshipSmotherman moves in front at Bank of Utah Championship
Austin Smotherman posted a 62 to move into the lead at the Bank of Utah Championship.
Statue of Kentucky Derby winner stolen in California
A nearly 7-foot bronze statue honoring Ben Ali, winner of the 1886 Kentucky Derby, was stolen in Sacramento, California. Valued at $80,000, the statue was installed in 2007 and had a connection to the Sacramento area; only a hoof remains. The Sacramento Police Department is investigating, CBS reported.
No Gaerte? No problem. DeLeye and Thigpen lead Kentucky to 30th-straight SEC victory
No. 3 Kentucky beat Auburn 3-1 (25-16, 25-17, 23-25, 25-17) in Auburn, extending its SEC winning streak to 30 matches and remaining unbeaten in conference play. DeLeye recorded 22 kills and 11 digs, while Thigpen had 14 kills and 16 digs; Georgia Watson added a career-high 14 kills. Morgan Gaerte missed the match with an eye injury and remains day-to-day, according to Kentucky volleyball. The
No. 24 Kentucky heads to South Carolina as underdogs
No. 24 Kentucky visits South Carolina in Columbia on Saturday as a 2.5-point underdog, after earning its first AP Top 25 ranking in three years. The Gamecocks will be without edge rusher Dylan Stewart, suspended indefinitely after the Alabama game. Kentucky coach Will Stein said his team would focus on preparation; the Wildcats’ running backs combined for nearly 400 yards and five touchdowns in last week’s win over Texas A&M. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. ET.
Former Kentucky pastor, Sunrise Children's worker charged with child sexual sexual abuse
Scott Hughes, 54, a former pastor at Eubank Baptist Church and former Sunrise Children’s Services employee, faces charges of second- and third-degree sodomy and first-degree sexual abuse in Pulaski County. Deputies say the charges stem from alleged sexual contact with minors in a 2018 incident. Hughes was arrested Thursday and booked into the Pulaski County Detention Center; he is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 12.
BREAKING: 2026 NBA Champion Karl-Anthony Towns returns to Kentucky for Big Blue Madness
Karl-Anthony Towns, the 2026 NBA champion, returned to Lexington for Kentucky’s 38th annual Big Blue Madness, appearing alongside head coach Mark Pope. Towns played one season for the Wildcats in 2014-15, starting all 39 games and helping the team reach the Final Four after a 38-0 start. The Minnesota Timberwolves selected him No. 1 overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, and he
Animal Care & Control takes in 15 cats after abandonment; owner faces cruelty chargesOwner surrenders remaining cats after animal cruelty charges
Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control took in 15 cats after a tenant reportedly moved out of a Peachtree Road home and left animals behind. Officers found four adult cats and three kittens in unsanitary conditions without access to water. Pet owner Sandra Weck was charged with animal cruelty violations and surrendered the other cats in her care. The cats are expected to go to the Lexington Humane Society for adoption.
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