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No. 14 Kentucky women to play closed scrimmage against No. 23 Illinois SaturdayBrooks uses Illinois scrimmage to assess Kentucky before opener
Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks said the No. 14 Wildcats will play a closed scrimmage at No. 23 Illinois on Saturday. Brooks said the preseason matchup will help both teams assess their strengths and areas to improve after weeks of practice, without the format of a public exhibition. Kentucky opens its season against Morehead State on Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Historic Memorial Coliseum.
Louisville man sentenced for 2020 double murder of father, 3-year-oldMan sentenced in 2020 killings of father and 3-year-old
A Louisville man was sentenced for a 2020 double murder. The victims were a father and a 3-year-old child.
33-year-old arrested after alleged Richmond domestic disturbance involving gunshotsRichmond arrest follows alleged gunshots and multiple assaults
Taesean Thompson, 33, was arrested in Richmond after an alleged domestic disturbance involving gunshots and multiple assaults.
Steelers cancel Paris fan event amid unrestParis will not host canceled Steelers fan event
The Pittsburgh Steelers canceled a planned fan event in Paris amid unrest, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.
No. 9 Virginia enjoys 'level of comfort' ahead of Drexel openerNo. 9 Virginia prepares to open against Drexel
No. 9 Virginia says it has a “level of comfort” ahead of its season-opening matchup with Drexel.
Beshear calls for 90-day review of sexual assault policies at Kentucky universities
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asked colleges and universities to review sexual assault and harassment policies within 90 days, including reporting procedures, survivor support, prevention and protections against retaliation. He also asked the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to educate university board members on policies, reporting and investigations. The request follows a September lawsuit alleging an assault at Cornell University. The University of Kentucky said it welcomes a review and cited
Seahawks activate RB Zach Charbonnet from PUP listZach Charbonnet activated from Seahawks' PUP list
The Seattle Seahawks activated running back Zach Charbonnet from the physically unable to perform list.
‘Clear political stunt’: Beshear rejects Ball’s nominees for executive ethics commission
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear rejected three nominees submitted by Republican Auditor Allison Ball for the Executive Branch Ethics Commission, with his spokesperson calling the slate “a clear political stunt.” Ball said the candidates were qualified and criticized the rejection. Beshear’s office asked Ball to submit a new list by Oct. 28; state law allows a governor to reject nominees and request another slate.
2 indicted after West Louisville bus stop shooting left 1 deadWest Louisville bus stop shooting left 1 dead; 2 indicted
Two people were indicted in connection with a shooting at a bus stop in West Louisville that left one person dead.
Chiefs place LT Josh Simmons (back) on injured reserveJosh Simmons (back) headed to injured reserve
The Kansas City Chiefs are placing left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve because of a back injury.
U.S. to host inaugural Women's Club World Cup in '28Inaugural Women's Club World Cup set for U.S. in '28
The United States will host the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in 2028.
Kentucky judge won't dismiss perjury charge against man tied to Crystal Rogers caseJudge keeps perjury charge in Crystal Rogers case alive
A Kentucky judge declined to dismiss a perjury charge against a man tied to the Crystal Rogers case. The charge will remain pending.
Lexington city and school officials mapping out alternate winter weather transportation plans
Lexington city and Fayette County Public Schools officials are developing alternate bus routes to help maintain in-person instruction during severe winter weather. Interim Superintendent Bill Bradford said pickup and drop-off locations could be adjusted in coordination with the city, while Mayor Linda Gordon said alternate stops would stay within neighborhoods, not on major roads. The routes would be used only in extreme conditions as part of a broader update to the city’s winter response.
Georgetown man found guilty of murder, drug trafficking in deadly 2023 police chase
A Scott County jury found Georgetown’s Deionta Catlett guilty of murder and multiple felonies stemming from a 2023 police chase that ended in a head-on crash on US-25 near Pebble Beach Drive. David Jett, who was not involved in the pursuit, died. Investigators found a handgun and 51 grams of fentanyl in Catlett’s vehicle, and jurors convicted him of fentanyl trafficking. They recommended a 35-year total sentence; a judge will decide the final sentence at a later hearing.
Police chase that began in Lexington ends in fatal shootingFatal shooting ends chase that began in Lexington
A police chase that began in Lexington ended in a fatal shooting, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Villanova pulls out of Philadelphia's Big 5Villanova exits Philadelphia's fabled Big 5
Villanova is pulling out of Philadelphia’s Big 5, the city’s longtime college basketball group.
Rob Colon and Nas Core set to meet in all-HBCU 1v1 battleAll-HBCU 1v1 battle pairs Rob Colon with Nas Core
Rob Colon and Nas Core are set to meet in a one-on-one matchup billed as an all-HBCU battle, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.
Wizards' AJ Dybantsa, top overall pick, out vs. RaptorsTop overall pick AJ Dybantsa out of Wizards-Raptors game
Washington Wizards top overall pick AJ Dybantsa will miss the game against the Toronto Raptors. The headline did not specify a reason for his absence.
Villanova pulls out of Philadelphia's fabled Big 5Philadelphia's Big 5 loses Villanova
Villanova is pulling out of Philadelphia’s Big 5, the city’s longstanding college basketball group. The move will remove the Wildcats from the association of local programs.
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