Big 12 acknowledges officiating mistake in BYU's win over Arizona StateBig 12 says officiating error came in BYU-Arizona State win
The Big 12 acknowledged an officiating mistake in BYU’s win over Arizona State.
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Hannah Hidalgo scores 32 as No. 13 Notre Dame beats Villanova in RomeHidalgo's 32 points lead Notre Dame past Villanova
Hannah Hidalgo scored 32 points as No. 13 Notre Dame defeated Villanova in Rome.
No. 8 Kentucky football climbs to its highest AP Poll ranking since 2022
Kentucky rose to No. 8 in the week 9 AP Poll, its highest ranking since 2022, after starting the season unranked and reaching a share of first place in the SEC. The Wildcats’ 34-17 win over Vanderbilt and 35-34 overtime victory at South Carolina helped build their résumé. Kentucky has four regular-season games left: road trips to No. 16 Tennessee and No. 19 Missouri, a home game against No. 25 Florida and a Nov. 28 matchup with Louisville.
Report says Yankees plan to move on from advisers Omar Minaya and Brian SabeanYankees reportedly move on from 2 advisers
A report says the New York Yankees plan to move on from advisers Omar Minaya and Brian Sabean.
UK football's AP top 25 ranking follows bye ahead of Tennessee gameTennessee game nears after UK football's bye
Kentucky football’s position in the AP Top 25 after its bye week is in focus ahead of the Wildcats’ game against Tennessee. The Lexington Herald-Leader’s headline does not specify the team’s ranking.
Herald-LeaderWhere UK football is ranked in AP top 25 after bye, ahead of Tennessee game - Lexington Herald Leader
Herald-LeaderWhere UK football is ranked in AP top 25 after bye, ahead of Tennessee game - Lexington Herald Leader
Herald-LeaderWhere UK football is ranked in AP top 25 after bye, ahead of Tennessee game - Lexington Herald Leader
Kentucky Wildcats rise in week 9 AP poll
The Kentucky Wildcats rose to No. 8 in the Week 9 AP Top 25 college football poll, up one spot from last week. Coach Will Stein’s team received 1,253 votes. Kentucky did not play this weekend, taking a bye week.
Wizards exercise options on five players, including former No. 2 pick Alex SarrAlex Sarr among five players whose options Wizards exercise
The Washington Wizards exercised contract options on five players. The group includes Alex Sarr, the former No. 2 overall pick.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson injures hand and is out against BillsLamar Jackson out vs. Bills with hand injury
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson injured his hand and will miss the game against the Buffalo Bills.
Team Yandex and Team Spirit to meet in PARI Universe grand finalPARI Universe grand final set between Yandex and Spirit
Team Yandex and Team Spirit are set to face off in the grand final of the PARI Universe competition.
New Philadelphia chooses Frutchey to fill vacant treasurer postFrutchey selected for New Philadelphia treasurer vacancy
Frutchey has been chosen to fill the vacant treasurer post in New Philadelphia.
Taylor Swift reveals a longtime inside joke with best friend AbigailSwift shares a private joke with her best friend Abigail
Taylor Swift revealed that she and her longtime best friend, Abigail, share an inside joke.
African Children's Choir to perform Nov. 7 at First Alliance Church; admission is freeFree concert brings 18 young voices to Lexington
The African Children’s Choir is bringing 18 young performers to Lexington for an evening of singing, dancing and storytelling. The children train for about seven months in Africa before touring; the choir’s mission is to provide education and opportunities for young people from vulnerable backgrounds. Tour leader Daniel Tamale was a choir member as a child. The group performs Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at First Alliance Church; admission is free, with a love offering accepted.
Ex-KY school staffer charged in Minnesota online child sex stingMinnesota sting leads to charge against ex-KY school staffer
A former Kentucky school staffer has been charged in Minnesota in connection with an undercover online child-sex sting.
76ers look to capitalize on the Bulls' strugglesBulls' struggles give 76ers an opening
The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to take advantage of the struggling Chicago Bulls in their upcoming matchup. Philadelphia is described as high-flying, while Chicago has been struggling.
Hawks exercise third-year contract option on F Asa NewellAsa Newell's third-year option picked up by Hawks
The Hawks picked up the third-year contract option for forward Asa Newell, keeping him under contract for the option year.
Diana Shnaider wins first '26 event as Harriet Dart gains career firstHarriet Dart gains career first in WTA roundup
Diana Shnaider won her first event of 2026, while Harriet Dart achieved a career first, according to a WTA roundup.
Explosive spending, ugly ads and courtroom battles set stage for tense midterm elections
The 2026 U.S. midterms are heading into Election Day amid record early voting, intense partisan divisions and an estimated $11.6 billion in campaign advertising. More than 52.7 million early votes had been cast by Saturday, surpassing the 2022 midterm record,
Miyu Yamashita defends championship at MaybankMaybank championship defense goes to Miyu Yamashita
Miyu Yamashita defended her championship at Maybank, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The headline does not provide a score or further details about the competition.
Hundreds of kids find candy at Canton's Trunk or TreatKids find plenty of candy at Canton's Trunk or Treat
Hundreds of children attended Canton’s Trunk or Treat, where they found plenty of candy.
Election Day forecast for central Ohio calls for sunshine and highs in the 70sSunshine and 70s expected for Election Day in central Ohio
Central Ohio is forecast to have sunshine on Election Day, with high temperatures in the 70s.
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