Mike Tussey: Rupp Arena is indeed a Kentucky treasure — where history is made
For Kentuckians everywhere in the Commonwealth, most everyone knows of the tradition and legacy that is – RUPP ARENA. If…
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Billy Reed: Happy to debate facts vs. facts with anyone, but to be clear — Adolph Rupp was not racist
Naively, I now realize, I thought I would never again have to write the column about whether Adolph Rupp was…
Dick Gabriel: Let me interrupt your misperceptions about Adolph Rupp with some facts on the race issue
Given the climate in America today when it comes to race relations, it was inevitable that a debate would open…
UK coaches have served as father figures to many players — on and off the court — for decades
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today College coaches are charged with more than just teaching their respective sports. They also serve…
Jamie Vaught: UK great ‘Wah Wah’ Jones played for legends Bear Bryant, Adolph Rupp — at same time
(Editor’s Note: During our national COVID-19 crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be writing about the ex-Wildcats who…
Jamie Vaught: After sassing Adolph Rupp, Hall of Famer Louie Dampier believed UK career was over
(Editor’s Note: During our national COVID-19 crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be writing about the ex-Wildcats who…
Jamie Vaught: Nearly 35 years later, Cotton Nash still gets autograph requests for Sports Illustrated cover
(Editor’s Note: For the next few months during our national crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be writing…
It’s Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center as naming rights agreement rebrands Lexington’s premier spot
The iconic Rupp Arena in Lexington is now Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Lexington Center Corporation announced a landmark…
Jamie Vaught: Latest Pete Rose book brings back pleasant memories of Roberto Clemente jersey
With another book about Pete Rose which came out earlier this month, it brought back a couple of old memories…
Kentucky by Heart: As state is abuzz with basketball, some new hoops books to highlight ‘annointed time’
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist Basketball is buzzing in Kentucky these days, with both high school and college basketball tournaments…
Kentucky by Heart: James Duane Bolin pens first in-depth, critical biography of ‘Baron of the Bluegrass’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist There was a day when collegiate basketball in America was “just a sport,” when college…
Kentucky by Heart: No shortage of inspirational quotes attributed to well-known Kentuckians
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My dad used to say to me when I was growing up: “When in doubt,…
Jamie Vaught: Book about Boston Celtics glory days brings back memories of UK great Frank Ramsey
I have just finished reading a remarkable and enjoyable basketball book about the glory days of the Boston Celtics and…
Jamie Vaught: Many years later, Issel still an all-time favorite for UK basketball fans
This month will mark the beginning of my 43rd year in covering the storied University of Kentucky basketball program as…
Jamie Vaught: Outspoken Finebaum has become the unofficial voice of the Southeastern Conference
Paul Finebaum? Heard of him? The name should be familiar, especially if you’re a Southeastern Conference fan. He is all…
Kentucky by Heart: No shortage of inspirational quotes attributed to well-known Kentuckians
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My dad used to say to me when I was growing up: “When in doubt,…
Billy Reed: Blunt and self-confident, Earl Cox was known for his love of sports, Kentucky
Editor’s Note: Former long-time Courier-Journal sports editor Earl Cox died Tuesday at the age of 86. Earl Cox was a…
Keith Taylor: Father-son combos not a new trend at UK; Game times set for first three football games
Brad Calipari won’t be the first player to play for his father at Kentucky. Three others — Herky Rupp, Sean…
Jamie Vaught: UK hoops past and present, former LSU boss Brown believes Hall deserved more credit
As you may recall, ex-LSU basketball coach Dale Brown discussed NCAA’s hypocrisy and the new book about the bureaucratic organization…
Jamie Vaught: A legendary figure, Rupp deserved more balanced portrayal by national media
Over several decades, there have been many national articles about Adolph Rupp and his 1965-66 Wildcats, popularly called “Rupp’s Runts.”…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky native Matt Figger playing a key role in South Carolina’s basketball resurgence
South Carolina, which faces UK on Saturday, Feb. 13, has been playing winning basketball this season, going all the way…
Jamie Vaught: Top U.S. court system administrator Duff relishes history he shares with Big Blue
While Jim Duff is probably better known for his current role as the top administrator of the U.S. Courts system…
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