Billy Reed: Thanks, Reds, for providing a significant mental-health distraction, shining light in darkness
In order to maintain our sanity here in the era of the Coronavirus and the Trumpavirus, I believe it helps…
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Billy Reed: It’s time to update Kentuckys state song and send ‘My Old Kentucky Home’ to the dustbin
This proud traditionalist is ready for a change. I can no longer, in good conscience, defend “My Old Kentucky Home”…
Billy Reed: He was a giant of Ky. journalism, but there was a lot more behind David Hawpe’s public persona
When I first got to know David Hawpe, I thought he was just a little crazy. I say that lovingly,…
Billy Reed: An obvious oversight, Hal Smith’s induction in NKY Sports Hall of Fame long overdue
I checked out the members of the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame recently and was both surprised and dismayed…
Billy Reed: It’s a perfect Affirmed birthday as I celebrate by 78th — and count my plentiful blessings
In an event the world will little note nor long remember, my birthday is tomorrow, July 12. The late Jim…
Billy Reed: The Fourth of July is really not about fireworks, hot dogs and beer; patriotism matters
I’ve always felt the Fourth of July is the most hedonistic of our national holidays. Maybe that’s because the Fourth…
Billy Reed: By all means, let’s celebrate all the fathers who are building their kids up; sadly, not all do
Of all the made-for-Hallmark special days, my least favorite is Father’s Day. I dread its coming and always am happy…
Billy Reed: Essential Quality wins Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the messiest Triple Crown ever
Well, of course, Essential Quality had to complete the messiest Triple Crown ever by winning yesterday’s 153rd Belmont Stakes at…
Billy Reed: Wishing everyone a Memorial Day of fun, laughter, celebration — and reflection and prayer
I wish everyone a Memorial Day weekend full of fun, laughter, and celebration. But I also hope each of us…
Billy Reed: Heads up, everyone; golf is trying to give us a feel-good story. Can Phil Mickelson pull it off??
In case you haven’t been paying attention, the game of golf is trying to give us a feel-good story just…
Billy Reed: All eyes on Preakness to see if star-crossed colt Medina Spirit can be competitive
LOUISVILLE – Almost all horse racing fans around the nation will be watching this afternoon’s Preakness Stakes so they can…
Billy Reed: A happy mom indeed, Gail Rice bred Medina Spirit, the winner of the 147th Kentucky Derby
I wish a very happy Mother’s Day to all the great moms out there, but with no disrespect intended to…
Billy Reed: The beautiful, sunny morning after the Derby, meeting a fresh Medina Spirit up close
LOUISVILLE – A little past 8 a.m. yesterday, a small gaggle of photographers, TV people with their cameras and microphones,…
Billy Reed: It couldn’t happen, of course, but it did — Bob Baffert wins the Roses with Medina Spirit
LOUISVILLE – No way Bob Baffert could win this thing again. No way he could break his tie with Ben…
Billy Reed: King Fury heartbreak and excruciating wait; here are my picks for the Run for the Roses
LOUISVILLE – So here we are again, at the ancient horse track in Louisville’s South end, the white edifice with…
Billy Reed: Back on the rail, seeing old friends, making new and lamenting how things have changed
LOUISVILLE – As soon as I got out of the car, I knew I was where I belonged. Every Kentucky…
Billy Reed: Just call me Dean, and with my Ph.D. in Derbyology I share stories — good and bad
LOUISVILLE – In a recent radio interview, I was asked if I considered myself to be “The Dean of Kentucky…
Billy Reed: Now, to be sure the horses stay fit and healthy for the big race — luck really does matter
LOUISVILLE — The elegant Aristides Room was the scene of yesterday’s made-for-TV production of the taking of entries and draw…
Billy Reed: Drawing for Derby post positions today — no fillies to be in field; only three fillies have ever won
LOUISVILLE – When the entries are taken this morning for Saturday’s 147th Kentucky Derby, followed by the draw for post…
Billy Reed: His 53rd Derby Week begins with memories of what use to be and what still is
LOUISVILLE – On the Monday morning before the Kentucky Derby, the backstretch at Churchill Downs is a bustling and confusing…
Billy Reed: Finally, as the angels smiled, I picked up the credentials for my 53rd Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE – On a gray morning that was cold and drizzly, my son-in-law and I pulled into the parking lot…
Billy Reed: All-Star Game moved from Atlanta but there’s surely a way to call attention to Georgia mess
By now just about everyone knows that Rob Manfred, the commissioner of Major League Baseball, has ordered the All-Star Game…