C.M. Newton Archives

Billy Reed: We should all stand (or take a knee) against racism in sports and life — it needs to end

August 30, 2020August 29, 20202

I was thrilled last week when several NBA teams boycotted their playoff games to show solidarity against racism. Black lives…

April 24, 2020April 23, 20200

(Editor’s Note: For the next few months during our national coronavirus crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be…

October 26, 20180

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky is still growing and learning and far from reaching its peak. The Wildcats had…

August 2, 2018August 2, 20180

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari picked up an instate commitment Thursday when Pendleton County standout Dontaie Allen verbally…

June 8, 20180

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Phil Cox has never forgotten the impact C.M. Newton made on his life during his…

June 4, 2018June 5, 20180

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The University of Kentucky athletics department lost an icon Monday night when former Athletics Director…

June 1, 20180

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Brad Calipari enjoyed another summer tour with the Global Sports Academy. The Kentucky guard and…

October 14, 2016October 13, 20160

The basketball season began in normal fashion at the University of Kentucky. An estimated 90 NBA scouts attended Pro Day…

March 25, 2016March 25, 20160

When Bob Knight was fired at Indiana in 2000, nobody expected him to go gently into the good night. That…

March 11, 2015March 11, 20150

C.M. Newton has seen a lot of SEC basketball tournaments during his long career. He participated in the conference tourney…