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UK’s Big Blue Madness returns — magnificiently — and so does Rick Pitino

October 13, 2024October 12, 20240

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The Mark Pope era is officially – and magnificently – launched. The Kentucky coach introduced…

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Mike Tussey: Winners are a breed apart even in marbles or ping pong; they know what it takes

June 5, 2024June 5, 20240

You’ll find winners in politics, athletics, broadcasting, teaching, law enforcement, firemen, and of course – in any profession. The list…

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Former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino says Mark Pope will lead Wildcats to ‘greatness’

April 14, 2024April 15, 20240

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Rick Pitino is all in on new Kentucky coach Mark Pope and gave his former…

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Mike Tussey: When you combine talent, style, personality and success, you have celebrities

May 24, 20232

There’s a funny thing about human nature, it sometimes becomes fickle and predictable. This behavior could be because we admire…

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Jamie Vaught: No invite for UK this season, but March Madness still has plenty of Kentucky angles

March 16, 20210

Over the years, the men’s NCAA Tournament party, popularly known as the Big Dance, usually has invited the Kentucky Wildcats…

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Mack excited, Louisville players ‘relieved’ to finally have tipoff date for upcoming basketball season

September 18, 2020September 17, 20200

By Russ Brown Kentucky Today Louisville basketball coach Chris Mack will be dealing with some massive scheduling headaches for the…

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UK coaches have served as father figures to many players — on and off the court — for decades

June 21, 2020June 19, 20200

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today College coaches are charged with more than just teaching their respective sports. They also serve…

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Louisville basketball program hit with four allegations of NCAA violations committed during Pitino regime

May 4, 2020May 4, 20200

By Russ Brown Kentucky Today The day the University of Louisville dreaded, while hoping it never arrived, came to fruition…

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Jamie Vaught: Former Kentucky Mr. Basketball Pelphrey appeared Vanderbilt-bound until UK called

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…

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Season over early but Calipari to keep in touch with team via calls, texts; Pitino hired at Iona in New York

March 16, 2020March 15, 20200

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Reality is beginning to sink in for Kentucky coach John Calipari. After both the Southeastern…

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Rick Pitino’s new book: Defending himself (again) against the scandals at UofL, tells ‘his story’

September 9, 2018September 8, 20180

By Russ Brown Kentucky Today Rick Pitino’s new memoir, “Pitino: My Story,” hit the bookshelves and internet booksellers’ websites this…

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Top state sports stories of ’17: #1 is University of Louisville firing of Rick Pitino and Tom Jurich

January 2, 2018January 1, 20180

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Rick Pitino is the only coach in history to lead rival schools Kentucky and Louisville…

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University of Louisville trustees fire athletics director Tom Jurich; Pitino gets grand jury subpoena

October 18, 20170

By Russ Brown Kentucky today Concluding a historic and monumental three days for the University of Louisville, the school’s board…

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Keith Taylor: Pitino’s fall from grace at Louisville shouldn’t be celebrated — some food for thought

October 18, 2017October 17, 20170

I feel for Rick Pitino. I really do. Never mind he’s now the former coach at Louisville, Kentucky’s main rival…

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Rick Pitino’s career at University of Louisville has come to end; unanimous vote to fire

October 16, 2017October 16, 20171

By Russ Brown Kentucky Today It’s now official. Hall of Fame member Rick Pitino is no longer the coach of…

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U of L Athletics Association votes unanimously to fire Pitino who serves breach of contract notice

October 3, 2017October 3, 20170

By Russ Brown Kentucky Today The University of Louisville Athletics Association has voted unanimously to fire Hall of Fame basketball…

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University of Louisville names David Padgett acting head coach; he becomes one of youngest in nation

October 1, 2017September 30, 20170

By Russ Brown Kentucky Today University of Louisville assistant coach David Padgett was named the Cardinals’ acting head coach for…

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Pitino, Jurich on administrative leave from University of Louisville, pending outcomes of FBI investigation

September 27, 2017September 27, 20170

The University of Louisville has placed athletic director Tom Jurich and basketball coach Rick Pitino on administrative leave amid a…

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Could Rick Pitino’s roller-coaster tenure at Louisville soon be coming to a shameful end?

September 26, 2017September 26, 20170

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Like many of you, I admired Rick Pitino and his ability to lead Kentucky from…

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Billy Reed: ‘Strippergate’ is repugnant but so are NCAA’s Draconian penalties against UofL program

June 18, 2017June 18, 20172

The head of the NCAA Committee on Infractions described the “Strippergate” scandal at the University of Louisville as “repugnant,” and…

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NCAA lowers the boom on UofL basketball program; vacating 2013 national championship a possibility

June 15, 20170

By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — If University of Louisville fans want to get one last look at the…

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Keith Taylor: College basketball one part of Kentucky’s rich and deep heritage

May 31, 2017May 31, 20170

Happy birthday, Kentucky. Once considered a part of Virginia, the Bluegrass State celebrates its 225th birthday as a Commonwealth Thursday….

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