SPORTS NEWS

Kentucky Speedway’s New Owner Promises a 2009 Sprint Cup Race

Kentucky Speedway could be the next addition to Nascar’s Sprint Cup schedule now that the racetrack has been purchased by Speedway Motorsports Inc.

Posted Thursday, May 22, 2008 9:43 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: National Assn of Stock Car Auto Racing, Kentucky, Automobile Racing, Speedway Motorsports Incorporated|TRK|NYSE

Tv Sports: Overdue Need to Reshape Faces in Winner’s Circle

In the aftermath of the Kentucky Derby, here is my policy for all to follow: no more politicians should ever take part in a championship ceremony.

Posted Monday, May 05, 2008 10:58 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Kentucky, Horse Racing, Television, Big Brown (Race Horse), Triple Crown (Horse Racing), Eight Belles (Race Horse), Novak, David, Costas, Bob

The Rail: Breezing Through The Derby Workouts

Colonel John, who won the Santa Anita Derby, looked no worse for wear a day after turning heads with a fast five-furlong breeze of 57.80 seconds on Sunday.

Posted Monday, April 28, 2008 9:37 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Kentucky, Horse Racing, Louisville (Ky)

Filly Is Ready to Take on the Colts, but Will She?

Rick Porter, owner of Eight Belles, was still not sure whether his filly will race in the Kentucky Oaks or the Derby.

Posted Monday, April 28, 2008 9:36 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Kentucky, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Louisville (Ky)

Eventing Rider Is Seriously Injured During a Top Event

A top rider in the Olympic equestrian sport of eventing was seriously injured after her horse somersaulted over a fence Saturday. Her horse and another horse, after a separate fall, were euthanized.

Posted Monday, April 28, 2008 8:29 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Kentucky, Olympic Games, Horses, Horsemanship and Equestrian Events

N.C.A.A. Men's Tournament: Recalling Forward Thinking at Western Kentucky

Western Kentucky broke racial barriers in the 1960s with its willingness to integrate the team when it was still taboo.

Posted Thursday, March 27, 2008 9:51 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Kentucky, NCAA Basketball Tournament, Western Kentucky University, Race

Recalling Forward Thinking

Western Kentucky broke racial barriers in the 1960s with their willingness to integrate their team when such a policy was still taboo.

Posted Wednesday, March 26, 2008 6:42 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Kentucky, NCAA Basketball Tournament, Western Kentucky University, Race

Kentucky Tries a New Role: Underdog

Facing sixth-seeded Marquette could be a difficult test for No. 11 Kentucky, which has won at least one tournament game every year since 1987.

Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:51 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Kentucky, NCAA Basketball Tournament, Marquette University, University of Kentucky

Kentucky, 7-Time Champ, Tries New Role: Underdog

Facing sixth-seeded Marquette could be a difficult test for No. 11 Kentucky, which has won at least one tournament game every year since 1987.

Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008 6:01 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Kentucky, NCAA Basketball Tournament, Marquette University, University of Kentucky

Great Set of Wheels For Olympic Hopeful

Sprinter Dallas Robinson, 6 feet 4 inches and 210 pounds, is turning heads with some of the world’s fastest times in the 60 and 200, despite his limited training and tremendous size.

Posted Wednesday, March 05, 2008 8:22 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Olympic Games (2008), Robinson, Dallas, Athletics and Sports, Running, Kentucky

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