#Kentucky State

Kentucky has long had wagering on one specific sport, horse racing, and is now almost surrounded by states that have legal sports wagering on other events, including Ohio. Lawmakers in the Bluegrass State are going to take another run at legal sports betting. The Kentucky state legislature reconvened again this week, and there are early signs that…

Image Source: Shutterstock.com House Bill 106 was introduced in the current legislative session on January 5. The bill received support from Kentucky State Representative in Lexington's 88th District, Cherlynn Stevenson, Newport's State Representative Rachel Roberts, and Derrick Graham, a dedicated House Representative since 2003. If it would be…

NCAA College Football Conferences: Getting Familiar with College Football Division Conferences When describing college football to a non-fan, some FAQs to expect include, why do individuals cheer so passionately for teams that represent institutions they have never attended? What are the Big XII and Big 10? The truth is that not many things…

Three mares have won in the Kentucky Derby's history - Genuine Risk, Winning Colors, and Regret. Coincidentally, you can experience all three of these things in your first minute at Churchill Downs. The Derby is the longest-running American sporting event ever, and there's your first hint that it shouldn't still exist. One hundred and forty-eight…

The No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats will take on the Howard Bison on Monday at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats are expected to be without Oscar Tshiebwe (knee) against the Bison. Tshiebwe averaged 17.4 points and 15.1 rebounds per game last season and John Calipari said he "would be stunned if he played Monday." The game from Rupp Arena is scheduled to tip off at…

As the month of October gets into full swing in the SIAC, teams' seasons could be made or broken this weekend. Fort Valley State need to win to stay one game behind Benedict and keep the potential Fountain City Classic with Albany State, at the end of the season, relevant. During the preseason, the Miles vs. Benedict game would have been the game…

Miles College will host Valdosta State, one of the top Division II teams in the country, on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. The Golden Bears will be looking for its first victory of the young season, coming off two straight losses to Alabama State and West Alabama respectively. The Golden Bears have given up 52 points in two games, an average of 26 a…

HENDERSON, Ky. - In a multi-million dollar agreement, Churchill Downs Incorporated said it has plans to obtain even more racing and gaming in Kentucky. This time, in Henderson. It's a move many people say is exciting. With $79 Million in cash in hand, Churchill Downs Incorporated said it inked a definitive deal to acquire Ellis Park Racing and…