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UK Football: Tim Couch loves his television duties
larry@amnews.comHOOVER, Ala. — Tim Couch, a former No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, might be a bit biased when it comes to evaluating Kentucky coach Joker Phillips, especially when it comes to his recruiting ability. “Joker is an outstanding coach and recruiter...Tags: Fox Broadcasting Company, Southeastern Conference, Television, Sports, NFL Draft
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Diary of a Basketball Mom: Brandon Knight's mother shares excerpts from her new book
larry@amnews.comEditor’s note: Tonya Knight, the mother of former UK basketball standout Brandon Knight is working on a book — Diary of a Basketball Mom — about following her son’s career from age 8 through draft night. Here’s a sampling...Tags: Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Sports, National Basketball Association, David Stern
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Former UK standout Randall Cobb says Cats will find a new star
larry@amnews.comAs Randall Cobb gets set to embark on his National Football¿League career, he says his departure from Kentucky leaves an opportunity, not a void. The versatile Cobb was UK’s leading scorer and receiver last year as well as a threat to return punts,...Tags: Sports, Green Bay Packers, Randall Cobb, Cam Newton, NFL Lockout (2011)
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Vaught's Views: The story of Alex Otte's recovery from a horrific boat accident worth retelling
larry@amnews.comI thought it would be emotional to hear 14-year-old Alex Otte of Lexington tell her story about the horrific accident last summer on Herrington Lake when she was on a jet ski, hit by a boat driven by a drunk driver and lost her right leg. However, I had...Tags: United Kingdom, Middletown, Health, Human Interest, Disasters and Accidents
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Youth Salute winners: July 26, 2011
Raymond Borja
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Raymond is an active member of his community, school and church.
He is an honor student as well as a positive influence in many school affiliated organizations.
He is a member of the National Honor Society, a three-year member of...Tags: Youth Organizations, Sports, Business Enterprises, Colleges and Universities, Lifestyle and Leisure
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UK Basketball: Prince a fan of Knight
LEXINGTON — Even though he’s not sure what his future with the Detroit Pistons might be, former Kentucky star Tayshaun Prince thinks the team made a wise move by drafting UK¿point guard Brandon Knight with the eighth overall pick in June&...Tags: Sports, Tayshaun Prince, Teaching and Learning, Students, John Calipari
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UK Basketball: Liggins didn't think last season would be his last at Kentucky
larry@amnews.comDeAndre Liggins did not go into last season thinking it would be his last one at Kentucky. What he did know was that he was going to have a chance to play more for coach John Calipari and that if he worked hard enough his game should improve. It did,...Tags: Daniel Orton, Southeastern Conference, Sports, John Calipari, Orlando Magic
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UK Basketball: Liggins surprised, flattered by Kentucky fans' support
larry@amnews.comDeAndre Liggins quickly admits he never thought there would be a day when Kentucky fans would line up and pay $15 or more to get his autograph. “I never thought that. After my freshman year I thought I was going to be leaving. It turned 360 degrees....Tags: Sports, John Calipari, Brandon Knight, NBA Draft, DeAndre Liggins
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UK Football: QB coach Martin excited about Kentucky's talent level
arry@amnews.comLEXINGTON — Kentucky assistant coach Tee Martin was at the Governor’s Cup outing Thursday, the UK¿football kickoff luncheon Friday and the women’s clinic Saturday. Now he’s almost ready to actually get on the field with the...Tags: Southeastern Conference, Sports, Students, Teaching and Learning, Contracts
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Vaught's Views: Prince appreciates Calipari's support of former Wildcats
larry@amnews.comLEXINGTON — Former Kentucky standout Tayshaun Prince is not the kind of person to be critical or take verbal shots at others. Still, Prince couldn’t help but express his appreciation for the way current UK coach John Calipari has treated...Tags: Rajon Rondo, John Wall, Tayshaun Prince, Colleges and Universities, Sports
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Running: Danville track coach Verhoven ready to take over cross country team
marsee@amnews.comChris Verhoven found himself in the right place Saturday:¿the driver’s seat. Verhoven is taking the wheel of the Danville cross country program, and on Saturday he went for an even easier drive during Coach Plummer’s 5K¿Run. The annual cross...Tags: Human Interest, Track and Field, David Thompson, High School Sports
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Vaught's Views: NCAA says no to having Hall, Bowie on the bench for UK stars against Dominican team
larry@amnews.comFormer Kentucky coach Joe Hall and former UK¿All-American Sam Bowie have been benched by the¿NCAA. Original plans called for the two to be honorary coaches when the Dominican Republic national team coached by UK coach John Calipari plays an exhibition...Tags: John Wall, Rajon Rondo, Sports, Colleges and Universities, Tayshaun Prince
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