Keith Taylor, Author at The Advocate-Messenger

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Kentucky and Indiana a natural rivalry that needs to be revived

I agree with Dick Vitale. Earlier this week, the veteran ESPN commentator made it known he wants to see Kentucky and Indiana put aside their ... Read more

by Keith Taylor, Monday, July 6, 2020 11:46 am

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Lexington Legends, other minor league teams, won’t play this season

The Lexington Legends won’t be playing baseball this summer. Minor League Baseball officially announced Tuesday the season has been canceled. “While we are disappointed in ... Read more

by Keith Taylor, Thursday, July 2, 2020 8:21 am

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UK women’s coach Mitchell recovering from brain surgery

Kentucky women’s basketball coach Matthew Mitchell is recovering following brain surgery. Mitchell recently had surgery to remove a subdural hematoma after blood was found on ... Read more

by Keith Taylor, Monday, June 29, 2020 2:24 pm

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Even without fans in stands, return of baseball offers hope for future

For as long as I can remember, there has always been baseball in the summer. Although University of Kentucky basketball is part of our family ... Read more

by Keith Taylor, Monday, June 29, 2020 2:22 pm

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Tests reveal six Kentucky football players had coronavirus in past

The Kentucky men’s basketball team will begin a COVID-19 screening process on Sunday before returning to activities prior to the July 4 holiday. The only ... Read more

by Keith Taylor, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 1:28 pm

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Calipari envisions strict medical protocol before return to practice

Before his players can even start thinking about basketball next month, Kentucky coach John Calipari expects the Wildcats to undergo medical precautions prior to workouts. ... Read more

by Keith Taylor, Friday, June 19, 2020 3:33 pm

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UK coaches have served as father figures to many players

College coaches are charged with more than just teaching their respective sports. They also serve as mentors to student-athletes, many of whom are thousands of ... Read more

by Keith Taylor, Thursday, June 18, 2020 2:05 pm

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Justin Thomas glad to be back on course amid absence of fans

Justin Thomas admitted things were different when the PGA Tour made its return Thursday but didn’t mind the absence of fans during the opening round ... Read more

by Keith Taylor, Friday, June 12, 2020 9:51 pm

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Off the sidelines, Stoops, Wildcats march against racial injustice

Mark Stoops couldn’t sit on the sidelines any longer. The Kentucky coach and members of his team, along with Courtney Love, a former player and ... Read more

by Keith Taylor, Saturday, June 6, 2020 8:19 am

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UK’s Marrow encouraged by show of unity amid current civil unrest

Vince Marrow is encouraged by the show of unity in light of the current civil unrest that has unraveled across the nation following the death ... Read more