Sports

Braves Have a Chance to Change the Direction of Their Season Tonight

MORGANFIELD, KY (10-2-2026) —There are games on a football schedule that mean a little more than others. Friday night is one of them for the Union County Braves. At 2-4, we all can agree the first six games have not gone exactly the way we wanted. There have been some tough nights, including a three-game

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Braves Open District Play Friday Night Against Hopkins County Central

MORGANFIELD, KY. (October 1, 2026) – The Union County Braves will look to carry momentum from their best defensive performance of the season into Friday night when they welcome Hopkins County Central to Morganfield for the opening game of Class 3A, District 1 play. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Union County High School.

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Ellis Park Racing & Gaming Announces Upcoming Removal of Water Tower

HENDERSON, KY., (November 21, 2024) – Ellis Park Racing & Gaming has announced that, despite dedicated efforts to preserve the historic water tower on the property, it will be removed over the coming weeks due to critical safety concerns related to its structural integrity. Since the acquisition of Ellis Park by Churchill Downs Incorporated in

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Ellis Park to operate normally Friday

Ellis Park officials announced on its Facebook page that the racing and gaming facility will operate as normal Friday. Unexpected water issues caused Thursday’s grand opening day racing program to be conducted without fans and the gaming facility to be closed. The gaming facility opened at 8 a.m. Friday as usual and the live race

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John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program ‘needs to hear another voice’

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — John Calipari is stepping down as Kentucky’s men’s basketball coach after 15 years, saying Tuesday that the “program probably needs to hear another voice” amid reports that he’s closing in on a deal with Arkansas to take over that Southeastern Conference program. Calipari posted a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, in which

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Parade planned for Union Co. Wrestler after winning gold at World Championships

Union County High School wrestler Jorydn Raney won gold medal at the U-17 World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey this week. Raney, a resident of Sturgis, Kentucky has been a worldwide computer of Greco-Roman style wrestling. The Morganfield Police Department said that the community will welcome Jordyn home with a celebration tonight. This parade will start

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Union County sophomore wins gold medal at Wrestling World Championships in Turkey

Union County High School sophomore Jordyn Raney is officially a wrestling world champion. According to Union County Public Schools District says that Raney competed in the 2023 U17 World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey. Raney won the gold medal in the 121lbs. (55 kg) weight class. Raney went undefeated in five matches and won the championship

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NFL Playoff Time. Brady’s back to try for 8th Super Bowl win

Seven of the 14 teams in this year’s playoffs didn’t make the field last season, giving the NFL’s upcoming wild-card weekend a mix of traditional powerhouses and underdogs. Tom Brady begins his quest for an unprecedented eighth Super Bowl title when his Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys next Monday night. Meanwhile, Jacksonville second-year

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Union County Athletics Changing Ticket Platform

A change in the ticketing provider for Union County High Athletics goes into effect this Friday, according to Union County Public Schools Athletic Director Jeremy Tackett.  “Beginning with Friday night’s football game will we move from TicketLeap to GoFan. GoFan gives us the ability to offer season passes and we heard the desire of our

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Ellis Park moves first race to 10:30 a.m. CT this Friday-Sunday

HENDERSON, Ky. (Wednesday, July 20, 2022) — Ellis Park is moving post time for the first race to 10:30 a.m. Central for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday because of the forecast for extreme heat. “Obviously the safety of our racehorses and backstretch personnel is paramount,” said Ellis Park General Manager Jeff Inman. “By starting more than two

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WEINER DOG RACES RETURN TO ELLIS PARK

One of the most anticipated fan events of the season, the qualifying Weiner Dog Races,sponsored by Reditus Property Holdings & Miss Mosby, returns to Ellis Park on Saturday, July16. The speedy Weiner dogs will dash across the dirt track from 11 AM to 12 PM CT. The top twofinishers from five separate heats will qualify

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MATT HOLLIDAY TO HEADLINE 2022 CHRISTIAN DAY AT THE BALLPARK

Cardinals Hall of Fame Outfielder Will Be Keynote Speaker for Postgame Event on July 16 ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 29, 2022 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced details for the 30th annual Christian Day at the Ballpark on Saturday, July 16, presented by He Gets Us, featuring a postgame program highlighted by Cardinals Hall of Famer Matt

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CARDINALS ANNOUNCE SERIES OF ROSTER MOVES

JACK FLAHERTY & HARRISON BADER PLACED ON INJURED LIST; ROOKIE & MISSOURI NATIVE JAMES NAILE & ROOKIE CONNER CAPEL PROMOTED FROM MEMPHIS (AAA) ST. LOUIS, MO., June 27, 2022 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced this afternoon several roster moves in advance of their series opener with Miami. The team announced that right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty (right shoulder

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CARDINALS & ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH ANNOUNCE $5 TICKET OFFER

$15 Field Box Tickets Also Available for Upcoming Three-Game Series vs. Marlins ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 21, 2022 – The St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Post-Dispatch are teaming up to present fans with a special discount ticket offer for the upcoming homestand. On sale now, fans can purchase $5 tickets in various seating categories, and $15

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 UK Men’s Basketball Hosts Kansas for SEC/Big 12 Challenge

Kentucky and Kansas will meet for eighth time in nine seasons Full list of SEC/Big 12 Challenge Games BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Kentucky and Kansas will meet for the eighth time in nine seasons when the Jayhawks visit Rupp Arena on Jan. 28 as a part of the annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge in 2022-23. The full

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