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Sports legends of the Ville: The Volunteer [Sports]
St. X alumni Chris Burke has made a name for himself throughout the baseball community both locally as well as nationally.
After graduating from high school Burke, a utility player known for his versatility- playing every position except pitcher and catcher, he made his way to Knoxville to play college baseball with the University of Tennessee.
Almost immediately Burke made a name for himself with the Vols being named to three All-America teams, as well as an All-SEC team for his work at second base.
Louisville news: 'Yo, sound the bell, school is in, sucka ' edition [News]
- "Voters across Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Virginia solidly oppose mountaintop removal coal mining, by wide margins and across a host of demographic and political divides." [Barefoot and Progressive]
- "Officials at Jefferson County Public Schools say power, Internet and phone service have been restored at all schools and facilities and they’re ready to start the new academic year tomorrow.
NBA draft set for June [Sports]
On the heels of the NBA playoffs, the sports world’s attention is now set on basketball, specifically the upcoming NBA draft which is set for a June twenty-third date.
But, who are the local prospects for professional hoops?Kentucky has four athletes going into the draft this year, included is their forward who was so instrumental in the Cats’ final four appearance last year, Josh Harrelson.
Sports legends of the Ville: Talent as big as Texas [Sports]
A high ranking Assistant NBA General Manager sits at his desk on a brisk New York day. It’s a position he’s settled into; a town he knows, perhaps not as well as another city that sits on a different river.
His hometown is Louisville, and he is a Sports legend of the Ville.
Alan Houston, known for his shot and work ethic, is a legendary New York Knick player as well as current assistant general manager. But, what got him there?
Local stars make it to WNBA [Sports]
Last Monday the WNBA held their annual draft welcoming the big names of women’s college basketball to the pros, led by Connecticut’s Maya Moore several notable local talents were represented in the draft choices.
Kentucky’s Victoria Dunlap was one of the first to go, getting the eleventh pick of the first round.
Weekend Tank Trip: Music City Burlesque gets naughty for the holidays [Travel]
If Santa says you’ve been naughty, I guess the only thing left to do is prove him right. In that spirit, the graphic novel-turned-film, ‘The Goon’, presents Music City Burlesque in ‘Merry Stripmas!’ Hot coco and an open fire may warm you, but renowned vixens can match that and sound like more fun.
NCAA Tournament: Sweet 16 recap
By Josh Cook
Here is a quick look back at the Sweet 16 of the men's NCAA Tournament, and a quick look ahead at the Elite Eight.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band triumph at Nashville's Sommet Center in what might have been one of their final shows
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band play Nashville's Sommet Center Wednesday
