Bengals QB Carson Palmer misses practice because of sprained ankleGEORGETOWN, Ky. — Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer has missed practice because of a sprained ankle, leaving it unclear whether he’ll play in Cincinnati’s second preseason game. Louisville U. chief says he told Pitino to apologize for sex scandal; considered other optionsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — University of Louisville President James Ramsey says he considered several options to deal with the scandal surrounding Rick Pitino before telling the coach to publicly apologize, according to a memo released to The Associated Press Monday. Catholics in Kentucky say Pitino should stay on as Louisville coach despite sex, abortionLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchgoers in Kentucky say Rick Pitino’s personal failings should be forgiven and he should remain as head basketball coach at the University of Louisville. Teaching pro takes a star turn on golf’s stage at PGA and shows he can play with the big boysCHASKA, Minn. — Grant Sturgeon knows what it’s like to play difficult golf courses. For the last 16 months, he has been an assistant pro at Oakmont Country Club, reputed to be the toughest course in America. Recruits remain committed to Pitino, Louisville in wake of sex scandal _ at least for nowLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rick Pitino is not losing recruits as a result of his “indiscretion” — not yet anyway. Louisville president says it’s time to move on following Pitino’s public apologyLOUISVILLE, Ky. — University of Louisville president James Ramsey says it’s time to move on after Rick Pitino’s public apology for sex with a woman outside his marriage. Fired mid-season by Auburn, coordinator Tony Franklin back in Sun Belt with Middle TennesseeMURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Getting fired isn’t easy. Call Tony Franklin an optimist because the offensive coordinator says he’s glad he went to Auburn and got fired seven games into his tenure. Louisville coach Rick Pitino has had success at all 4 college programs he has led
Louisville coach Rick Pitino’s reputation takes hit after admission of sexual encounterLOUISVILLE, Ky. — No sport rules the Bluegrass state like basketball — and arguably no coach since Adolph Rupp has done more for hoops in Kentucky than Rick Pitino. Louisville men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino says he’s sorry for ‘indiscretion’ 6 years agoLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino says he’s sorry to his family and his players for what he calls an “indiscretion” six years ago. Lawyer: Pitino believed $3,000 was for medical insurance, not abortionLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rick Pitino’s attorney says the coach gave $3,000 to a woman accused of trying to extort him so that she could buy health insurance. Louisville coach Rick Pitino tells cops he had sex at restaurant with woman in extortion caseLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino on Wednesday apologized for his “indiscretion” of having sex with a woman who later was charged with trying to extort him and vowed to continue coaching the Cardinals for as long as “they will have me.” Paper: Louisville coach Rick Pitino had sex, paid for abortion for woman in extortion caseLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The woman accused of trying to extort Louisville men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino approached him in a restaurant six years ago, and the two had sex later that night, the coach told police. Two weeks after they met, the married father of five gave her $3,000 for an abortion. Newspaper: Louisville coach Rick Pitino had sex, paid for abortion for woman in extortion caseLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino told police he had sex and paid for an abortion for the woman accused of trying to extort him for $10 million, a newspaper reported Tuesday. Horse of a different color: Breeders’ Cup ditching purple saddle cloths to ease viewingLEXINGTON, Ky. — The Breeders’ Cup is ditching the purple saddle cloths used to identify horses. Points leader Ryan Briscoe takes pole for Indy 200 at Mid-OhioLEXINGTON, Ohio —IndyCar points leader Ryan Briscoe has captured the pole for the Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. QB Carson Palmer throws INT during Bengals scrimmage, played under negative bannerGEORGETOWN, Ky. — Carson Palmer had a completion and an interception Friday on the opening drive of the Cincinnati Bengals’ training camp scrimmage, played under an airborne reminder of fans’ discontent. Carpenter hopes near miss at Kentucky provides boost for Vision RacingLEXINGTON, Ohio — Ed Carpenter thought his long wait to get to Victory Lane was finally over. Bengals sign TE Matt Sherry to fill injury void at positionGEORGETOWN, Ky. — The Cincinnati Bengals have added to their depleted tight end group, signing free agent Matt Sherry of Villanova. Bengals put TE Reggie Kelly on injured reserve with ruptured tendon, ending his season
Bengals TE Reggie Kelly ruptures Achilles’ tendon, will have surgeryGEORGETOWN, Ky. — The Bengals sustained their first significant injury of training camp Monday when tight end Reggie Kelly ruptured his Achilles’ tendon, a notable setback to an offense that finished last in the NFL. Bengals QB Carson Palmer returns to practice; tight end Reggie Kelly hurts footGEORGETOWN, Ky. — Carson Palmer is practicing again with the Cincinnati Bengals after a case of bronchitis. “Push to Pass” helps IndyCar provide more thrills, fewer yawns during duel at KentuckySPARTA, Ky. — There were nights this season when IndyCar veteran Ed Carpenter would hop in his trailer following another ho-hum race, flip on the replay and fight to stay awake. Briscoe nips upstart Carpenter at the wire to win IndyCar Kentucky 300SPARTA, Ky. — IndyCar simply wanted a better show. Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird runs 3rd in WVa.Derby; long shot Soul Warrior winsCHESTER, W.Va. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird’s classic finishing kick wasn’t strong enough in the West Virginia Derby. Lewis says 1st-round pick Smith to have opportunity to compete for Bengals starting spotGEORGETOWN, Ky. — Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says whenever first-round pick Andre Smith is signed and in training camp, he’ll get every opportunity to win the starting spot at right tackle. IndyCar hoping “Press to Pass” provides a few more thrills at KentuckySPARTA, Ky. — IndyCar has had it with the parades. SMI, Lowe’s refute report that company is ending sponsorship of Charlotte trackSPARTA, Ky. — Officials from Speedway Motorsports Inc. and Lowe’s insist they are still talking in the wake of a report that the home improvement chain is ending its sponsorship of SMI’s flagship track. IRL qualifying washed out; points leader Scott Dixon will start from poleSPARTA, Ky. — Drainage problems have wiped out qualifying for Saturday’s IndyCar race at Kentucky. Brazil and Alabama are in, Milwaukee and Richmond out of 2010 IndyCar scheduleSPARTA, Ky. — The IndyCar series is heading back to South America. Bengals first-round pick OT Andre Smith misses first training camp workout in holdoutGEORGETOWN, Ky. — First-round draft pick Andre Smith missed the Cincinnati Bengals’ first practice of training camp in a contract holdout. Kentucky Derby win was heaven for Mine That Bird; West Virginia Derby would be almost heavenCHARLESTON, W.Va. — First Kentucky, now West Virginia. Danica Patrick still mulling decision on possible jump from IndyCar to NASCARSPARTA, Ky. — Danica Patrick is in no hurry to make a decision about her racing future. Return to Valhalla: Kentucky course to host 2014 PGA Championship, 2011 Senior PGALOUISVILLE, Ky. — The PGA is looking to bring more drama back to Valhalla. Soap Box Derby resultsAKRON, Ohio — The top finishers in each class of the 72nd All-American Soap Box Derby held here Saturday: |