Category: Earl Cox on Sports
New Acclaim For Derby Booster Red Smith
The world’s greatest sports writer of all time is about to come alive again.
Racing Needs A Commissioner And Hancock Could Do It
Thoroughbred racing has a rebirth about once a century.
Who Says Steve Meilinger Couldn’t Play In UK Band?
The recent news about Steve Meilinger being elected to the National Football Hall of Fame pleased a lot of oldtimers among University of Kentucky football players and fans.
Derby Wrap-Up
Is there a much-needed Triple Crown in Orb? For the sake of Thoroughbred racing, let us hope so.
Other Card Champs Also Need Love
You would be surprised at how many University of Louisville basketball fans there are who would appreciate it if a little love would be spread around for two other national championship teams coached by Peck Hickman.
Another Top Schedule For Trinity Gridders
Trinity, Kentucky’s pride and joy of high school football, as usual will play just three games against state teams, the mandatory district games against St. Xavier, Male High and Manual to be eligible for another state championship.
Mighty Morehead
At first glance you wouldn’t be impressed with either Kenneth Faried’s flying long hair or his size – but no one’s eyes are equipped with slow-motion vision to show just how quick and fast he is. He also can jump out of the gym.
Richie Needs Fans’ Prayers
So you want to know how Richie Farmer could go so wrong? Well, you have come to the right place.
Does Derby Top All Sports Events?
The Kentucky Derby, as everyone in the Blue Grass knows, is a major sports event – but where does it rank with other top events in the nation and in the world?
