Wednesday MLB Recap:
Jonathan India and TJ Friedl each blasted two home runs, while Tyler Stephenson added a solo shot, leading Cincinnati to a 9-2 victory over St. Louis and completing a three-game series sweep. The Reds have a day off on Thursday before starting a weekend interleague series against the Kansas City Royals at GABP. Game times are Friday and Saturday at 6:40 PM, and Sunday at 1:40 PM. Tune in for live coverage on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
College Football:
UK football’s wide receiver/return specialist Barion Brown and defensive tackle Deone Walker have been named to the Sporting News and USA Today Preseason All-America Teams. Brown earned first-team honors from the Sporting News and second-team recognition from USA Today, while Walker was named to the first team by ESPN. Last season, Brown led the nation with three kickoff return touchdowns, accumulating 576 yards on 16 returns. He has also caught a pass in every game of his college career, totaling 26 games. Walker, a 6’6″, 348 lbs. defensive lineman, led UK with 12.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, and 8 quarterback hurries, earning First Team ALL-SEC honors among many postseason awards. The Wildcats will kick off the 2024 season on Saturday, August 31st, at Kroger Field in Lexington against Southern Miss, with kickoff set for 7:45 PM.
The University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 class, which includes football standout Corey Peters (2006-2009), basketball star Jodie Meeks (2007-2009), and four-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (women’s track and field, 2018). The induction ceremony will take place during Hall of Fame Weekend, September 20-21.
Saturday NFL Preview:
The Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) travel to face the Chicago Bears (1-0) in their second preseason game. Cincinnati is looking to bounce back after a 17-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their preseason opener, while the Bears are coming off a 33-6 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Live pregame coverage begins at 11:30 AM, with kickoff at 1:00 PM on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
