"Sports Update with Mike T." with various sports equipment

Sports Update: Thursday, Aug. 29. 2024

Wednesday MLB:
Will Benson smashed a three-run homer in the Cincinnati Reds’ 9-6 loss to the Oakland Athletics at GABP. The series wraps up Thursday with a 5:10 PM start. Rookie RHP Julian Aguiar (1-0, 3.60 ERA) takes the mound for the Reds. Tune in for live coverage on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.


Friday High School Football:

  • Somerset Briar Jumpers (1-0) at Russell Co. Lakers (0-1): Kickoff at 8:00 PM ET. Somerset aims to continue their momentum after a dominant 48-7 win over Perry County Central. The Lakers are looking to bounce back after a 22-16 loss to Adair Co. last week. Somerset leads the all-time series 10-3, with Russell Co.’s last win coming in 2008. Coverage starts at 7:15 PM on Somerset 106.1 FM & Somerset106.com.
  • Pulaski Co. Maroons (0-1) at Danville Admirals (0-1): Kickoff at 7:30 PM ET.
  • Southwestern Warriors (0-1): The Warriors have an open date and will return to action on Friday, September 6th, against South Warren in Bowling Green.

Saturday College Football:

  • Kentucky Wildcats (SEC) vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles (Sun Belt): The Wildcats open the season at home with a 7:45 PM ET kickoff. UK leads the series 3-1 and has won 19 of their last 21 nonconference games. Coverage is available on SEC Network.
  • WKU Hilltoppers (CUSA) at No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide (SEC): The Hilltoppers face a tough challenge in Tuscaloosa. WKU starting QB TJ Finley, in his first start for the Hilltoppers, will look to lead the team against Alabama, who leads the series 3-0. Kickoff at 7:00 PM ET, with live coverage on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and nationally on ESPN.