GARY B. GRAVES

AP Sports Writer
Bowl-bound Louisville, Kentucky play for Bluegrass supremacy
Archrivals Louisville and Kentucky both enter the Governor’s Cup showdown bowl-bound and seeking a signature football victory.
 
No. 2 Louisville put on notice as possible next No. 1
Louisville coach Chris Mack and the Cardinals say they don’t pay much attention to the rankings. Poised to be the next men’s basketball team to ascend to the top of the polls, the second-ranked Cardinals should heed what has happened to those who have risen to No. 1 ahead of them.
 
No. 2 Louisville leads big before holding off Akron 82-76
Ryan McMahon made two free throws with 16.8 seconds left, helping No. 2 Louisville escape Akron 82-76. The Zips trailed 55-33 early in the second before getting within 78-74 on the second of Loren Cristian Jackson’s three consecutive layups.
 
No. 2 Louisville rallies past USC Upstate 76-50
Ryan McMahon made consecutive 3-pointers and Dwayne Sutton and Darius Perry had one each during a second-half surge that rallied No. 2 Louisville past USC Upstate 76-50.
 
Evansville stuns No. 1 Kentucky at Rupp Arena, 67-64
Sam Cunliffe scored 17 points, including two free throws with 6.8 seconds remaining, and Evansville silenced Rupp Arena with an improbable 67-64 victory over No. 1 Kentucky. K.J.
 
Guarantano’s 2 TD passes rally Tennessee past Kentucky 17-13
Jarrett Guarantano threw two third-quarter touchdown passes for the lead that Tennessee’s defense preserved with a late goal-line stand, helping the Volunteers rally past Kentucky 17-13.
 
High expectations for No. 5 Louisville in Year 2 under Mack
Louisville coach Chris Mack is making sure the No. 5 Cardinals don’t buy into the preseason hype. While Louisville likely exceeded expectations in Mack’s first season as the men’s basketball coach, going from a scandal-marred program to NCAA Tournament participant.
 
Lynn Bowden’s 3 TDs rally Kentucky past Arkansas 24-20
Lynn Bowden accounted for three touchdowns in his first start at quarterback, including the go-ahead 24-yard scoring run with 6:53 remaining, to rally Kentucky past Arkansas 24-20.
 
Kentucky sophomore Hagans works on his offense, leadership
 
No. 9 Florida rallies past Kentucky 29-21 in SEC opener
Kyle Trask relieved an injured Feleipe Franks and rallied No. 9 Florida with three fourth-quarter touchdown drives, including his go-ahead, 4-yard scoring run with 4:11 remaining that lifted the Gators to a 29-21 victory over Kentucky.
 
Kentucky, Eastern Michigan seek faster when they square off
Kentucky and Eastern Michigan overcame rough starts to win their football openers. Both schools now seek quicker starts Saturday night in order to remain unbeaten. The Wildcats had to rally twice in the first half before pulling away from Toledo.
 
Wilson’s 2 touchdown passes lead Kentucky past Toledo 38-24
Terry Wilson threw two touchdown passes, Asim Rose and Kavosiey Smoke each ran for TDs and Kentucky overcame Toledo to pull away 38-24 in the season opener for both schools.
 
Kentucky seeks to build on success after a 10-win season
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops knows it’s asking a lot to duplicate last season’s success highlighted by 10 wins and a Citrus Bowl victory. And especially with many starting Wildcats gone.
 
Simone Biles takes gold medal at US Classic gymnastics
 
Louisville shuts out ECU 12-0 to clinch NCAA super regional
Bobby Miller carried a no-hitter into the bottom of the ninth inning, Drew Campbell had three RBI and the Cardinals beat East Carolina 12-0 to win the NCAA super regional and reach its fourth College World Series since 2013.
 
Life remains normal for Kentucky Derby winner Country House
Country House isn’t a horse racing rock star even after winning the Kentucky Derby. And skipping the Preakness likely won’t elevate his profile.
 
Omaha Beach is 4-1 favorite for Kentucky Derby, draws No. 12
Omaha Beach is the 4-1 early favorite for the Kentucky Derby after drawing the No. 12 post position. Bob Baffert-trained Game Winner is the 5-1 second choice from the No. 16 post in the 20-horse field for Saturday’s first leg of the Triple Crown.
 
Virginia shakes off Purdue 80-75 in OT to win South Region
Top-seeded Virginia is back in the Final Four for the first time since 1984 following an 80-75 victory over Purdue in overtime in the South Region final.
 
No. 1 seed Virginia outlasts No. 12 Oregon 53-49 in NCAAs
Ty Jerome scored 13 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:34 remaining, and No. 1 seed Virginia reached its second regional final in four years with a 53-49 victory over No. 12 Oregon on Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament.
 
Murray State’s Morant ascends to possible NBA lottery pick
Ja Morant is finding ways to stay grounded following his ascension to the bright lights of college basketball’s national stage.
 
No. 2 Duke rallies from 23 down, beats No. 16 Louisville
Cam Reddish made a tying 3-pointer with 1:28 left and the go-ahead free throws with 14 seconds remaining, helping No. 2 Duke overcome a 23-point second-half deficit to beat No. 16 Louisville 71-69.
 
No. 5 Louisville survives rival and No. 19 Kentucky 80-75
Asia Durr scored 32 points and made the first of several critical free throws down the stretch that helped No. 5 Louisville hold off No. 19 Kentucky 80-75.
 
Defense helps No. 20 Kentucky outlast Middle Tennessee 34-23
Mike Edwards had two takeaways leading to Kentucky’s first two touchdowns, and the No. 20 Wildcats made several fourth-quarter defensive stops for a 34-23 win over Middle Tennessee.
 
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No. 20 Kentucky hopes to end 2-game slide, reach 8 victories
Kentucky’s quest for a 10-win regular season has quickly shifted toward halting a losing streak. The No. 20 Wildcats have been outscored 58-24 in consecutive losses to No. 5 Georgia and Tennessee and aim to get back on track in their home finale against Middle Tennessee.
 
Louisville, interim coach looks to end skid vs NC State
Louisville hopes a tumultuous week that started with a football coaching change will end on a high note. Interim coach Lorenzo Ward has shook up the Cardinals’ practice routine and been encouraged by the results.
 
Louisville fires head coach Bobby Petrino with team 2-8
Louisville has fired coach Bobby Petrino with two games left in a spiraling season that includes five blowout losses in which the Cardinals allowed at least 50 points.
 
Louisville escapes Nicholls State 85-72 in Mack’s debut
Steven Enoch had 15 points including several key free throws down the stretch, Darius Perry added 14 points and Louisville held off Nicholls State 85-72 to win Chris Mack’s debut as Cardinals coach.
 
Accelerate wins Breeders’ Cup Classic at Churchill Downs
Accelerate came on at the top of the stretch and outraced Gunnevera to win the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic by one length, strengthening his bid for Horse of the Year over Triple Crown winner Justify.
 
Game Winner takes charge late to win Breeders Cup Juvenile
Game Winner surged down the stretch and pulled away from Knicks Go after a bump to win the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile by 2 1/4 lengths, giving trainer Bob Baffert an early Kentucky Derby favorite just five months after winning his second Triple Crown with Justify.
 
Longtime Churchill Downs spokesman John Asher dies at 62
The longtime spokesman for the racetrack that’s home to the Kentucky Derby has died. John Asher was 62.
 
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