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Protesters take over the elevated Interstate 10 during a march in New Orleans, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, protesting the death of George Floyd, who died May 25 in Minneapolis after being restrained by police. In the background is the Superdome. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
The Latest: 32 positive virus tests for Superdome workers

By The Associated Press Jun. 16, 2020 01:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2016, file photo, from left, Mel Page, representing his brother Greg Page; Nate Northington; Wilbur Hackett; and Houston Hogg pose after statues of them were unveiled at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Houston Hogg, one of four African-American football players at Kentucky who helped break the Southeastern Conference color line in the late 1960s, has died. He was 71. The school announced Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, that Hogg died in Owensboro, Kentucky. (Mark Cornelison/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP, File)
Houston Hogg, helped integrate SEC at Kentucky, dies at 71

Jan. 03, 2020 11:51 AM EST

Texas players celebrate their win over Utah in the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ehlinger leads Texas' Alamo Bowl romp over No. 12 Utah 38-10

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019 11:21 PM EST

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. hands off to running back Christopher Rodriguez Jr. who rushes for a touchdown against Virginia Tech in the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Bowden's late TD pass lifts Kentucky past VTech 37-30

By Eli Pacheco Dec. 31, 2019 03:52 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker, right, is wrapped up by Virginia defensive tackle Eli Hanback (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
FBC--Belk Bowl Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2019 04:07 PM EST

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs for a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Versatile Bowden leads Kentucky against Va Tech in Belk Bowl

By Steve Reed Dec. 30, 2019 04:04 PM EST

Comeback player finalists: Luton, Winfield Jr., Paschal

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 01:40 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton, Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr., and Kentucky linebacker Josh Paschal are among the major...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

Murray State hires Kentucky assistant Hood as head coach

Dec. 13, 2019 07:24 PM EST
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Murray State has hired Kentucky special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach Dean Hood as head football coach. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is carried by LSU nose tackle Tyler Shelvin (72) after an NCAA football game against Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is The Associated Press college football player of the year in a landslide vote. Burrow, who has led the top-ranked Tigers to an unbeaten season and their first College Football Playoff appearance, received 50 of 53 first-place votes from AP Top 25 poll voters and a total of 156 points. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
AP Player of the Year: QB Joe Burrow, first winner from LSU

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2019 12:02 PM EST

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs with the ball during the first half of the NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Kentucky's Lynn Bowden wins Hornung Award for versatility

Dec. 11, 2019 04:48 PM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries against Texas A&M linebacker Buddy Johnson (1) and defensive back Keldrick Carper during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. LSU won 50-7. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU's Burrow, Auburn's Brown named AP SEC players of year

By Steve Megargee Dec. 09, 2019 11:06 AM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) is hit by Virginia linebacker Noah Taylor (14) as he throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Virginia Tech and Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia Tech to meet Kentucky in Belk Bowl in ACC-SEC clash

The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 05:37 PM EST

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban walks off the field after losing to Auburn in an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Chris Shimek/The Decatur Daily via AP)
STAT WATCH: Kentucky is closing in on 1st SEC rushing title

By Eric Olson Dec. 02, 2019 02:14 AM EST

Alabama looks on after missing a field goal that would have tied an NCAA college football game against Auburn during the second half Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Tide out; Harbaugh’s Ohio St problem

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 30, 2019 09:46 PM EST

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) escapes the tackle of Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Saturday’s best

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2019 09:06 PM EST

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs for a touchdown during the second half of the NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Bowden’s 4 rushing TDs help Kentucky rout Louisville 45-13

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 30, 2019 03:27 PM EST

Syracuse defensive back Christopher Fredrick, right, attempts to bring down Louisville running back Javian Hawkins (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Bowl-bound Louisville, Kentucky play for Bluegrass supremacy

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 29, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Kentucky defensive end T.J. Carter (90) sacks UT Martin quarterback John Bachus III (18) during the first half on an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Bowden, Kentucky race past UT Martin 50-7

By Keith Taylor Nov. 23, 2019 07:03 PM EST

Kentucky nose tackle Quinton Bohanna (95) celebrates after his team stopped a Vanderbilt drive in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky hosts FCS UT Martin, seeking bowl eligibility

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 22, 2019 10:43 AM EST