Kentucky Wildcats Football: Dean Hood, former head coach at Murray State, has been appointed as the Director of Player Development for the UK football team. Hood, who recently announced his retirement from coaching, previously served as the special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach for the UK football team. In his new role, Hood will focus on preparing student-athletes for personal, academic, and athletic development, and he will also contribute to the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program.
Thursday Women’s College Basketball: The Kentucky Wildcats (7-7) kicked off SEC play against the Arkansas Razorbacks (12-3) at Rupp Arena. The game was aired on SEC Network Plus with a tipoff at 7 p.m.
Friday High School Basketball: Somerset Lady Briar Jumpers (1-11) played against Casey Co. Lady Rebels (3-9) with tipoff at 6 p.m. Somerset Briar Jumpers (10-3) faced Casey Co. Rebels (2-12) at around 7:45 p.m. Both games were broadcast live on Somerset 106.1 FM & Somerset106.com, with coverage starting at 5:40 p.m.
Saturday College Basketball: The No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats (10-2) opened SEC play on the road against the Florida Gators (10-3). Kentucky has a dominant historical record against the Gators, leading the series 108-41, and having won the last four meetings. The game was broadcast live on ESPN with a tipoff at 12:30 p.m. The WKU Hilltoppers (11-3) commenced CUSA play at home against the Liberty Flames (10-4) at 6 p.m. ET. The game was broadcast live on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and nationally on CBS Sports Network.
Saturday NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) faced the Baltimore Ravens (13-3) with a 4:30 p.m. kickoff on ESPN/ABC. Houston Texans (9-7) played against the Indianapolis Colts (9-7) with an 8:15 p.m. kickoff on ESPN/ABC.
Sunday NFL: The Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) concluded the regular season at home against the Cleveland Browns (11-5) in the 101st installment of the “Battle of Ohio” at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals, eliminated from postseason contention, aimed to rebound against the Browns, who lead the series 52-48. Live coverage started at 11:30 a.m. on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM, with kickoff at 1 p.m. nationally broadcast on CBS-TV.
