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07/07/2024

It’s not the Fourth of July unless Joey Chestnut eats a large number of hot dogs.

06/29/2024

The San Francisco Giants and his family announced the death Friday night.

06/10/2024

Luka Doncic scored 32 points with 11 rebounds and 11 assists — the first NBA Finals triple-double in Mavericks franchise history.

05/17/2024

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12/16/2023

WATCH NOW: Glory Road Game features basketball teams from Lyon County and Floyd Central. We're streaming on our website and airing on the Heroes & Icons channel.

09/30/2023

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07/16/2023

Brittney Griner made an emphatic and emotional return to the WNBA’s midseason showcase event.

Brittney Griner, at this time last year, was being held in Russia on drug charges, sparking international outrage that she was being wrongfully detained.

05/10/2023

Junior Caminero notched three hits with an RBI as part of a 14-hit night for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (12-14) in their 12-1 victory over the Hickory Crawdads (12-14) on Tuesday at Bowling Green Ballpark.

Junior Caminero notched three hits with an RBI as part of a 14-hit night for the Bowling Green Hot Rods in their 12-1 victory over the Hickory Crawdads on Tuesday at Bowling Green Ballpark.

05/10/2023

WKU Baseball fell to Eastern Kentucky, 16-1, on Tuesday night at Nick Denes Field.

05/10/2023

Three WKU Tennis players have been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team in Sofia Blanco, Paola Cortez, and Samantha Martinez, the organization announced on Tuesday.

05/10/2023

Due to the impending weather and forecasts in Ruston, Conference USA has moved up all Wednesday games up roughly two hours than originally scheduled. The No. 5 Hilltoppers are now slated to face eight-seed FIU at 12:30 p.m. CT.

Conference USA has moved up all Wednesday games up roughly two hours than originally scheduled. The No. 5 Hilltoppers are now slated to face eight-seed FIU at 12:30 p.m. CT.

05/10/2023

WKU Women’s Golf sophomore Catie Craig improved in her second round at the NCAA Regional hosted by Georgia.

12/11/2021

Another day, another Greenwood softball signing.

12/07/2021

Watch tonight’s Prepspin matches of the night as the Allen County-Scottsville Patriots and Lady Patriots each head to Warren East to battle the Raiders and Lady Raiders at https://www.wbko.com/prepspin/ or at https://www.prepspin.com/

12/07/2021

Mikie Benton continues racking up more accolades for the Panthers.

12/07/2021

Another Greenwood Gator joins the lengthy list of National Letter of Intent signees.

12/05/2021

Western Kentucky football returns to the Boca Raton Bowl for the first time since 2016, where they'll take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Saturday, December 18 in FAU Stadium at 10 a.m. CT.

Western Kentucky football returns to the Boca Raton Bowl for the first time since 2016, when they take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Saturday, December 18 at FAU Stadium at 10 a.m. CT.

12/05/2021

The 4th Region State Farm Challenge kicked off at Bowling Green High this weekend as multiple girls basketball teams continue opening their seasons.

12/05/2021

WKU Hilltopper Basketball had to overcome two missing starters and a record 3-point shooting night from Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, outlasting the Colonels 85-80 for a fourth straight win at E.A. Di**le Arena.

12/05/2021

It’s a sparty party for the South Warren Spartans.

12/04/2021

No. 17 WKU Volleyball advanced to its third-consecutive NCAA Tournament Second. Round following Friday night’s sweep of South Carolina.

12/04/2021

One half into their rematch with UTSA, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers trail the Roadrunners, 28-13, at halftime in the C-USA Championship Game.

12/04/2021

The Russellville Panthers’ magical season comes to an end after a narrow 30-27 loss to the Pikeville Panthers in the 2021 UK Orthopaedics Class 1A State Football Finals.

12/03/2021

looks to end a 31 year championship drought.

hopes to build a potential dynasty with two championships in four years.

2 teams - 1 goal - 0 doubt.

Here’s all you need to get excited for the 1A and 5A state title games.

Two high school football teams will represent South Central Kentucky in the 2021 UK Orthopaedics State Football Finals. Russellville in Class 1A, South Warren In Class 5A.

12/02/2021

Another Greenwood Gator has signed a National Letter of Intent to open the month of December.

12/01/2021

WKU Hilltopper Basketball recorded its largest margin of victory ever against a college team Tuesday night, rolling to a historic 105-35 win over Rhodes College at E.A. Di**le Arena.

12/01/2021

The Greenwood Gators and Warren Central Dragons’ seasons are off to a strong start.

12/01/2021

Barren County flexed its depth with a season-opening blowout win over the Warren Central Lady Dragons Tuesday night, 62-17.

12/01/2021

Watch tonight’s Prepspin matches of the night as the Barren County Trojans and Trojanettes each head to Warren Central to battle the Dragons and Lady Dragons at https://www.wbko.com/prepspin/ or at https://www.prepspin.com

Watch tonight’s Prepspin matches of the night as the Barren County Trojans and Trojanettes each head to Warren Central to battle the Dragons and Lady Dragons at https://www.wbko.com/prepspin/ or at https://www.prepspin.com/

11/28/2021

WKU will have a chance to avenge their week six loss to UTSA in next Friday's conference championship game in San Antonio.