Author: Gary P. West Publication: ”Eating Your Way Across Kentucky: 101 Must Places to Eat” The following article is contributed from the book mentioned above. The author,…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @TV_MovieReview I have been a huge fan of “The Office” since it premiered nine years ago. Its wonderful ensemble cast, hilarious…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles This newest addition to “Paul’s TV & Movie Review” is an exciting one for myself, as “Breaking Bad” has become…

The nation’s No. 1 player made his college decision as Andrew Wiggins decided to play college ball in Lawrence. His commitment to Kansas may have…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @TV_MovieReview ame of Thrones” is easing into its second half of the third season and the consequences are growing ever larger….

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @TV_MovieReview Reader’s note: There are SPOILERS throughout this article as we are assuming that you have already seen “Iron Man 3″ in…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles The Mark Stoops train keeps rollin’ on as the University of Kentucky head football coach picked up a huge commitment…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles he hottest name in basketball recruiting is Andrew Wiggins, the nation’s No. 1 high school player and the final uncommitted…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @TV_MovieReview This is the first post in our website’s newest section, called “Paul’s TV & Movie Review”. I have been catching…

  Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal This year’s NBA draft features tons of talented players who are each great in their own way, but these ten…

he Kentucky Derby is always a big deal in the Bluegrass state and we wanted to celebrate the big race in our own way here…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables nd we’re off!”  That famous saying is the number one thing that I remember every year from the Derby. I…

This edition of “The Cards & Cats Countdown” features discussions on the NFL Draft and which local UK and UofL players made it on professional…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles New Kentucky head football coach Mark Stoops hails from the great state of Ohio and he has hit the ground…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles Introduction Basil Hayden’s is a small-batch label from the Jim Beam family of bourbon products. At 80-proof, it is the lightest product made…

Author: Margaret Sue Masters Publication: The Kentucky Cooking That Has Made Me Famous We here at The Kentucky Blog have been lucky enough to gain author approval…

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal he Louisville Cardinals had so many incredible moments during their memorable 2012-13 basketball season. After reviewing everything that happened, here…

Paul and Clay cover a lot of topics on this Spring edition of “The Cards & Cats Countdown.” First up for conversation is the Derby…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles he Kentucky Bourbon Trail is one of the “can’t-miss” tourism attractions in the Bluegrass state. There are numerous places to…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles entucky football has always been somewhat of a joke around these parts. Sure, the program resides in the powerful SEC….

This episode of “The Cards & Cats Countdown” serves as a transition from the college basketball season into early summer. The Louisville Cardinals won their…

Charlie Strong Previews 2013 UofL Spring Game   Teddy Bridgewater Interview After 2013 UofL Spring Game

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles he Kentucky Wildcats are used to landing five-star recruits from all over the country and their 2013 class is no…

Author: Matt Overing Twitter: @MOvering he state of Kentucky reigns supreme in college basketball like the state of Alabama in college football. Which champion –…

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal he University of Louisville men’s basketball team can finally call themselves “National Champions” after defeating the Michigan Wolverines 82-76 in…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles The Louisville Cardinals are the 2013 national champions of college basketball! After winning a thriller in Atlanta by downing Michigan…

The Louisville Cardinals prevailed in a 72-68 thriller over Wichita State in the Final Four. Players Tim Henderson and Kevin Ware react to the victory…

This episode is all about the Final Four and Louisville’s quest to win it all in Atlanta! Join Paul and Clay as they break down…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles According to an official press release from the University of Kentucky, freshman center Willie Cauley-Stein will return to Kentucky next…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @ClayAbles irst of all, my thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin Ware and his family. The broken leg that he…

This edition of The Cards & Cats Countdown features a lot of NCAA Tournament talk. Paul and Clay have a special “Bracket Breakdown” feature that…

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal evin Ware suffered a broken leg in two places during the first half of Louisville’s Elite 8 win over Duke….

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles he 2013 NCAA Tournament is marching along towards the Final Four in Atlanta as there are only eight teams remaining…

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal ick Pitino extended his personal Sweet 16 winning streak to a perfect 11-0 as his Louisville Cardinals defeated Oregon 77-69….

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal he first round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament has been as crazy and unpredictable as always. There have been so many great storylines…

The Louisville Cardinals won big in their first-round NCAA matchup versus North Carolina A&T. Check below for post-game interviews and impressions from Chane Behanan, Peyton…

Kentucky basketball fans have a lot to look forward to next year as the 2013 recruiting class just added another commitment in Julius Randle! To…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles ake a look at that team picture above the post. What do you see? What comes to mind? For me,…

This is our fifth and final podcast in our “March Madness Week” mini-series and we’re going out with a bang as we feature C.L. Brown!…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles The best way to forget about a loss to Robert Morris is to land a commitment from a big-name player….

This is our fourth podcast of “March Madness Week” and the good content continues to roll in as we interview Raashaan Myers with 1450 AM…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables ell it’s that time of the year again where Kentucky makes a deep run in the …… NIT? Sorry, I…

On this third episode of our “March Madness Week” mini-series, Paul and Clay bring on a special guest in Chip Cosby! Chip is the lead…

This is the second episode of our “March Madness Week” mini-series here on The Cards & Cats Countdown! Our featured guest is Mark Blankenbaker from…

This is our first episode in our “March Madness Week” mini-series! The Kentucky Blog will be featuring 8 big-name media members from across the Bluegrass…

The Kentucky Blog is getting ready for March Madness and what better way to do so than fill out a bracket? Join our group on…

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal Wow, what a game! Louisville’s improbable second half surge was arguably the best comeback game from any team this season….

We’ve got a slew of content on this edition of “The Cards & Cats Countdown” as we talk about the NCAA Tournament! This week’s guest…

Tune in to today’s episode of “The Cards & Cats Countdown” as we interview Kent Spencer from WHAS11! Listen in as we talk all about…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles he Big Blue Nation descended upon Nashville, TV to watch their beloved Wildcats play in the 2013 SEC Tournament. They…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables ouisville’s 74-55 win over Villanova was a tour de force of defensive domination and hopefully a sign of things to…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles Introduction This award-winning bourbon label from Buffalo Trace Distillery is truly a one-of-a-kind product and definitely stands out from the crowd. George T…

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal he 2013 Big East Tournament is under way and this one is special, as it is the final tournament for…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles his year’s Kentucky basketball team enters the 2013 SEC tournament as the No. 2 overall seed with a favorable to…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables his week’s Big East Tournament is extremely important for the Louisville basketball program, as their seeding in the 2013 NCAA…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles What a win! Kentucky has been consistently inconsistent all season long and recently lost two heartbreaking games on the road…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles Five-star forward Julius Randle is officially going to announce his college choice on March 20, 2013. The top power forward…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables Louisville keeps on keepin’ on as they defeat Cincinnati 67-51. The Cardinals have now won six consecutive games and conclude their…

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal Peyton Siva has had a disappointing senior season and is the team’s biggest question mark heading into the Big East…

On this week’s “The Cards & Cats Countdown” podcast, we talk to Drew Franklin from Kentucky Sports Radio! He talks with Paul about UK basketball,…

Tune in to today’s episode of “The Cards & Cats Countdown” as we interview Drew Franklin from Kentucky Sports Radio! Listen in as we discuss…

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal he Louisville men’s basketball program has a long and proud tradition of amazing dunkers throughout its history. Starting in the…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles Kentucky fans have been waiting for weeks to see their young Wildcat squad come together and truly play as a…

We are premiering a new show format and name change this week as the previous “Cards & Cats Show” will now be called “The Cards…

Tune in LIVE from 1-2pm on Sunday as this week’s “The Cards & Cats Countdown” features a new show format! We are still interviewing a…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles  few weeks ago I posted Part 1 of my Rupp Arena photo tour to share what it is like to attend a…

Author: Gary P. West Publication: ”Eating Your Way Across Kentucky: 101 Must Places to Eat” The following article is contributed from the book mentioned above. The author,…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles The University of Kentucky is ready to kickoff their new football regime under head coach Mark Stoops and will do…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables Stacy Thomas, a four-star defensive end from Miami, FL has committed to play football for the Louisville Cardinals. He joins…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables Remember back in 2009 when Louisville was getting ready to play Arizona in the Sweet 16 and Billy Gillispie was…

This week’s edition of “The Cards & Cats Show” features big-time radio host Ryan Lemond, who co-hosts along with Matt Jones on Kentucky Sports Radio!…

Tune in LIVE from 1-2pm as this week’s “The Cards & Cats Show” features Kentucky Sports Radio co-host Ryan Lemond! We talk about the sad…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables Rick Pitino said on his weekly radio show this week that Gorgui Dieng, Russ Smith, and Chane Behanan should test…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles Kentucky basketball fans across the country carried a heavy heart on Wednesday as the news came out that UK center Nerlens Noel…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables Louisville played one of the longest games in the history of college basketball on Saturday and they weren’t too happy…

Author: Ray Hupfer Twitter: @RayHupfer Bellarmine’s men’s basketball team saw it’s 29-game home winning streak come to an end Thursday night against then-No. 21 Indianapolis,…

This week’s edition of “The Cards & Cats Show” features Mike Hughes, the owner and publisher of InsideTheVille.com and major source on UofL recruiting. He…

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal ick Pitino has coached some pretty spectacular players during his time at the University of Louisville. Those players have been groomed…

  Author: Gary P. West Publication: ”Eating Your Way Across Kentucky: 101 Must Places to Eat” The following article is contributed from the book mentioned above. The…

Author: Margaret Sue Masters Publication: The Kentucky Cooking That Has Made Me Famous We here at The Kentucky Blog have been lucky enough to gain author approval…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables The Louisville football program closed the book on a successful 2013 National Signing Day. The team filled plenty of needs…

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Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles fter the Wildcats earned a nerve-wracking overtime victory against Texas A&M, the team gave their fans a break on Tuesday…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles The Kentucky football program added a big name to their 2013 recruiting class as Ryan Timmons committed to the Wildcats…

Contributor: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables The Louisville Cardinals destroyed Marquette in their annual “White-Out” game 70-51. Rick Pitino’s white suit was on display and so were the…

Author: Ray Hupfer Twitter: @RayHupfer Bellarmine’s men’s basketball team earned a split in last week’s games, falling to No. 13-ranked Southern Indiana in Evansville on…

This week’s edition of “The Cards & Cats Show” features Garry Gupton, the owner of the “Red & Blue Review” TV network and one of…

This week’s edition of “The Cards & Cats Show” features Garry Gupton, the owner of the “Red & Blue Review” TV network and one of…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles he Kentucky Wildcat program has been revived with the arrival of new head coach Mark Stoops. The Cats are one…

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal eddy Bridgewater was one of the great stories to emerge from this past college football season. He was the leader…

Author: Gary P. West Publication: ”Eating Your Way Across Kentucky: 101 Must Places to Eat” The following article is contributed from the book mentioned above. The author,…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables fter watching Louisville lose three games in a row, mostly in late-game situations, one can’t help but ponder what needs…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles What a huge win for the Cats! They needed this game in so many ways and they earned much more…

Tune in to the link below to hear Paul Ables talk about Kentucky’s HUGE victory over Ole Miss. There’s lots to talk about so check…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles Attending a game at Kentucky’s Rupp Arena is an experience unlike any other. There is nothing like sitting in the…

Author: Ray Hupfer Twitter: @RayHupfer Bellarmine’s No. 8 ranked men’s basketball team picked up a pair of big conference road wins last week, defeating St….

This week’s show is our first one streaming LIVE as we have migrated over to LiveSportsCaster.com. This episode features a ton of content on the…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables Louisville is at that point in the season where they begin to lose focus and unwind during the early conference schedule. It’s…

Tune in to the link below to watch “The Cards & Cats Show” streaming LIVE online! Host site is LiveSportscaster.com. If the embed doesn’t work,…

Contributor: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles The Kentucky Blog was live on the scene after Kentucky’s 75-70 victory over the LSU Tigers on January 26, 2013….

Contributor: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles I was live at the post-game festivities after the Kentucky Wildcats downed LSU with a 75-70 victory. UK head coach…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables veryone always says that money can’t buy you happiness, or “mo money mo problems”. Well I guess Charlie Strong has…

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal uss Smith was recently chosen as one of the 25 finalists on the Naismith watch list. It is a great honor…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles ohn Calipari’s young Wildcat squad has struggled mightily this season and took a major step backwards after this week’s loss…

Author: Margaret Sue Masters Publication: The Kentucky Cooking That Has Made Me Famous We here at The Kentucky Blog have been lucky enough to gain author…

Author: Gary P. West Publication: ”Eating Your Way Across Kentucky: 101 Must Places to Eat” The following article is contributed from the book mentioned above. The…

Author: Ray Hupfer Twitter: @ray_hupfer Bellarmine’s men’s basketball team bounced back from its first losing streak since the 2009-2010 season with a pair of home…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles The Kentucky Wildcats actually built up some momentum last week as they scored a pair of victories over Tennessee and…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables After a tough loss for Louisville against Syracuse on Saturday, Louisville has to recover quickly as the daunting Big East…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles For the first time in weeks, the Wildcats put together a promising and consistent stretch of basketball. Kentucky faced two…

 Author: Michael Masters    Compare Kentucky Bourbon straight and neat, In a pear shaped glass, a snifter or a rocks glass, No ice or water….

We have a great guest on this week as Lexington Herald-Leader columnist Jerry Tipton stops in to chat Wildcat hoops. One of the state’s leading…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables This past week for Louisville is the first time in a while that everything hasn’t gone perfectly well. Cardinal fans…

Author: Gary P. West Publication: “Eating Your Way Across Kentucky: The Recipes” The following recipe comes from the book listed above. Mr. West has agreed to…

Author: Gary P. West Publication: ”Eating Your Way Across Kentucky: 101 Must Places to Eat” The following article is contributed from the book mentioned above. The…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables The Cards will take on Syracuse at the Yum! Center this Saturday for what appears to be a tough game….

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables Louisville was named 1st in the polls on Monday for the first time since 2009. I was a little concerned…

This week’s podcast features veteran Louisville broadcaster Doug Ormay. He has been the UofL color and sideline commentator for basketball and football for years and…

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal After a season-long wait, Louisville is finally the #1 team in all the land! And you know what? We down-right…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables Well for the first time since 2009 after the Big East Tournament, Louisville is ranked Number 1 overall in the…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables I think it’s safe to say that Louisville remembered last year’s Senior Day when they came onto the court against…

Author: Ray Hupfer Twitter: @Ray_Hupfer **NOTE: THIS IS A KY BLOG EXCLUSIVE, IT DID NOT RUN IN THE CONCORD**   Bellarmine’s No. 4-ranked men’s basketball…

The Kentucky Blog was on the scene after UK’s loss to Texas A&M. Check out the links below for player interviews and John Calipari’s post-game…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles Kentucky was nearly the victim of a huge comeback in their last game versus Vanderbilt. They lucked out of that…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles It’s halftime here at Rupp Arena as I am reporting for the Cats from press row. The Kentucky Wildcats ran…

UK head football coach Mark Stoops just held a brief press conference in the friendly confines of Rupp Arena. He addressed Kentucky’s stadium renovations, new…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles Whew… that was close. My Kentucky Wildcats narrowly squeaked out a hard-fought road victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores and boy…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables Louisville remained unbeaten in Big East conference play with another win over Seton Hall. The game was a little scary…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables Rick Pitino said in his weekly press conference that Chane Behanan sprained his ankle during practice, as first reported by Eric…

This football-centric episode of the “Cards & Cats Show” focuses on the Louisville football team as we feature WR Damian Copeland on the show. The…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @Paul Ables Kentucky head football coach Mark Stoops is making waves on the recruiting trail and just received a huge commitment…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: Clay_Ables Well this past month has been the best one in the history of Louisville sports bar none. Things just got…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables Post-Game audio clips from the players are listed below. Meanwhile, read Clay’s post-game article further down past the audio. Audio…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles It is safe to say that the 2012-13 Kentucky men’s basketball squad has been an unpredictable bunch to follow. These…

Author: Phillip Steinmetz Twitter: @PhillipCardinal Last night, the Louisville Cardinals shocked the country by winning the biggest game in their program’s history. Yes, Louisville has…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables Alright I’m going to to try to down calm down here, but I don’t think it’s possible. This is the…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles On behalf of all of us here at The Kentucky Blog, we congratulate all Louisville fans out there for winning…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles As we head into 2013 and get closer to March Madness, the local college basketball teams have a lot to look forward…

Switching back to our normal show format, this podcast features Chip Cosby from CN2 Sports. The lead TV sports anchor gives us his take on…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables Louisville was the favorite coming into this game and the pressure early on seemed to rattle some of the young…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles The annual Kentucky-Louisville rivalry game is set to tip-off this Saturday, December 29th at 4:00pm. This game means more than…

Author: Clay Ables Twitter: @Clay_Ables This Saturday at 4 p.m. Louisville and Kentucky will battle at the KFC Yum! Center for a victory, their fans,…

This episode of the “Cards & Cats Show” features Larry Vaught & Jody Demling, two men who have covered Kentucky and Louisville for years. Jody…

Contributor: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles During last week’s “King of the Bluegrass” tournament, I caught up with Western Kentucky quarterback DaMarcus Smith. The former legend…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @TheKyBlog Introduction When it comes to wine, there is a particular type known as “table wine” that refers to a good…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles Introduction One of Kentucky’s most prized exports is Maker’s Mark Bourbon. This black-and-red distillery is based out of Loretto, KY…

Author: Paul Ables Twitter: @PaulAbles Introduction It seems that the city of Frankfort, KY is often forgotten when mentioning the great cities in this state….