Louisville coach Rick Pitino’s reputation takes a hit after admission of affair
Admitted affair sullies coach Pitino’s reputation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a state where basketball is king, Rick Pitino cuts quite the fine figure.
Admitted affair sullies coach Pitino’s reputation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a state where basketball is king, Rick Pitino cuts quite the fine figure.
Ex-coach faces new charge in Ky. player death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A grand jury added a new charge Tuesday against a former Louisville high school football coach scheduled for trial this month in the death of a 15-year-old player who collapsed at practice.
Kentucky man charged in ‘80 slaying of Wis. couple
JEFFERSON, Wis. — Engraved beneath intertwined hearts that form a headstone at the grave site of Tim Hack and Kelly Drew are words that have haunted their small southeastern Wisconsin community for nearly three decades: “Kidnapped and Slain.”
Injury to scratched Derby favorite prompts lawsuit
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A group that owns a share of one-time Kentucky Derby favorite I Want Revenge has sued the colt’s other owner, claiming he didn’t disclose an injury that caused the horse to scratch the morning of the race.
Correction: Gillispie-Lawsuit story
FRANKFORT, Ky. — In a July 14 story about the University of Kentucky’s legal dispute with former basketball coach Billy Gillispie, The Associated Press reported erroneously that a university contract for legal services needed further approval beyond a state legislative panel. Valeria Cummings, a spokeswoman for the state Finance and Administration Cabinet, said no further approval is needed for the university’s contract. The story also incorrectly identified the cabinet as the Department of Finance and Administration.
Injury to scratched Derby favorite sparks lawsuit
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A group that owns a share of one-time Kentucky Derby favorite I Want Revenge has sued the colt’s other owner, claiming he didn’t disclose an injury that caused the horse to scratch the morning of the race.
Complaint against coach Pitino won’t be prosecuted
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A complaint filed with a police sex-offense unit by a woman accused of trying to extort Louisville coach Rick Pitino won’t be prosecuted because it lacks supporting evidence, a Kentucky prosecutor said Wednesday.
Ky. legislative panel OKs contract in coach suit
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The University of Kentucky says it needs lawyers who can practice in Texas in its fight with former basketball coach Billy Gillispie, and a legislative panel has agreed to spend up to $100,000 to help with the bill.
Police interview Pitino after complaint filed
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Police have interviewed Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino about allegations brought by a woman charged with trying to extort him, his lawyer said Monday.
Police interview Rick Pitino after complaint filed
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rick Pitino’s lawyer says police have interviewed Pitino and have been investigating allegations brought by a woman charged with trying to extort money from the Louisville coach.