Rick Pitino, still the ultimate self-promoter, plots his next move:

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If UK can’t land its top coaching candidates, is it time to bring Rick Pitino back?

Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record

At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.

Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.

His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.

As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.

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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena

Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.

Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.

All of this to greet back a beloved figure.

"We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."

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Former Louisville pediatrician pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot to kill ex-husband

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Arkansas' John Calipari hires Kenny Payne as an assistant after duo previously worked together at Kentucky

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Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari

John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.

The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.

Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.

This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.

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Quick Glance: Player Falls Short of $1.13 Billion Powerball Jackpot - Huge Wins in Washington

A ticket in Washington secured $1 million, but narrowly missed the $1.13 billion jackpot, officials confirmed.

Although the tickets matched five numbers, the Powerball eluded the player in the April 3 draw, shared by Washington’s Lottery.

As per the national Powerball site, the grand prize, escalating to an estimated $1.23 billion, remained unclaimed for the upcoming draw on April 6.

The winning combination comprised the numbers 11, 38, 41, 62, and 65, with the Powerball being 15. Washington also boasted over 49,000 other winning tickets ranging from $4 to $50,000.

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'Tough decision:' Dundee Tavern to close, rebrand as 10th location of Derby City Pizza

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Russell's Baxter Community Center is getting a major facelift. Here's what to expect

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Sheldon Shafer, longtime Courier Journal reporter, has died: Shafer wrote an estimated 25,000 stories in his 44-year career.

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Louisville hotel named in Esquire's Best New Hotels in North America and Europe for 2024

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UFC Fight Night returns to Louisville for first time in more than a decade in Summer 2024

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New voice vs. 35 years in office: Senate Dems' leadership on line in key Louisville race

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Winchester restaurant owner claims country club used racial bias to oust business: Lawsuit

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Kentucky All-Stars basketball rosters set. Nine from Louisville area selected for teams

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Remember the Hub Department Store? Find out who is the new tenant taking over the space

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Apr 12

Clark Memorial Bridge could fully reopen to vehicle traffic Friday, depending on weather

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Apr 15

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