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The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States, normally included in the group of Southern states, but sometimes partially included, geographically and culturally, in the Midwest.[citation needed] Kentucky is one of four U.S. states established as a commonwealth. Originally a part of Virginia, in 1792 it became the 15th state to join the Union. Kentucky is the 37th largest state in terms of land area, and ranks 26th in population. More about Kentucky from Wikipedia »

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UGA's Travis Leslie: a ‘wow' player

…improved player — Leslie's celebrity has come from his high-flying dunks.The 6-foot-4 Leslie's powerful one-handed slam over Kentucky's 6-foot-11 Demarcus Cousins in Rupp Arena on Jan. 9 remains his most famous dunk, viewed more than 100,000 times on YouTube….

Kansas still No. 1; Mountain West has 3 in Top 25

…media panel, is No. 1 for the 11th time this season out of 14 polls. Syracuse moved up one place and had eight first-place votes.Kentucky, which was No. 1 on two ballots, was third, while Villanova and West Virginia, which meet Monday night, are fourth and…

No. 4 Kentucky beats LSU 81-55

…forward Tasmin Mitchell, left, defends against Kentucky forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) as LSU forward Garrett Green, back right, looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Liz Condo)Kentucky…

Short streak has Hogs feeling good again

…Pelphrey said. “It's human nature to become soft.”The Razorbacks have been anything but soft lately. After losing by 31 points at Kentucky two weekends ago, Arkansas bounced back with three consecutive wins, rallying from halftime deficits in each game. The…

Freshman, Fortson provide pop for Hogs

…is poised to make a strong run in the SEC West and much of the Razorbacks’ success can be linked to a freshman.Kentucky freshmen John Wall, Eric Bledsoe and DeMarcus Cousins have received most of the publicity, but Marshawn Powell is the conference’s 11th-leading…

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African American eco-warriors of note

…African Americans' contributions to society began with Carter G. Woodson in the early 1920s. After spending his childhood working on Kentucky coalmines and finishing high school at the age of 22, Woodson went on to earn his doctorate at Harvard University….

Softball. Gamecock Softball Picked Fifth in SEC East Preseason Coaches' Poll

…a year ago, led the SEC East voting, with national semifinalist Georgia a close second. Tennessee is picked third in the East, with Kentucky and South Carolina rounding out the division. The Gamecocks open the 2010 season at home with the Palmetto State Showdown…

Another storm expected to hit Mid-Atlantic region

…a bipartisan meeting with congressional leaders and joked that it went so well that Reid and Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky had gone out to play in the snow. In fact, I understand that McConnell and Reid are out doing snow angels on the South…

Kentucky considers auto breath tests for DUI convicts

…Kentucky House panel has advanced a bill that would lead to breath-alcohol monitoring devices being placed in the vehicles of people caught driving drunk just once. The bill, which would lead to the use of ignition locks in vehicles if it becomes law, cleared…

Another storm expected to hit Mid-Atlantic region

…a bipartisan meeting with congressional leaders and joked that it went so well that Reid and Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky had gone out to play in the snow. In fact, I understand that McConnell and Reid are out doing snow angels on the South…

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