Lexington Herald-Leader

The Lexington Herald-Leader is a newspaper located in Lexington, Kentucky, and is owned by The McClatchy Company. As noted in the 1999 Editor & Publisher International Yearbook, it boasts the second highest paid circulation in the state of Kentucky. The Herald-Leader has received several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting in 1986, the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing in 1992, and the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 2000. Additionally, it was a finalist for six other Pulitzer awards over a span of 22 years before its sale in 2006, a remarkable achievement for a mid-sized newspaper in the United States during that period.

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Ginny & Georgia’s Paul Doubts Georgia, [Spoiler] Questions Their Sexuality

13 hours ago | kentucky.com | Yana Grebenyuk

Ginny & Georgia raised the stakes by hinting Paul might not totally believe Georgia's innocence while another character started to question their sexuality. During the third episode of season 3, which premiered on Thursday, June 5, Paul (Scott Porter) started to wonder how much of what Georgia (Brianne Howey) was telling him was the truth.
Minnesota musician Jeremy Messersmith finds music in the rhythm of hikes

1 day ago | kentucky.com | Anthony Souffle

MINNEAPOLIS - Walking along the Superior Hiking Trail, a journal and a ukulele in his pack, Jeremy Messersmith finds inspiration. It's the tall waterfalls that make one feel small, the panoramic views of Lake Superior and the trail itself that rises and falls and winds through the woods. Messersmith, the Twin Cities musician behind the songs "A Girl, a Boy and a Graveyard" and "Ghost," lets his mind drift on walks and hikes, tuning into the sounds around him.
Broncos hosting former Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins for visit, source confirms

1 day ago | kentucky.com | Luca Evans |Parker Gabriel

DENVER - After holding off from casting any free-agent stones and turning to UCF's RJ Harvey in April's NFL draft, the Broncos' backfield plans for 2025 seemed all but set. Suddenly, a new name may be entering the fray. Denver is hosting former Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins on a visit Wednesday night and Thursday, a source confirmed to The Denver Post. If eventually signed, the 5-foot-10, 215-pound Dobbins would instantly become a major piece of the Broncos' backfield.
Moment Senior Dogs Finally Realize They’re ‘Home’ at New Sanctuary Is Everything

2 days ago | kentucky.com | Gabrielle LaFrank

Anyone who's fostered, rescued, or even babysat a dog knows that it takes time for a pup to feel comfortable in a new environment. Pet experts even recommend that adopters follow the 3-3-3 rule when bringing home a new dog to keep expectations realistic. According to this rule, it can take weeks, even months, before a rescue dog feels completely at home!No one knows this better than the staff and volunteers at Whispering Willows Senior Dogs.
NBA Trade Idea Sends Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis to Lakers

2 days ago | kentucky.com | Ashish Mathur

The Boston Celtics need to make trades this offseason to avoid having the most expensive roster in the NBA next season. Meanwhile, the Lakers need a center alongside All-Stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic. With these two things in mind, Brian Robb of MassLive proposed that the Celtics trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Lakers this offseason for Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber and Shake Milton. Porzingis and Doncic were teammates on the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA Makes Tyrese Haliburton Announcement Before 2025 Finals

2 days ago | kentucky.com | Ashish Mathur

Behind the stellar play of Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, the Indiana Pacers are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. They will face the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference playoffs to advance to the NBA Finals. Indiana defeated Milwaukee in five games, Cleveland in five games and New York in six games. Haliburton is four wins away from winning his first NBA championship.
Premier League Striker Names Shock Man Utd Player as ‘Toughest Opponent’

2 days ago | kentucky.com | Jamie Spencer

Not everyone would consider Harry Maguire the Premier League's best centre-back, but that has been the experience of Fulham forward Rodrigo Muniz. Muniz enjoyed another decent season with Fulham in 2024–25, scoring eight Premier League goals to help the Cottagers finish 11th and secure a fourth successive year in the top flight for the first time since they were relegated at the end of a disastrous 2013–14.
Benches Clear During Pregame Warmups After Tensions Flare Between Red Sox, Angels

2 days ago | kentucky.com | Karl Rasmussen

Things got a bit testy between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels ahead of their clash on Wednesday, after a verbal altercation escalated and both benches were cleared. The incident occurred during practice prior to first pitch, and involved players and coaches from both teams. At the center of it all was Red Sox first base coach Jose Flores, who could be seen face-to-face in a heated exchange with Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson.
ESPN Insider Hearing Positive Rumblings About Shedeur Sanders Possibly Being Starter

2 days ago | kentucky.com | Patrick Andres

The Cleveland Browns, in eternal search of a lasting answer at the quarterback position, have a plethora of potential options this season. The team is currently carrying five gunslingers: Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, Kenny Pickett, Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. All seem to have designs on winning the job now or later, but only Sanders has the spotlight on him that comes with being the son of Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders.
Two Recent Men’s College Basketball National Champions Agree to Home-and-Home

2 days ago | kentucky.com | Patrick Andres

It appears that an exciting home-and-home matchup has been added to this and next season's men's college basketball schedules. UConn and Kansas will play each other twice over the course of the next two regular seasons, according to a Wednesday morning report from Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. The first game will reportedly take place on Dec. 2 in Lawrence, Kans., while a return game will be played in Connecticut in 2027.