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Melvin sets new school record at US Olympic Trials
PADUCAH, KY -- Murray State track star Chelby Melvin set a school record in the 400 meter hurdles on Saturday night by running in 56.31 at the US Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. It marks the 4th time that Melvin has set the Murray State record in the 400 meter...
Chiefs split twin bill with Miners
The Paducah Chiefs split a doubleheader with Madisonville Saturday night at Brooks Stadium. The Chiefs took the opening game 5-2 thanks to a third inning grand slam hone run by Kyle Hayes. Joe Peca went five innings and struck out five and allowed just four hits. Jaythan Wilson and Jack...
Hoppers Drop Third Straight with Loss at Paducah
A big first inning on the road was not enough for the Hoptown Hoppers Friday night. After giving up five runs in the top of the first, the Paducah Chiefs settled in and rallied to take a 9-7 win at Brooks Stadium. The loss marked the third straight game that...
Chiefs rally to beat Hoptown
PADUCAH, Ky. -- The Paducah Chiefs (13-8) fell behind early, surrendering 5 runs in the opening inning, but the home team rallied, beating the Hoptown Hoppers (9-12) 9-7 at Brooks Stadium Friday night. Up next for the second-place Chiefs will be a doubleheader against first-place Madisonville Saturday. First pitch of...
5th Cullan Brown Invitational continues legacy of its namesake
PADUCAH, KY -- Over 60 youth golfers from around the region made their way to Paxton Park on Saturday afternoon, competing in the final round of the Cullan Brown Invitational. The tournament, which is hosted by the Bluegrass Golf Tour, is the 5th installment of the event that honors the legacy of the late Cullan Brown. Brown, a Lyon County alum, former state champion, and University of Kentucky golfer passed away in 2020 after a battle with cancer.
Marshall County native wins Marathon Mountain Bike National title
Marshall County High School alum and former member of the Marshall County Mountain Bike Team, professional rider Carson Beckett of Brevard, NC, took gold in the USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike Elite Men’s race. The 2024 USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships were held on June 15 at Chewacia State Park in Auburn, Ala.
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