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Sports Editorials
  • 0331 Fear Les Diamond Ratings.jpg Fear 'Les' Diamond Ratings

    North Laurel enters region tournament play as one of the hottest teams not only in the 13th Region, but the entire state. The No. 10 state-ranked Lady Jaguars are winners of 17 straight while allowing only four runs during their last 10 games.

    May 29, 2012 1 Photo

  • Les Dixon Interesting week ahead for local teams

    Believe it or not, in just two days the postseason will begin for our baseball and softball teams in the Tri-County and with that said, it’s time for me to pull out my old trusty crystal ball and give my two cents worth on what to expect once postseason play begins.

    May 21, 2012 1 Photo

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    The Lady Jaguars are winners of 14 straight, but if they hadn’t turned in a solid showing against McCreary Central, I was close to moving them to the No. 2 spot.

    May 17, 2012 1 Photo

  • Les Dixon Mitchell might be back on the sidelines sooner than later

    It’s been two days since former Lynn Camp coach David Mitchell was informed he was fired and from what I’m hearing, it might not be long at all before Mitchell is back on the sideline coaching.

    May 16, 2012 1 Photo

  • Tim Branstetter So who will UK replace with Indiana and North Carolina?

    I sure hate to see Kentucky drop Indiana and North Carolina from its schedule. I love to watch Kentucky play those two storied programs, and I really don’t know how you could replace them on the schedule.

    May 9, 2012 1 Photo

  • Tim Branstetter Kudos to Chris Hart

    I would like to give out a Big Time Timmy Gem to Corbin softball coach Chris Hart for getting his 100th career win.

    May 8, 2012 1 Photo

  • Tim Branstetter Big Blue fantasy draft

    After hearing a little debate about which team is better between the 1996 Wildcats and the 2012 Wildcats I decided to do a draft with my buddy and Times-Tribune assistant editor, Brad Hall.

    May 7, 2012 1 Photo

  • Les Dixon I’ve got lots to ramble about

    It’s been more than a week since I last rambled about sports and with that said, I’m not going to waste anyone’s time, so let’s get to it.

    May 7, 2012 1 Photo

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    The Lady Jaguars are hitting on all cylinders right now. North Laurel has positioned itself as the team to beat in the 13th Region after defeating cross-town rival South Laurel this past week, 2-0.

    May 3, 2012 1 Photo

  • Tim Branstetter Coaching kids isn’t easy, but it’s a lot of fun

    Last weekend was one of the greatest sports moments of my life.I couldn’t be more proud of my 6th grade travel basketball team, Southeast Elite, for winning the Smoky Mountain Classic in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

    May 1, 2012 1 Photo