BREAKING
Sources close to Rick Pitino tell
@ABC36News
that the former Kentucky head coach is "very interested," in another stint at the helm to lead the Wildcats.
#BBN
#NCAABasketball
#Lexington
based shooter Lovell Martin (
@Mints2u29
) has been on sidelines for years filming young athletes' games.
You may have seen Martin around, but there's a chance that you don't know his whole story.
I got to know him... & another Lovell Martin as well!
@ABC36News
#KHSAA
I’m staying home!
South Carolina has become an amazing place for me to live during the last four years and I can’t imagine leaving just yet.
I’m so happy to say that I’m the newest journalist for
@WCBD
News 2 in top 100 market Charleston, SC!
Every member of the American football family should see themselves in Jesse Marsch today, just as we do with Pulisic, McKennie, Steffen etc. This is his dream come true, but oh my it is ours as well.
Dear Lowcountry,
You have been a dream home & I'm so thankful for you, but now it's time to say "see you later."
May 18 is my last day at News 2 serving our viewers.
I move on knowing that I leave behind our community's great places & people. I wish them all the best!
1/2
Well I forgot to share the pics from the weekend when... I made my debut on the anchor desk at
@WCBD
filling in on our morning show! It was so much fun!
Tomorrow is my last day of class at
@UofSC
.
Extremely thankful to God that He led me to this place four years ago. I remember looking out of the airplane window & seeing Columbia for the first time like it was yesterday.
That 18-year-old had no idea what was in store... 🙏🏻🐔
Life Update!😁
Starting next week I will be the morning reporter for
@WCBD
's News 2 Today on Mondays and Tuesdays!
I'm so excited & I know I'm extremely fortunate to get this opportunity.
I can't wait to report w/
@hannakpowers
,
@joshmarthers
,
@OctaviaNews
&
@BradFrankoNews2
June marks one year at
@WCBD
! I'm thankful to have come this far and for all the great people I've met.
Starting today, I'll be working full-time during the day for our 4/5/6 p.m. shows. You'll see me on the anchor desk here and there as well.
.
@Coach_Mingione
tells us what it means to be "weird," as an
@UKBaseball
player.
The word has become a synonym for the team's dugout antics, Coach Ming impersonations & pit crew service for catcher
@Devin_Burkes
.
More on that later... ⚾️😂
@ABC36News
#BBN
Clocked out at 3 p.m. 12 hours done. Thank you for watching, retweeting and supporting us Lowcountry!
I wouldn't want to report with anyone but my
@WCBD
team.
Stay safe and stay kind. 🌴💙2️⃣
Wright at Home! 🏡⚽️
KY Native Arin Wright (
@agilli16
) is grateful to be playing for
@RacingLouFC
.
Finally being at home means that the
@UKWomensSoccer
Hall of Famer can raise her son as a Kentuckian, just like she is.
Here's to Arin & all of the moms in the
@NWSL
!
Say Cheese! 🏈⚪️
@EKUFootball
is having their annual media day... and they might be cracking more jokes than taking pictures.
I'll have more on the 2023 Colonels tonight on
@ABC36News
.
#Charleston
is a true
#soccer
town.
Supporters of
@swfc
from all across the country gathered in the Lowcountry for their annual gathering at Madra Rua pub.
Props to
@owlsamericas
supporters Tommy and Lara Byrne for the pics!
@WCBD
"Tears of joy," are what
@HCHSbaseball23
pitcher
@giancar_g
says an offer to play college ball would mean to him.
He's one of 90 juniors looking for an offer who played in the
@kyhsbca
&
@PBRKentucky
All-Star Showcase last week.
But, Gio says, it's not all about him.
Supporters of
@USLLeagueOne
clubs are people who start, grow and lead the grassroots efforts to build new communities through
#soccer
.
@Railbirdslex
are making that their mission this year.
I spoke to them about how their first season has gone so far repping
#LexGo
.
.
@masoncobaseball
had to beat the top 3⃣ teams in a row to win the
@tenthregion
⚾️🏆!
They brought all of Maysville to Paris to cheer on their Royals.
In the words of
@CoachButler_4
... "Baseball is back at Mason County! Maysville is gonna be poppin'!"
@ABC36News
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#KHSAA
.
@Chas_Battery
is announcing Ben Pirmann as it's new Head Coach.
He was previously the Head Coach of
@Memphis901FC
this past
@USLChampionship
season and was named the 2022 USL Championship Coach of the Year.
Big crowd on hand for
@WandoHSFootball
LB
@MikeyRosa5
who is going to have to say goodbye to that head of hair as he signs for
@CitadelFootball
today.
More tonight on
@WCBD
about why his family connections to the Bulldogs lead him to stay home.
New
@Chas_Battery
boss Ben Pirmann took a few things with him when he left his old job.
Offseason signings
@trey_muse
,
@chrisallan10
and Derek Dodson all come from Memphis and are making the Lowcountry feel like home for each other.
@WCBD
.
@LexSporting
is now in its first off season after finishing its first
@USLLeagueOne
campaign.
Fans say that the past season has been "surreal," and "really special."
They are happy
#soccer
is alive and well in the
#Bluegrass
, but want more Kentuckians to give the sport a try.
The
@eastjagsFB
have a new desire to hunt after licking their wounds from a tough '22 season.
Their eyes are filled with hunger to not just survive, but thrive in an always difficult 5A division.
Hear their story on the
@ABC36News
#36Blitz
!
@EJHS_Athletics
@EJHSstudent
Just bc it's summer doesn't mean ya can't get coached up... by
@UKCoachLZ
no less.
The
@KentuckyWBB
head coach held her camp today teaching children life & 🏀🏀🏀 skills.
Here she is setting expectations as campers headed to the gym!
@ABC36News
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#SolidBlueReport
I'm so proud of my better half! We met out at a story almost two years ago... it's crazy to think about!
We're just happy that we loved each other enough to get through all those crazy schedules we had. Phew! 😂😘
Peace out, Lowcountry!
It’s been 2 of the best years of my life here and I’ve grown so much. I’m going to miss everything about this place, especially my amazing co-workers.
Thank you to everyone who trusted me to tell their story. It meant the world to me.
Wanna see something cool?!
Then watch this video and
@WCBD
at 5 to hear from the man who took this video of a massive Right Whale and her baby off of Kiawah Isl. this past weekend.
I've been a trophy winner for the past week!
@TheRegiment2
gave me the old "Southern Derby," cup, which was a competition that the
@Chas_Battery
won several times, before I leave town.
Here it is with some great friends!
🚨𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄🚨
Due to severe weather in and around Lexington, Tuesday's game vs. Louisville has been postponed to Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. ET, weather permitting.
Further details will be shared as they become available.
@LouisvilleBSB
Happy to announce that I will be the PA Announcer for
@PelionPanthers
football this season! I can't wait for Friday night lights down in Lexington County. Go Panthers, Beat Everyone!
My purpose everyday was to tell your stories. I hope I've accomplished that for our home and served y'all well.
I'll cherish the memories I made here forever. Thank you for supporting me & News 2.
We'll see each other again soon. 🌙🌴
2/2
What if sports news outlets posted about women's sports more instead of recycling the same content from men's sports that has been seen a billion times?
About last night... 🏈🏟️
@LexCathFootball
moves on in the 3A bracket after sending West Carter back to the Dark Ages.
Our Game of the Week didn't disappoint as a 53-yard punt return for a TD is our Play of the Night!
@AvenBlair
@SamClements2024
@LC_Dungeon
.
@EKUBaseball
pop quiz!
@whoiswaltjones
is...
A) A first time head coach
B) Taking over for a beloved former skipper
C) Trying to get a crucial postseason win
D) All of the above!
His family's passion for
@EKUSports
is immense! Take a listen...
@ABC36News
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#GoBigE
I love this call, this opening goal from
@RyanGareis
and the
@pf_chang24
assist!
Going through my
@GamecockWSoccer
calls because a play by play reel is finally on the way. Show some love please!
(USC beat Coastal 3-0 on the day)🐔⚽️
PIOS ARE PRIMED 🦇🏀
@TUCoachLane
says that his team is getting better everyday & that
@TransyHoops
is a team that he feels grateful to coach.
Here's a snippet of our interview from Coach's Couch on
@ABC36News
.
#FlyPios
Coming up on
@ABC36News
!
Another episode of Coach's Couch with
@TUCoachLane
is at 3 p.m. in our first half hour.
After a rough campaign last year, Lane speaks on his reinvigorated
@TransyHoops
team & their goals for the rest of the
@HCACDIII
season.
"This is not just about maps, this is about extremism." -
@JoeCunninghamSC
who also says that gerrymandering is about safe elections for incumbent candidates.
.
@RockHardFB
is primed & ready on the launch pad for a new season.
Their mission is simple. Show opponents that their hard hitting, name taking, blue collar culture IS BACK!
Our latest
@ABC36News
#36Blitz
takes us to Mount Vernon...
#Pele
will always be an inspiration &
#ORei
.
My latest story is on
@ebonycitysoccer
, which has been empowering underprivileged youths in Charleston for decades.
They are known as "Lil' Peles."
Take a moment to see how his influence has touched our community in part one.
@WCBD
WIN CITY, KY 🏀🏆
@WinCity_BBall
hosting Pendleton at this palace of a high school gym.
Cards up 27-2 at the end of Q1 & they've brought out the full court press early.
See the highlights at 11 on
@ABC36News
!
My last time commentating
@GamecockMSoccer
was today. What a great ride it's been since we started in the fall. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. I've been honored to represent
@UofSC
,
@UofSC_SJMC
& the state of South Carolina. Go Gamecocks!
TONIGHT AT 6-
@Acscansc
's Sundi Herring talks about how the
@Chas_Battery
has benefitted cancer support in the Lowcountry and what it means to her.
@WCBD
I had to take out my soundbite with
@joekuzmin
for time's sake, but it's still worth it for
@Chas_Battery
&
@TheRegiment2
supporters to hear what he had to say.
More sights and sounds like these on
@wcbd
tonight.
"We're still climbing the mountain top!"
Fresh off of a W vs former unbeaten Henry Clay,
@BryanStationBB
@CoachChampLigon
talks about a "revenge tour," season.
The Defenders are 15-1 & have a tight knit team that's on everyone's radar!
Tune into
@ABC36News
at 3 p.m. today!
.
@sammy_c23
is on for Canada for her first full senior national team cap...
@GamecockWSoccer
continues to display that hard work is the way!
You couldn't write the stories of this team any sweeter. If you wanna be inspired by your sports teams everyday... come to
@UofSC
.
#MurdaughTrial
Update
1) The jury will be at the crime scene at 9:30 a.m. & Judge Clifton Newman wants them to be back in court at 11 a.m.
2) After that, closing arguments & jury charges can happen.
3) Deliberation could begin tonight if everything moves quickly.
@WCBD
The Need for Noise.
That's what
@Railbirdslex
are specialists of here at Toyota Stadium as supporters of
@LexSporting
.
One of their own
@J_hunt1123
says that they want more soccer fans to join them as the team pushes for a playoff spot.
.
@pldsoccer
⏩
@loucityfc
⚽️🖊️
19-year-old
@issac7cano
is the sixth member of the Derby City club's academy to sign a pro deal.
The Lexingtonian says that he's wanted his dream to come true since he was four-years-old!
He's ready to play for the🟣&⚪️
More on
@ABC36News
@ 5 pm.
A piece of history is being uncovered just a few miles off of the Sullivan's Island beaches. Find out what and how archeologists from
@UofSC
are involved tonight at 4 p.m.
@WCBD
Travelling thousands of miles to watch the world's game is what the
#FIFAWorldCup
is all about!
Check out the story of these
@Chas_Battery
supporters, father plus son duo Blake and 9-year-old Bennett, as they experienced the beautiful game together.
@WCBD
To all the Gamecocks starting class today at
@UofSC
, you go to the best college in the state and probably the world! All us alumni are behind you and can't wait to see what great things you do. Forever to Thee! 🐔
Tickets for the
@BreezeAirways
Carolina Challenge Cup are on sale 𝐧𝐨𝐰 🏆🎟️
Both passes for the whole
#CCC22
and single-game ticket options are available!
Secure your spot to see some of the biggest names in ⚽️ in action ⬇️
Wow... this month marks 5️⃣ years of living in South Carolina for me! So much has happened and my time in this state has changed me for the better.
"While I breathe, I hope." 🌙🌴
"Lawmakers yet again are trying to move the goal posts." -
@JoeCunninghamSC
who says that Republicans in SC are trying to make it harder for Democrats to win.
The
@hannahvarel
Era Starts Now for
@TUWBX
! 🦇🏀
Varel's journey to this moment is a reminder that you always should follow your dreams.
A simple decision years ago has taken her from the boardroom to the baseline!
@ABC36News
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#FlyPios