211 episodes
The John Clay Podcast The Lexington Herald-Leader
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From the gridiron to the hardwood and beyond, it's all things Kentucky sports, all year round. Hosted by Lexington Herald-Leader columnist John Clay.
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Kentucky basketball's gold medal play in Canada
The Kentucky Wildcats went 4-0 in summer basketball's GLOBAL JAM 2023 from July 12-17 in Toronto, Canada. The Cats defeated Canada 89-72 in the gold medal game on Sunday night. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com UK basketball reporter Ben Roberts about how the team played in Toronto. For more UK athletics coverage, visit www.kentucky.com. Follow Ben on Twitter at @BenRobertsHL. Follow John on Twitter at @johnclayiv.
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Catching up with Kentucky basketball recruiting
Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com recruiting writer Cameron Drummond about Cam's trip to Peach Jam, about UK basketball recruiting in general and the Wildcats' trip next week to Canada for Global Jam 2023.
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Sports gambling and gaming halls in Kentucky
Legalized sports gambling is set to launch in Kentucky this fall. Meanwhile, Historical Horse Racing and gaming halls continued to grow in popularity in the state. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Steve Bittenbender, who covers all gambling issues for betkentucky.com about HHR and the start of sports gambling in the commonwealth.
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What does Kentucky basketball do now?
Kentucky basketball players Oscar Tshiebwe and Chris Livingston both announced on May 31, 2023 that they are staying in the NBA Draft. Meanwhile, Antonio Reeves withdrew from the draft, but says he will consider his options for next season. That leaves John Calipari with as few as seven scholarship players on his 2023-24 roster. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay and Kentucky.com UK beat writer Ben Roberts discuss the developments and where Calipari might go to fill out his roster. For more Kentucky basketball coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.
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Betting strategies for the 2023 Kentucky Derby
The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Churchill Downs. Post time is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. on NBC. John Clay and Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com handicap the race. They talk favorites, longshots, pace scenarios, betting strategies and more. For more Kentucky Derby coverage visit www.kentucky.com.
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Talking Kentucky Derby with the guys from the Pick 3 Pod
Kentucky Derby 149 is set for Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Patrick Botner, John Saunier and Clayton Stone from the Pick 3 Pod horse racing podcast about the field and betting strategies for this year’s race. For more Kentucky Derby coverage visit www.kentucky.com.
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Customer Reviews
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Love all Kentucky content just wish Josh Moore could get out a thought without so much filler
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When you listen to John and his guests, it is a great podcast for great info. John might be able to walk on water, but he sure knows where the rocks are.
Insightful and Fair Assessment of UK Basketball and Football
As most University of Kentucky sports fans know, John Clay has been a columnist for the Lexington Herald Leader newspaper for many years. John and his guests (other sports writers from the Herald Leader) offer insightful and fair commentary about Kentucky football and basketball. If you want to be informed about the Wildcats in these two sports, you must regularly listen to this podcast.