The Courier Journal reports jockey Robby Albarado has been arrested according to Chief State Steward Barbara Borden. Albarado was arrested by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s department this morning on a warrant for 4^th degree assault-domestic violence. Albarado will not ride Hard Not To Like in today’s Kentucky Oaks and it’s not certain if Albarado will ride any of his mounts tomorrow on Derby Day.

College Basketball: The Kentucky Wildcat national championship basketball team is in the nation’s capitol today. The team will visit with President Barack Obama at the White House later this afternoon.

Former Kentucky standout Anthony Davis has been named to the list of finalists for the 2012 USA Basketball National Team. Davis led Kentucky to its 8^th national championship this season and owns several UK freshman records. 20 finalists on the team will be cut down to 12 to represent the US in the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

College Baseball: Murray State hosting Eastern Illinois in Ohio Valley Conference action this afternoon while Austin Peay opens a three game set at SIU-Edwardsville this evening.

Western Kentucky is in Boca Raton, FL for a weekend set against Sun Belt league leader Florida Atlantic. First game of the series is tonight, with former Hopkinsville High pitcher Justin Hageman to pitch the finale on Sunday afternoon.

Major League Baseball: The Chicago Cubs opening a series with the Los Angeles Dodgers this afternoon at Wrigley Field. Tonight’s action includes Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, St. Louis is at Houston and Atlanta at Colorado.

In the NBA Playoffs this evening: Atlanta is at Boston, Chicago at Philadelphia and the LA Lakers are at Denver.

The only NHL Stanley Cup playoff game tonight is game four of the Western Conference semi final series between Nashville and Phoenix at Bridgestone Arena, with the Coyotes leading the series 2-1. Coverage at 6:30 on Newstalk 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.

Three legendary sports broadcasters with Tennessee ties will be inducted as the inaugural class of the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame Saturday.  

Larry Munson, who began his career doing Nashville Vols baseball and Vanderbilt football and basketball before becoming the legendary voice of the Georgia Bulldogs, Lindsey Nelson, who started his career doing Tennessee Vols games before becoming a national sportscaster, and the former voice of the Tennessee Vols John Ward will be inducted in ceremonies in Murfreesboro, according to a story in the Tennessean.

High School Baseball: After spotting Majesty a 5-0 lead in the top of the 1^st inning, Heritage Christian Academy scored 16 unanswered runs to win 16-5. Nathan Workman and Jameson Murray each had three hits for the Warriors as Alex Walker struck out eight in relief to get the pitching win. HCA is now 8-7 on the season.

Christian County got two hits from Dixon Craft as the Colonels defeated Webster County 6-2. John Michael Kelly pitched a two hitter for the Colonels to get the win. Christian County is now 12-17 on the season.

Trigg County held Hopkinsville to five hits in beating the Tigers 5-2. Keaton Scruggs took the loss for Hopkinsville.

Elsewhere: University Heights defeated Marshall County 3-1, Caldwell County edged Muhlenberg County 2-1 in 8 innings, Fort Campbell took a doubleheader from Dawson Springs—16-5 in 5 innings and 8-1, Russellville over Whitesville Trinity 12-0, Henderson County edged Union County 4-3.

Today’s games:   Christian County hosts Marshall County, Hopkinsville welcomes Lone Oak, University Heights hosts Caldwell County, Fort Campbell travels to Todd Central, Trigg County welcomes Lyon County, Russellville at Metcalfe County, Logan County at Muhlenberg County, Hopkins Central hosts McLean County.

High School Softball:   Christian County defeated Madisonville 6-4 in the 650^th win for KHSAA Hall of Fame honoree Coach Jim Perrin, Hopkinsville lost to Hopkins Central 11-0 in 6 innings, Todd Central shut out Trigg County 6-0, Union County run ruled Dawson Springs 10-0 in 5 innings, Metcalfe County over Russellville 11-0 in 5 innings, Lyon County slipped by Caldwell County 1-0, Webster County over Owensboro 14-11.

Today’s games:   Christian County plays Muhlenberg County and Harrison County in the Sports Warehouse Classic in Owensboro, Hopkinsville hosts Warren East, Russellville at Dawson Springs.

College Basketball:   The Kentucky-Indiana basketball series has come to an end. After months of bickering over whether the games would be played on campus or at neutral sites, Indiana athletics director Fred Glass ended the debate for the time being, saying the series could be revived if Kentucky agrees to play games at Assembly Hall and Rupp Arena respectively. Indiana handed Kentucky its only regular season loss last season in Bloomington.

The Lexington Herald Leader also reports Kentucky will not play North Carolina next season. UNC senior associate athletics director Larry Gallo says Kentucky did not want to continue the series which had been ongoing since the 2000-01 season.

University of Kentucky women's basketball coach Matthew Mitchell has received a new contract.  UK has announced Mitchell will be paid a minimum of $7.9 million dollars over the next seven years, making him the highest paid women's coach in the Southeastern Conference.

The Bowling Green Daily News reported Thursday Western Kentucky basketball coach Ray Harper has landed two more recruits, including one from overseas.  Six-nine center Alexsej Rostovos from Latavia and the Canarias Basketball Academy committed Thursday, while Louisville Eastern guard Percy Blade announced Wednesday he will come to the Hill as a preferred walk on and has signed an academic scholarship.

CBS Sports.com reports University of Connecticut center/forward Michael Bradley is transferring to Western Kentucky. The 6-10 Bradley—a Chattanooga native—was released last month after not playing in two seasons for the Huskies. Western officials would not confirm the report.

Horse Racing:   The 138^th Kentucky Oaks takes place today at Churchill Downs. Hopkinsville native Larry Jones will have a horse in the race with Believe You Can.

NHL: The Tennessean reports the Nashville Predators may sit Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn for tonight’s game four against the Phoenix Coyotes. Both players sat out a one game suspension in game three which the Predators won 2-0.

However, the Coyotes lead the series 2-1. Tonight’s game from Bridgestone Arena airs at 6:30 on Newstalk 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.

PGA Tour: Kentuckian Steve Flesch shot three over Thursday, while JB Holmes finished at one under par in the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship. Ryan Moore, Stewart Cink and Webb Simpson are tied for the lead at 7 under.

Champions Tour: Franklin’s Kenny Perry and Paducah’s Russ Cochran are both in the field for the Insperity Championship which begins today at the Woodlands County Club in Houston.

There won’t be a basketball game between Kentucky and Murray State next season. Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio said on his talk show Wednesday that Kentucky’s John Calipari was interested in playing a game at Rupp Arena.

However, WPSD contacted Racers coach Steve Prohm who said Kentucky had not reached out to schedule a game and even went further to say there was nothing true to the rumor because the Racers are almost done with their scheduled for next season.

Elsewhere from Racer basketball, freshmen Jaylen Bland and Harley Nussman will be leaving the program. Both saw limited action last season.

Kentucky Sports Radio.com reports Kentucky and Indiana will not play each other in basketball next season.  The teams have played since 1969.  Indiana coach Tom Crean wanted the game to continue to be played in Bloomington and at Rupp Arena, while Kentucky's John Calipari wanted the games at neutral sites.  Neither side was willing to compromise.

CBS Sports.com reports Wright State guard Julius Mays is transferring for his senior year and is considering Kentucky. Others on the list include Purdue, Michigan, Michigan State and Cincinnati. Wright averaged 14 points per game last season and would be eligible immediately. Mays played two seasons for North Carolina State before going to Wright State.

University of Kentucky women's basketball coach Matthew Mitchell has received a new contract.  UK has announced Mitchell will be paid a minimum of $7.9 million dollars over the next seven years, making him the highest paid women's coach in the Southeastern Conference.

The Bowling Green Daily News reports Western Kentucky basketball coach Ray Harper has landed two more recruits, including one from overseas.  Six-nine center Alexsej Rostovos from Latavia and the Canarias Basketball Academy committed today, while Louisville Eastern guard Percy Blade announced Wednesday he will come to the Hill as a preferred walkon and has signed an academic scholarship.

Murray State senior quarterback Casey Brockman has been named to the 2012 College Football Performance Awards Quarterback Watch List. Brockman enters his final season poised to become the school’s all time passing leader in several categories.

Last season, Brockman set a single season record for attempts and completions. Brockman was named third team All American by the Sports Network and Associated Press and was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award. The Racers open the 2012 season September 1^st at Florida State.

From the PGA Tour, Masters champion Bubba Watson says he will not play in next week's Players Championship.  In making the announcement via Twitter, Watson says he wants to spend more time with his family and says he is taking the next month away from golf.

Major League Baseball this afternoon includes Philadelphia at Atlanta, Chicago at Cincinnati and St. Louis hosts Pittsburgh.

Two games in the NBA playoffs tonight as Miami is at New York and Oklahoma City is at Dallas.

There’s also two games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight as Philadelphia is at New Jersey and St. Louis at Los Angeles.

High School Baseball:   Heritage Christian Academy meets Majesty this afternoon at Warrior Field. First pitch at 4:30, with pre game coverage at 4:20 on Newstalk 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.

Elsewhere: Hopkinsville travels to Trigg County, Christian County hosts Barren County, University Heights travels to Marshall County, Fort Campbell plays a doubleheader at Dawson Springs, Russellville entertains Whitesville Trinity, Caldwell County hosts Muhlenberg County, Hopkins Central at Madisonville, Henderson County entertains Union County.

High School Softball: Christian County travels to Madisonville, Hopkinsville goes to Hopkins Central, Logan County welcomes Muhlenberg County, Todd Central at Trigg County, Russellville hosts Metcalfe County, Dawson Springs at Union County, Caldwell County at Lyon County.

Christian County is tied for 5^th in this week’s Kentucky Softball Coaches Association Top 25 poll which has Allen County Scottsville number one again this week. Greenwood is 7^th, Owensboro Catholic 10^th, Bowling Green 13^th, Reidland 16^th, Livingston Central 17^th, Heath 18^th and Hopkins Central 25^th.

College Basketball:   Austin Peay assistant men’s coach Scott Combs has resigned to become the head coach at Martin Methodist. This is the first head coaching job for Combs, who has been on the Governors staff since 2000.

Murray State has added a women’s basketball recruit. Six-four center Netanya Jackson from Murfreesboro, TN will join the Lady Racers this fall after spending the last two seasons at Barton County Community College. Jackson averaged 10 points, six rebounds and two blocks last season.

Western Kentucky coach Ray Harper has added an assistant to his staff. The Bowling Green Daily News reports Phil Cunningham is coming to the Hill from Mississippi State. Cunningham had been at Mississippi State for the last 12 seasons.

The Hilltoppers also landed a recruit on Wednesday. Six-five forward Eddie Alacantara from Chicago committed to play for Western next season. Alacantara averaged 21 points and nine rebounds a game for Hales Franciscan last season.

The Knoxville News Sentinel reports new Tennessee Lady Vols coach Holly Warlick has completed hiring her coaching staff. Warlick’s final hire was Jolette Law, who comes to Tennessee from the University of Illinois, where she had spent five seasons as head coach before being fired in March.

College Baseball:   Glasgow High pitcher and center fielder Parker Cash has signed to play baseball for Western Kentucky, according to the Bowling Green Daily News.

The Sun Belt Conference has added another league member. Texas State will be joining the league according to multiple internet reports, which also state Florida International and North Texas will be leaving the league to join Conference USA. CBS Sports.com reports that announcement could come as early as Friday.

Horse Racing:   Bodemeister was installed as the early 4-1 favorite for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. The Bob Baffert trained horse will go out of the number six slot. Union Rags will go out of the number four post and is listed as second choice on the morning line at 4-1 and Wood Memorial winner Gemologist was third choice at 6-1 and will go out of the number 15 post.

Hopkinsville native Larry Jones will have one horse in the Kentucky Oaks tomorrow at Churchill Downs. The fillie Believe You Can will run out of the nine post.

NHL: Despite being down two players, the Nashville Predators got a 2-0 win over Phoenix in game three of their Western Conference semifinal series last night at Bridgestone Arena.

Pekka Rinne stopped 32 shots as the Predators got goals from David Legwand and Mike Fisher. The Coyotes still lead the series 2-1, with game four tomorrow night in Nashville at 6:30. You can hear the game on Newstalk 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.

Minor League Baseball: The Bowling Green Hot Rods won the first of a three game set over South Bend 9-3, with game two of the series this evening.

The Nashville Sounds had to go to 11 innings to beat Omaha 5-4, with the series finale this evening.

PGA Tour:   Kentuckians Steve Flesch and JB Holmes are in the field for the star studded Wells Fargo Championship which begins today in Charlotte, NC.

Western Kentucky University has announced the start times for its home football games in the 2012 season. The Hilltoppers will meet Austin Peay September 1^st at 6 pm, along with Southern Mississippi at 6 pm on September 22^nd.

Western will celebrate homecoming against Louisiana’s Ragin Cajuns on October 20th at 3pm, then host Middle Tennessee on November 1^st at 6pm. The Thursday evening game will be televised by ESPNU. The Hilltoppers will host Florida Atlantic at 3 pm November 10^th and North Texas November 24^th at noon.

CBS Sports.com reports two current Sun Belt members will be among six schools that are reportedly set to join Conference USA. Florida International and North Texas are among the schools reportedly joining CUSA along with former Sun Belt members Louisiana Tech, Old Dominion and Charlotte. Texas San Antonio is also reportedly joining CUSA beginning in 2013.

The new additions would give the league 14 members, all of which play football except for Charlotte, who plans to start its football program in 2013. Sources say the formal announcement could come as early as Friday.

ESPN reports Butler University will be leaving the Horizon Conference to join the Atlantic 10 beginning in 2013-14. Butler would replace Temple who is heading to the Big East Conference. Butler was the national runner up in college basketball in 2010 and 2011.

College Basketball:   CBS Sports.com reports Xavier transfer Mark Lyons has made two visits to Kentucky in as many days. Lyons has Kentucky on his short list of schools where he would like to transfer along with Kansas and Arizona. Lyons left the Xavier program after a falling out with Coach Chris Mack. Lyons would have one year of eligibility remaining.

Renaldo Wooldridge, set to graduate from the University of Tennessee in May, is planning to play one last season for Southern California next year. CBS Sports.com reports Wooldridge has a year of eligibility remaining after being limited to eight games because of an ankle sprain during his junior year.

MLB: The St. Louis Cardinals will retire the number 10 worn by former manager Tony LaRussa later this month. The ceremony will take place before a game with the Atlanta Braves May 11^th. LaRussa retired after leading the Cardinals to their second World Series title last year. He left baseball third all time in managerial victories. LaRussa’s number will be the 12^th retired by the Cardinals.

Games tonight include St. Louis hosting Pittsburgh, Cincinnati hosts the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta entertains Philadephia.

NBA:   Three games on the playoff schedule this evening. Indiana is at Orlando with the series tied a game apiece. Out west, Utah is at San Antonio, where the Spurs lead 1 game to none and the Memphis Grizzlies host the LA Clippers down 1-0 in the series.

NHL: Two games tonight including Nashville hosting Phoenix trailing 2-0, with the game at 8 on Newstalk 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP. Also the New York Rangers are at Washington with the series tied at a game each.

PGA Tour: Gary Woodland will miss this week’s Wells Fargo championship which begins tomorrow as he continues to recover from a wrist injury. Woodland suffered the injury during the third round of the Masters. Woodland says he plans to return next week for the Players Championship. Russell Knox will replace Woodland in this week’s field.