Dan Rieffer

Former sports anchor of 20 years, mostly in Lexington, KY.

[Dan Rieffer @drieffer]

Must watch for any UK fan IMO. Nick Mingione, after the regional final loss to WVU, alongside players Hudson Brown and Ethan Hindle, provide phenomenal perspective on what college athletics can and should be in a young person’s development. #BBN
https://t.co/a2dEKCrcey

[Dan Rieffer @drieffer]

My vote for a Milan Momcilioviv nickname would be “Chili.” You can’t go “Mommy” @ShannonTheDude You got “chill” in the name and if he’s cold from three, “Chili!”

[Ryan Lemond @ryanlemond]

Reminder to get checked out

[Derek Terry @DerekSTerry]

Saturday's Morgantown Regional schedule:

Noon elimination game: Binghamton vs. Wake Forest
5 p.m. winners' bracket: Kentucky vs. West Virginia

[Dan Rieffer @drieffer]

There are only three teams in the entire American League with a winning record - unless the A’s rally from a 4-0 deficit in the 7th against the Mariners - through 50+ games this season. Meanwhile all five teams in the NL Central are above .500.

[The Windy City Breakdown @wcb_pod]

A 20-3 stretch immediately followed by 2-14 stretch…

Two 10-game winning streaks and a 10-game losing streak in a span of 39 games.

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

Super Sky Point to Bob Horner. He was the NL Rookie of the Year and an All-Star but if you were around back then you know he was more than that. Much more. He was a fixture in the homes of millions of us through the miracle of cable television during those epic childhood summers that seemed like they’d never end.

I was a fan for over 40 years but had never met Bob until I interviewed him last December about Dale Murphy’s Hall of Fame case. As you’d expect, Bob was a fierce advocate for his fellow Fulton County basher. How could he not be? They were Murph and Horner. Horner and Murph. The Hall and Oates of the Launching Pad.

You know, these sky points all suck to write but this one hurts more than most. The four-homer game, the bad perm, Chief Noc-A-Homa waiting by his teepee for another Horner long ball. I have tweeted a lot about Bob Horner through the years and it’s because he represents to me, and I suspect many of you too, something far bigger than baseball: WTBS coming out of the magic box on top of my 400-pound Zenith, cool air coming through my bedroom window after another afternoon of Wiffle Ball, and Rick Mahler (probably) toeing the rubber at about 7:05 while hoping to keep the Braves in it with smoke and mirrors long enough for Horner and Murph to do some damage. And me sprawled out on green and yellow shag carpet in Kentucky paying 100 times more attention to Skip Caray, Ernie Johnson, and Pete Van Wieren than any of my teachers.

Farewell, you sweet slugging bastard. Tell St. Peter you brought your glove for the hot corner and to write you into the cleanup spot. #RIP

[KHSAA Main @KHSAA]

Congrats to Anthony Rieffer from Ryle for earning a spot on the Morgan & Morgan All-Tournament Team! #KHSvb #KHSAAProudPartner @forthepeople 📸: @toniawittphoto

[Josh Kalb @joshua_kalb]

FINAL | HS BOYS 🏐
6th Region Championship

Ryle 3, Oldham County 0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-19)

Back-to-back! Ryle repeats as region champs and will host a first-round state tournament match.

[Josh Kalb @joshua_kalb]

Your 6th Region boys volleyball champions:

The Ryle Raiders.

[LINK nky @Linknky]

Kaai, Kidd earn Region 6 KVCA Player, Coach of the Year awards

https://t.co/Pns3FXtDpI

[Governor Andy Beshear @GovAndyBeshear]

A statement from Gov. Beshear.

[Boyle County Rebels Football @BCRebelFootball]

REBEL Nation it is heartbreaking that we have lost a Rebel legend. Coach Larry French passed away and we know he will be greatly missed. Coach French made such an impact not just on our program, but with every player and coach he came across. Outstanding coach and person. Prayers for his family at this time. #OnceARebel

[Dan Rieffer @drieffer]

One of the best coaches in this state’s history. Heck of a nice guy, too. He knew how to get the best out of his players.

[Richmond Sports @RichmondRsports]

Legendary high school football coach Larry French, a Berea native, passes at 74

https://t.co/R5e9GVD5BI

[Dan Rieffer @drieffer]

Make that lay-up and it’s a four-point game. Instead a three on the other end and it’s a nine-point deficit. What a turn.

[Dan Rieffer @drieffer]

Here’s all three of Louisville native Jo Adell’s HR robberies tonight for the Angels in 1-0 win over the visiting Mariners.

[Kyle Tucker @KyleTuckerCBB]

Yax doing interviews from a seated position.

[Dan Rieffer @drieffer]

@iamnickrichards DTF St. Louis

[Dan Rieffer @drieffer]

Jo Adell! What!? Into the crowd! Robs Seattle of a HR for a third time! In a one-run game! In the ninth! Ballard’s finest! 🤯