NewsRadio 840WHAS Sports Wake-Up!

The World Cup has delivered unforgettable moments—while at the same time plenty of heartbreak. Louisville City FC captain Kyle Adams sits down w/Scott Fitzgerald to talk about what went wrong for Team USA, Brazil's stunning elimination, and what it all says about the future of the world's game. Then, it's back home as LouCity prepares thier rivalry showdown with Lexington SC in the Commonwealth Cu...

As we celebrate 250 years of independence, we're taking a closer look at one of the most pivotal years in our nation's history. What transformed a group of frustrated British colonists into Americans willing to risk everything for independence? Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward J. Larson joins Scott Fitzgerald to break down the ideas, the battles, and the sacrifices that shaped the birth of...

Alex Kramer w/Prudential Heating and Air Conditioning joins to talk about keeping that AC running in this summer heat. 

The World Cup knockout stage is coming into focus, and the biggest questions are just beginning. Louisville City captain Kyle Adams sits down with Scott Fitzgerald to break down the USMNT's approach after clinching a spot in the next round, the challenge of balancing rest and momentum, and what it's really like preparing for game-changing stars. Plus, Kyle weighs in on Lionel Messi's incredible ru...

The road to the Kentucky Derby is heating up, and this weekend’s prep races could dramatically reshape the field for the Run for the Roses. Churchill Downs' Kevin Kerstein joins Scott Fitzgerald with a look at the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park and the Grade 3 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct—two pivotal stops offering crucial Derby qualifying points. Top contenders include, Fountain of You...

On this special edition of Friday Night Kentucky, Scott Fitzgerald and Fletcher Long unveil the Big Ass Fans Large School All-State Football Team, honoring the top high school football talent across Kentucky’s 4A, 5A, and 6A classifications. From dominant linemen in the trenches to record-setting quarterbacks, explosive playmakers, lockdown defenders, and game-changing specialists, this episode br...

This week on Friday Night Kentucky, we close the high school football season by honoring Kentucky’s 2025 state champions and shining a spotlight on the players and programs that made this year unforgettable. It’s our Big Ass Fans Small School All-State edition with Kentucky Prep Gridiron’s Fletcher Long and Scott Fitzgerald, celebrating the talent and stories from across the Commonwealth that don’...

It’s called ‘Brown Friday,’ and no—it’s not what you think. Tom Drexler joins Scott Fitzgerald on why Thanksgiving leftovers can wreak havoc on your pipes, the foods that spell disaster for your drain, and the quick fixes you can try before calling in the pros.

This Thanksgiving, keep your holiday feast delicious and safe! Dr. Mona Lisa Taylor from Norton Healthcare joins Scott Fitzgerald to breaks down the biggest food safety risks, from raw turkey to leftover storage. Learn the essential tips for hand-washing, avoiding cross-contamination, cooking to safe temperatures, and storing leftovers — so everyone around your table leaves happy and healthy.

The Kentucky high school football playoffs are getting intense, and "Friday Night Kentucky" has the inside! Fletcher Long and Scott Fitzgerald break down all the biggest matchups from last night. In this episode we dive into Pikeville’s showdown with undefeated Middlesboro, Franklin County’s battle with North Oldham, and an overtime thriller between Ryle and Frederick Douglass. Plus, we highlight...

Week Two of the KHSAA State Football Playoffs is here, and the brackets are shrinking. From Louisville to the far corners of the state, teams are battling for a date in Lexington Teams like Kentucky Country Day aiming to prove their championship DNA in Class 1A, Lexington Catholic showing why they’re a 3A powerhouse, and CovCath ready to battle in a heavyweight 4A matchup. On the bigger stage, Pul...

The road to Kroger Field tightens as playoff football takes center stage across Kentucky! Scott Fitzgerald and Fletcher Long break down another Friday night under the lights — from Holy Cross making noise in Class 1A, to Christian Academy-Louisville showing why they’re among the state’s elite. Paducah Tilghman, Elizabethtown, and Owensboro Catholic all turned heads, while 6A powers like Bullitt Ea...

It was another wild Friday across the Bluegrass as playoff pictures came into focus and a few programs flipped the script. Scott Fitzgerald and Kentucky Prep Gridiron’s Fletcher Long break down Pulaski County’s stunning one-point win over Bell, Owensboro Catholic’s continued dominance, and a tale of two Louisville programs — as traditional power Male searches for answers while Atherton keeps surpr...

Kentucky high school football is heating up, and this week’s action did not disappoint. From Mayfield dominating Fort Campbell to Belfry flexing its physical style over Shelby Valley, we break down all the blowouts, upsets, and standout performances across the state. Fletch weighs in on a possible KCD upset, shares his thoughts on the Central Coach Marvin Dantzler situation, and highlights teams p...

It’s another wild week under the lights across the Commonwealth! Scott Fitzgerald and KentuckyPrepGridiron.com’s Fletcher Long break down all the action — from Fulton County’s 44–0 statement win to Taylor County’s shocking loss, plus Somerset’s seventh straight victory and Frederick Douglass reasserting its dominance in Lexington. Fletcher rides a 16–2 record (89%) this week as the guys recap scor...

In Class 1A, could Hazard stop the skid on the road at Paintsville? And would Nicholas County keep its perfect run alive against a scrappy Paris squad? We’ll take you through KCD’s statement matchup with Holy Cross, Danville’s latest test against W.E.B. DuBois Academy, and whether LCA is rounding into championship form. Plus — CAL and Bell County looking every bit like 3A powerhouses, Boyle County...

Louisville falls to UVA in OT.  Scott Fitzgerald recaps.

Friday Night Kentucky – A milestone night under the lights as one powerhouse makes history with a record-setting win, while another legendary program is left asking if it’s time to panic. Plus, we run through all the big scores across the Commonwealth, including nail-biters, statement wins, and a few surprising upsets.  It's all here with Scott Fitzgerald and Kentucky Prep Gridiron's Fletcher Long...

Week 6 of the Kentucky high school football season delivered big plays, upsets, and standout performances, and we break it all down on this week’s episode of "Friday Night Kentucky". From Pikeville’s dominant showing to Christian County’s first win under new leadership, we've got the teams making waves across the state. We also spotlight powerhouse programs like Christian Academy-Louisville (CAL)...

Friday nights in Kentucky mean one thing — high school football under the lights! On this week’s episode of "Friday Night Kentucky", Scott Fitzgerald and Kentucky PrepGridIron.com's Fletcher Long break down a jam-packed September 19th slate across the Bluegrass. From Ft. Campbell’s Keshawn Dixon running wild for 324 yards and 5 touchdowns, to Manual’s statement win over Cooper, to Trinity’s stunni...

It’s week four of the Kentucky high school football season, and the action is heating up!  Scott Fitzgerald & prep football insider Fletcher Long as they break down this week’s key matchups—from Breathitt County’s road test at Hazard to Lincoln County taking on undefeated Danville, and big-school showdowns like Christian Academy-Louisville at Ryle. They highlight standout players, potential Mr...

Scott Fitzgerald and Fletcher Long take you inside Week Two of Kentucky High School Football. From Hazard’s hot start to a heavyweight clash between St. X and Male, to Beechwood stepping up in class and Owensboro Catholic’s latest test—there’s no shortage of storylines from Paducah to Ashland, Louisville to Bowling Green, and all points in between. Tune in for the breakdowns, surprises, and the pl...

Friday Night Kentucky takes you across the entire state for the stories behind the scores. Scott Fitzgerald and Fletcher Long of Kentucky Prep Gridiron break down the biggest games from every corner of the Bluegrass — from Hazard taking on Whitley County in the mountains, to the Honey Bowl with Breathitt County and Powell County, to historic rivalries like Hopkinsville vs. Madisonville North Hopki...

Friday Night Kentucky takes you beyond the box score and into the biggest storylines from across the Commonwealth. This week, we’re talking Bell County squaring off with Campbellsville, Raceland testing Ashland Blazer on the road, and South Warren making its 6A debut. Plus, we’ll dig into how programs like Male, St. X, and Atherton are setting the tone early. Scott Fitzgerald and Fletcher Long of...