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Kevin Saal addresses the audience in his introductory press conference. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Kevin Saal introduced as Racers new Athletic Director

March 1, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] Six months after Murray State women’s golf Head Coach Velvet Milkman was named...

Eric Crigler stands on the field at halftime of a Murray State football game. (Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Ex-NFLer helping lead AD search

October 25, 2018

Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor [email protected] A former Cincinnati Bengal turned Murray State Regent is heading the search for...

Velvet Milkman began coaching women's golf at Murray State in 1993. (Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Meet the Milkman

September 14, 2018

Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor [email protected] When 13-year athletic director Allen Ward resigned his position on July 13 to accept...

Photo by Chalice Keith/TheNews

Solving the equation: The Title IX effect

January 27, 2018

More than 45 years ago, collegiate sports changed forever. In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed a document that would revolutionize gender equality...

Director of Athletics Allen Ward. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Trusting the process

April 27, 2017

Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor Since Allen Ward accepted the position of Director of Athletics in 2005, Murray State’s coaching hires...

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