A Lexington TV station decided to have a little fun with its viewers by polling them on a cheeky question: What’s more annoying—the deafening buzz of cicadas or the passionate (and sometimes loud) fans of rival Tennessee sports teams? It’s a lighthearted jab at regional sports rivalries and the seasonal nuisance of cicadas, blending humor with local pride.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t hard-hitting news, but it’s a playful nod to two things that get under Kentuckians’ skin—Tennessee fans (a big rival, especially in college sports) and the periodic cicada swarms that take over the region. It’s a relatable, tongue-in-cheek way for local media to engage with their audience while poking fun at shared frustrations. Sports rivalries run deep, and even small, humorous stories like this tap into that passion.

Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay launched into a fiery rant aimed at Mets fans, calling them "nitwits" after a report suggested Juan Soto was feeling "glum"—something Kay joked would give Mets fans endless ammo to pester him for years. It’s another chapter in the long-running, playful (or not-so-playful) feud between the crosstown rivals’ fanbases.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about baseball—it’s about the cultural friction between two of the most passionate fanbases in sports. Kay’s outburst is the kind of thing that fuels trash talk, keeps rivalries alive, and gives fans something to chew on beyond the box scores. For New York sports media, drama like this is catnip.