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Slow start dooms No. 17 Kentucky vs. Georgia in SEC Tournament quarterfinals
Updated: 8 hours ago
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Willie Hope
The Cats now await their NCAA Tournament fate with a 17-8 record.
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No. 17 Kentucky women squeak out victory over Florida in the SEC Tournament
Updated: Mar. 4, 2021 at 6:06 PM EST
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Willie Hope
Kentucky will take on four seed Georgia in the quarterfinals on Friday at approximately 1:30 p.m.
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Test Aced: Kentucky baseball rallies past Evansville
Updated: Mar. 3, 2021 at 8:42 PM EST
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Lee K. Howard
The Wildcats come from behind twice, including deciding 7th inning outburst
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Seven Wildcats receive NFL Scouting Combine invitations
Updated: Mar. 3, 2021 at 6:53 PM EST
UK’s seven players invited are the second-most in school history.
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1978 Kentucky men’s basketball championship squad in the spotlight with SEC Storied “Win or Else”
Updated: Mar. 3, 2021 at 4:32 PM EST
The documentary will take an in-depth look at the Kentucky team that delivered the first NCAA championship for an integrated team in the school’s renowned basketball history when it won the 1978 title.
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Kentucky’s late-game struggles continue in loss at Ole Miss
Updated: Mar. 2, 2021 at 11:16 PM EST
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Willie Hope
The Wildcats host South Carolina on Saturday in their final regular season game.
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Kentucky tops EKU 6-3 to stay unbeaten
Updated: Mar. 2, 2021 at 9:03 PM EST
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Alex Walker
The Wildcats are 5-0 for the first time since 2012.
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Rhyne Howard wins SEC Player of the Year; Chasity Patterson on All-Defensive team
Updated: Mar. 2, 2021 at 4:15 PM EST
Howard earns second player of the year honor; Patterson on SEC All-Defensive Team.
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Rhyne Howard named semifinalist for Naismith Trophy Player of the Year
Updated: Mar. 2, 2021 at 3:02 PM EST
Junior guard is one of 11 players up for national player of the year.
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Kentucky falters late in loss to Florida on Senior Day
Updated: Feb. 27, 2021 at 7:38 PM EST
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Willie Hope
After Jacob Toppin’s dunk with 3:46 left, Florida closed out Kentucky, outscoring the Cats 9-5.
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Kentucky cornerback Jamari Brown enters transfer portal
Updated: Feb. 27, 2021 at 4:02 PM EST
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Willie Hope
Brown started three games for Kentucky in 2019 as a redshirt freshman.
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No. 19 Kentucky women earn key road win over No. 17 Georgia
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 9:03 PM EST
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Willie Hope
The Wildcats owned the second quarter, outscoring Georgia 19-8 in the frame to take a 34-24 lead into the break.
Sports
Kentucky-South Carolina game rescheduled for March 6
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 4:27 PM EST
Previously postponed Dec. 29 game will be at Rupp Arena at a time to be determined.
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Kentucky football Pro Day set for March 31, according to NFL release
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 11:09 PM EST
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Willie Hope
Baylor, Boise State, Florida, LSU, Notre Dame and Wake Forest will also have their Pro Days on March 31st.
Sports
Emotional first inning fuels Kentucky to season opening win
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 8:28 PM EST
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Lee K. Howard
The Wildcats honor Ben Jordan, deliver impressive season-opening win
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UK signees Collins, Hickman selected to McDonald’s All American Game
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 3:57 PM EST
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Lee K. Howard
UK’s men’s basketball commitments have been selected as All Americans
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Isaiah Jackson is SEC Freshman of the Week
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 4:06 PM EST
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Brian Milam
Jackson averaged 17.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game in wins at Vanderbilt and in an upset of No. 19/20 Tennessee.
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No. 17 Kentucky falls to No. 2 South Carolina
Updated: Feb. 21, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST
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Willie Hope
Kyra Elzy’s squad struggled from the field, only shooting 35.8% in the loss.
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Kentucky wins third straight, upsets No. 19 Tennessee 70-55
Updated: Feb. 20, 2021 at 2:59 PM EST
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Camille Gear
This is Kentucky's first win over a ranked opponent this season.
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Kentucky-LSU WBB game postponed due to travel issues
Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 at 5:04 PM EST
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Willie Hope
No. 17 Kentucky will return to action Sunday when it travels to No. 2 South Carolina for a 3 p.m. ET tip.
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Kentucky starts fast, holds off Vanderbilt to win second straight
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 9:19 PM EST
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Willie Hope
The Wildcats look for three straight wins when they travel to Knoxville on Saturday to take on No. 19 Tennessee.
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Kentucky baseball to appear on national TV nine times in 2021
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 4:53 PM EST
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Alex Walker
UK first appears on national television on Sunday, Mar. 21 when Missouri comes to town.
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Kentucky-LSU WBB postponed to Friday at 2 p.m. ET
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 2:29 PM EST
Due to extreme weather conditions the game has moved to Friday inside Memorial Coliseum.
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No. 17 Kentucky moves to 8-4 in SEC play, beats Florida 88-80
Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 at 8:45 PM EST
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Camille Gear
The Wildcats will host LSU on February 18th at 7 p.m.
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Kentucky breaks losing streak, beats Auburn 82-80
Updated: Feb. 13, 2021 at 5:42 PM EST
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Willie Hope
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Kentucky travels to Vanderbilt on Wednesday, February 17th, tip-off is at 1 p.m.
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No. 20 Kentucky gets revenge with win over No. 16 Tennessee at Rupp Arena
Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 11:47 PM EST
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Willie Hope
Tennessee defeated Kentucky, 70-53 in January.
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Kentucky picks up fourth straight loss, falls in a close one to Arkansas 81-80
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 9:17 PM EST
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By
Camille Gear
Kentucky will host Auburn on Saturday at 1 p.m.
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WATCH: Kentucky football releases hype video for next season.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 5:27 PM EST
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By
Willie Hope
Kentucky football has released its Super Bowl LV commercial.
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Report: Jemal Singleton leaving UK Football for job with Philadelphia Eagles
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 3:25 PM EST
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Lee K. Howard
Singleton was hired by Kentucky on January 7 to coach the running backs and special teams
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Kentucky’s late game struggles continue against Tennessee as Cats drop third straight
Updated: Feb. 6, 2021 at 10:17 PM EST
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Willie Hope
The Wildcats three straight losses have come to top 25 teams.
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Former Penn State quarterback Will Levis transferring to Kentucky
Updated: Feb. 5, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST
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Willie Hope
Levis was a three-star prospect coming out of high school in 2018.
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No. 15 Kentucky falls to Ole Miss 72-60
Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 8:59 PM EST
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Camille Gear
No. 15 Kentucky will host No. 18 Tennessee on Thursday at 7 p.m.
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Kentucky loses second straight game, falls to No. 18 Missouri 75-70
Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 at 9:13 PM EST
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Camille Gear
The Wildcats host No. 11 Tennessee on Saturday at 8 p.m.
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Michigan State transfer Luke Fulton commits to Kentucky
Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 at 10:12 AM EST
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Willie Hope
Fulton is a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, which is the alma mater of Mark Stoops, Vince Marrow and Courtney Love.
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Four-star linebacker Trevin Wallace commits to Kentucky
Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 at 9:35 AM EST
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Willie Hope
Wallace picked the Wildcats over Auburn, Ole Miss and Boston College, among others.
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UK-Missouri men’s basketball game rescheduled for Wednesday
Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 4:10 PM EST
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Willie Hope
Game will be televised by ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET
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Former Henry Clay, UK slugger Collin Cowgill named manager of Seattle affiliate
Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 at 2:48 PM EST
34-year-old Lexington native gets first pro coaching assignment
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UK men’s basketball program on pause, cancels Texas game
Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 at 11:52 AM EST
This is the first cancellation of the season for Kentucky.
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No. 15 Kentucky takes down Alabama at Rupp Arena
Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 at 11:03 AM EST
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Associated Press
The Wildcats are back in action on Sunday when they host Missouri. Game tips off at 1 p.m. on the SEC Network.
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Kentucky football’s 2021 schedule released
Updated: Jan. 27, 2021 at 2:49 PM EST
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Willie Hope
The Wildcats have seven home games.
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Kalil Branham no longer on Kentucky football’s roster
Updated: Jan. 27, 2021 at 12:50 PM EST
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Willie Hope
He becomes the first player from Kentucky’s 2020 recruiting class to leave the school.
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Kentucky’s next opponent gets upset at home
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 10:08 PM EST
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Associated Press
Texas plays at Kentucky on Saturday in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. Game tips-off at 8 p.m. on ESPN.
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Kentucky’s upset bid falls short at No. 9 Alabama
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 9:34 PM EST
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Willie Hope
The Wildcats take on another top 10 team in No. 5 Texas on Saturday.
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Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart named to College Football Playoff Selection Committee
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 4:27 PM EST
Barnhart will serve a three-year term on the committee.
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Chasity Patterson named to the Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year watch list
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 4:23 PM EST
The senior guard leads the nation with 60 steals.
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Chris Oats reaches milestone in rehab
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 4:20 PM EST
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Willie Hope
Chris Oats has been battling a serious non-COVID-19 related medical issue since late May.
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John Schlarman named Herald-Leader Sports Figure of the Year
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 1:18 PM EST
UK offensive line coach battled cancer for two years, rarely missing a practice or game.
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Kentucky set to visit SEC leader No. 9 Alabama
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:53 PM EST
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Associated Press
The Crimson Tide (13-3, 8-0) have their highest ranking in 14 years.
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No. 12 Kentucky falls to No. 25 Tennessee 70-53
Updated: Jan. 24, 2021 at 3:54 PM EST
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Camille Gear
No. 12 Kentucky will play Alabama on Thursday at Memorial Coliseum.
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Kentucky breaks losing streak, beats LSU 82-69
Updated: Jan. 23, 2021 at 8:09 PM EST
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Dakota Makres
The Cats will travel to Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Tuesday to take on the Crimson Tide at 7 p.m.
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