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Kentucky Kernel

From left to right, guards Johnny David and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watch tv during the Selection Show on Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky will play Davidson in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Boise, Idaho. Photo by Hunter Mitchell.

5-12 seed matchup presents danger for UK

March 12, 2018

It was announced yesterday that UK would be the No. 5 seed in the South Region at the NCAA Tournament.Usually, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the five seeds is upsets, because of the...

Lexington Comic and Toy Convention fills Rupp Arena with celebrities, fans

McKenna Horsley March 12, 2018

While the men’s basketball team won the SEC championship in St. Louis, comic buffs, cosplayers and a slew of celebrities descended upon Rupp Arena this past weekend.The 2018 Lexington Comic and Toy...

Between the Blue and White Lines: Guys, Chris is married

Between the Blue and White Lines: Guys, Chris is married

Kernel Sports Staff March 12, 2018

In a special edition of the podcast, the crew who ventured to St. Louis over the weekend relive the stories and memories that took place away from the basketball court. They explain why Arden has a new...

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Why Turkey Should Be on Any History Buff’s Bucket List

Morgan Garrett March 12, 2018

Nestled between the Mediterranean and Black Sea is the beautiful and historical country of Turkey. The capital, Istanbul, is in the far west of the country and sits on the banks of the Bosporus Strait....

Kentucky sophomore forward Sacha Killeya-Jones displays a piece of the net in his SEC Tournament Champions hat after the win against Tennessee in the SEC tournament championship on Sunday, March 11, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri. Kentucky defeated Tennessee 77-72. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK receives the No. 5 seed in the South Region

Kernel Sports Staff March 11, 2018

After winning their fourth straight conference championship on Sunday, UK basketball found out they’d be dancing in the South Region as the No. 5 seed.They will meet No. 12 seed Davidson in the first...

Sophomore pitcher Zack Thompson pitches in UKs game on March 10, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. UK won 11-6. Photo by Edward Justice | Staff

Despite loss, No. 6 UK Baseball takes series from No. 3 Texas Tech

Charlee Schaefer March 11, 2018

On Sunday, the No. 6 UK Baseball team lost their first non-midweek game of the season.Coming into the weekend, the Texas Tech Red Raiders had a 14-game winning streak that the Cats snapped.The Cats took...

The Kentucky Wildcats softball team takes the line for the National Anthem prior to the game against the Florida Gators at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Lexington, KY. 

Barnhill orchestrates sweep of UK softball

March 11, 2018

The UK softball team took a tough series sweep to the No. 2 ranked University of Florida Gators over the weekend in Gainesville, kicking off the start of SEC play.The Cats faced a tough player at the mound...

The Kentucky mens basketball team celebrates after the game against Tennessee in the SEC tournament championship on Sunday, March 11, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri. Kentucky defeated Tennessee 77-72. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK’s 2018 NCAA Tournament resume

Roman West March 11, 2018

Today is Selection Sunday, and this year’s selection show is a bit different for Kentucky. A team that usually faces a mid-major conference winner for their first-round matchup will instead likely face...

Arkansas played Tennessee in the SEC tournament semifinals on Saturday, March 10, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Who’s in? Who’s out? SEC in the NCAA Tournament

Abbie Long March 11, 2018

It’s the day college basketball fans have been waiting for since November: Selection Sunday. Bracketology expert Joe Lunardi has projected that eight SEC teams will make it into the field of 68 teams,...

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