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Mens basketball media day

Malik Monk brings confidence, athleticism to UK

Chris Angolia October 12, 2016

When people think of UK guards, one thing that usually comes to mind is physicality and athleticism, and Coach John Calipari looks to have another one of his prototypical guards in the form of 6’3”...

Tanya Samarzich. The University of Kentucky womens soccer team hosted Pitt in a exhibition match following the UK soccer Fan Day on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at The Bell. Photo by Chet White | UK Athletics

Cats capture first conference point against Vandy

By Autumn Hamlin October 10, 2016

Sunday afternoon the UK Women’s soccer team looked to gain their first win of the season in SEC play against the Vanderbilt Commodores. In the end, the Cats gained a point in the league table with the...

Junior midfielder Hampus Agerstrom takes possession of the ball during the match agains Dartmouth on Friday, September 2, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. The match was tied 1-1. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Men’s soccer falls to UAB

Chris Leach October 8, 2016

The No. 15 UK men’s soccer team could not overcome an early deficit as the UAB Blazers upset the Cats 2-1 Saturday evening at BBVA Compass Field. This was UAB’s first win over a ranked opponent since...

Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson carries the ball down the field at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Kentucky defeats Vanderbilt 20-13. Photo by Lexi Baskin | Staff.

Passing game absent for UK in win over Vandy

Anthony Crawford October 8, 2016

Despite what the scoreboards read, in recent years there is seldom a real winner to come out of the series against UK and Vanderbilt, and that trend continued in this year’s edition as UK tried its hardest...

Kentucky running back Jojo Kemp runs with the ball at Commonwealth on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 20-13. Photo by Lydia Emeric | Staff 

Cats beat Vandy at their own game

By Chris Angolia October 8, 2016

The main concern for Big Blue Nation coming into Saturday’s matchup with Vanderbilt was the fact that the Commodores love to run the ball and control the clock behind the SEC’s leading rusher Ralph...

DeMarcus Cousins won gold at the 2014 FIBA World Cup, was a member of the 2012 Select Team that trained against the U.S. Olympic Team and his first USA Basketball event was as a high-schooler in the 2007 Youth Development Festival.

Sports journalists shine a light on Olympics coverage

Alexandria Kerns October 6, 2016

UK students gathered in the Academic Science Building Thursday night to learn how reporters covered the 2016 Summer Olympics.The panelist included many shining sports reporters such as 13-time Olympic...

Naps Matsoso dribbles the ball during the game against Eastern Tennessee State on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the match in extra time 1-0. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Cats victorious in final non-conference match

Chris Leach October 5, 2016

The No. 15 ranked UK men’s soccer team was able to grab a win in their final non-conference game of the season, as they defeated the Evansville Aces 3-1 Wednesday evening.With the win, the Cats improve...

Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson drives the ball down the line before being tackled by South Carolina at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated South Carolina 17-10. Photo by Lydia Emeric | Staff 

Past loss motivation for upcoming Vandy matchup

Chris Angolia October 5, 2016

With Saturday’s 34-6 loss to No. 1 Alabama, UK Football now sits at 2-3, one game under .500, but the loss seemed to create more optimism surrounding the team heading into this week’s matchup up with...

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From New Zealand to Lexington: Probert chases childhood dream

Arpan Dixit October 5, 2016

Although Rugby and Cricket will always be the most popular sports in the country of New Zealand, soccer, or football as most people call it there, isn’t far behind. UK Soccer freshman forward Connor...

Guard Tyler Ulis of the Kentucky Wildcats passes the ball during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center on Saturday, December 27, 2014 in Louisville `, Ky. Kentucky leads Louisville 22-18 at halftime. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff 

UofL appeals attorney general over basketball scandal documents

KY Kernel Sports Staff October 5, 2016

The University of Louisville joined UK Wednesday among schools that are currently appealing decisions made by the attorney general after the school was ruled to be wrongly withholding documents related...

Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats looks on during the NCAA Tournament first round game against the Stony Brook Seawolves at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Preseason Q&A with John Calipari

KY Kernel Sports Staff October 2, 2016

On if he had a plan for Isaiah Briscoe’s shooting in the offseason:“No. We sat down and talked about it. He’s really improved his shooting. I think part of it is going to be if he has the ball a...

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