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FEC complaint against Matt Jones a bad move for Mitch McConnell

Sarah Michels November 10, 2019

Last Wednesday night, Kentucky Sports Radio fans celebrated a UK men’s basketball win against No. 1 ranked Michigan State as they listened to Matt Jones host his weekday radio talk show. But, Thursday...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive coordinator Matt House coaches the defense during the open practice at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility on Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff

Matt House leaving Kentucky for Kansas City Chiefs, reports say

KY Kernel Sports Staff February 12, 2019

University of Kentucky defensive coordinator Matt House has taken a job with the Kansas City Chiefs as their linebackers coach, per Kentucky Sports Radio. This report was also confirmed by UK Sports Network...

KSR’s Matt Jones may run for Senate if McConnell seeks reelection

Kernel News Staff March 25, 2018

Kentuckians may see a new but familiar name on the 2020 Senate ballot should majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) seek another term. Matt Jones, who is best known as the host of the ever-popular Kentucky...

Hayden Hooper stands with his brother Holden (left), his grandfather, his nana, his mom and dad. 

‘UK Band Guy’ reflects on the 24 hours after his moment of fame

March 16, 2018

I am Hayden Hooper.I am a UK journalism student, and an opinions editor for the Kentucky Kernel.Now, thanks to Twitter and the UK versus Davidson game, I am a meme.I am “UK Band Guy.”I have been a...

Donors recline while giving blood at Rupp Arena on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. Photo by Taylon Baker

Blood donors take to Rupp Arena court floor for annual competition against Florida

Taylon Baker January 23, 2018

Every year, a friendly weeklong competition between the blood donors of Kentucky and Florida occurs in a blood drive known as Big Blue Slam.This year’s event took place in Rupp Arena, The 90, UK Singletary...

North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson shoots a jumper over Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk during the 2017 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament South Regional Elite 8 at FedExForum in Memphis, TN on Friday March 24, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

NCAA referee is suing Kentucky Sports Radio

Bailey Vandiver October 3, 2017

NCAA referee John Higgins, who officiated UK men's basketball's 2017 tournament loss to North Carolina, filed a federal civil lawsuit against Kentucky Sports Radio, The Athletic reported.Specifically,...

Lemond living his dream at Kentucky Sports Radio

Taylor Doherty November 10, 2016

Ryan Lemond always had a passion for the TV world, using persistence and his passion for sports to get his foot in the door.Although Lemond pursued TV, he wound up hosting a radio show on Kentucky Sports...

Matt Jones Facebook post from February 16th.

Jones and Edelen team up to improve Kentucky politics

Editorial staff February 28, 2016

The two-party system offers much to be desired in terms of political diversity, especially in a state as ideologically one-sided as Kentucky. Many voters, especially young ones, feel dismayed and apathetic...

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