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Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team from the sidelines during the UK vs. Ole Miss mens basketball game on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 83-72. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Skyy Clark decommits from Kentucky

Hunter Shelton March 6, 2022

After committing to Kentucky in October 2020, Montverde (Fla.) Academy point guard Skyy Clark has reopened his recruitment, according to Joe Tipton of On3."First and foremost I would like to thank Coach...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) high fives Kentucky Wildcats guard Kellan Grady (31) during the UK vs. Southern basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 76-64. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Shooters shoot: Three-point buckets proves big in Cats’ win over UNC

Jaron Centers December 18, 2021

As head coach John Calipari said, “We have three-point shooters—I want three-point makers.” Coming off a game where the Cats shot an abysmal 2-19 from the three, fans were beginning to have serious...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) shoots the ball during the UK vs. Southern basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 76-64. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky bounces back; dominates North Carolina 98-69 in CBS Sports Classic

Cole Parke December 18, 2021

No. 21 Kentucky (8-2) defeated North Carolina (8-3) 98-69 in the CBS Sports Classic in Las Vegas Saturday night.Kentucky was originally slated to duel No. 15 Ohio State, while North Carolina was supposed...

Freshman guard Ashton Hagans waiting to be put into the game while squatting next to a UNC player. University of Kentucky mens basketball team defeated University of North Carolina 80-72 in the CBS Sports Classic at the United Center on Saturday, December 22, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Preview: Kentucky set to take on late replacement North Carolina in CBS Sports Classic

Scott Clarke December 17, 2021

After having its game against No. 17 Ohio State canceled due to COVID-19 concerns within the Buckeyes program, the No. 21 Kentucky Wildcats will now take on North Carolina on Saturday, Dec. 18, in the...

Kentucky sophomore Kayla Kowalik returns to the dugout during the home opener against Texas A&M on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 11-9. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Softball up to 9-0 following dominant weekend in North Carolina

Eric Decker February 22, 2021

Kentucky softball swept another doubleheader on Sunday, pushing their spotless record to 9-0 behind a combined 24-0 score over North Carolina Central and Mount St. Mary’s. The No. 12 Wildcats won both...

Kentucky head coach Nick Mingione cheers from the dugout during the game against Norfolk State University on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 11-1. Photo by | Staff

Baseball’s first series of 2021 canceled due to COVID-19

Eric Decker February 14, 2021

After having its season abruptly ended days before conference play was set to begin in 2020, Kentucky baseball is going to have to wait a little longer to step back out on the diamond.The university announced...

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Most underrated sport at UK? Gymnastics.

Sarah Halsey January 26, 2020

The University of Kentucky is home to 21 varsity sports, but the most underrated is gymnastics. Gymnastics calls Memorial Coliseum home, and meets (free with a Student ID) are on Friday nights at 7. I...

Freshman guard Ashton Hagans waiting to be put into the game while squatting next to a UNC player. University of Kentucky mens basketball team defeated University of North Carolina 80-72 in the CBS Sports Classic at the United Center on Saturday, December 22, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Cats, led by Hagans, finally playing with swagger

December 23, 2018

At Kentucky, swagger on the basketball court is often a “must-have”. John Wall’s salute. Brandon Knight’s jersey lift. P.J. Washington’s mean mug. After a 34-point loss to the hated Duke Blue...

The blue team scores a point during the Blue-White game at Rupp Arena on Sunday 10 21, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Olivia Beach | Staff

Kentucky basketball ranked No. 2 in preseason AP Poll

October 22, 2018

Another Top 5 ranking is in order for John Calipari’s UK basketball team.UK basketball will be ranked No. 2 to start the season, with Kansas as the only team above the Cats in the rankings. The Cats...

Keldon Johnson. Nick Richards. Immanuel Quickley. Bahamas 2018. Day two. Open practice. Photo by Chet White | UK Athletics

UK reveals conference schedule, completing season lineup

Kernel Sports Staff August 24, 2018

UK Athletics announced its men’s basketball schedule for the 2018-19 season on Friday. The non-conference schedule was fully revealed on Thursday, while all additional conference games were announced...

UK head coach John Calipari shakes his head in disbelief during the game against Tennessee on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Tennessee defeated Kentucky 61-59. Photo by Hunter Mitchell.

Coach Cal and Coach K recruiting rivalry still going strong, what will happen next?

Hayden Hooper February 8, 2018

Since the hire of John Calipari, there have been many programs on the rise back to greatness, including the two playing tonight, North Carolina and Duke. But in recent years, the rivalry off the court...

UNC’s academic scandal might be the beginning of something terrible for NCAA programs

October 23, 2017

A little over a week ago, the NCAA announced their punishments for University of North Carolina's athletics program. The UNC Tar Heels were in a predicament after many athletes took “easy” classes...

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