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Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops coaches his team during the Kentucky vs. Iowa Music City Bowl football game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK lost 21-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky football unveils complete 2024 schedule

Cole Parke, Sports Editor June 18, 2023

Kentucky football unveiled its complete 2024 football schedule, revealing the slate of games the team will play in the first season that Texas and Oklahoma join the Southeastern Conference (SEC) from the...

Kentucky head coach Rachel Lawson walks off the field during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky softball wraps up NFCA Leadoff Classic undefeated

Luke Fetzer, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

Kentucky softball wrapped up the 40th edition of the NFCA Leadoff Classic with an undefeated record, finishing 2-0-1 in an opening weekend that included mercy rules, cancellations and controversy.  The...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Rachel Lawson watches the University of Kentucky vs. Alabama softball game on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 11-6. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky softball faces challenging 2023 schedule in hopes of making a run to College World Series

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter February 12, 2023

Kentucky softball won't have an easy path to the college softball regionals in the 2023 campaign, and that's putting things lightly. The team is set to face a plethora of tough opponents meant to test...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) dunks the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 5 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 63-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball bounces back with 63-56 upset win over No. 5 Tennessee

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor January 14, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated No. 5 Tennessee 63-56 on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. The win follows an embarrassing loss to South Carolina that busted...

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The Republican illusion of family values continues to harm American youth

Ryder Noah From March 10, 2022

Kentucky House Bill 51 recently passed in the House Education Committee, which would prohibit any mask mandate for public schools, colleges and child care centers in Kentucky. This bill is another example...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team from the sidelines during the UK vs. Miles College exhibition basketball game on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 80-71. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Cason Wallace commits to Kentucky

Jaron Centers November 7, 2021

John Calipari’s 2022 recruiting class is shaping up to be one of his best.Cason Wallace, the No. 7 overall prospect in the 2022 class (247 Sports,) announced his commitment to Kentucky Sunday night,...

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Abortion: The debate continues

Kernel Opinions Desk September 23, 2021

The executives of the Student Democrats at UK and Student Republicans at UK come together in these dueling columns to debate the legality of abortion. Texas Senate Bill 8 sparked an uproar in either support...

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SEC formally extends invitation to Texas and Oklahoma to join conference

Hunter Shelton July 29, 2021

The idea of a 16-team SEC took another leap forward on Thursday. The SEC announced that it has extended its invitation to Texas and Oklahoma to join the Southeastern Conference after a unanimous 14-0...

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Texas, Oklahoma request invitations to join the SEC

Barkley Truax July 27, 2021

The rumors are true, Texas and Oklahoma are expected to join the SEC on July 1, 2025.“Dear Commissioner Sankey,” the request reads. “The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Oklahoma...

Kentucky mens basketball freshman forward Daimion Collins addresses the media following a summer basketball camp in the Joe Craft Center on June 18, 2021. 

Nothing but positivity for Daimion Collins in Lexington

Barkley Truax June 18, 2021

It’s been a whirlwind for Daimion Collins since moving from small-town Atlanta, Texas to the college basketball big-time in Lexington.So far, his expectations have been met.“I knew coming in, I’d...

Kentucky Wildcat Kayla Kowalik (99) slides into home plate during the University of Kentucky vs. Alabama softball game on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 11-6. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Softball sweeps Texas A&M as conference play advances

Seth Martin May 2, 2021

It took a little over a month, but No. 17 Kentucky finally won their second SEC series of the season in dominant fashion in College Station vs. the Aggies of Texas A&M.Coming into the weekend, The...

Kentucky Wildcats libero Gabby Curry (12) makes confetti angels after the University of Kentucky vs. Texas NCAA women’s volleyball championship game on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. UK won 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Big Blue Nation reacts to Kentucky’s first volleyball national championship

Barkley Truax April 24, 2021

Kentucky defeated Texas 3-1 (20-25, 25-18, 25-23, 25-22) securing the first national championship in program history, the first SEC team to ever achieve the feat. The hype for this game was felt throughout...

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