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Kentucky Wildcats linebacker J.J. Weaver (13) celebrates after a stop during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. by Matthew Mueller | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky’s front seven is among the best in the country and will prove it against Vanderbilt

Colton Johnson, Football Beat Reporter October 11, 2024

When Kentucky fans scanned the Wildcats’ schedule when it first came out, there was little doubt in their minds that the Oct. 12 match up against the Vanderbilt Commodores would serve as one of the most...

University of Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari testifies in front of the Senate Education Committee in favor of Senate bill 6, which passed unanimously on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Kentucky State Capitol annex building in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

COLUMN: Matthew Sluka fiasco further proves that college football isn’t college football anymore

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor September 27, 2024

College athletics took a step back earlier this week with the news surrounding UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka enacting his redshirt year and forfeiting the rest of the season.  In a statement...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops speaks to a game official during the game between Kentucky and South Carolina. Kentucky lost to South Carolina 31-6. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

COLUMN: Kentucky football has peaked and change is necessary

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor September 20, 2024

Throughout the early part of the 2024 season, it’s become apparent that Kentucky football has peaked under Mark Stoops, which means it's time for change. First and foremost, starting with the...

Head Coach Mark Stoops speaks with members of the media about Kentucky’s upcoming season during Kentucky Football’s media day on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

COLUMN: Kentucky football is fine and the outrage after Georgia was unwarranted

Parker Scott, Football Beat Reporter September 20, 2024

Kentucky football dropped its second straight game on Saturday night against No. 1 Georgia by a score of 13-12 in a contest that left many fans frustrated because of a failure to come back in the fourth...

Kentucky defensive back Jonquis “JQ” Hardaway celebrates an incomplete pass during the Kentucky vs Southern Miss football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 31-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

COLUMN: An outside view of Kentucky football’s season from a lifelong Tar Heel fan

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head September 7, 2024

After Kentucky football’s first win of the 2024-25 season over Southern Miss, it’s hard to pinpoint how good this Kentucky squad is. Sure, quarterback Brock Vandagriff threw some very questionable...

Wide Receiver Dane Key catches a pass during Kentucky Football’s media day on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

COLUMN: Kentucky football may be better on paper, but worse in record

Sara Gibson, Football Beat Reporter August 31, 2024

The 2024-25 Kentucky football roster is one that has seen improvement on all sides of the ball, seeing new talent join the offense and defense, but the question remains: Will the final record reflect that? With...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops coaches his team during the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 49-21. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

COLUMN: With the world of college football changing, can Mark Stoops and the Wildcats change with it?

Colton Johnson, Football Beat Reporter August 31, 2024

When looking at Kentucky football under Mark Stoops, it's hard to deny the progress that has been made over the past eleven years. Stoops took a program that was nothing short of laughable and has...

Kentucky Head Coach Nick Mingione hugs outfielder Eli Small after Kentucky’s victory over Oregon State. Kentucky beat Oregon State 3-2 to win the Lexington Super Regional and advance to the 2024 College World Series on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky baseball is here to stay

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader July 3, 2024

One thing that Kentucky baseball proved with its 2024 season is that it properly arrived in the SEC in 2023 and is here to stay. After a stellar 2023 campaign, the biggest question surrounding the...

Kentucky first baseman Ryan Nicholson during the Kentucky vs Tennessee baseball game on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 9-4. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

COLUMN: What went wrong for Kentucky baseball in Omaha?

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader June 28, 2024

Now that the dust has fully settled on Kentucky baseball’s run in the Men’s College World Series after losing 15-4 to the Florida Gators, there were a plethora of things that led to UK’s unfortunate...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari, left, pleads with guard Rob Dillingham (0) as he walks to the bench during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M men's basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

COLUMN: Minnesota was the perfect landing spot for Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter June 28, 2024

When former Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham was drafted eighth overall to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, his fortunes quickly changed. Instead of landing in San Antonio...

Kentucky Baseball team dances while Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt goes up the bat during the Kentucky vs Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky baseball’s dugout antics are good for the game

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader May 30, 2024

Kentucky baseball has had an historic season on the field this past season, but one part opponents have been most critical of has nothing to do with the actual play, rather it's been the players in the...

Kentucky freshman Matt Rankin hits the ball during the Kentucky vs Notre Dame mens tennis match on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky men’s tennis freshmen and their role in undefeated SEC season

Kai McClelland, Tennis Beat Reporter April 17, 2024

Kentucky men’s tennis saw new heights last year, winning an SEC Championship and going on a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.  However, many questioned what the future held with the loss of All-American...

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