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Kentucky Kernel

Members of the Kentucky mens tennis team celebrate during the No. 5 Kentucky vs. Illinois mens tennis match on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3 Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Jack Loutit comes back, clinches NCAA Super Regionals for Kentucky men’s tennis

Sara Gibson, Tennis Beat Leader May 7, 2024

No. 5 Kentucky men’s tennis advanced to the NCAA Tournament Super Regionals with wins over DePaul and Illinois over the weekend.    The first win of the weekend came with a 4-0 sweep over the...

Kentucky Wildcats junior Joshua Lapadat prepares to hit the ball during the No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 6 South Carolina mens tennis match on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 4-3. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky men’s tennis begins path to National Championship in Lexington

Sara Gibson and Kai McClelland May 3, 2024

McClelland: Why Kentucky? In the 2024 Division-I Men’s Tennis Championship, 64 teams will compete to win a national title. When it comes to national tournaments, upsets, crazy moments and unexpected...

Silver Charm in his enclosure with a visitor on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Old Friends Farm in Georgetown, Kentucky. Photo by Alexandra Gooch | Staff

SILVER CHARM: Kentucky horse racing’s oldest monarch

Alexandra Gooch, Softball Beat Reporter April 29, 2024

Silver Charm is one of the most successful and longest-reigning thoroughbred racehorses of his generation. Boasting numerous great accomplishments under his saddle, Charm is certainly a more recognizable...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Ray Davis (1) celebrates a touchdown during the Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 33-14. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

NFL Draft preview: Ray Davis leaves lasting legacy in lone season with Cats

Isaiah Pinto, Baseball Beat Reporter April 24, 2024

Coming out of Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey, Ray Davis only received four offers to continue his football career at the collegiate level. Five years later, Davis broke Kentucky’s single-season...

Mark Pope speaks at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball adds two assistant coaches to Mark Pope’s staff

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 22, 2024

Kentucky men’s basketball officially added two assistant coaches to Mark Pope’s debut coaching staff in Lexington. Jason Hart and Cody Fueger both formally made their moves to Lexington official...

Kentucky first baseman Ryan Nicholson gets a walk 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

Kentucky baseball comes up short in decisive game three, loses first SEC series versus No. 4 Tennessee

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 21, 2024

No. 3 Kentucky baseball (32-7 15-3 SEC) came up short in a decisive game three against No. 4 Tennessee (33-7 12-6 SEC) by a score of 13-11. The loss marked the first SEC series loss for the Bat Cats. “This...

Kentucky infielder Emilien Pitre up to bat 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

Disastrous first inning snaps Kentucky baseball’s SEC win streak against No. 4 Tennessee

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 21, 2024

A nightmare first inning and missed opportunities resulted in No. 3 Kentucky baseball (32-6, 15-2 SEC) being defeated by No. 4 Tennessee (32-7, 11-6 SEC) by a score of 9-4 on Saturday. The largest...

Kentucky baseball players celebrate during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-13. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Late comeback propels Kentucky baseball to 5-3 game one win over No. 4 Tennessee

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 20, 2024

A late inning rally and a strong bullpen performance propelled No. 3 Kentucky baseball (32-5, 15-1 SEC) to a 5-3 game one victory over No. 4 Tennessee (31-7, 10-6 SEC). The Bat Cats took game one...

Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-91. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kentucky icon Reed Sheppard declares for 2024 NBA Draft

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 18, 2024

Reed Sheppard joined Justin Edwards, Ugonna Onyenso and Rob Dillingham in declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday. He will forgo his remaining college eligibility and not return to Kentucky in...

Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt swings during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-13. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Ryan Waldschmidt, Kentucky baseball thrives in 17-13 win at Louisville

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 17, 2024

Ryan Waldschmidt’s two home run game propelled No. 3 Kentucky baseball (31-5, 14-1 SEC) to a 17-13 win over the rival Louisville Cardinals (21-15). Waldschmidt finished the game 3-5 and led the Cats...

New University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope holds his first press conference on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

COLUMN: It’s a new era for Kentucky basketball, and it’s a breath of fresh air

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 14, 2024

Kentucky fans were formally introduced to new head coach Mark Pope on Sunday with his introductory press conference inside Rupp Arena. Taking place in the 20,500-seater venue, Kentucky fans showed out,...

UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UKs Sun Shall Shine Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

BREAKING: Kentucky swim and dive accused of complicity in sexual violence against student athletes

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 12, 2024

Kentucky swim and dive’s former head coach Lars Jorgensen was accused of sexual violence and harassment by former members of the University of Kentucky team, per a report from The Athletic. Jorgensen,...

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