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11-year-old Luke Klausing signs his papers to join UK's football team at Kroger Field on August 1, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chris Leach

11-year-old wide receiver nicknamed “Beast Mode” signs with UK football

Chris Leach August 1, 2018

Every day, an alarm goes off at 6 a.m. and it’s time for 11-year-old Luke Klausing to wake up.Most of Luke’s friends are fast asleep dreaming about playing football or other fun activities, but Luke...

Kentucky freshman forward Kevin Knox watches a free throw during the game against Kansas State in the NCAA Sweet 16 on Friday, March 23, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kentucky was defeated 61-58. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK helped Knox prepare for the pressures of the Knicks

Chris Leach August 1, 2018

When NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced that Kevin Knox was the New York Knicks' No. 9 overall draft pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, some Knicks fans were not happy.Talented players like Michael Porter...

The Kentucky Cheerleading team holds an open practice on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky Cheer will represent the USA in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Chris Leach | Staff

UK Cheer celebrating trip to Winter Olympics with hard work

Chris Leach February 9, 2018

Normally at this time of the year, the Kentucky cheer team is finished with national competitions, but this season is a little bit different. UK still has its biggest cheer competition of the season left...

Quade Green scores the game winning layup in overtime against Vanderbilt in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on Jan. 30, 2018. Photo by Carter Gossett.

UK’s guards lead the way in UK’s overtime victory over Vanderbilt

Chris Leach January 31, 2018

It took a 19-point comeback for Kentucky to beat Vanderbilt in Rupp Arena last season, and on Tuesday night, it would take another comeback for Kentucky to defeat Vanderbilt, as the Cats beat the Commodores...

Freshman forward Kevin Knox hits a three during the game against Mississippi State on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the game 78-65. Photo by Hunter Mitchell.

More efficient offense for UK prevents a late-game collapse

Chris Leach January 24, 2018

A lot of late-game situations at Rupp Arena have had fans on the edge of their seats this season, but Tuesday’s game against Mississippi State was different. Once Kentucky had an eight-point advantage...

Gameday vs. Florida

What you missed if you weren’t one of the 3,500 fans at College GameDay

Chris Leach January 20, 2018

Approximately 3,500 fans came out to Rupp Arena on Saturday morning to watch ESPN’s College GameDay host its first show of the season.This was Kentucky’s 15th time hosting the show, and the Cats are...

Kentucky freshman guard Quade Green motions to a teammate during the game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 93-86. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK has shown flashes to be the team fans want to see

Chris Leach January 18, 2018

The 2017-2018 season has been a roller coaster for Kentucky basketball fans, largely due to the youth that this year’s team has.The average age of this year’s team is 19.43 years old, and it’s because...

Kentucky men's basketball assistant coach Kenny Payne addresses the crowd during Kentucky head coach John Calipari's women's clinic at Rupp Arena on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Kenny Payne doesn’t plan to leave UK soon

Chris Leach January 15, 2018

With Louisville basketball being in a down year, some people view UK men’s basketball assistant head coach Kenny Payne as a favorite to replace interim head coach David Padgett once the season ends.Payne,...

Kentucky cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a timeout during the game against Georgia on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 66 to 61. Photo by Olivia Beach | Staff

Internet responds to Kentucky cheer’s 23rd national championship

Chris Leach January 15, 2018

On Sunday evening, the Kentucky cheer team captured its 23rd Universal Cheerleaders Association Division IA Cheer title at the UCA College Cheer national championships.This was the third year in a row...

The Kentucky Wildcat and Kentucky cheerleaders create a pyramid during the game against Fort Wayne on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-67. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Kentucky cheer wins 23rd national championship

Chris Leach January 14, 2018

For the 23rd time, the Kentucky cheer team won the Universal Cheerleaders Association Division IA Cheer national championship in Orlando, Florida.Kentucky has now won the last three UCA Division IA Cheer...

Kentucky freshman guard Kevin Knox and Vanderbilt senior Matthew Fisher-Davis fight for the ball during the game at Memorial Gym on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Ziyi Liu | Vanderbilt Hustler

Knox starting to return to form

Chris Leach January 13, 2018

Shai Gilegeous-Alexander might be the new star on the Kentucky basketball team, but let’s not forget about the freshman who first caught fans’ eyes at the beginning of the year.Since going through...

UK heads to Nashville early to avoid weather

Chris Leach January 12, 2018

The Kentucky basketball team made a late change of plans last night and decided to leave for Nashville a day earlier for its game at Vanderbilt.Head coach John Calipari joined a teleconference with media...

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