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UK students, faculty, and speakers stand off stage listening to “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the Senior Salute hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
PHOTOS: UK fraternity hosts ‘Senior Salute’
May 8, 2025
Jay Stringer-Vaught, right, a masters graduate in library science, wipes tears from their eyes during the Community Commencement on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK canceled DEI-based ceremonies, so students made their own
May 8, 2025
Vice Chief Regional Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
UK provides Kernel with requested documents per court order
May 7, 2025
Former UK swimmer, Riley Gaines, talks during “The Fight is Far from Over” on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Riley Gaines comes to UK for ‘The Fight is Far from Over’ tour
May 3, 2025
Jay Stringer-Vaught, surround by their family, is kissed by their husband after the Community Commencement on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: First annual ‘Community Commencement’
May 3, 2025
Former UK swimmer, Riley Gaines, talks during “The Fight is Far from Over” on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Riley Gaines comes to UK for ‘The Fight is Far from Over’ tour
May 3, 2025
Jay Stringer-Vaught, surround by their family, is kissed by their husband after the Community Commencement on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: First annual ‘Community Commencement’
May 3, 2025
The Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance protests before the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Protestors organize at UK Board of Trustees meeting; board passes presidential recommendations
April 30, 2025
Attendees eat and converse during the 2025 Annual John P. Wyatt, MD Environment and Health Symposium on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Environment and Health Symposium event calls for environmental activism
April 29, 2025
Illustraion by Akhila Nadimpalli.
UK students react to Speak Your Mind ice bucket challenge
April 24, 2025
Authors Rachel Elliot and Willie Carver Jr. watch Frank X Walker deliver a story to the audience during the LGBT Trailblazers event on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rachel Trotter | Staff
‘UK Trailblazers’ share journeys of literary joy and hardship during Lunch and Lit
March 4, 2025
A crowd of students gather with signs to protest outside the William T. Young Library during the Day of DEI Protest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students protest for state-wide ‘Day of DEI’
March 1, 2025
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
February 28, 2025
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman speaks during the Lewis Honors College Leadership Conference on Saturday Feb. 22, 2025 at University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College in Lexington Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky lieutenant governor speaks at Leadership Conference hosted by Singletary Scholars
February 24, 2025
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
February 19, 2025
UK students, faculty, and speakers stand off stage listening to “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the Senior Salute hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
PHOTOS: UK fraternity hosts ‘Senior Salute’
May 8, 2025
Former UK swimmer, Riley Gaines, talks during “The Fight is Far from Over” on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Riley Gaines comes to UK for ‘The Fight is Far from Over’ tour
May 3, 2025
The Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance protests before the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Protestors organize at UK Board of Trustees meeting; board passes presidential recommendations
April 30, 2025
Attendees eat and converse during the 2025 Annual John P. Wyatt, MD Environment and Health Symposium on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Environment and Health Symposium event calls for environmental activism
April 29, 2025
Riders enter the track during Spring Closing Day on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
‘There’s no place like Keeneland.’ Spring Meet comes to a close
April 29, 2025
Illustraion by Akhila Nadimpalli.
UK students react to Speak Your Mind ice bucket challenge
April 24, 2025
Over 2,000 protestors hold up signs and flags during the “No Kings: Then or Now!” protest on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘When we fight, we win.’ Lexington community protests against removal of DEI policies
April 24, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed.
US takes a toll with stock market and tariff concerns
April 19, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed.
Setting the clock back once again, TikTok’s future remains unknown
April 11, 2025
Students walk between classes in the morning on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Gatton College of Business in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Trump pauses tariffs on countries, adds additional tax to China
April 9, 2025
The Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance protests before the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Protestors organize at UK Board of Trustees meeting; board passes presidential recommendations
April 30, 2025
University of Kentucky President, Eli Capilouto, addresses the board and attendees during the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Harris Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK Board of Trustees approves LLC to oversee athletics operations
April 26, 2025
UK President Eli Capilouto. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Capilouto: Some international UK graduate students’ visas, status revoked
April 4, 2025
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
March 3, 2025
A crowd of students gather with signs to protest outside the William T. Young Library during the Day of DEI Protest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students protest for state-wide ‘Day of DEI’
March 1, 2025
Vice Chief Regional Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
UK provides Kernel with requested documents per court order
May 7, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Former UK student Sophia Rosing walks into her sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Rosing was sentenced to 12 months in jail for assaulting a student desk clerk in November 2022. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Former UK student asks for early release from 12-month sentence
February 27, 2025
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
November 25, 2024
Timothy Umstead's mugshot from the Fayette County jail website on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Umstead was arrested on the night of Feb. 7, and he was booked on Feb. 8.
Former UK student’s weapon possession charges reduced
February 12, 2024
Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
UK Student Government Association senators welcome 2025-2026 senate
April 13, 2025
Presidential Candidate Morgan Brooke speaking during the SGA Presidential Debate on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at the Worsham Room in the Gatton Student Center. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff
Presidential and vice presidential candidates share platforms at SGA debate
February 18, 2025
University of Kentucky Student Government Association senate executive council members discuss the Y’all Means All resolution, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Casey Sebastiano | Staff
UKSGA puts off resolution reaffirming commitment to inclusivity amid anti-DEI legislation
February 13, 2025
University of Kentucky Student Government Association (UKSGA) senate executive council members address the student fee allocation committee roster during a full senate meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
UK SGA expands Senate seats, amendments made to Constitution
February 3, 2025
Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
UK SGA holds first ‘Wildcats Safety Alliance Caucus’
January 17, 2025
Addison Adkins and Angus Thompson sit in court for preliminary hearing on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Fayette County District Court in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Judge sends UK students arrested for rape and strangulation to grand jury
April 17, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Chase McGuire leaves the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury
March 22, 2025
Addison Adkins walks out of his arraignment with Mike Roland, his defense attorney, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Adkins is facing charges of rape in the first-degree and strangulation in the second-degree. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students arrested for on-campus rape
March 4, 2025
A UKPD police officer surveys a crowd on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
EDITORIAL: Assaults, shootings and silence: UK’s safety crisis requires transparency
February 26, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats looks up as he dribbles during the game against Vanderbilt Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won in overtime 83-81. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff
Kentucky men’s basketball is represented by every team left in the NBA Playoffs as the Conference Finals begin
May 20, 2025
Kentucky infielder Luke Lawrence (10) looks over at the dugout after being walked during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky baseball eliminated from 2025 SEC Tournament after 5-1 loss to Oklahoma
May 20, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Ben Cleaver (48) celebrates with the team after the call at third was reversed during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 24-3. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball begins postseason play against Oklahoma in new-look SEC Tournament
May 19, 2025
Arkansas men’s track celebrates winning the SEC title by dumping water on Head Coach Chris Bucknam during the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at UK Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Arkansas, Georgia win at SEC Track and Field Championships
May 18, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Ben Cleaver (48) hugs a Kentucky coach before the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky baseball falls short 5-3 to No. 9 Vanderbilt in 2025 regular season finale
May 17, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops shrugs during the Kentucky vs. Texas football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Kentucky lost 31-14. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kernel at the Buzzer: A Long Road Ahead
December 8, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) hug after a timeout was called during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A New Era
November 22, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) after defeating Duke during the basketball game vs. Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Popes and Devils
November 15, 2024
Kentucky wideout Fred Farrier II (13) jogs off the field during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Turning the Page
November 1, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) looks for an open receiver during the football game vs. Florida on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Kentucky lost 48-20. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: One Last Chance
October 25, 2024
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats looks up as he dribbles during the game against Vanderbilt Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won in overtime 83-81. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff
Kentucky men’s basketball is represented by every team left in the NBA Playoffs as the Conference Finals begin
May 20, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) and head coach Mark Pope answer interview questions after the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 76-57. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Reflecting on the 2024-25 Kentucky men’s basketball season
April 25, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Auburn players after the basketball game vs. Auburn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-78. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s basketball lands Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen
April 23, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks to Kentucky Wildcats guard Travis Perry (11) after a timeout during the first half of the basketball game vs. Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Travis Perry commits to Ole Miss after entering the NCAA transfer portal
April 22, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with Andrew Carr (7) and Lamont Butler (1) during the basketball game vs. WKU on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 87-68. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky four-star Acaden Lewis decommits following transfer portal additions
April 11, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks and guard Georgia Amoore (3) watch free throws during the Kentucky vs. Miss. St. women’s basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 91-69. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
BREAKING: Georgia Amoore drafted No. 6 in 2025 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics
April 14, 2025
Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks greats the studio as he walk on set on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky women’s basketball earns commitment of former Hilltopper Josie Gilvin
April 11, 2025
Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks greats the studio as he walk on set on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
No. 16 Kentucky women’s basketball ranked in final AP Top 25 ranking of season for first time since 2022
April 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) celebrates after a good quarter for the Wildcats during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79—67. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
‘I Poured Everything I Have Into This Program.’ Cassidy Rowe ends her basketball career with the same loyalty that defined it
April 5, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) points to Kentucky Wildcats guard Dazia Lawrence (10) for the assist during the Kentucky vs Liberty women’s basketball March Madness game on Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-78. Sydney Yonker | Staff
‘Every single thing that I’ve been through has shaped me.’ From ACC breakout to SEC standout, Georgia Amoore bids farewell to college basketball
April 3, 2025
Kentucky defensive lineman Deone Walker prepares before the Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 28-17. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Deone Walker drafted in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft by Buffalo Bills
April 26, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Maxwell Hairston (1) celebrates after getting a pick-six during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 41-6. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
BREAKING: Maxwell Hairston selected 30th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills
April 24, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the Kentucky vs. Murray State football game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 48-6. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Nebraska parts ways with ex-Kentucky receiver Hardley Gilmore IV
April 5, 2025
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops walks through the Cat Walk before the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Abbey Cutrer | Staff
From Paducah to Lexington: Jarvis Strickland’s commitment fuels UK football’s ambitions
April 3, 2025
Head Coach Mark Stoops yells out instructions during Kentucky Football’s media day on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky football’s Mark Stoops speaks about program’s first Spring practice
March 10, 2025
Kentucky infielder Luke Lawrence (10) looks over at the dugout after being walked during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky baseball eliminated from 2025 SEC Tournament after 5-1 loss to Oklahoma
May 20, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Ben Cleaver (48) celebrates with the team after the call at third was reversed during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 24-3. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball begins postseason play against Oklahoma in new-look SEC Tournament
May 19, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Ben Cleaver (48) hugs a Kentucky coach before the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky baseball falls short 5-3 to No. 9 Vanderbilt in 2025 regular season finale
May 17, 2025
Kentucky infielder James McCoy (13) highfives Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes (7) after an inning ended during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
No. 9 Vanderbilt walks off Kentucky baseball 9-8 for the second straight game
May 16, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats meet for a timeout during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Braden Holcomb hits a three-run walk off home run as No. 9 Vanderbilt beats Kentucky baseball 8-7
May 15, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Sarah Haendiges (30) celebrates after striking out a batter for the third out during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Julie Kelley and Sarah Haendiges come through in lopsided sweep to No. 12 South Carolina
May 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats celebrate after the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky softball dominates Western Kentucky in 9-1 mercy-rule win
April 21, 2025
Kentucky infielder/outfielder Peyton Plotts (37) prepares to bat during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Peyton Plotts shines in Kentucky softball’s doubleheader sweep of Boston
April 14, 2025
The Kentucky softball team cheers with the crowd after the game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 16-15. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky softball improves to 15-0 all-time against Marshall with 7-3 win
April 14, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Sarah Haendiges (30) celebrates after striking out a batter for the third out during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky softball splits doubleheader with Auburn
April 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Chesney Bennett, flips on the beam for her routine during the Senior Night meet vs. Arkansas on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.925-197.725. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
Historic performance from Florida sees Kentucky gymnastics fall short to end regular season
April 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Creslyn Brose, hugs her coach after her beam routine during the Senior Night meet vs. Arkansas on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.925-197.725. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnastics defeats Arkansas 197.925 to 197.725
March 10, 2025
University of Kentucky Gymnast Skyler Killough-Wilhem marched out during the Kentucky vs. Louisiana State women's gymnastics meet on Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics wraps up home season with stellar showing versus Arkansas
March 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Sharon Lee competes on vault during the Kentucky vs LSU women’s gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Late stumble and fall cause Kentucky gymnastics to lose away at Georgia
March 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Haley Davis Beginning her performance on the mat during the gymnastics meet vs. Temple on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.175-194.200. Photo by Robby Robinson | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnatiscs falls to LSU 197.200 – 197.075
February 24, 2025
Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond celebrates after winning a point during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s tennis season comes to an end in the SEC Tournament
May 13, 2025
Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond dives for the ball Kentucky junior Lidia hits the ball Kentucky junior Lidia Gonzalez prepares to hit the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s tennis dominates Missouri and Saint Louis after falling to No. 13 Vanderbilt
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Jaden Weekes and freshman Eli Stephenson (left) celebrate a set win at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky men’s tennis finishes regular season undefeated at home
May 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Martin Breysach celebrates during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men’s tennis match on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025 at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky men’s tennis defeats Ole Miss 4-1
April 18, 2025
Kentucky senior Elizabeth Stevens celebrates after winning a point during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s tennis honors senior trio on senior day
April 8, 2025
University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky rifle finishes second in GARC Championship to West Virginia
March 4, 2025
University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
No. 3 Kentucky rifle loses in a nailbiter to No. 1 West Virginia
February 12, 2025
Kentucky fifth year Jaden Thompson lines up a shot during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
No. 3 Kentucky rifle suffers first loss of 2024-25 season at No. 2 Alaska Fairbanks
February 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Rifle head coach Harry Mullins gives a speech after the Kentucky vs. Morehead State rifle NCAA Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a 4716 qualifying score. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
No. 1 Kentucky rifle defeats No. 10 Memphis thanks to strong performance by Braden Peiser
January 21, 2025
Kentucky fifth year Emmie Sellers and junior Allison Buesseler prepare shots during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
No. 1 Kenutcky rifle bests No. 5 Murray State to remain undefeated
January 21, 2025
The Kentucky and Alma STUNT teams shake hands after the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT wins Mid America West Conference Championship
April 9, 2025
Jocelyn Zerr (#19) and Chloe Lynch (#17) compete during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps Trevecca Nazarene Tournament to improve to 24-1
April 3, 2025
The Kentucky and Alma STUNT teams shake hands after the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT drops first game of season during lengthy stint in California
March 28, 2025
The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps double header versus Muskingum to improve to 11-0
March 5, 2025
The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps Midwest Showdown to improve to stunning 9-0
March 2, 2025
Kentucky assistant coach Meredith Jewell and Kentucky head coach Craig Skinner watch closely during the Kentucky vs Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
A look into Kentucky volleyball’s three incoming transfers
January 30, 2025
Kentucky outside hitter Megan Wilson (1) celebrates after scoring a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky volleyball punches ticket to Elite Eight with 3-1 win over Missouri
December 12, 2024
Setter Emma Grome (4) and Brooke Bultema (8) celebrate after Kentucky scored a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky volleyball advances to NCAA Regional Semifinals behind record-setting Emma Grome performance
December 10, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Erin Lamb (13) and libero Molly Tuozzo (12) celebrate their win during the Kentucky vs Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky volleyball defeats Minnesota 3-1 to advance in the NCAA Tournament
December 7, 2024
Kentucky wildcats head coach Craig Skinner celebrates after the win during the Kentucky vs. Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky volleyball begins road to Louisville as No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament
December 7, 2024
Forward, Isaiah Chisolm warms up for the Kentucky Men's Soccer game vs. Virginia Tech at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams tied 2-2. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer stars build community at Lionsbridge FC
March 4, 2025
Kentucky goalie (30) Ryan Jack celebrates after a block during the Kentucky vs. Georgia Southern Men's Soccer game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer goalkeeper Ryan Jack lays foundation for strong collegiate career
January 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats goalkeeper Jan Hoffelner (1) calls out to his teammates during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida Atlantic men’s soccer match on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Amanda Braman | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer adds former star goalkeeper Jan Hoffelner as assistant coach
January 24, 2025
Kentucky Forward Logan Dorsey celebrates after making a goal on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor. Kentucky defeated Oral Roberts 3-2.
Kentucky men’s soccer’s Logan Dorsey excels with lifelong soccer dream
December 10, 2024
Forward, Eric Onos watches as Louisville players celebrate their win over Kentucky on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer falls 2-1 to West Virginia in Sun Belt Tournament Semifinals
November 15, 2024
Brooklyn FC defender Grace Phillpotts (28). Photo provided by Brooklyn FC.
Kentucky women’s soccer star Grace Phillpotts recognizes professional dream with USL’s Brooklyn FC
March 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Troy Fabiano smiles as he celebrates with his team after the win in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer season ends after 3-1 NCAA Tournament loss to Notre Dame
November 24, 2024
Fans cheer as the Kentucky goalkeeper saves a penalty in extra time of the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Women’s Soccer defeats WVU (4-2) in Penalties
November 17, 2024
Kentucky Wildcat Forward Maddie Kemp (2) celebrates with her team after her equalizing goal in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer advances in NCAA Tournament with 4-2 penalty kick win over West Virginia
November 17, 2024
Kentucky forward Mia Bookhard kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs. Kent State women’s soccer game on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer hosts first NCAA Tournament game in decade
November 15, 2024
Arkansas men’s track celebrates winning the SEC title by dumping water on Head Coach Chris Bucknam during the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at UK Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Arkansas, Georgia win at SEC Track and Field Championships
May 18, 2025
Kentucky track and field ends indoor season at NCAA Championships
April 3, 2025
A Kentucky track and field athlete competes in the pole vault competition during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky track and field wraps up SEC Indoor Championships
March 8, 2025
Kentucky track and field completes simultaneous events in Clemson and Boston
February 21, 2025
Kentucky track and field logs numerous first-place finishes in Fairgrounds Invitational
February 12, 2025
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky cross country places sixth in Alabama
October 17, 2023
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky men’s and women’s cross country compete in Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational
October 2, 2023
Kentucky cross country shines at Panorama Farms Invitational
October 19, 2022
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
UK Women’s Cross Country finish third at NCAA Southeast Regional
November 12, 2021
Cross Country FSU Pre-Nationals
UKXC completes top-25 finish at FSU Pre-Nationals
October 15, 2021
A Kentucky women's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Cameron Guagenti
Kentucky swim and dive gains Olympic experience in transfer Esteban Núñez del Prado
April 9, 2025
Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive sees records broken at NCAA national championships
April 3, 2025
A Kentucky swimmer competes during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swimmers participate in Last Chance Meet
March 5, 2025
Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive competes in SEC Championships in Athens
February 25, 2025
A Louisville swimmer celebrates after beating the Kentucky swimmer in the 200 meter freestyle during the swim meet vs. Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky swimmers and divers participate in First Chance Meet in Louisville
February 9, 2025
Kentucky men’s golf finishes Desert Mountain Collegiate tied for ninth
March 10, 2025
Kentucky women’s golf concludes Darius Rucker Intercollegiate in last place
March 9, 2025
Kentucky men’s golf concludes Watersound Invitational in tie for eighth place
February 25, 2025
Kentucky women's golf sophomore Brooke Oberparleiter at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics
Kentucky women’s golf concludes Spartan Sun Coast Invitational tied for ninth
February 20, 2025
Kentucky women's golf sophomore Brooke Oberparleiter at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics
Cathryn Brown and Karlie Campbell lead UK women’s golf to third place finish in Boca Raton
February 9, 2025
The Kentucky hockey team poses for a photo with the trophy at the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky hockey sweeps Louisville in weekend series to clinch third straight Bourbon Barrel
January 29, 2025
Kentucky center Marc L'Heureux (37) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky hockey ends 2024 with sweep of Ohio State
December 10, 2024
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky club hockey splits home-and-home series against Cincinnati
November 18, 2024
Kentucky fan Gavin Marshall, 16, shouts during the Kentucky vs. Boston University hockey game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-4. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky club hockey moving up to ACHA men’s Division-I, highest level of non NCAA hockey
November 11, 2024
Fans react to Kentucky scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky hockey scores 23 combined goals in two-game sweep over Bowling Green State Univeristy
November 10, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats fans hold up Cassidy Rowe cutouts during the Kentucky vs. Louisville women’s basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 71—61. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
COLUMN: Letting go of Cassidy Rowe was an act of betrayal to Kentuckians
March 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) smiles after he gets up from being fouled during the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky won the game 91-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: 14 SEC teams in the NCAA Tournament isn’t just a possibility, it’s a reality
March 13, 2025
LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) is fouled by Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: NIL is the lifeblood of the SEC and LSU is falling behind fast
March 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches as his team loses during the basketball game vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: With or without Lamont Butler, Kentucky’s play in Oxford was unacceptable
February 5, 2025
Kentucky head coach John Calipari calls a timeout during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M men's basketball match 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: Big Blue Nation, voice your true feelings for John Calipari
February 1, 2025
Attendees pet and feed the sanctuary horses during the walkthrough at the BraveHearts Equine Center on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Paris, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Providing a second chance, horses find their light at BraveHearts
April 22, 2025
Shawn Pryor, an author talks during an interview on Thursday, Mar. 13, 2025 at University of Kentucky Bookstore in Lexington, Kentucky. Sydney Yonker | Staff
How Shawn Pryor is inspiring the next generation of authors
April 21, 2025
Bryan Station High School teacher and Unsung Hero award winner Justin Royal discusses his classroom posters during an interview on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in his classroom in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
No cape needed: Lexington teacher honored as an Unsung Hero
April 15, 2025
Kentucky state representative Nick Wilson discusses his time on show 'Survivor" on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Kentucky Capitol Annex in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Empathy and perseverance: How a winner of ‘Survivor’ learned humanity through competition
April 14, 2025
Opera professor Everett McCorvey poses for a portrait in his office in the William E. and Casiana Schmidt Vocal Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky, on March 4, 2025. Photo by Chloe Bradley | Staff
From civil rights to concert halls: The African American spiritual legacy
April 2, 2025
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Film review of ‘A Minecraft Movie’
April 21, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
‘Forever Is a Feeling’: Lucy Dacus’s spin on her gamble on love
April 19, 2025
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Corporate America continues to abuse farmers
April 16, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed.
The live-action ‘Snow White’ was just okay
April 14, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed.
Some non-voter woes
April 3, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
The ceasefire in Gaza is misleading
February 9, 2025
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Another four years of Trump will be disastrous for civil rights
February 2, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Democrats gifted Trump his second term
November 24, 2024
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
COLUMN: There is nothing undemocratic about third parties
November 4, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Kamala Harris has a Palestine problem
September 28, 2024
A UKPD police officer surveys a crowd on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
EDITORIAL: Assaults, shootings and silence: UK’s safety crisis requires transparency
February 26, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
EDITORIAL: Your vote matters
October 22, 2024
UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.
EDITORIAL: UK must protect those who cannot protect themselves
April 23, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
BROADCAST: DEI Editorial
March 29, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
Editorial: Defending DEI against legislative threats is vital to the future of Kentucky
March 29, 2024
VIDEO: Students search for alternative housing as Tri-It prices increase
May 10, 2025
VIDEO: University of Kentucky community members respond to DEI commencement cancellations
May 8, 2025
VIDEO: UK Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works toward paid parental leave for scholars
VIDEO: UK Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works toward paid parental leave for scholars
May 6, 2025
VIDEO: NIH research budget cuts on UK’s campus
VIDEO: NIH research budget cuts on UK’s campus
May 5, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16
May 5, 2025
VIDEO: Students search for alternative housing as Tri-It prices increase
May 10, 2025
VIDEO: University of Kentucky community members respond to DEI commencement cancellations
May 8, 2025
VIDEO: UK Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works toward paid parental leave for scholars
VIDEO: UK Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works toward paid parental leave for scholars
May 6, 2025
VIDEO: NIH research budget cuts on UK’s campus
VIDEO: NIH research budget cuts on UK’s campus
May 5, 2025
VIDEO: New Al tool from UK Libraries aims to assist with student research
VIDEO: New Al tool from UK Libraries aims to assist with student research
May 5, 2025
Arkansas men’s track celebrates winning the SEC title by dumping water on Head Coach Chris Bucknam during the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at UK Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Arkansas, Georgia win at SEC Track and Field Championships
May 18, 2025
UK students, faculty, and speakers stand off stage listening to “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the Senior Salute hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
PHOTOS: UK fraternity hosts ‘Senior Salute’
May 8, 2025
Jay Stringer-Vaught, surround by their family, is kissed by their husband after the Community Commencement on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: First annual ‘Community Commencement’
May 3, 2025
Horses race by while spectators watch beneath umbrellas during Spring Closing Day on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
PHOTOS: Keeneland Spring Meet closing weekend
April 26, 2025
Kentucky infielder Patrick Herrera (1) celebrates a thriple during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky baseball upsets No. 19 Louisville 17-5
April 23, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16
May 5, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: NFL Draft and cats vs. gorillas
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: NFL Draft and cats vs. gorillas
May 4, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 15
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 15
April 28, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Cats in the pros and comebacks on the diamond
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Cats in the pros and comebacks on the diamond
April 28, 2025
University of Kentucky Wildcats Head Coach Kenny Brooks observes his team during the Kentucky vs Kansas State women’s basketball March Madness game on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 79-80. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: New cats on the block
April 18, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: NFL Draft and cats vs. gorillas
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: NFL Draft and cats vs. gorillas
May 4, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16
May 5, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 4
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 4
March 31, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 3
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 3
February 24, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 2
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 2
November 25, 2024
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1
April 24, 2024
DOCUMENTARY: Becoming Miss Kentucky-The Mallory Hudson Story
DOCUMENTARY: Becoming Miss Kentucky-The Mallory Hudson Story
March 4, 2024
SHORT-DOCUMENTARY: LeAndre Hayes
SHORT-DOCUMENTARY: LeAndre Hayes
December 13, 2023
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February 13, 2025
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Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Brown men’s basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 88-54. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball lands SEC transfer Mouhamed Dioubate

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
April 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope smiles while watching his players leave the court after the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball lands Pittsburgh transfer Jaland Lowe

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
April 5, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shouts instruction to his players on the court during the quater finals of the SEC men’s basketball tournament vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday, March, 14, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Former Kentucky target and Maryland transfer Ja’Kobi Gillespie commits to Tennessee

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
April 4, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope points to Kentucky Wildcats forward Zach Tow (20) to sub in the game during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March. 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 95-64. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky transfer target Taylor Bol Bowen chooses Tuscaloosa over Lexington

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
April 4, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches as his team loses during the basketball game vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Georgia point guard Silas Demary Jr. chooses UConn over Kentucky

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
April 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells out coaching calls during the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 76-57. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Former Kentucky contact Nick Davidson commits to Clemson

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
April 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shouts at his players on the court during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March, 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 84-75. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball swings and misses on San Diego State big Magoon Gwath

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
April 2, 2025
Texas A&M Aggies head coach Buzz Williams reacts to a play during the Kentucky vs. Texas A&M mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

SEC sees second offseason coaching change as Buzz Williams leaves Texas A&M for Maryland

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope scratches his head after Kentucky turned over the ball on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Kentucky lost 85-65. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky misses out on UNLV point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. to LSU

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 31, 2025
Kentucky warms up before the Kentucky vs. Louisville men’s basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Former Kentucky basketball transfer target Adrian Wooley commits to Louisville

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) watches as his team walks onto the court during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky veteran Kerr Kriisa to enter transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) dribbles up the court during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 84-75. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

SEC gets two in 2025 Final Four as conference eyes first championship since 2012

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 30, 2025
Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes yells 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

No. 2 Tennessee falls to Houston, ties record for winningest NCAA Tournament program to never reach Final Four

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 30, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells out to Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) during the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 76-57. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Former Kentucky transfer target Treysen Eaglestaff commits to South Carolina

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 30, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Auburn players after the basketball game vs. Auburn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-78. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball misses out on UNM star Donovan Dent to UCLA

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 28, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler dribbles against Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler during the first half of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Sweet Sixteen vs. the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 3 Kentucky experiences ‘March Sadness’ in loss to No. 2 Tennessee

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 28, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells out coaching calls during the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 76-57. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky, Mark Pope earns first commitment in 2025 transfer portal with Tulane guard Kam Williams

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 28, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shouts at his players on the court during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March, 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 84-75. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball roster tracker: Looking ahead to the 2025-26 Cats

Cole Parke and Tyler Russell
March 26, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) flexes after an and-one shot fell in during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March, 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 3 Kentucky claims second NCAA Tournament victory, beats No. 6 Illinois

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 23, 2025
Texas Longhorns head coach Rodney Terry watches his players while they’re on defense during the basketball game vs. Texas on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at The Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Texas won 82-78. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Rodney Terry out at Texas, SEC sees fourth straight season with coaching change

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 23, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) warms up before the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 76-57. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Lamont Butler provides stability and confidence for Kentucky in NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 22, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks to members of the press after the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 76-57. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Mark Pope earns first ever NCAA Tournament coaching win

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 22, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) holds three fingers to his face after he made a three-point shot during the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 3 Kentucky handles No. 14 Troy in NCAA Tournament victory

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 21, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) smiles when making a 3-point shot during Kentucky’s open practice on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Fizerv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky’s Ansley Almonor reflects on FDU, former head coach Tobin Anderson amidst controversial firing

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 21, 2025
Providence guard Bryce Hopkins (23) shoots a free throw during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 11 Providence mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kentucky won 61-53. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Former Wildcat, Providence Friar Bryce Hopkins enters transfer portal

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 19, 2025
South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris talks with his team during the basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 80-57. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

South Carolina, LSU decline NIT bids, end hopes of 16-team SEC postseason

Cole Parke, Kentucky Kernel
March 16, 2025
The March Madness logo is displayed on a basketball ahead of the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

SEC breaks all-time record for most teams in NCAA Tournament in single season

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 16, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shouts instruction to his players on the court during the quater finals of the SEC men’s basketball tournament vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday, March, 14, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky earns No. 3 seed in 2025 NCAA Tournament, heads to Milwaukee

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 16, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shouts to his players on the court during the second round of the SEC men’s basketball tournament vs. the Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday, March, 13, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won the game 85-84. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Reflecting on the first SEC Tournament of the Mark Pope era

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 15, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Travis Perry (11) holds three fingers down after making a three-pointer during the first half of the basketball game vs. Texas on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at The Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky utilizes in-state freshman Travis Perry in Lamont Butler’s absence

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 15, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) puts his hands on his head and reacts to a foul call during the quater finals of the SEC men’s basketball tournament vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday, March, 14, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: Kentucky’s 2025 SEC Tournament escapade ends with third loss to Alabama

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates after he made an and-one shot during the second round of the SEC men’s basketball tournament vs. the Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday, March. 13, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 6 Kentucky earns first SEC Tournament win of Mark Pope era

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) smiles after he gets up from being fouled during the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky won the game 91-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

COLUMN: 14 SEC teams in the NCAA Tournament isn’t just a possibility, it’s a reality

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 13, 2025
Ole Miss Head Coach Chris Beard. Photo sourced from Ole Miss Men's Basketball on Instagram (@olemissmbb).

Ole Miss’ Chris Beard responds to perceived slight after victory over Arkansas

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 13, 2025
Mark Pope claps 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

Grading Mark Pope’s and Kenny Brooks’ first seasons at Kentucky

Cole Parke and Jenna Lifshen
March 13, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope high-fives fans after the basketball game vs. Lipscomb on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 97-68. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

With Kentucky’s SEC Tournament on the horizon, a banner seems as important as ever

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 13, 2025
LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) is fouled by Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

COLUMN: NIL is the lifeblood of the SEC and LSU is falling behind fast

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 12, 2025
Texas Longhorns head coach Rodney Terry watches his players while they’re on defense during the basketball game vs. Texas on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at The Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Texas won 82-78. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Texas men’s basketball takes step toward securing NCAA Tournament with win over Vanderbilt

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 12, 2025
Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari walks onto the court during the basketball game vs. Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 89-79. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

John Calipari’s pre and postgame comments outshine SEC Tournament victory over South Carolina

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Auburn players after the basketball game vs. Auburn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-78. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

One major question for every SEC team and coach ahead of SEC Tournament

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari, right, shakes hands with Bellarmine Knights head coach Scott Davenport after the No. 19 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 61-40. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Second men’s NCAA Division-I head coaching job opens in Kentucky ahead of NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 10, 2025
Kentucky and Kansas State tip-off at the start of the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Kansas State mens basketball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kansas State won 75-69. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kevin Keatts fired at NC State one year after improbable NCAA Tournament Final Four run

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Travis Perry (11) holds three fingers out after making a three-point shot during the first half of the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 19 Kentucky holds strong, beats No. 15 Missouri away

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 8, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Zach Tow (20) stands on the free throw line during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

ONE DAY AT A TIME: A Kentucky basketball Zach Tow story

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 5, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) points to the groud after he scored an and-one shot during the first half of the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March. 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 19 Kentucky decimates LSU on senior night 95-64

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 4, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates a three-pointer during the basketball game vs. Tennessee Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Thompson–Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 78-73. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Mark Pope confirms Kentucky star Jaxson Robinson will undergo season-ending surgery

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) tries to secure the ball after it was knocked lose during the first half of the basketball game vs. the Auburn Tigers on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 17 Kentucky crushed at home versus No. 1 Auburn

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats left-handed pitcher Leighton Smith (45) throws a pitch during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

PICK OF THE LITTER: Kentucky freshmen arms shine in baseball win over Morehead State

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 27, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates after making a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 82-61. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: Otega Oweh wills No. 17 Kentucky to 83-82 victory at Oklahoma

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 26, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) tries to secure the ball during the basketball game vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won 96-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky star Otega Oweh loses 10-point streak ahead of massive homecoming at Oklahoma

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 26, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) falls over Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (4) after trying to secure a loose ball during the first half of the basketball game vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

AT THE BUZZER: No. 17 Kentucky falls short against No. 4 Alabama 96-83 for regular season sweep

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 22, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his players in a huddle before the University of Kentucky vs. University of Richmond men's basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Richmond won 76-64. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

REPORT: Former Kentucky basketball assistant Jai Lucas set to become next head coach of Miami Hurricanes

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 22, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates after making a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 82-61. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PREVIEW: Kentucky men’s basketball hits T-Town for rematch with No. 4 Alabama

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 22, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope coaches his players on the floor during the first half of the basketball game vs. Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

BRACKET MAYHEM: Breaking down Kentucky basketball’s projected landing spot for NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 21, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) dribbles the ball to the basket during the first half of the basketball game vs. Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

A MAN ON A MISSION: Collin Chandler has career game in Kentucky’s win over Vanderbilt

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 20, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) holds three fingers to his face after making a three-point shot during the first half of the basketball game vs. Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 17 Kentucky gets revenge, cruises past Vanderbilt 82-61

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shouts offensive plays to his players during the basketball game vs. Texas on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at The Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Texas won 82-78. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky Head Coach Mark Pope refuses to pin Texas loss on depth issues

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 16, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) gets fouled while trying to make a lay-up during the first half of the basketball game vs. Texas on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at The Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 15 Kentucky messed with the bull, got the horns in Texas

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 15, 2025
A tribute graphic to Ben Christman. Graphic created by UNLV Athletics

Former Kentucky football lineman Ben Christman found dead at 21

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) celebrates after making a three-point shot during the first half of the basketball game vs. Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 15 Kentucky steps up, completes regular season sweep of No. 5 Tennessee

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 11, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats huddle after a foul call during the first half of the basketball game vs. South Carolina on Saturday, Feb 8, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: Lamont Butler returns, Cats get right over South Carolina

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 8, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox celebrates after a layup against the UCLA Bruins during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional Sweet 16 at FedExForum in Memphis, TN on Friday March 24, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

CATS IN THE PROS: De’Aaron Fox shines in Spurs debut with 24-point double-double

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 6, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches as his team loses during the basketball game vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

COLUMN: With or without Lamont Butler, Kentucky’s play in Oxford was unacceptable

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Mississippi Rebels guard Matthew Murrell (11) dunks the ball over Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) during the basketball game vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at The Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 14 Kentucky’s herculean comeback attempt fails at No. 25 Ole Miss

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 4, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox reacts after losing to the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional Elite 8 at FedExForum in Memphis, TN on Friday March 24, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Second NBA blockbuster trade sends former Cat De’Aaron Fox to San Antonio

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 2, 2025
Anthony Davis answers questions at his induction to the University of Kentucky's Hall Of Fame. The event took place on Sept. 21, 2018 in Kroger Field's Woodford Reserve Room.

Historic blockbuster NBA trade sends former Wildcat Anthony Davis to Dallas Mavericks

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Travis Perry (11) tries to lay the ball up through contact from Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (4) during the first half of the basketball game vs. Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball stunned at home by Arkansas, John Calipari

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
February 1, 2025
A display featuring the custom pairs of shoes painted by pediatric cancer patients for the men's basketball coaching staff inside Historic Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Cole Parke.

Mark Pope unveils custom shoes for Coaches Versus Cancer, highlights UK Dance Blue

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
January 30, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope hugs Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) after they defeated the Tennessee Volunteers during the basketball game vs. Tennessee Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Thompson–Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 78-73. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

‘Godfidance’ propels Kentucky men’s basketball to top-10 win over Tennessee in Knoxville

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
January 29, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) screams after making a three-point shot during the first half of the basketball game vs. Tennessee Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Thompson–Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball stands tall at No. 8 Tennessee

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
January 28, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope consoles Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) after he is kicked in the face during the basketball game vs. Texas A&M on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 81-69. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball’s Mark Pope dispels notion that selfish play led to Alabama loss

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
January 20, 2025
Alabama Crimson Tide center Clifford Omoruyi (11) dunks the ball over Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) during the first half of the basketball game vs. Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 8 Kentucky men’s basketball loses perfect home record, loses to No. 4 Alabama

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
January 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates after making a three-pointer during the basketball game vs. Texas A&M on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 8 Kentucky men’s basketball holds strong, defeats No. 11 Texas A&M 81-69

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
January 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) tries to backdown a defender during the basketball game vs. Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 4 Kentucky men’s basketball falls to Ohio State in New York City

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
December 21, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (0) gets Colgate Raiders guard Chandler Baker (10) to jump after a pump fake during the basketball game vs. Colgate on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 5 Kentucky men’s basketball survives scare, downs Colgate 78-67

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
December 11, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) tries to disrupt Clemson Tigers guard Dillon Hunter (2) pass during the basketball game vs. Clemson on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson , South Carolina . Kentucky lost 70-66. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball guard Kerr Kriisa out ‘indefinitely’ with foot injury

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
December 8, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) passes the ball out to the three-point line during the basketball game vs. Gonzaga on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 4 Kentucky men’s basketball rallies, earns miraculous overtime comeback win over No. 7 Gonzaga

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
December 8, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) tries to secure a lose ball during the basketball game vs. Clemson on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson , South Carolina . Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 4 Kentucky gets stunned at Clemson, suffers 70-66 loss

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
December 4, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) cheers the fans on after he drew a foul during the basketball game vs. Georgia State on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 105-76. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball slides into top 5 for first time since 2022 in Week 5 AP Top 25

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
December 2, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) celebrates a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. Georgia State on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 8 Kentucky men’s basketball bests Georgia State 105-76

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
November 29, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) celebrates after scoring during the basketball game vs. WKU on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 87-68. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball’s Andrew Carr once again leads Cats in NCAA Tournament style matchup

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
November 27, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) jumps to grab a rebound during the basketball game vs. WKU on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 8 Kentucky men’s basketball wins slugfest versus Western Kentucky

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
November 26, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope high-fives fans after the basketball game vs. Lipscomb on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 97-68. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky climbs one spot in Week 4 AP Top 25 Poll after 2-0 week

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
November 25, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) high-fives Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) and Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) after making a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball conquers Lipscomb 97-68

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) after defeating Duke during the basketball game vs. Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

ANALYSIS: Kentucky men’s basketball defeats No. 6 Duke despite poor night from star Jaxson Robinson

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrate after defeating duke during the basketball game vs. Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball snaps drought, wins in State Farm Champions Classic

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) celebrates after drawing a charge during the basketball game vs. Duke on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at State farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

AT THE BUZZER: No. 19 Kentucky stuns No. 6 Duke in StateFarm Champions Classic

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Kentucky forward Andrew Carr (7) throws a T-shirt into the crowd during the basketball game vs. Bucknell on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 100-72. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball rises four spots to No. 19 in week 2 AP Top 25 poll

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
Kentucky women’s basketball head coach Kenny Brooks during the Kentucky Blue-White Preseason Event on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

DUELING COLUMNS: Which first-year Kentucky basketball coach will have the most success in 2024-25?

Kai McClelland and Cole Parke
November 7, 2024
Kentucky forward Andrew Carr (7) shoots a three during the Kentucky Blue-White Preseason Event on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kernel Sports beat reporters pick 2024-25 men’s and women’s basketball seasons

Cole Parke, Tyler Russell, Isaiah Pinto, Kai McClelland, and Jenna Lifshen
November 7, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats bench celebrates after a play during the basketball game vs. Wright State on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

AT THE BUZZER: No. 23 Kentucky men’s basketball cruises by Wright State 103-62

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
Kentucky guard Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates after forcing a turnover during the Kentucky men's basketball game vs. Minnesota State Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

AT THE BUZZER: Kentucky men’s basketball handles Minnesota State 98-67 in exhibition play

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Kentucky guard Collin Chandler (5) drives to the key during the Kentucky Blue-White Preseason Event on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

AT THE BUZZER: Kentucky men’s basketball throttles Kentucky Wesleyan in preseason exhibition

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
October 23, 2024
Former Kentucky head coach Rick Pitino and current Kentucky head coach Mark Pope wave to the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball checks in at No. 23 in preseason AP Top 25

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
October 14, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Jordan Lovett (25) throws the ball down in celebration during the Kentucky vs. Ohio University Football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky receives just one vote in week seven AP Top 25 Poll following bye week

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
October 6, 2024
Male High School running back DJ Ginter (2) pushes through defenders during the game vs. Frederick Douglass High School on Friday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, KY. Male won 31-28.

Notable results from around the Commonwealth in high school football

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
October 5, 2024
A South Oldham football player runs the football during the South Oldham High School vs. Woodford County High School football game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Mitchell Irvin Stadium in Crestwood, Ky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff

Julian Miles leads South Oldham High School to 32-27 victory over rallying Woodford County, Justus Wertzler

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
October 5, 2024
Members of the Kentucky rugby team pose for a team photo. Photo by Cassie Redden Photography, provided by Kentucky rugby.

Kentucky rugby hosts Tennessee in pivotal matchup for back-to-back national championship ambitions

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
October 4, 2024
Mark Pope cheers 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

CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein high on Kentucky after visiting Lexington, men’s basketball team

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
October 2, 2024
Fans cheer as Kentucky football runs out of the tunnel before the game between Kentucky and Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost to Georgia 13-12. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Conference realignment continues to rage amidst thrilling college football season

Cole Parke, Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
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