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Players 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 team wears "All in for Miller" warmup gear in support of all whom have been affected by Pediatric Cancer. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky Mens Soccer ties 2-2 vs Virginia Tech

Christian Kantosky, Staff September 3, 2024

  Kentucky Men's Soccer draws 2-2 with Virginia Tech in their second game of the season on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky fans celebrate after Kentucky gets a first down during the Kentucky vs Southern Mississippi football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky beat Southern Mississippi 31-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky football beats Southern Mississippi. 31-0

Matthew Mueller and Sydney Yonker September 1, 2024

Kentucky football (1-0) bested the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (0-1) by a score of 31-0. The Wildcats entered the matchup looking to avenge a loss from the last time the two teams squared off over...

An exercise rider rides a horse on the main track during morning training on the opening day of the Spring Meet on April 7, 2023, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

‘A world class racetrack.’ Spectators pack the grandstand for Keeneland’s opening day

Bryce Towle, Reporter April 13, 2023

Racing fans gathered for opening day of Keeneland, a local horse racetrack on Friday, April 7.  The event brings in spectators of all ages, some attending since their younger years. Local attendee...

Zach Sears poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by staff

Humans of UK: Zach Sears branches out to stay fit

Liberty Gilbert, Reporter April 11, 2023

Most students have trouble finding the time to stay active on a college campus. For Zach Sears, the opposite is true. Where one might opt to visit the gym to jog on a treadmill or lift weights, Sears...

Members of the University of Kentucky Pickleball club play a game at Kirklevington Park on Thursday, March 30th, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Andrea Hicks.

A really big dill: Pickleball sees national and local success

Courtney Suber, Reporter April 10, 2023

The fastest-growing sport in America isn’t one played in stadiums or broadcast to millions of homes across the country. This sport, Pickleball, is seeing spiking popularity at a local, national and...

Former NBA player and Kentucky basketball player Rex Chapman speaks during SpeakBlue with Rex Chapman on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

SAB and SGA present ‘Speak Blue’ featuring Rex Chapman

Kristen Roberts, Reporter April 5, 2023

UK’s Student Activities Board collaborated with the Student Government Association to present their annual ‘Speak Blue’ event, on March 29 which featured former UK and NBA basketball player Rex Chapman. Chapman...

Kentucky players gather at the pitching circle during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Louisville softball game on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-4. Photo by Olivia Hall | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 16 Kentucky softball defeats Louisville 7-4 in Lexington

Jack Weaver and Olivia Hall April 1, 2023

No. 16 Kentucky softball defeated the Louisville Cardinals 7-4 on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky students cheer during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Vanderbilt mens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt won 80-73. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

UK students love their mens basketball team

Nia Chancellor, Reporter March 20, 2023

After attending a UK mens basketball home game on Wednesday, March 1, I decided to reflect on my experience as a student attending the games this season. Just how loyal are UK students to their team? One...

Kentucky players watch a pre-game video before the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Dayton softball home opener game on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 16 Kentucky softball defeats Dayton 5-4 in home opener

Jack Weaver and Samuel Colmar March 9, 2023

No. 16 Kentucky softball defeated the Dayton Flyers 5-4 in its home opener on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky players cheer on their teammates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan State STUNT game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Michigan State won 15-14. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky STUNT loses 15-14 to Michigan State

Samuel Colmar, Staff Photojournalist March 7, 2023

Kentucky STUNT lost 15-14 to Michigan State on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. The team went on to defeat Ashland University 21-7 later Saturday night.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) gestures at guard Kareem Watkins (25) during introductions before the Kentucky vs. Auburn mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-54. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

‘If you have faith, you have everything.’ Oscar Tshiebwe finds God on and off the basketball court

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2023

Going from growing up in a hometown over 7,000 miles away to finding a home in Kentucky basketball, Oscar Tshiebwe traveled to America with very little English but a lot of faith in God. Discovered...

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