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Jun 9, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione during the fourth inning against the Oregon State Beavers at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Recapping a wild MLB Draft weekend that somehow saw Kentucky Baseball get better

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Jul 13, 2026

Kentucky Baseball draftee Matt Ponatoski would be better off with a return to Lexington

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Jul 13, 2026

Tyler Bell becomes second-highest Kentucky MLB Draft pick with the NL West calling

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Jul 11, 2026

Bam Adebayo struck Tyler Herro in a reported Las Vegas scrum between former Cats

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Jul 10, 2026

Outgoing Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart was honored at his retirement ceremony at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Barnhart became UK's AD in 2002. March 6, 2026.

Kentucky will fork over millions in their expensive shift between athletic directors

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Jul 10, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Dynamic Prep (TX) forward Marcus Spears Jr. (24) against Dream City (AZ) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mark Pope, Kentucky's next 5-star target just fell through in sudden fashion

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Jul 9, 2026

Mar 17, 2011; Tampa, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard DeAndre Liggins (34) reacts after he made a shot in the second half against the Princeton Tigers during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the St. Pete Times Forum. Kentucky won 59-57. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

La Familia adds a former All-SEC defender to Kentucky's knockout alumni roster

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Jul 9, 2026

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts after a play during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope's recruiting nightmares are reborn as Nikola Kusturica commits to UCLA

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Jul 9, 2026

Feb 9, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks enters the court before the start of the game against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Kenny Brooks is locked in on the frontcourt as Kentucky sets a huge 2028 visit

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Jul 7, 2026

University of Kentucky athletics director J Batt speaks with members of the media during an interview session in Lexington, Ky., on June 16, 2026. Batt was introduced this week as the successor to retiring athletics director Mitch Barnhart.

Kentucky fans can stop hitting the J Batt panic button, for now

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Jul 7, 2026

UK G Quade Green listens to head coach John Calipari during the University of Kentucky mens basketball game against VMI at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

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Former Kentucky guard Quade Green gives La Familia the edge over Louisville's squad

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Jul 7, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Arizona Compass Prep forward DeMarcus Henry (15) against Spire Institute (OH) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mark Pope and Kentucky are looking to pull of a 5-star upset on the recruiting trail

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Jul 7, 2026

Nov 26, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) looks on during the first half against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

New details on former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa's FBI arrest emerge

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Jul 6, 2026

Nov 19, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Lipscomb Bisons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is in no kind of hurry to fill Kentucky’s final assistant coaching position

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Jul 6, 2026

Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) reacts during the second half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Former Wildcat Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI just days after joining La Familia alumni team

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Jul 5, 2026

Trinity's Grayson Willoughby (23) rounds third to score on Caleb Ricks' single in the bottom of the ninth to beat PRP 2-1 in the 2025 KHSAA Boys Baseball state championship in Lexington, Kentucky Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Kentucky Baseball commit Grayson Willoughby just earned a serious piece of hardware

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Jul 3, 2026

Ryle Raiders center Jayden McClain (24) during the first half of the high school girls basketball game between neighborhood rivals Cooper Jaguars and Ryle Raiders on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky. Cooper won 38-32.

Kenny Brooks is playing the long game with Kentucky's breaking 4-star commitment

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Jul 3, 2026

Nov 19, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) gets set on defense during the second half against the Lipscomb Bisons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

La Familia adds a fan-favorite troublemaker to Kentucky's growing alumni roster

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Jul 1, 2026

New Kentucky Wildcat head coach Will Stein makes remarks as he is introduced at Kentucky on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Kentucky suffers a signing day blow as Will Stein whiffs on 4-star defensive lineman

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Jul 1, 2026

Oct 29, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Minnesota State Mavericks at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope's eerily familiar practice report will remind Kentucky fans of past failures

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Jul 1, 2026

Outgoing Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart was honored at his retirement ceremony at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Barnhart became UK's AD in 2002. March 6, 2026.

Taking one last look at the Mitch Barnhart era with Kentucky as it comes to an end

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Jun 30, 2026

Sunnyslope Vikings forward Darius Wabbington (21) celebrates their 61-57 win over the Millennium Tigers at Sunnyslope High School on Jan. 21, 2026.

Mark Pope, Kentucky set the stage for a 5-star recruiting battle with Louisville

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Jun 30, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with the media during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Mark Pope looks to be losing a late-stage recruiting battle to historic rival UCLA

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Jun 30, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Dynamic Prep (TX) forward Marcus Spears Jr. (24) against Dream City (AZ) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mark Pope has officially turned on the recruiting jets for the nation's No. 1 prospect

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Jun 29, 2026

Dec 3, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head football coach Will Stein speaks during his introductory press conference at Nutter Field House. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Will Stein builds on his summer recruiting tear by stealing a Louisville commitment

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Jun 27, 2026

Mar 17, 2012; Louisville, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari talks with forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) during the first half in the third round of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the KFC Yum! Center. Kentucky defeated Iowa State 87-71. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Kentucky's new addition to the hall of fame will have fans reminiscing on dominant days

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Jun 26, 2026

New Kentucky Wildcat head coach Will Stein arrives with wife, Darby has he is introduced at Kentucky on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Will Stein unveils an all-new gameday experience sure to fire up fans at Kroger Field

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Jun 26, 2026

Dec 3, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head football coach Will Stein speaks during his introductory press conference at Nutter Field House. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Will Stein beats out Georgia, Clemson for a contested 4-star linebacker commitment

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Jun 25, 2026

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