Opinion

Marty McCord, wearing a Jared Lorenzen jersey, watches Matt Jones perform a special radio show in honor of Jared Lorenzen in front of a live audience at Highlands Athletics in Fort Thomas, Ky., on Thursday, July 11, 2019.  Kentucky Sports Radio host Matt Jones and started a fund to help support Jared Lorenzen's family.

Kentucky Sports Radio Jared Lorenzen

Kentucky locks in $465M multimedia rights extension with JMI Sports, big win or long bet?

Drew Holbrook
|

5 bold predictions for Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball in 2025

3 reasons Kentucky football fans can't "trust the process" like Anwar Stewart wants

When was Mark Pope’s best season ever? The case it may be the next one

FBN-VIKING-BEARS-WILLIAMS

The one Kentucky football record that will never be broken

Drew Holbrook
|
Kentucky Wildcat quarterback Zach Calzada throws during practice on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Can Zach Calzada finally be the QB to break this ugly streak under Mark Stoops?

Drew Holbrook
|
Mar 28, 1977; Atlanta,GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Marquette Golden Eagles head coach Al McGuire is presented the NCAA Championship trophy after defeating North Carolina 67-59. McGuire retired after this Championship game. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons- Imagn Images

Al McGuire’s iconic Kentucky quote still rings as true as the day he spoke it

Drew Holbrook
|
Netflix's "Happy Gilmore 2" New York Premiere

4 things BBN could be watching instead of Any Given Saturday

Drew Holbrook
|
Tennessee Volunteers v Arkansas Razorbacks

Can we get rid of the biggest thing ruining college sports?

Drew Holbrook
|
Connecticut v Tennessee

SEC foe faces major fan backlash with absolutely insane price increase

Drew Holbrook
|
Oct 15, 2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Fans tailgate in the parking lot before the game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

With the NIL floodgates wide open, the soul of college sports is eroding

Drew Holbrook
|
Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; A Kentucky Wildcats fan dressed as a pope raises a thumbs down during the first half against Georgia Bulldogs at Kroger Field. Georgia won 13-12. Mandatory Credit: Carter Skaggs-Imagn Images

Revenue split rumors reveals deep divide in BBN

Drew Holbrook
|
Tennessee v Kentucky

Kentucky's fall from glory in the 50's was a shocking, sobering reminder of the sports frailty

Drew Holbrook
|
Arkansas vs St. John's

Battle of the bluegrass' best: Kentucky’s all-time coaching lineups go head-to-head

Drew Holbrook
|
Kansas State v Oklahoma State

As the smoke clears with the Transfer Portal, is high school recruiting almost obsolete?

Drew Holbrook
|
LSU v Kentucky

The greatest college sports video intros of all time

Drew Holbrook
|
Raycom Media Camellia Bowl - Georgia Southern v Eastern Michigan

Reminiscing on the glory days of Jefferson Pilot & Raycom SEC broadcasts

Drew Holbrook
|
UK Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart addressed the Kentucky Senate Standing Committee on Education as they heard special testimony on Senate Bill 6, the Name Image Likeness Bill, sponsored by Senator Max Wise (R - Campbellsville) at the Capitol Annex in Frankfort, Ky. on Feb. 9, 2022.

Nil Calipari 04 Sam

Mitch Barnhart’s contract history is a cautionary tale—and it’s not over yet

Drew Holbrook
|
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl - Clemson v Kentucky

BBN, time to admit you were wrong about Devin Leary at Kentucky — here's why

Drew Holbrook
|
Illinois v Kentucky

Comparing the 3 best SEC basketball rosters, Kentucky is loaded

Drew Holbrook
|
Kentucky v Tennessee

Kentucky's title hopes could be derailed by a familiar flaw

Drew Holbrook
|
Texas A&M v Kentucky

Ranking SEC fanbases from barely there to always near

Drew Holbrook
|
Former Bucks great Oscar Robertson, left, is interviewed on the TNT pregame show Wednesday by, starting with second from left, Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley.

Tnt16p1

What was Kentucky basketball and football like the last time Inside The NBA was not on TNT?

Drew Holbrook
|
Dec 19, 1986; Lexington, KY, USA, FILE PHOTO; Kentucky Wildcats guard Rex Chapman (3) in action against the Iona Gaels at Rupp Arena.  Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images

Ranking the best Kentucky basketball player to ever wear number 3

Drew Holbrook
|
Florida v Kentucky

The best returning Kentucky players since 2010 and how their 2nd acts played out

Drew Holbrook
|
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope questioned a referee during the game against Auburn in SEC basketball at Rupp Arena Saturday afternoon in Lexington, Kentucky March 1, 2025

Which league has the worst referees? SEC vs. WNBA

Drew Holbrook
|