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The University of Western Kentucky will host a combined high school and JUCO prospects camp on August 30, offering athletes a chance to be evaluated by the Hilltoppers staff.
A recent ATV crash left Georgia’s backup running back Dante Dowdell hospitalized with serious injuries. Coach Kirby Smart confirmed the news, but details remain limited as the team prepares for its season opener.
The Montgomery County boys’ soccer team attended a premier summer camp at Centre College, posting a 4‑2 record, earning All‑Camp honors, and building chemistry ahead of the upcoming season.
The Manhattan Jaspers will face the University of Miami in a non‑conference basketball game on November 20, 2026, marking the second meeting between the programs.
Heritage Christian Academy will not field a soccer team in 2026 due to insufficient numbers, marking a significant shift for District 8 soccer.
A look at how MLB’s new challenge system is reshaping the game, the statistics behind it, and what it means for the future of umpiring.
Mariella Claybrook, a standout forward from North Laurel, has pledged to play Division I basketball at Western Kentucky University, bringing a record of four consecutive regional titles and impressive statistical production to the program.
WKU’s new Lady Topper Legacy Club offers tiered giving to fund facility upgrades, charter flights and nutrition programs for its women’s basketball team, with head coach Greg Collins championing donor involvement.
Junior guard Ryder Akins powered George Rogers Clark High School to a hard‑won state championship, overcoming injuries while drawing inspiration from his mother's storied career and the recent Lady Cards title.
The final day of the 2026 MLB Draft saw Kentucky right‑handers Nile Adcock and Connor Mattison drafted by the Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins respectively, while top prospect Grayson Willoughby withdrew to attend the University of Kentucky.
Four‑star quarterback Matt Ponatoski was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 18th round of the 2026 MLB draft and now faces a July 27 deadline to sign, a choice that could affect both the Reds’ bonus pool and the University of Kentucky’s football backup plans.
Jayce Tharnish will return to the Kentucky Wildcats baseball team, bringing back a .351 hitter and defensive standout as the program faces potential MLB draft departures.
Marquessa Gilson, a former Division II player with a strong family legacy in basketball, has been appointed head coach at Centralia College, aiming to rebuild the program and return it to the NWAC Tournament.
A federal indictment in West Virginia alleges that former University of Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa orchestrated an elaborate wire‑fraud operation, assuming identities of family members and fictitious personas to extract over $2 million from victims.
A single vacancy on Mark Pope’s staff has sparked speculation, but the Wildcats are prioritizing alignment over urgency.
The former University of Arizona basketball player faces federal charges after a multi‑state scam that used fake cancer diagnoses, organ‑sale claims and other fabricated crises to extract over two million dollars.
The Rebels are reshaping their men's basketball lineup through the transfer portal, adding seven players while losing several veterans, in hopes of returning to postseason contention.
BYU is courting top international prospects, including Caleb Ourigou and Xu Xin, while navigating the NCAA eligibility of Australian forward David Okwera, a situation that could reshape its roster and recruiting strategy.
Otega Oweh, the Kentucky Wildcats standout drafted 41st overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder, suffered an ankle injury during a Summer League game in Salt Lake City. The setback may keep him out of the rest of the league, though the team expects him to be ready for the regular season.
The Owls are gearing up for the 2026 season, offering tickets from $25 and season passes from $125 while defending their Conference USA title.
Kentucky women's basketball coach Kenny Brooks reflects on the NCAA's new eligibility rules and their impact on player retention, transfers, and program building.
Top Kentucky prospect Braxton Keathley is set to spend his senior year at Prolific Prep, a school known for launching NBA talent. With impressive junior stats and a slate of scholarship offers, he aims to sharpen his game alongside elite competition.
Kentucky’s men’s basketball team is spending the summer together at the newly renovated Wildcat Coal Lodge, a move aimed at building chemistry under head coach Mark Pope.
A federal indictment alleges that former Arizona and Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa defrauded two victims of nearly $2.2 million by posing as relatives, fabricating emergencies and even promising to sell his organs to repay debts.