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Jacob Owens was appointed Lexington High School's head football coach on July 22, succeeding the late Andrew Saris. With a background as a player and coach at Mansfield Senior and three seasons as offensive coordinator, Owens aims to honor his predecessor while focusing on player development and the upcoming season.
Jordan Page, a 6‑foot‑6 wing currently at IMG Academy, has received a scholarship offer from Kentucky and is narrowing his college options based on winning potential and production.
The Le Moyne College women's basketball team announced a two‑game home series against Syracuse and Kentucky for the 2026‑27 season, pairing the program with two of the nation's most storied conferences.
The final game of the TBT series will pit Kentucky’s La Familia against Louisville’s The Ville in Lexington, with Harrell’s dominant performance, strategic adjustments and a crucial home crowd factor all in play.
In a tightly contested game at the Elam Ending, the Kentucky alumni squad outscored the Louisville alumni team, marking the Ville's earliest tournament exit in four years.
The Wildcats are reshaping their lineup with experienced transfers and a historic freshman class, aiming to balance immediate competitiveness with long‑term development.
The proposed Kentucky Cup would bring together every Division I basketball program in the Commonwealth for a rotating, four‑year showcase, echoing a late‑1980s tradition while confronting the logistical hurdles of scheduling.
After a distinguished college basketball career and a rapid rise through the racing ranks, Kinnon LaRose saddles his first Saratoga entries, blending athletic discipline with equine expertise.
Kentucky’s rising star Trent Noah is turning heads with his defensive metrics and rebounding prowess, while Coach Mark Pope stresses his potential despite lingering shooting concerns.
Former West Virginia University basketball player Kerr Kriisa appeared in a Kentucky federal court on five counts of wire fraud, accused of defrauding two West Virginia residents through a web of false emergencies and fictional parties.
A federal grand jury has charged former West Virginia and Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa with wire fraud, alleging a $2.2 million scheme that used false identities, including impersonation of his mother, to defraud multiple victims.
Kerr Kriisa, a former Arizona guard, faces five wire‑fraud counts after prosecutors say he posed as relatives to extract $2.2 million from victims, using wire transfers to move the funds.
Kerr Kriisa, a six‑year college veteran who played for four programs, was taken into custody by the FBI in Lexington and will be sent to West Virginia to answer charges that have drawn federal attention.
Adriana Contreras, recently appointed assistant coach at the University of Kentucky, balances her role on the pool deck with high‑level soccer officiating, crediting mentorship and a lifelong love of sport for her rise.
Kentucky's basketball program has extended scholarship offers to two elite centers in the 2028 class, Yann Kamagate and Erick Dampier Jr., highlighting the Wildcats' aggressive recruiting reach.
Kentucky Wildcats' backcourt featuring Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins promises a dynamic season in the SEC, with versatile playmakers set to elevate the team's offense.
After a record‑breaking season at Iowa State, Milan Momcilovic is set to reshape Kentucky’s offense under Coach Mark Pope, who aims to push his three‑point attempts toward the program’s historic benchmark.
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope is intensifying his pursuit of Marcus Spears Jr., the nation’s top‑ranked 2027 prospect, leveraging family ties and a string of recent commitments to bolster the program’s future.
The 2026 NBA draft has closed, Kentucky alumni are making moves, and Malachi Moreno’s decision to return for a second year creates a compelling storyline for the 2027 draft.
A media session with Justin McBride, Zoom Diallo and Braydon Hawthorne reveals a team coming together on and off the court, highlighted by new transfers, coach Pope’s demanding practices, and the unwavering support of Big Blue Nation.
The Southeastern Conference has released the full slate of conference matchups for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting home games against Florida, Kentucky and Texas and revisiting last year’s results as Mississippi State looks to bounce back from a 5‑13 record.
The Southeastern Conference released the 2026‑27 basketball schedule, confirming Kentucky's slate of games that includes a lone meeting with Arkansas at Rupp Arena, home‑and‑home series with Ole Miss, Tennessee and Vanderbilt, and a non‑conference opener against Manhattan on November 3.
Frank Kelly, a standout player for the Panthers, was selected to the 2025-26 Academic All-America® Baseball Second Team, highlighting his top-tier performance on the field and in the classroom.
Walker Mitchell, a key player from Coastal Carolina's 2025 runner‑up team, transfers to South Carolina to play for his former coach Kevin Schnall, hoping to help turn around the program's recent struggles.