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Offensive coordinator Liam Coen has been mostly all smiles during spring workouts.

Stoops likes urgency, tempo of UK offense under Coen

April 11, 2021
Kellan Grady is looking forward to the next phase of his collegiate career.

Competitive environment drew Grady to Kentucky

April 1, 2021
Kellan Grady scored more than 2,000 points in his four-year career at Davidson.

Wildcats add Davidson transfer

March 29, 2021
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton directed his team during a game against North Carolina in the semifinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C.

Former UK assistant building powerhouse at Florida State

March 26, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacted after hitting a 3-pointer during the first half of a game in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament at the Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas.

Freshman leads Iowa past Kentucky in second round of tourney

March 25, 2021
Blair Green went up for a layup against Idaho State on Sunday afternoon.

Green helps lead Kentucky to first-round victory

March 21, 2021
Kentucky's Brandon Boston Jr. was fouled going to the basket against Alabama on Jan. 12.

Boston joins Clarke, Jackson in declaring for NBA Draft

March 21, 2021
Kyra Elzy and the Wildcats will take on Idaho State in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday in San Antonio.

Elzy says Wildcats in good frame of mind going into tourney

March 16, 2021
Isaiah Jackson went up for a shot in a win over South Carolina last Saturday at Rupp Arena.

Cats taking one game at a time approach at SEC Tournament

March 9, 2021
BJ Boston led Kentucky with a game-high 21 points in a win over South Carolina on Saturday at Rupp Arena.

Cats riding high following blowout win over South Carolina

March 7, 2021
Kentucky concludes the regular season against South Carolina on Saturday in a noon tipoff at Rupp Arena.

Calipari, Brooks confident Cats can finish season a high note

March 5, 2021
Keion Brooks led Kentucky with 16 points in a 70-62 loss at Mississipi on Tuesday night.

Cats fail to fight back in loss to Ole Miss

March 3, 2021
Kentucky's Olivier Sarr goes up for a shot in Kentucky's 71-67 loss to Florida on Saturday at Rupp Arena.

Gators spoil Kentucky’s Senior Day

February 28, 2021
Olivier Sarr muscled his way to the basket in a win over Tennessee on Saturday in Knoxville. Sarr finished with 10 points.

Wildcats end road trip with win over Tennessee

February 21, 2021
Isaiah Jackson went up for a block in the first half of Kentucky's 82-78 win over Vanderbilt on Wednesday night in Nashville.

Cats withstand Vandy rally, hold on for win

February 18, 2021
Coach John Calipari and Kentucky aren't throwing in the towel despite a 5-12 record with only eight games remaining. Davion Mintz hustled for a loose ball against Tennessee with Cal urging him on.

Cal, Cats not ready to give up on season

February 7, 2021
Eastern Kentucky football coach Walt Wells discussed the Colonels' move to the Atlantic Sun Conference Friday during a press conference at McBrayer Arena.

Eastern leaves OVC to join Atlantic Sun Conference

January 29, 2021
Olivier Sarr slammed home a dunk in Kentucky's 70-59 loss to Alabama Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa. Sarr finished with 12 points.

Cats falter late as Alabama completes sweep

January 27, 2021
Kentucky coach John Calipari is discouraged after the Wildcats blew a late six-point lead at Georgia on Wednesday.

Calipari discouraged after Cats lose third straight

January 21, 2021
Jacob Toppin scored 10 points off the bench in Kentucky's 66-59 loss at Auburn on Saturday.

Wlldcats come up short as Auburn rallies for win

January 16, 2021
Kentucky's coaching staff, led by John Calipari, kneeled in protest during the national anthem last weekend in Gainesville.

Cats say support, criticism from decision to kneel not a distraction

January 11, 2021
Jemal SIngleton

Singleton expecting an easy transition to college coaching

January 9, 2021
Dontaie Allen made seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 23 points to lead Kentucky past Mississippi State on Saturday night in Starkville.

Allen gets his chance and delivers as Cats win in overtime

January 3, 2021
Chris Rodriguez scored a pair of touchdowns in Kentucky's win over North Carolina State in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Saturday in Jacksonville.

Cats edge Wolfpack for third straight bowl victory

January 3, 2021
Isaiah Jackson and the Wildcats will open Southeastern Conference play on Saturday night at Mississippi State.

Kentucky ready for fresh start as league play opens

December 31, 2020
Mark Stoops talked to reporters during a zoom press conference Monday. The Wildcats will take on N.C. State in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Saturday in Jacksonville.

Stoops has no regrets on decision to play in bowl

December 29, 2020
Kentucky redshirt freshman Dontaie Allen (right) walked onto the court with teammates BJ Boston (3) and Cam'Ron Fletcher (21) earlier this season.

Allen will get his ‘turn to shine’ against Mississippi State

December 29, 2020
Davion Mintz pumped his fists during a loss to Louisville on Saturday at the KFCYum! Center. Mintz led the Wildcats with 19 points.

Struggles continue for Cats in loss at Louisville

December 28, 2020
Kentucky coach John Calipari spoke to the media during a zoom press conference on Christmas Eve. The Wildcats play rival Louisville on Saturday.

Calipari still having fun during losing streak

December 24, 2020
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops and the Wildcats will play North Carolina State in the Taxslayer Gator Bowl on Jan. 2 in Jacksonville.

Cats to meet North Carolina State in Gator Bowl

December 20, 2020
Roy Williams and the North Carolina Tar Heels will take on Kentucky this weekend in the CBS Sports Classic.

Cats to play North Carolina, instead of UCLA, in CBS Sports Classic

December 16, 2020
Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops and his staff signed 18 players on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period.

Stoops signs seven Kentuckians as part of recruiting class

December 16, 2020
Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen talked to the media during a zoom call on Tuesday.

Coen selected to lead Kentucky offense

December 15, 2020
Kyra Elzy has the ninth-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team off to a perfect 6-0 start this season.

Interim tag removed for Elzy after 6-0 start

December 14, 2020
Olivier Sarr scored 22 points in Kentucky's loss to Notre Dame Saturday at Rupp Arena.

Kentucky’s comeback falls short in loss to Notre Dame

December 12, 2020
Kentucky coach John Calipari is discouraged after the Wildcats blew a late six-point lead at Georgia on Wednesday.

Calipari delves into ‘bag of tricks’ to inspire Cats

December 11, 2020
Blair Green scored 17 points, a career-high, in Kentucky's win over Marshall earlier this week in Lexington.

Green’s confidence growing after career-high night

December 10, 2020
Davion Mintz says the Wildcats aren't a good team right now and improvements are needed in order to succeed.

Jackson says Cats have time to get back on track

December 9, 2020
Kentucky offensive coordinator Eddie Gran was relieved of his duties on Sunday.

Gran, Hinshaw out as UK assistant coaches

December 6, 2020
Kentucky coach John Calipari watched his squad during a loss to Kansas in the State Farm Champions Classic last Tuesday.

Calipari toughens practice to ‘light a fire’ under Cats

December 4, 2020
Kentucky forward Isaiah Jackson defended against Kansas' Jalen Wilson in a 65-62 loss to the Jayhawks earlier this week in Indianapolis.

Jackson says Cats have plenty of time to get back on track

December 3, 2020
Isaiah Jackon slams home a dunk in a loss to Kansas Tuesday night in Indianapolis.

Struggling Wildcats suffer second straight loss

December 2, 2020
Kentucky freshman Devin Askew brought the ball up the floor against Richmond on Sunday.

Richmond knocks off Cats with strong second half

November 29, 2020
Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson throws a pass in last week's 63-3 loss at Alabama. The Wildcats are at No. 6 Florida on Saturday at noon.

Short-handed Cats face tough test at Florida

November 27, 2020
Kentucky's AJ Rose looked for running room earlier this season in a loss to Ole Miss. The Wildcats take on Florida on Saturday in Gainesville.

Stoops hits reset button following blowout loss to Alabama

November 24, 2020
Brad Calipari won't be making a return trip to UK this week.

Calipari’s return postponed as Mercy drops out of Bluegrass Showcase

November 24, 2020
Devin Askew has decided to transfer after one season at the University of Kentucky

Askew feels right at home with Wildcats

November 22, 2020
Keion Brooks is looking forward to his second season with the Wildcats and will be counted on to be a leader this year.

Injury gave Brooks a chance to analyze his game

November 19, 2020
Kentucky coach Matthew Mitchell directed players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina during the Southeastern Conference Tournament.

Mitchell steps down as UK coach following health scare

November 13, 2020
Lance Ware considers himself a player who will bring energy to the floor this season for the Wildcats.

Ellison sparked UK freshman’s love for the game

November 11, 2020
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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday
By Keith Taylor