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State Sales Tax Changes Brings Pricier Tickets To Sporting Events

Spectrum News — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 21:30:42 GMT

Friday both the University of Louisville and University of Kentucky Athletic Departments confirmed that effective on July 1, 2018, the Kentucky Department of Revenue will levy a 6-percent sales tax on ticket sales to events hosted by most… Read more →

UK FOOTBALL | Wildcats Help Run High School Friday Night Lights Camp

Mario Anderson — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 02:45:24 GMT

Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington hosted it’s first-ever “Friday Night Lights Camp,” for youngsters to learn fundamentals in all football positions.
Several Kentucky football Wildcats including Benny Snell, Jr and Kash Daniels were at… Read more →

UK TENNIS | Eric Quigley Named to UK Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2018

Andrew Chernoff — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 20:03:41 GMT

Former Kentucky tennis star Eric Quigley was named this week as a member of the UK Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2018.

Quigley is the winningest Wildcat in school history with 172 victories. Much of his success led Kentucky to finish in the… Read more →

UK FOOTBALL | Former Wildcats Honored with KY Pro Football Induction

Mario Anderson — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:31:28 GMT

The annual Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame is hosting it’s official induction ceremony this weekend.
From a ring ceremony to a golf outing fundraiser at Kearney Hills Golf Links in Lexington to the induction ceremony at the Lexington Opera House… Read more →

UK BASKETBALL | Women's Basketball Program Ranked Top 15 in Attendance Last Season

Andrew Chernoff — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:12:43 GMT

The UK women’s basketball program ranked 15th in average attendance during the 2017-2018 season, after averaging 5,187 fans per game.

it’s the ninth straight year that the Wildcats have ranked in the top 15 in average attendance nationally.

The Wildcats played 16 home games last season, three of which took place inside Rupp Arena.

UK BASKETBALL | Reid Travis Picks Kentucky

Andrew Chernoff — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:16:35 GMT

Stanford graduate transfer Reid Travis announced on Wednesday that he will transfer to Kentucky to pursue a master’s degree.

The two-time First Team All-Pac-12 selection will be eligible to play for the Wildcats this fall.

“Sunday I had the o… Read more →

UK BASKETBALL | Anthony Davis Hosts Inaugural Basketball Camp in Lexington

Mario Anderson — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:05:55 GMT

Anthony Davis is in Lexington hosting hosting his first-ever basketball camp at Lexington Christian Academy.

The camp, which is for ages 7-11 got underway on Friday and resumes on Saturday. The camp costs is $250 and you can get more details on… Read more →

UK FOOTBALL | Champ Kelly Returns to Lexington to Host Football Camp

Mario Anderson — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:39:33 GMT

Former University of Kentucky football wide receiver & defensive back, Anthony “Champ” Kelly is back in Kentucky for the weekend, hosting his two-day ‘C.H.A.M.P CAMP’ at Tates Creek High School in Lexington.

Kelly says his camp offers football… Read more →

UK FOOTBALL | Coach Mark Stoops Night at Whitaker Bank Ballpark

Mario Anderson — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 19:23:32 GMT

The Lexington Legends baseball team hosted ‘Coach Mark Stoops Night’ at Whitaker Bank Ballpark on Tuesday night, as the Kansas City Royals single-A affiliate faced off with the Columbia Fireflies, an affiliate of the New York Mets.
Lexington won… Read more →

UK TRACK & FIELD | Coach Edrick Floreal Leaving Kentucky for Texas

Mario Anderson — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 18:46:54 GMT

Edrick Floreal is leaving the University of Kentucky to take on head coaching duties for the University of Texas track and field team.

UK Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart released a statement Wednesday afternoon, reflecting on the departure of… Read more →

UK BASKETBALL | John Calipari Hosts Annual Father/Son Basketball Camp

Mario Anderson — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 02:22:06 GMT

The first of three John Calipari Father/Son Camp’s kicked off in Lexington Friday night.

The overnight camp took place on the University of Kentucky campus allowing registered campers the opportunity to participate in instruction from the Kentucky… Read more →

UK BASKETBALL | John Calipari Hosts Satellite Basketball Camp at Ryle High School

Mario Anderson — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:30:19 GMT

John Calipari and the Kentucky men’s basketball team are no stranger to hosting summer camps, but this year was the first time in several years that the team offered satellite camps across the state for kids between 7-17 years old.

Ryle High… Read more →

UK FOOTBALL | Sitting Down With Recruiting Coordinator Vince Marrow

Spectrum News — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:42:51 GMT

Vince Marrow is an assistant coach for the Kentucky Football team, serving as the Recruiting Coordinator, NFL Liaison and working with the tight ends.

He was hired by Head Coach Mark Stoops in December, 2012 and has been with the team ever… Read more →

UK ATHLETICS | Former Student-Athlete, Athletic Director C.M. Newton Passes Away

Spectrum News — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:19:10 GMT

Former University of Kentucky student-athlete and Athletic Director C.M. Newtown passed away Monday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at the age of 88, according to UK.

In a press release, current Director of Athletics Mitch Barnhart issued the following… Read more →

UK TRACK & FIELD | Wildcats Getting Ready for NCAA Championships

Rashawn Franklin — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 20:52:08 GMT

The UK track and field men’s and women’s teams are getting ready to hit the road, as both will compete in next week’s NCAA Outdoor Championships finals.

The UK women’s team is ranked No. 4, and the men’s team is ranked No. 14 in the nation heading … Read more →

UK BASKETBALL | PJ Washington Returning for Sophomore Season

Andrew Chernoff — Wed, 30 May 2018 21:09:28 GMT

Kentucky forward PJ Washington has announced he will return to the UK men’s basketball team for his sophomore season.

Washington had gone through the NBA Draft process after declaring for this year’s NBA Draft. He never hired an agent though,… Read more →

University of Kentucky Partners with Kroger to Donate $25,000 to Lexington City Parks Project

Mario Anderson — Sat, 26 May 2018 00:59:23 GMT

The University of Kentucky along with it’s partner Kroger, announced a new initiative that includes donating funds to renovate community fields in Kentucky each year.

This year’s inaugural $25,000 award will go to projects at Castlewood Park and… Read more →

Kentucky football player arraigned on drug charges

Beth Klasskin — Thu, 24 May 2018 18:39:25 GMT

A Kentucky football player has been arrested and arraigned on drug charges.

According to Lexington Police, Marcus Walker now faces several charges in connection with possession of marijuana and cocaine. The drugs were found inside Walker’s home by… Read more →

Walter McCarty Is Coming Home

Spectrum News — Wed, 23 May 2018 20:30:57 GMT

Back on March 22nd, former UK and NBA star Walter McCarty returned to his hometown of Evansville, Indiana … but it wasn’t just a regular homecoming … he was announced as the head coach of the Evansville Purple Aces— launching his head coaching… Read more →

UK FOOTBALL | Interest Growing For In-State Prospect

Spectrum News — Tue, 22 May 2018 19:09:25 GMT

UK Football recruiting in the state is heating up along with the temperatures. One player Mark Stoops and his staff have their eyes on: Wandale Robinson.

Robinson is a versatile athlete from Western Hills High in Frankfort. He is considered a… Read more →