A Kentucky homecoming for Lexington's Reece Potter
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Reece Potter had already made a name for himself in Lexington as a high-profile high school player, but that name is going to ring…
Former Wildcat Oxendine signs with Canadian Football League team
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Former Kentucky football linebacker Octavious Oxendine has found a professional team after going unselected in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Radcliff, Kentucky native is a new…
Kentucky and Louisville men's basketball matchup slated for Tuesday November 11
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky and Louisville will renew one of the marquee matchups in college basketball on Tuesday, November 11 at the KFC Yum! Center. The news…
Kentucky football adds two more transfers: OL Rob Folger and WR Ashton Cozart
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky football added two offensive players from the transfer portal on Tuesday. First up is offensive lineman Rob Fogler, a redshirt sophomore out of Ball State. Fogler arrives in Lexington with three years…
#12 Georgia run-rules #13 Kentucky in SEC Tournament opener
ATHENS, Ga. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The wildcats were swiftly eliminated from the 2025 SEC Softball Tournament after an 8-0 run-rule loss to Georgia in five innings on Tuesday afternoon. Georgia plated three runs in the first inning and…
7-foot-1 Miami (OH) transfer center Reece Potter commits to Kentucky
OXFORD, Oh. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A familiar face is heading back to the Bluegrass State. Lexington native and former Lexington Catholic standout, Reece Potter, is returning home after spending his first two collegiate seasons at Miami (OH). During…
UCF tight end Elijah Brown commits to Kentucky
ORLANDO, Fl. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Kentucky Wildcats have bolstered their tight end room with the addition of transfer Elijah Brown, who joins the program from UCF. Brown, a 6-foot-6, 250-pound junior from Dayton, Ohio, began his college…
Travis Perry commits to Ole Miss
OXFORD, Ms. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Former Mr. Kentucky Basketball and Lyon County standout Travis Perry announced his commitment to SEC foe Ole Miss via social media on Sunday afternoon. Perry entered the NCAA transfer portal just ahead of…
Mark Pope to face off against Rick Pitino on a national stage next season
ATLANTA, Ga. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky and Head Coach Mark Pope will take on former head Wildcat Rick Pitino and St. Johns in the 2025 edition…
Former Wildcat Amoore injured in Mystics practice
WASHINGTON D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Former Kentucky women's basketball point guard Georgia Amoore is dealing with an injury with her new team, the Washington Mystics, during a practice on Tuesday, the team…
Former Wildcats sign undrafted free agent deals
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Several former Kentucky football players have signed undrafted free agent deals with NFL teams after the NFL Draft officially ended. Two Wildcats, Deone Walker and Maxwell Hairston,…
Deone Walker selected by the Buffalo Bills in the Fourth Round
GREEN DAY, WI. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Deone Walker is the second and final Kentucky Wildcat to be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft with the Buffalo Bills choosing him in the…
Why the Buffalo Bills selected Kentucky's Maxwell Hairston in the NFL Draft
Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston, right, poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell , center, and Tommy Parzymieso after being chosen by the Buffalo Bills with the 30th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football…
Maxwell Hairston drafted 30th overall by the Buffalo Bills
GREEN BAY, WI. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- With the 30th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, former Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston has been selected by the Buffalo Bills. The Michigan native becomes…
Travis Perry decides to transfer from Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- The Commonwealth's all-time leading high school scorer and 2024 Sweet Sixteen Champion Travis Perry is transferring from Kentucky men's basketball, according to reports from multiple outlets. Perry is the second player to transfer from UK…
Kentucky Baseball run-rules #19 Louisville 17-5
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Fresh off a statement win over Tennessee, Kentucky baseball carried that momentum into Tuesday night with a dominant run-rule victory over No. 19 Louisville, cruising to a 17-5 win in just seven innings.…
Nic McCay named SEC Pitcher of the Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - On Saturday in Knoxville, McKay turned in the best performance of his collegiate career, leading the Wildcats to a 4–1 win over No. 2 Tennessee. His dominant outing earned him SEC Pitcher of…
Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen commits to Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky made a major addition to its roster by landing a national champion on Monday afternoon. Former Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen, who played a key role in the Gators’ championship run, averaged 7.7…
Kentucky commit Maddyn Greenway is now a five-star recruit
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NOW) - Maddyn Greenway, a high school commit for the 2026–27 class, has been elevated to five-star status and is now ranked the No. 10 overall recruit in her class. This makes her Kentucky’s highest-rated recruit…
Lexington SC's women's team staying optimistic during four game slump
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- In the USL Super League, Lexington Sporting Club has had a rough first season spending most of the campaign in the…
What Kenny Brooks is saying about his Kentucky women's basketball transfers so far
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What Mark Pope is saying about his 2025 transfer portal additions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Head Coach Mark Pope is vying for more transfer portal talent as his rebuild continues after one season…
Otega Oweh declares for NBA Draft; maintains NCAA eligibility
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Otega Oweh took to social media Tuesday evening to announce that he has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, while also maintaining his NCAA eligibility -- Meaning he could possibly return to Kentucky…
Tonie Morgan commits to Kentucky WBB
ATLANTA, Ga. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kenny Brooks has his guard. The cats secured a big addition to their roster with the commitment of Tonie Morgan on Tuesday afternoon. The 5'9 transfer from Georgia Tech will significantly bolster Kentucky's backcourt.…