LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – After the NCAA and Southeastern Conference voted in favor of a return to activity, UK Athletics announced its plans for the phased return of student-athletes beginning on June 8. “We will not compromise the…
Coach, team show solidarity, send message
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Nine University of Kentucky football players have earned a spot on the 2020 Athlon Sports Preseason All-Southeastern Conference teams, it was announced Thursday. Senior center Drake Jackson and senior offensive tackle Darian Kinnard were…
Jackson returns for senior season
LEXINGTON , Ky (WTVQ) - From Lafayette High School to the University of Kentucky, Lexington’s own Landon Young has had some ups and down. As a sophomore at Kentucky, he’d play in 13 games after starting tackle Cole Mosier went…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Olivia Owens, who was a five-star prospect and one of the best centers in the nation coming out of high school in 2018, has elected to transfer after two seasons at Maryland and has signed…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Corey Peters played high school ball at Louisville Central. He would then for on to play for Kentucky back in the Rich Brooks era. After being drafted in 2010 by the Falcons, he would spend four…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - In the coming weeks, Coach Cal’s newest cats will arrive on campus to begin preparation for the next season. Due to the pandemic, their life to begin summer workouts will look different from any team in…
Posts 'thank you' letter
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - “Can you imagine? They don’t put banners up here for anything else other than national championships.” That statement was made by John Calipari when he was introduced at Kentucky Men's Basketball newest head coach. Let's just…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – The University of Kentucky women’s basketball team’s 2020-21 schedule is starting to come together and will feature the Wildcats’ first appearance in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge in several years as UK will travel to play…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – A once annual college basketball rivalry is returning to the Kentucky men’s basketball schedule. UK has agreed to a three-year series with Notre Dame beginning with a home game in Rupp Area on Dec. 12 for…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Senior outside linebacker Boogie Watson has been knocking on the door of a breakthrough. As a junior, He finished last season 6th in the SEC in sacks. Before spring football was cut short do to the…
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - The day after Former Cat Josh Allen was drafted, he was wheels up from Nashville to Jacksonville to begin his career with the Jaguars. On day one he met the man who would be there every…
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky earned 20 All-American honors through 15 student-athletes for their performances during the 2019-20 indoor track and field season, the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced on Tuesday. The 20 honors…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – University of Kentucky swimmer Asia Seidt has been named the female recipient of the 2019-20 Southeastern Conference H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athlete of the Year award, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Tuesday. LSU basketball player Skylar…
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - ESPN’s Myron Metcalf is reporting former Kentucky Basketball coach Eddie Sutton has passed away. Sutton was 84. According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Sutton was in Tulsa, OK where died after being in hospice care. Sutton coached…
Humes taking advantage of NCAA decision
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - First reported by Kentucky Sports Radio, ABC 36 has confirmed Kentucky linebacker Chris Oats has been hospitalized. UK Athletics release the statement below; “Chris Oats is in the hospital due to a medical issue. The family…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - YAHTZEE! Three-star North Hardin safety Jordan Lovett has committed to Kentucky. It’s becoming a trend now for the football cats. Not only are they getting good recruits, but they are locking down the state of Kentucky.…
LEXINGTON,KY (WTVQ) - As a freshman Frederick Douglass wide receiver Dane Key finished the 2018 season with only 46 yards receiving and two touchdowns. His breakout year would come in 2019. Key would account for nearly 40 percent of the…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WTVQ) - Voluntary in-person athletics activities may resume on Southeastern Conference campuses, at the discretion of each university, beginning June 8 under strict supervision of designated university personnel and safety guidelines developed by each institution, the SEC announced…
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The deep and talented Kentucky men’s basketball 2020 signing class has been crowned the consensus No. 1 group in the country. In recent weeks, the three top recruiting services – ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals – have all…
Kentucky Softball player Bailey Vick was crowned the 2020 Southeastern Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the league coaches announced Thursday.