Denzel Aberdeen and Mouhamed Dioubate on "Why Kentucky?"
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky transfers Denzel Aberdeen and Mouhamed Dioubate met the media for the first time on Monday afternoon. Both players have…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace become 17th and 18th former wildcats to win an NBA title
OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - With a 103–91 win over the Pacers on Sunday night, the Thunder captured their first NBA title since relocating to Oklahoma City in 2008. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 29 points,…
Kentucky lands 3-Star DB Isaiah McMillian, ninth commit of 2026 class
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Kentucky Wildcats added another piece to their 2026 recruiting class on Sunday with the commitment of Isaiah McMillian. McMillian is a 6-foot, 170-pound defensive back out of Katy High School in Texas.…
Kentucky football lands three-star tight end Lincoln Watkins
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky football added another to the tight end room on Saturday in Lincoln Watkins. Watkins is a 6-foot-4, 235-pound tight end from Port Huron Northern, Michigan. Watkins chose Kentucky over SEC rival Florida.…
Kentucky snags another five-star recruit in Savvy Swords
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kenny Brooks and Kentucky Women’s Basketball landed a major win on Saturday with the commitment of five-star recruit Savvy Swords. Swords becomes the second top-10 prospect to join Kentucky’s 2026 class, following the…
New Additions to La Familia
LEXINTGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 SPORTS) - La Familia has added two key players ahead of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) regional, which it will host at Historic Memorial Coliseum from July 18–23. On Monday, the team announced the addition of recent…
Collin Chandler heading into year two with confidence
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky men’s basketball kicked off their preseason on Monday, with four players returning from last year’s roster. Among them is sophomore guard Collin Chandler, who played in 30 games last season as a…
Kentucky's Carli Makarawu wins 200m at NCAA championships
EUGENE, Or. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - University of Kentucky's Carli Makarawu won the 200m at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Friday. Coming out of lane nine, Makarawu posted a personal best of 19.84 seconds. That marks the seventh best…
Kentucky Football Names Derek Shay as Tight Ends Coach
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Following the departure of longtime tight ends coach Vince Marrow, Kentucky has promoted Derek Shay to fill the role. Shay spent last season as the Wildcats’ senior offensive analyst and run game specialist.…
UK men's and women's basketball announce SEC/ACC challenge opponents
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The third annual SEC/ACC Challenge is set for early December, with both the Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball teams drawing notable matchups. The Kentucky men will host North Carolina on Dec. 2 at…
Mark Stoops on Vince Marrow's departure
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - In a statement provided by UK Athletics, Mark Stoops commented on the departure of Vince Marrow to Louisville: “We’re thankful for Coach Marrow’s contributions to our program over the past 12 years. As…
Vince Marrow reported to become Louisville football general manager
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Vince Marrow is making the move from blue to red, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Thamel reported on X: "Kentucky associate head coach Vince Marrow is expected to become the general manager of…
Randall Cobb named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Randall Cobb, one of the most dynamic and versatile players in Kentucky football history, has been named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, the National Football Foundation announced Monday. Cobb…
Kentucky eliminates regional host Clemson; falls to West Virginia in regional final
CLEMSON, Sc. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky put the hammer down on the Clemson tigers Sunday afternoon, eliminating the regional hosts 16-4. Kentucky's Nate Harris pitched six innings, allowed six hits and three runs, and threw seven strikeouts. The…
Kentucky Baseball falls short in Clemson Regional opener
CLEMSON, S.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky baseball is facing an elimination game and will be fighting to keep its season alive on Saturday at Noon after a defeat…
Times and television networks for UK Football's first three games announced
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- The first three weeks of Kentucky football are set in stone with the Wildcats playing on ABC 36 as early as Week Two. Week 1- Saturday, August…
UK Softball adds Mt. Sterling native to 2025 signing class
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- After one season at Troy, Mt. Sterling native Reaghan Oney is coming home to the Bluegrass as the newest member of…
Kentucky Baseball makes NCAA Tournament for third season in a row
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky baseball is going to the NCAA Tournament for the third season in a row,…
Kentucky Athletics collecting donations for tornado relief
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - University of Kentucky athletics began their Tornado Relief Drive on Thursday afternoon. Many Kentucky student-athletes were in attendance, helping collect donations…
Gilgeous-Alexander voted as the NBA's MVP, first former Kentucky player to win the award
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in…
Tornado relief supply drop off at Kroger Field this week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Donations towards…
Cats to host Georgetown in exhibition game on October 30th
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Kentucky men's basketball team is set to host the Georgetown Hoyas in a marquee exhibition game on October 30th. This comes after the new NCAA rule, officially allowing D1 teams to play…
Kentucky Baseball bows out of SEC Tournament
HOOVER, Al. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky baseball is headed home after a one and done SEC Tournament with a 5-1 loss to Oklahoma on Tuesday, dropping to 29-24 overall this…