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Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.: Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard will enter the 2024 NBA draft and does not plan to ...
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BYU’s best basketball recruit in nearly a decade now Mark Pope’s 1st commitment at Kentucky
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‘All doors are open right now’ as UK basketball coach Mark Pope builds his first roster
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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
- Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.
- Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.
- All of this to greet back a beloved figure.
- "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
Barnhart: Donors have already pledged $4 million to UK basketball NIL after Mark Pope hire
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287627810.html
In the unending war between Calipari and Pitino, Ricky P. has won the latest battle
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article287796785.html
Ellen Calipari posts goodbye video, supportive of Kentucky departure: Ellen Calipari said she’s supportive of John Calipari as new coach of Arkansas and thanked ...
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287545535.html
Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
- John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.
- The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.
- Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.
- This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
Another Kentucky men’s basketball signee decommits from the Cats’ 2024 recruiting class
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287597390.html
Lexington TV hosts Lee and Hayley leaving WTVQ for larger audience station: Lexington Ky TV personalities Lee Cruse, Hayley Harmon syndicated show to air at noon ...
kentucky.com/entertainment/tv-movies/article287721825.html
As the Kentucky Derby turns 150, Black heritage in racing is in the Louisville spotlight
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/kentucky-derby-150-black-history/
Letters to the Editor: Did Crafts’ booster power unduly influence Coach Cal’s departure?
kentucky.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article287603510.html
Three reasons to have hope in new UK basketball coach Mark Pope — and two areas for worry
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article287634860.html
Severe Storms Threaten Illinois to Tennessee: Weather Watch : Hail, strong winds and possibly a tornado are on Bloomberg Green’s radar today.
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Zvonimir Ivisic has entered the transfer portal after one season with Kentucky basketball
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287663055.html
New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has already lined up a transfer portal visitor
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287672535.html
New UK coach Mark Pope walking into his first Kentucky-Louisville recruiting battle
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287657180.html
Kentucky wins 30-run, 33-hit, four-hour baseball marathon at Louisville
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-baseball/article287757030.html
Another John Calipari player is leaving Kentucky. This one plans to stay in the NBA draft.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287714670.html
Swarms of screaming insects to invade the Midwest, South soon — including parts of KY
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Keith Asmussen set to make Kentucky Derby debut with longtime trainer D. Wayne Lukas
courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2024/04/17/kentucky-derby-field-2024-d-wayne-lukas-keith-asmussen/73287917007/
2024 Kentucky Derby: Latest odds, schedule, and how to watch at Churchill Downs: This year marks the 150th Kentucky Derby. Here's the latest schedule, odds ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/04/18/2024-kentucky-derby-latest-odds-schedule-and-how-to-watch/73359969007/
She thinks rioting in DC on Jan. 6 was ‘funny.’ That lack of remorse might cost her | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/article287749925.html
‘You don’t just plug and play.’ Kenny Brooks discusses construction of UK women’s roster.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article287709790.html
Yes, Forbes just ranked a Kentucky city among top 10 in the US for the worst drivers
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Your mom would know: HGTV star Chip Gaines to send home decor to Kentucky mother
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UK’s second-leading scorer last season won’t be part of Wildcats’ future with Kenny Brooks
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article286838220.html
These are the top transfer portal targets for new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287622640.html
Kentucky’s starting point guard is in the transfer portal. All options are on the table.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287689150.html
Cal the Hogs: Former Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari is introduced at Arkansas
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287550140.html
Former Kentucky star Maddie Scherr announces new school for final season of eligibility
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article287783805.html
Kentucky’s Eniya Russell announces transfer decision. She’s staying in the SEC.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article287706165.html
Why EPA Efforts to Clean Up Kentucky Town Haven’t Worked: Despite years of air monitoring, inspections and millions in penalties for petrochemical plants ...
propublica.org/article/calvert-city-kentucky-epa-pollution-westlake-sacrifice-zones
Kentucky is moving quickly to make Baylor’s Scott Drew the Wildcats’ next basketball coach
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287535585.html
Transylvania women’s basketball hires from within to replace Juli Fulks as head coach
kentucky.com/sports/college/article287691500.html
Who will be Kentucky's next coach? With Scott Drew off board, Billy Donovan is favorite
courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2024/04/11/kentucky-basketball-coaching-candidates-billy-donovan-uk-scott-drew-baylor/73289149007/
How would UConn coach Dan Hurley respond to an offer of more money from Kentucky?
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287560755.html
Quick Glance: Dan Hurley Confronts Purdue's Zach Edey Over Hard Screen on UConn
- During Monday's national championship game, Dan Hurley expressed discontent with Zach Edey, making his feelings known to the Purdue center.
- Hurley was observed engaging with the Boilermakers star after Edey knocked down UConn's Stephon Castle with a hard screen.
- Edey seemed to push Castle during the screen, frustrating Hurley as Purdue's key player avoided a potentially costly foul.
- Edey did not accumulate a foul in the first half, contributing 16 of the Boilermakers' 30 points, along with five rebounds and two blocks.
Kentucky’s most electric player is headed to the NBA draft. He’s projected in the top 10.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287268770.html
Somto Cyril, Kentucky’s first commitment in the 2024 class, is reopening his recruitment
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287574080.html
EKU searching for new athletic director after Matt Roan departs for James Madison
kentucky.com/sports/article287795840.html
Daniel Cameron back in Kentucky politics? Ex-AG, gov candidate creates PAC
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article287776295.html
With Lexington Stakes victory, Encino positions himself for a potential Kentucky Derby run
kentucky.com/sports/horses/keeneland/article287502605.html
Kentucky Horse Park will get $39 million from state budget for upgrades. What to know
kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article287585650.html
Kentucky women’s basketball transfer Maddie Scherr commits to TCU
star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article287822360.html
A Kentucky convenience store sold a Powerball ticket worth $150K. Then it sold another
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Collin Chandler, who signed with BYU, to join Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball in 2024-25
courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2024/04/16/collin-chandler-byu-kentucky-basketball-recruiting-mark-pope-uk-roster/73340573007/
Another former Virginia Tech assistant joins Kenny Brooks’ UK basketball staff
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article287569725.html
Assumption softball stuns Ballard 18-3, sending defending state champs to 3rd loss in row
courier-journal.com/story/sports/preps/kentucky/2024/04/18/khsaa-softball-ballard-assumption-score-louisville-kentucky/73221728007/
Tates Creek softball standout finds ‘perfect fit’ with surprise college offer
kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article287707400.html
Zvonimir Ivišić transfers to Arkansas: Ex-Kentucky big man follows John Calipari in splash acquisition
cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/zvonimir-ivisic-transfers-to-arkansas-ex-kentucky-big-man-follows-john-calipari-in-splash-acquisition/
John Calipari leaves Kentucky after 15 years, saying the men’s basketball program ‘needs to hear another voice’
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/09/john-calipari-leaves-kentucky/
Senate Republican leader backs legislation to force Chinese divestment of TikTok: U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday called for legislation ...
reuters.com/world/us/senate-republican-leader-backs-legislation-force-chinese-divestment-tiktok-2024-04-08/
Former UK swimmers allege sexual misconduct by former coach Lars Jorgensen: Two former Kentucky swimmers have sued the university, coach Lars Jorgensen and AD ...
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/article287644580.html
Five things you need to know from UK’s spring football ‘game’
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article287657010.html
You can make this Legendary Cornbread with only 4 ingredients
kentucky.com/lexgoeat/food/article263941351.html
Keeneland to host final Kentucky Derby qualifying race. These horses can still make it in.
kentucky.com/sports/horses/keeneland/article287502575.html
UConn’s Dan Hurley offers most powerful statement yet that he will not be Kentucky’s coach
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287598050.html
Is Lexington’s only German restaurant & beer hall with volleyball courts closing?
kentucky.com/lexgoeat/restaurants/article287499430.html
Conservatives have it right: Down with equity. Embrace equality of opportunity instead | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/article287701685.html
Tucker Station Road project fails to win first round of rezoning support. What's next
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/18/tucker-station-road-development-denied-rezoning-support-by-commission/73368435007/
Looking for plant-based dishes? These local restaurants are part of Lexington Vegan Week
kentucky.com/lexgoeat/restaurants/article287687050.html
Kentucky women’s basketball loses another senior to the transfer portal
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article286935055.html
Calipari headed out, but who’s coming in? Here’s what we know and what could happen next.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287504790.html
Target makes (another) self-checkout change customers will hate: The system is already difficult to manage, and now it’s getting an update.
kentucky.com/news/business/article287696715.html
Want to start a garden or yard project? This Lexington agency can help you cover costs
kentucky.com/news/local/article287634265.html
It’s called Lazy River House, and it’s for sale in Texas. Yes — there is a lazy river
kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article287689820.html
With property values strong in 2023, many homeowners tapped home equity lines of credit, pushing total HELOC balances up 6.6%
kentucky.com/news/business/article287814630.html
Houston transplant surgeon accused of altering records to deny patients organs; program suspended
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/04/12/memorial-hermann-transplant-program-suspended-bynon-investigation/73301344007/
Jana Riess: My hometown is getting a Latter-day Saint temple — and I can’t help but be ...
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/08/jana-riess-my-hometown-is-getting/
UK students praise Calipari but wonder, ‘was he actually good for college basketball?’
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287517950.html
‘Unexpected behavior’ from father leads to tragic death for just-hatched bald eagle
kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article287549665.html
A vision when I was young set the course for my spiritual journey ever since | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/paul-prather/article287795675.html
Winchester police remember fallen officer who came back from retirement to serve
kentucky.com/news/local/counties/clark-county/article287798510.html
Southern Living readers name this Kentucky barbecue joint as the best in the state
kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article286339105.html
Point guard D.J. Wagner continues mass 5-star exodus from Kentucky after John Calipari's departure
sports.yahoo.com/point-guard-dj-wagner-continues-mass-5-star-exodus-from-kentucky-after-john-caliparis-departure-191604107.html
‘I needed that next step.’ Juli Fulks prepares for new challenge in leading Marshall.
kentucky.com/sports/article287627875.html
‘Blatantly fraudulent.’ Owner, doctor sentenced in health fraud at Kentucky pain clinic
kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article287755185.html
Jill Duggar Dillard announces her daughter was stillborn at four months
kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article287669985.html
Purdue student, 22, is dying. Inside a hospital room, he got Final Four for the ages
indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2024/04/07/purdue-student-is-dying-from-hospital-he-got-final-four-for-the-ages/73211806007/
‘Better to leave than live on the hot seat.’ Media reacts to possible Calipari departure.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287476790.html
Former UK swim coach Lars Jorgensen denies rape claims; his lawyer blames ‘woke NCAA’
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/article287758015.html
Report: Former Kentucky player a candidate for coaching job: Pope was part of UK's 1996 national championship team.
247sports.com/article/mark-pope-kentucky-wildcats-basketball-230293162/
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