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UK basketball recruit Travis Perry is sticking with the Wildcats and new coach Mark Pope
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Quick Glance: Travis Perry Commits to Kentucky Wildcats Under Coach Mark Pope
- Travis Perry confirms his decision to play at Kentucky Wildcats despite coaching changes.
- Perry, a 6-foot-2 in-state guard, is likely to be the only member of the 2024 recruiting class to stay.
- Perry, a four-star recruit, is expected to thrive in Pope's five-out offense.
- Perry becomes the third confirmed player in Pope's first roster for the 2024-2025 season.
NBA G League Ignite coach is Mark Pope’s second addition to his first UK basketball staff
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Mark Pope’s debut was something else. ‘It felt like the best days of Kentucky basketball.’
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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."
Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope lands starting guard from recent Final Four team: Former San Diego State basketball guard Lamont Butler commits Kentucky ...
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Jeff Sheppard ‘pumped up’ for the Mark Pope era to begin. ‘This is going to be awesome.’
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Mark Pope to meet with former Kentucky recruit Jayden Quaintance. Could he stick with UK?
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In 2024-25, Kentucky basketball fans will see things they haven’t witnessed before
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UK basketball recruit Travis Perry is sticking with the Wildcats and new coach Mark Pope
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These transfers are visiting Kentucky as part of a big recruiting weekend for Mark Pope
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UK basketball transfer Amari Williams ‘a man among boys on the court,’ Mark Pope says
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McDonald’s All-American Boogie Fland, a former UK basketball signee, commits to new school
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High-scoring college forward will visit Kentucky basketball and Mark Pope next week
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Mark Pope’s Kentucky basketball roster rebuild will require plenty of portal patience
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24 to watch in 2024: What will Kentucky basketball sensation Reed Sheppard do next?
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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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Mark Pope is building his staff at Kentucky. And the Cats got some good financial fortune.
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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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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 ...
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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.
Twins 6, White Sox 3: Five home runs power four-game sweep: The Twins won their fourth in a row, which is one more than the White Sox have won in their first 25 ...
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Kentucky men's, Tennessee women's basketball coaching challenges - ESPN: These are supposed to be dream jobs for many college basketball coaches. And yet ...
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The coach who gave Mark Pope his first basketball job makes sense of what’s happening now
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Kentucky basketball's Jordan Burks reportedly plans to transfer: Kentucky basketball freshman Jordan Burks reportedly has entered the transfer portal after one ...
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Does Mark Pope still have time to build a contender for next season? ‘He’s turning heads.’
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This could be a big week as Mark Pope builds UK’s roster. ‘You’ll need a little patience.’
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As expected, Caitlin Clark is the WNBA No. 1 pick, by the Indiana Fever: The all-time leading scorer in women’s basketball history, she led Iowa to back-to-back ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Another Kentucky men’s basketball signee decommits from the Cats’ 2024 recruiting class
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What is Reed Sheppard’s future with Kentucky basketball? New UK coach Mark Pope weighs in.
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Billy Donovan might be interested in the Kentucky basketball job. But there’s a problem.
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Kentucky basketball coaching search ends with Mitch Barnhart having questions to answer
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Mark Pope’s first Kentucky recruit hasn’t played basketball in two years. Does it matter?
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Three reasons to have hope in new UK basketball coach Mark Pope — and two areas for worry
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Ohtani breaks record for most home runs by a Japanese player: Shohei Ohtani surpassed Hideki Matsui to become the Japanese-born player who has hit the most home ...
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record for Most MLB Homers
- Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken the record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.
- During a game at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani hit an impressive homer that flew into the right field bleachers off pitcher Adrian Houser of the New York Mets.
- With this homer, which was Ohtani's 176th in his six years in the MLB, he surpassed Matsui, who played the final 10 years of his 20-year pro career in North America.
- Ohtani's record-breaking blast traveled 423 feet and put the Dodgers ahead 2-0. Prior to this, Ohtani had not hit a homer in seven consecutive games.
Arizona Coyotes to relocate to Salt Lake City after being sold to Utah Jazz owner
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Quick Glance: NHL Confirms Coyotes Sale, Move to Salt Lake City
- The team previously known as the Arizona Coyotes will be relocated to Utah by the NHL to play as a new franchise in the upcoming season, as announced by the league on Thursday.
- Smith Entertainment Group, represented by Ryan and Ashley Smith, acquired the team and its existing hockey assets from Alex Meruelo for $1.2 billion, as reported by sources to ESPN.
- Approval for the sale was granted during a virtual NHL board of governors meeting held on Thursday afternoon.
- The players, draft picks, and the hockey department of the Coyotes will move to Utah to compete for a new, yet-to-be-named franchise.
What’s Mark Pope looking for as he builds his first Kentucky roster? He tells us the plan.
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NCAA women's title game: Early figures make it most-watched hoops game in 5 years
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Letters to the Editor: Did Crafts’ booster power unduly influence Coach Cal’s departure?
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A New Women’s Pro Hockey League Is Booming. Just Not in New York.: The fledgling Professional Women’s Hockey League is booming — except in New York ...
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LeBron James, Lakers Ripped By NBA Fans for 3Q Collapse in Loss to Jokić, Nuggets
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Report: Mediation session scheduled in Wolves' sale dispute: The Minnesota Timberwolves' ownership dispute will advance to a mediation session on May 1 in ...
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Weatherford high school student directs racial slur toward Euless Trinity baseball player
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Zvonimir Ivisic has entered the transfer portal after one season with Kentucky basketball
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Team USA Shuts Out Slovakia, 9-0, to Open U18 World Championship: Hagens tallies four points; Kempf records 24-save shutout
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In one month, Kenny Brooks has already changed UK women’s basketball in two big ways
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What will new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope’s offense look like? Bombs away!
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Billy Richmond was the last 2024 UK basketball recruit to decommit. He has new college plans.
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Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever conference overshadowed by uncomfortable exchange with reporter
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Baylor’s Scott Drew will not be the next Kentucky basketball coach. UK’s search continues.
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This is Ryan Smith’s new ‘Plan A’ for Utah’s NHL arena: After originally thinking he would build a new arena, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith said Friday he prefers ...
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New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has already lined up a transfer portal visitor
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Mark Pope’s vision for Kentucky basketball? ‘We’re searching for the magic of this game.’
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No matter the decision, Kentucky basketball fans need to give Reed Sheppard a break
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Former Kentucky basketball player Joey Hart announces new school via NCAA transfer portal
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Cal the Hogs: Former Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari is introduced at Arkansas
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Rex Chapman on an amazing day for Kentucky basketball
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6-foot-7 international prospect will follow Kenny Brooks to play for Kentucky basketball
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2023 NCAA Tournament Hero Lamont Butler Transferring to Kentucky, per Report: The fifth-year guard will live forever in San Diego State lore.
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Mark Pope is expected to be the next Kentucky men’s basketball coach: Former Kentucky basketball player Mark Pope will be the next coach of the Wildcats ...
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Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After WNBA Draft: President Biden’s remarks on the issue came shortly after Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa ...
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Who is Joe Craft and why are UK basketball fans frantically tracking his private jet?
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Dan Hurley comments on Kentucky basketball job after leading UConn to back-to-back titles
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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.
An ode to perhaps the greatest Jewish baseball player on Passover: Today is the first full day of what was my favorite Jewish celebratory holiday as a kid: ...
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Elite 3-point shooter names Kentucky among finalists. The star transfer has quite a list.
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These are the top transfer portal targets for new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope
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Being Kentucky basketball coach is not for everyone, but it’s still a great job
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Luke Holman threw gem for LSU vs. Tennessee, but it wasn't enough. See what happened.
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Robbie Avila, aka ‘Cream Abdul-Jabbar,’ will transfer to SLU to join Josh Schertz
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Rick Pitino says Mark Pope will ‘win in a big way’ as Kentucky’s basketball coach
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Kentucky’s most electric player is headed to the NBA draft. He’s projected in the top 10.
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Hawkeye women’s basketball celebration planned for Wednesday at Carver: 6 p.m. event will honor 2024 historic NCAA finals run
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Orioles calling up Jackson Holliday, MLB’s top prospect, after torrid start in Triple-A
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2024 U18 Men's Worlds Insider | Off the Ice, Into the Water: Follow along with Team USA's journey at the 2024 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship
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Baseball’s Most Notorious Umpire Is Back—and People Are Losing Their Minds: After missing most of the 2023 season, Ángel Hernández has returned to being MLB’s ...
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OK, Kentucky basketball fans, let’s have a frank talk about Scott Drew: In evaluating the Baylor coach as a potential UK head man, it is important to understand ...
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Denver Pioneers top Boston College to win NCAA record 10th hockey national championship
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Amari Williams to join Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball via transfer portal, per reports
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Kentucky gives record crowd reason to keep coming back for SEC baseball stretch run
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Brown: Dawn Staley should be among first calls in Kentucky basketball coaching search
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San Francisco Giants Minority Stake Offering Values MLB Team at $4 Billion: A small stake in the San Francisco Giants is for sale at a price that could value the ...
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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki to 10-day IL with right oblique strain: What it means for Chicago
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Man Saves Boy From Flying Puck At Hockey Game: A man deflected a puck heading straight for a boy’s head at a game in Ohio. With the help of TikTok ...
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