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The University of Kentucky celebrated the opening of Kirwan-Blanding Hall, a new 649-bed residence hall replacing the former Kirwan-Blanding Complex, on Aug. 12. The four-story residence hall was developed through an $81 million public-private partnership with Greystar and features two-bedroom suite-style rooms, four kitchens, four laundry rooms and nine stu
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In the 2026 WNBA Draft, a program-record four former Wildcats were selected. Teonni Key, Tonie Morgan, Amelia Hassett and Jordan Obi were all drafted, and now just over three months later, Key is the only Wildcat draft pick who remains on her original contract. Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement that was reached, which allowed the...
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Kentucky’s alumni team, La Familia, fell in the championship game of the The Basketball Tournament (TBT) to Davis Steel, with a score of 67-59. In a tournament with as many twists and turns as ever, Kentucky got right up to the doorstep of the $2 million cash prize before being sent home in front of...
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In the current era of college sports, money talks louder than ever. Many programs, however, struggle to find a way to spend that money efficiently. The NIL era has completely altered how players view each offseason. There is now a significant financial advantage to viewing each and every offseason like free agency. Many men’s players...
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With the transfer portal playing a bigger role than ever in college athletics, the University of Kentucky stands as the only school to finish with a top-10 transfer portal class in four sports with men’s basketball, women’s basketball, football and baseball. Men’s Basketball Head coach Mark Pope has fully embraced the transfer portal while buildi
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Studying abroad and being away from home reshaped my identity and self-image for the better on many levels. As a Kuwaiti student who has been studying at UK for almost 5 years now, I can say that it has its advantages and disadvantages, like any other aspect in life. Being abroad, away from home, has...
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Just after Wildcat Khadijah Cissé wrapped up her first year goalkeeping for the Kentucky women’s soccer team, she has now signed a professional contract to join FC Barcelona Femení B. The Montreal native hit many milestones during her first year with the Wildcats, including finishing the year with 32 saves and only 10 goals against....
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Horse racing combines athleticism, strategy, and tradition, making it one of the world’s most enduring spectator sports. For beginners, unfamiliar terms and fast-moving action can make races difficult to follow. Understanding a few basic elements makes it easier to interpret what happens before the starting gates open and during the race itself. This g
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Kentucky football’s general manager Pat Biondo has announced his decision to step down from his position after seven months. “After much thought, I have made the decision to leave UK. This is a personal move and I hope everyone will respect the private nature of such a tough decision,” Biondo said in a press release....
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