The Kentucky Derby is the perfect opportunity to show out by dressing up in bright colors and big hats. And despite Mother Nature’s best efforts to keep spectators away from Churchill Downs, some of the most recognizable faces (both locally and nationally) around weren’t going to miss out on that. This year’s race brought out plenty of stars, including Kentucky men’s … [Read more...] about The 151st Kentucky Derby brought out all the athletes and celebrities (including Mark Pope)
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Kentucky Softball Swept by Texas to End Regular Season
In the last SEC series of the regular season for Kentucky softball, it was the most lopsided weekend the Wildcats have had all season. UK was swept by No. 5 Texas, getting run-ruled twice in between a hard-fought battle that was lost by just one run. First Game in Austin The Wildcats’ first attempt at a win against the Longhorns did not go as planned. Kentucky was … [Read more...] about Kentucky Softball Swept by Texas to End Regular Season
Amari Williams receives invitation to G League Elite Camp
Kentucky’s Amari Williams will have his chance to impress NBA scouts next week in Chicago. According to Jon Chepkevich, who is the Director of Scouting for Draft Express, Williams has received an invitation to participate in the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp, which will take place May 9-11 at Wintrust Arena. KSR’s Jacob Polacheck has since confirmed the news. A good … [Read more...] about Amari Williams receives invitation to G League Elite Camp
Mark Pope on coaching in the SEC last season: “Greatest experience of my basketball coaching career.”
The 2024-25 Southeastern Conference was arguably the deepest, most talented league in the history of men’s college basketball. 14 of the SEC’s 16 teams ended up making the 2025 NCAA Tournament, the most ever by a single conference. Seven of them reached the Sweet 16, four went to the Elite 8, two made the Final Four, and the Florida Gators were crowned national champions. … [Read more...] about Mark Pope on coaching in the SEC last season: “Greatest experience of my basketball coaching career.”
Former Kentucky track star Masai Russell has made American history
Former Kentucky track star Masai Russell has made American history. On Friday in Miramar, FL, Russell ran the second-fastest time at the 100-meter hurdles in world history, setting an American record in the process with a time of 12.17 seconds. The Olympic gold medalist narrowly beat out fellow American Tia Jones, whose time of 12.19 seconds is the third-fastest in world … [Read more...] about Former Kentucky track star Masai Russell has made American history