Who needs him anyway?  In all seriousness, good for him.  A tough shot by a guy who seems to have a knack for making them....but we have Smooth, right?

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Otega Oweh said after Kentucky's season wrapped up in March that his time in Lexington has been "the most fun I've had playing basketball." He came

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Mark Pope: "A lot of (Otega Oweh's) heart is back here at Kentucky."

The Texas Longhorns ponied up for Steve Sarkisian's football program in Austin. After coming up just one win shy of a national title game appearance

Nov 23, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons (11) celebrates after a quarterback sack against the Kentucky Wildcats in the fourth quarter at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

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Texas could bring a $40 million college football roster to Kroger Field this fall

Former junior college transfer Anfernee Crease spent just one season at Kentucky after spending his entire playing career in Texas. Now the Lonestar

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Kentucky transfer Anfernee Crease signs with Texas State

A Winchester native who later settled down in Harrodsburg, former Kentucky guard Linville Puckett has died at the age of 91. Born in 1993, the former

Former Kentucky guard Linville Puckett passes away at 91

Don't get me wrong, La Familia beating The Ville inside Freedom Hall to send the former Louisville Cardinals home was one of the highlights of the

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La Familia calls on Big Blue Nation for TBT Home Court Advantage

It’s Derby Week in Louisville, and while most eyes are glued to the track at Churchill Downs, there’s a new tradition kicking off just down the road

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Commonwealth Cup Debuts as Louisville and Lexington Ignite a New Soccer Rivalry

Some gut-wrenching women's basketball news broke earlier Wednesday: Georgia Amoore has suffered a potentially serious knee injury.   Amoore, who was

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Georgia Amoore suffers ACL injury two weeks after getting drafted

Kentucky tight end Izayah Cummings left the program last offseason and transferred to Louisville. Now Kendrick Gilbert has decided to make the same

Kentucky transfer Kendrick Gilbert commits to Louisville

It's become somewhat of a running bit at this point: If Jamal Murray is playing like an All-Star, the Denver Nuggets are title contenders. The

Apr 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) reacts after a steal and basket in the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers during game five of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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BBNBA: Jamal Murray's masterclass performance pushes Nuggets to 3-2 series lead

For the 151st consecutive year, Churchill Downs will host the Kentucky Derby. It's the longest continually held sporting event in the United States.

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Take a Look at Kentucky Derby History Through 90-Year Old Programs

When Kenny Brooks was hired as the head coach of Kentucky women's basketball on March 26, 2024, his world flipped upside down.  At that moment in

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'When I did get the call, I just prayed a lot.' Kenny Brooks opens up on decision to take Kentucky job

KSR is live from KSBar and Grille, where Ryan Lemond's "Dream Team" placed in Matt Jones' Tuesday Night Trivia last night. KSR listeners will hear

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Christian Collins was an unknown and unranked recruit playing JV basketball just a few short years ago. Today, he's the No. 3 prospect in the country

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Kentucky offers No. 3 recruit Christian Collins following in-home visit

Earlier this week, Kentucky Sports Radio debuted a new show, the Monday Happy Hour. The show will feature a rotating cast in the weeks and months to

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Mark Pope still has a spot or two to play with as he looks to round out his 2025-26 Kentucky roster. A new target on the Wildcats' Big Board is Miami

Feb 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) dribbles the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Transfer Bio Blast: Divine Ugochukwu

Think Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff are slowing down because the 2025-26 roster is mostly set going into May? Think again. As portal

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Where in the world is Mark Pope? Kentucky is all over the country for recruiting visits

Keep the NFL additions coming for Mark Stoops and Kentucky football. Two former Wildcats got drafted -- both to the Buffalo Bills -- starting with

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Demie Sumo-Karngbaye, Kristian Story earn NFL training camp invites

Kentucky traveled to Bowling Green Tuesday night and fell to in-state rival Western Kentucky 6-4 in a rainy midweek clunker. The 'Cats jumped out to

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Kentucky falls to Western Kentucky 6-4 in rainy midweek clunker

The Land of the Rising Sun is a force to be reckoned with in international horse racing. Despite success in Dubai, the UAE, and the Breeders' Cup,

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Is this the year a Japanese horse finally breaks through in the Kentucky Derby?

Kentucky is in the market for wide receiver help in the spring transfer portal market. That became more true when commit Tru Edwards signed an

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Kentucky transfer target Tony Johnson commits to Miami

The Mint Julep is the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby, a symbol of the Derby tradition and Kentucky's southern hospitality. Though

Gage Orion holds a mint julep and a cigar while watching races from the infield on Oaks Day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Friday, May 3, 2024.

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Churchill Downs is charging $22 for a Mint Julep and souvenir glass that you'll probably lose

"It's a great year for the one seeds." Tom Leach was not saying that in March. The Voice of the Wildcats was talking about the Kentucky Derby and

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The 2025 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Mirror the NCAA Tournament

Following its 17-5 midweek drumming of No. 19 Louisville and back-to-back series victories over then ranked No. 4 Tennessee and South Carolina,

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Kentucky remains No. 2 seed in latest Field of 64 Projections

We're already big Kenny McPeek fans around here. The UK grad grew up in Lexington and became a household name last year after winning both the

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Kenny McPeek is a BBN hero for doing Ls Down next to Pat Kelsey

Before he can make his way to the United States, Kentucky commit Andrija Jelavic has to finish up his professional season overseas.   Jelavic and his

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Kentucky transfer Anfernee Crease signs with Texas State

Former Kentucky guard Linville Puckett passes away at 91

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Georgia Amoore suffers ACL injury two weeks after getting drafted

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