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UK baseball team faces must-win scenario
in SEC Tournament to reach NCAA regional

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What started as a promising season for the UK baseball team, has turned into a disappointment.   The Wildcats, who had already earned three weekend series wins versus RPI top-40 teams by the end of March, find themselves likely in …

After freshman season, Willie Cauley-Stein features new mindset on and off the court

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Willie Cauley-Stein made no attempt to hide his opinion about school from his coach when arriving on campus for his freshman season at UK.   “Hated school,” said John Calipari of Cauley-Stein. “He’d have told you at the beginning of …

UK softball beats Virginia Tech to advance
to second super regional in program history

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  After Virginia Tech forced a winner-take-all game two in the NCAA regional final Saturday, UK head coach Rachel Lawson had a simple message for her squad.   “I told them that the defense, if they wanted to extend their …

John Calipari confident Archie Goodwin will
‘be fine’ with hard work as NBA prospect

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Minutes after UK’s season-ending loss to Robert Morris in the first round of the NIT, guard Archie Goodwin said any of the Wildcats would be “delusional” to consider leaving school for the NBA draft.   Less than two weeks later …

John Calipari not shying away from 40-0 talk as staff looks ahead to next season’s team

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  The positive momentum surrounding the UK men’s basketball team since the season-ending NIT loss in March hit a bump Tuesday with top-ranked recruit Andrew Wiggins‘ commitment to Kansas, but expectations for next season are still skyrocketing.   With six …

UK baseball feeling better about tourney hopes after win versus No. 15 Indiana

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  With losses in five of its last six weekend games, the UK baseball team need a win Tuesday to boost its sagging hopes of earning a NCAA Tourney at-large bid.   A seventh-inning comeback gave the Wildcats just that …

UK men’s tennis team advances to Sweet 16 with 4-1 win versus Virginia Tech Saturday

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  The UK men’s tennis team is in familiar territory, advancing out of the Lexington regional to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season.   But reaching the tournament’s second weekend is not enough to …

Kyle Cody steps up in first weekend start as Cats look to get Jerady Grundy back on track

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The UK baseball offense has not given much run support to its pitchers in recent weeks, but the recent struggles of senior left-handed pitcher Jerad Grundy necessitated a change in the weekend rotation versus Arkansas.   In Grundy’s place, freshman …

UK baseball salvages one win in series versus Arkansas with 9th inning comeback Saturday

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  Little went right for the UK baseball team during the first 17 innings of a three-game series with Arkansas, but when the Wildcats got some help from the Razorback defense in the ninth inning Saturday they finally cashed in. …

UK baseball looking to build on Ole Miss win after snapping seven-game losing streak

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Just seven days ago little was going right for the UK baseball team.   The Wildcats had lost their last seven games, they had dropped out of the Baseball America top 25 for the first time this season and their …

Larry Warford becomes first UK offensive lineman drafted since 1993, goes in 3rd round

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Kentucky offensive lineman Larry Warford was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round (65th overall pick) of the National Football League draft Friday evening.   Warford, who came to UK from Richmond, Ky., did not allow a quarterback …

Larry Warford on track to be Wildcats’
first offensive lineman drafted since 1993

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On the field, offensive guard Larry Warford helped UK football end several of the longest losing streaks in college football history. This weekend he’ll look to end another long draught for the program, this one involving the NFL draft.   …

After 24 collegiate games, Nerlens Noel feels prepared for NBA, confident in full recovery

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UK freshmen forward Nerlens Noel never gave up on his dream of being an early NBA draft pick this year after a season-ending knee injury.   Now, six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL, Noel is confident …

Chances to avenge NIT season, improve stock lead Cauley-Stein, Poythress to return to UK

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UK fans have become accustomed to freshmen thriving under John Calipari for a season then leaving Lexington for the NBA, but unfinished business led two 2012-13 freshmen to buck that trend.   Freshmen forwards Willie Cauley-Stein and Alex Poythress were …

UK pitchers cannot cool Louisville bats
in blowout loss to even season series

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  The University of Louisville pounded out 15 hits and struck out 15 UK batters en route to a 12-5 win Tuesday.   The Cardinals moved to 29-7 on the season and earned a season series split versus the Wildcats. …

Projected as possible No. 1 pick despite injury, Nerlens Noel to leave UK for 2013 NBA Draft

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A season-ending knee injury was not enough to end UK freshman forward Nerlens Noel‘s attempt to be the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NBA draft.   Noel, who suffered a torn ACL against Florida on Feb. 12 causing him …

Jalen Whitlow turns in standout performance in spring game in front of record-size crowd

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  For one night at least, there was little question about which quarterback was the most productive in the three-headed position battle.   Sophomore Jalen Whitlow completed 17 of 28 passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for …

UK baseball aims to move past LSU sweep
in time for daunting stretch vs. ranked foes

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  Almost halfway through the Southeastern Conference schedule, the UK baseball team’s season is at a crossroads.   UK is 23-9 on the season, 6-6 in SEC play and ranked No. 13 in the Baseball America top 25. The Wildcats …

Za’Darius Smith backing up recruiting hype during first spring practice of UK career

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When Mark Stoops was named UK’s new football coach in November, the program experienced the normal excitement surrounding a coaching hire.   Three weeks later, Stoops made good on that hype with the signing of four-star defensive end Za’Darius Smith, …

Kansas City Royals prospect Bubba Starling looks to build on debut season with Legends

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UK basketball player Willie Cauley-Stein is no longer the only former Kansas high school multi-sport star making an impact on the Lexington sports scene.   Outfielder Bubba Starling, a former baseball, football and basketball star at Gardner-Edgerton High School in …

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