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Senate passes Protect College Sports Act
The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) Monday, Sept. 28, which is a bill that would reshape college athletics through a new national framework after years of differing state laws. The PCSA also accepts the executive order regarding the five-year eligibility…
Three-headed backfield helps Kentucky prevail over South Alabama
Kentucky football’s three-headed backfield carried the offensive load in the Wildcats 45-21 win over South Alabama. The Wildcats offense got out to a slow start in the first half, only picking up the level of play when the run game found its footing. With 1:22 until halftime, the…
Kentucky and Shane Beamer: How Will Stein could change the future of Carolina football
Ever since the South Carolina Gamecocks began play in the Southeastern Conference in 1992, they have faced off against Kentucky every single year. Because these teams play every year, many significant moments have happened for both sides, like when Mark Stoops, the Wildcats’…
Column: Prepare for BBN to overreact again
Kentucky men’s basketball could beat Texas Tech by 20 points in its second exhibition game of the season. It could also lose by 20 points. Regardless of the result, the Wildcats will still have the same record they started with: 0-0. But good luck convincing Big Blue Nation the…
Mitch McConnell is why we need term limits
After a three month break from Congress following an alleged fall, 84-year-old Sen. Mitch McConnell is back and being wheeled in to vote! Makes you feel pretty inspired, right? McConnell has represented Kentucky since Jan. 3, 1985. Let that sink in. He has represented the state…
Kentucky fails to meet its ‘standard’ despite 24-point win
No. 24 Kentucky’s shaky start against South Alabama raised concerns over effort and still left the team needing more production out of everyone. Despite the career games from CJ Baxter, Jason Patterson and Jovantae Barnes, all combining for 390 yards on the ground and 5 combined…
Stein joins an exclusive list of Kentucky coaching legends
Kentucky’s 45-21 victory over South Alabama earned Kentucky a spot in the Week 4 AP Top 25 poll and Will Stein a place in Kentucky history books forever. The No. 24 ranking makes Stein one of three coaches, and the first since 1954, in Kentucky history to earn a ranking in their…
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 4 Episode 3
Welcome back to Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Isabella Lindsey, and Gabriella Mercedes discuss the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” The New York Times’ 100 best TV shows of the 21st century and…
Carr, O’Brien receive SEC weekly honors following breakout performances
No. 3 Kentucky volleyball’s middle blocker Lizzie Carr was named the SEC Player of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week Monday afternoon, marking Carr’s first career SEC Player of the Week honor. Over her last two games against Vanderbilt and No. 7 Texas, Carr has recorded…
The fall of a showgirl: An embarrassing era for Swifties
After “The Life of a Showgirl” was released last October, I decided to take a bit of a Taylor hiatus. While I was originally excited to hear a new sound from her, perhaps even reminiscent of the production in “1989,” I was met with severe disillusionment. Since then, I’ve…
Trio of newcomers have led the charge for Kentucky women’s soccer
Kentucky women’s soccer is off to a hot start, with a 6-4-1 record and a 2-1-1 record in conference play. Kentucky has constructed its roster somewhat unconventionally, with 14 out of its 25 roster spots filled by players who are brand new to the program. Despite the drastic…
Late scoring frenzy pushes Kentucky softball past Georgetown College 7-3
Kentucky softball took to the John Cropp Stadium versus Georgetown College to continue the fall season. The Wildcats started out their fall season in a dominant fashion, taking down both the Louisville Cardinals and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Kentucky allowed only two runs…