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Citing Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari, legislator wants to ban lifetime contracts
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Citing Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari, legislator wants to ban lifetime contracts
courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2023/02/16/lawmaker-wants-to-ban-lifetime-contracts-like-uk-gave-john-calipari/69912199007/
Mark Pope’s debut was something else. ‘It felt like the best days of Kentucky basketball.’
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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
- Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.
- Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.
- All of this to greet back a beloved figure.
- "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
Jeff Sheppard ‘pumped up’ for the Mark Pope era to begin. ‘This is going to be awesome.’
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287624765.html
BYU’s best basketball recruit in nearly a decade now Mark Pope’s 1st commitment at Kentucky
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Ellen Calipari posts goodbye video, supportive of Kentucky departure: Ellen Calipari said she’s supportive of John Calipari as new coach of Arkansas and thanked ...
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Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
- John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.
- The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.
- Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.
- This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
Does Mark Pope still have time to build a contender for next season? ‘He’s turning heads.’
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287788840.html
Mark Pope is building his staff at Kentucky. And the Cats got some good financial fortune.
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Another Kentucky men’s basketball signee decommits from the Cats’ 2024 recruiting class
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287597390.html
What is Reed Sheppard’s future with Kentucky basketball? New UK coach Mark Pope weighs in.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287713170.html
Billy Donovan might be interested in the Kentucky basketball job. But there’s a problem.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287545770.html
Letters to the Editor: Did Crafts’ booster power unduly influence Coach Cal’s departure?
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Kentucky basketball coaching search ends with Mitch Barnhart having questions to answer
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article287615010.html
Lexington TV hosts Lee and Hayley leaving WTVQ for larger audience station: Lexington Ky TV personalities Lee Cruse, Hayley Harmon syndicated show to air at noon ...
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Three reasons to have hope in new UK basketball coach Mark Pope — and two areas for worry
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Zvonimir Ivisic has entered the transfer portal after one season with Kentucky basketball
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287663055.html
In the unending war between Calipari and Pitino, Ricky P. has won the latest battle
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article287796785.html
New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has already lined up a transfer portal visitor
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287672535.html
New UK coach Mark Pope walking into his first Kentucky-Louisville recruiting battle
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As the Kentucky Derby turns 150, Black heritage in racing is in the Louisville spotlight
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What will new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope’s offense look like? Bombs away!
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Baylor’s Scott Drew will not be the next Kentucky basketball coach. UK’s search continues.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287584805.html
Severe Storms Threaten Illinois to Tennessee: Weather Watch : Hail, strong winds and possibly a tornado are on Bloomberg Green’s radar today.
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Another John Calipari player is leaving Kentucky. This one plans to stay in the NBA draft.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287714670.html
Cal the Hogs: Former Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari is introduced at Arkansas
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Rex Chapman on an amazing day for Kentucky basketball
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6-foot-7 international prospect will follow Kenny Brooks to play for Kentucky basketball
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article287429820.html
Former Kentucky basketball player Joey Hart announces new school via NCAA transfer portal
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Mark Pope is expected to be the next Kentucky men’s basketball coach: Former Kentucky basketball player Mark Pope will be the next coach of the Wildcats ...
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287613935.html
Who is Joe Craft and why are UK basketball fans frantically tracking his private jet?
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article287592395.html
Kentucky wins 30-run, 33-hit, four-hour baseball marathon at Louisville
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-baseball/article287757030.html
Dan Hurley comments on Kentucky basketball job after leading UConn to back-to-back titles
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287505240.html
Quick Glance: Dan Hurley Confronts Purdue's Zach Edey Over Hard Screen on UConn
- During Monday's national championship game, Dan Hurley expressed discontent with Zach Edey, making his feelings known to the Purdue center.
- Hurley was observed engaging with the Boilermakers star after Edey knocked down UConn's Stephon Castle with a hard screen.
- Edey seemed to push Castle during the screen, frustrating Hurley as Purdue's key player avoided a potentially costly foul.
- Edey did not accumulate a foul in the first half, contributing 16 of the Boilermakers' 30 points, along with five rebounds and two blocks.
These are the top transfer portal targets for new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287622640.html
Keith Asmussen set to make Kentucky Derby debut with longtime trainer D. Wayne Lukas
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Being Kentucky basketball coach is not for everyone, but it’s still a great job
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Ex-Virginia Tech G Georgia Amoore transferring to Kentucky - ESPN: Former Virginia Tech guard Georgia Amoore is transferring to Kentucky to reunite with coach ...
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Quick Glance: Georgia Amoore Transfers from Virginia Tech to Kentucky: Impact on Wildcats
- Georgia Amoore's transfer to Kentucky follows Virginia Tech's announcement of hiring Megan Duffy. Amoore's 'do not contact' request indicated her predetermined transfer plans. Duffy's successful coaching history with the Golden Eagles sets the stage for Amoore's transition to Kentucky.
- Amoore's impressive performance at Virginia Tech, with career-high statistics, positions her as a key player for Kentucky under Coach Brooks. Despite her WNBA potential, she opted for an additional college season to aid in implementing Brooks' system at Kentucky.
- Amoore's elite playmaking skills and deep understanding of the game will be instrumental in enhancing Kentucky's performance. Her role as a player-coach figure will elevate the team's dynamics and foster growth under the new coaching regime.
- Playing a pivotal role both on and off the court, Amoore's expertise and strategic gameplay will significantly impact the Wildcats' overall performance, providing a valuable asset to the team's development and success moving forward.
Rick Pitino says Mark Pope will ‘win in a big way’ as Kentucky’s basketball coach
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/john-clay/article287633735.html
Kentucky’s most electric player is headed to the NBA draft. He’s projected in the top 10.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287268770.html
OK, Kentucky basketball fans, let’s have a frank talk about Scott Drew: In evaluating the Baylor coach as a potential UK head man, it is important to understand ...
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article287529300.html
Dawn Staley should be Kentucky’s next hire as men’s basketball coach: Kentucky should go after the best college basketball coach in the country to lead its men’s ...
sbnation.com/college-basketball/2024/4/8/24124305/dawn-staley-kentucky-hire-mens-basketball-coach-opinion-column
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Your mom would know: HGTV star Chip Gaines to send home decor to Kentucky mother
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She thinks rioting in DC on Jan. 6 was ‘funny.’ That lack of remorse might cost her | Opinion
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Kentucky’s starting point guard is in the transfer portal. All options are on the table.
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Brown: Dawn Staley should be among first calls in Kentucky basketball coaching search
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Yes, Forbes just ranked a Kentucky city among top 10 in the US for the worst drivers
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Another former Virginia Tech assistant joins Kenny Brooks’ UK basketball staff
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article287569725.html
2024 Kentucky Derby: Latest odds, schedule, and how to watch at Churchill Downs: This year marks the 150th Kentucky Derby. Here's the latest schedule, odds ...
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Senate Republican leader backs legislation to force Chinese divestment of TikTok: U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday called for legislation ...
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Who is Joe Craft and why are UK basketball fans frantically tracking his private jet?
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article287592395.html
Why EPA Efforts to Clean Up Kentucky Town Haven’t Worked: Despite years of air monitoring, inspections and millions in penalties for petrochemical plants ...
propublica.org/article/calvert-city-kentucky-epa-pollution-westlake-sacrifice-zones
2024 NBA Draft: Kentucky's Reed Sheppard, college basketball's national freshman of the year, leaving for pros
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A pair of 2024 Kentucky basketball recruits have now decommitted after John Calipari’s exit
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287548315.html
New Kentucky women’s basketball coach calls for NIL support from Big Blue Nation: New Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks and UK Athletics NIL partner ...
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article287517165.html
Kentucky’s Eniya Russell announces transfer decision. She’s staying in the SEC.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article287706165.html
John Calipari leaves Kentucky after 15 years, saying the men’s basketball program ‘needs to hear another voice’
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/09/john-calipari-leaves-kentucky/
Who will be Kentucky's next coach? With Scott Drew off board, Billy Donovan is favorite
courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2024/04/11/kentucky-basketball-coaching-candidates-billy-donovan-uk-scott-drew-baylor/73289149007/
Transylvania women’s basketball hires from within to replace Juli Fulks as head coach
kentucky.com/sports/college/article287691500.html
Whoever Kentucky basketball hires to replace John Calipari has history to live up to
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287478060.html
The latest on top Kentucky basketball candidates now that John Calipari is officially gone
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Why one of John Calipari’s biggest Kentucky stars is not cutting ties with Big Blue Nation
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287478415.html
Swarms of screaming insects to invade the Midwest, South soon — including parts of KY
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UConn’s Dan Hurley offers most powerful statement yet that he will not be Kentucky’s coach
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287598050.html
John Calipari to Arkansas: College basketball experts on end of era for Kentucky Wildcats
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Oscar Tshiebwe named NBA G League’s rookie of the year after record-breaking season
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/ex-cats/article287316470.html
Five things you need to know from UK’s spring football ‘game’
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article287657010.html
Calipari headed out, but who’s coming in? Here’s what we know and what could happen next.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287504790.html
You need to earn at least $100K to afford a typical home in these states: analysis
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Nate Oats Sends Message to Alabama Fans Amid Links to Kentucky: Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats pledged his commitment to the school amid recent links to ...
si.com/college/2024/04/08/kentucy-nate-oats-message-to-alabama-fans
Daniel Cameron back in Kentucky politics? Ex-AG, gov candidate creates PAC
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Zvonimir Ivišić transfers to Arkansas: Ex-Kentucky big man follows John Calipari in splash acquisition
cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/zvonimir-ivisic-transfers-to-arkansas-ex-kentucky-big-man-follows-john-calipari-in-splash-acquisition/
Collin Chandler, who signed with BYU, to join Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball in 2024-25
courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2024/04/16/collin-chandler-byu-kentucky-basketball-recruiting-mark-pope-uk-roster/73340573007/
Another Kentucky Wildcat is in the transfer portal after playing little as a freshman
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287495795.html
Alabama and Kentucky had similar profiles. Why is Bama playing while the Wildcats watch?
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287343525.html
‘Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, chitchat.’ Calipari takes massive brand with him to Arkansas.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287602965.html
Tates Creek softball standout finds ‘perfect fit’ with surprise college offer
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UK students praise Calipari but wonder, ‘was he actually good for college basketball?’
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287517950.html
Jana Riess: My hometown is getting a Latter-day Saint temple — and I can’t help but be ...
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You can make this Legendary Cornbread with only 4 ingredients
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Seven Powerball players across US win $1 million. Where were winning tickets sold?
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Quick Glance: Player Falls Short of $1.13 Billion Powerball Jackpot - Huge Wins in Washington
- A ticket in Washington secured $1 million, but narrowly missed the $1.13 billion jackpot, officials confirmed.
- Although the tickets matched five numbers, the Powerball eluded the player in the April 3 draw, shared by Washington’s Lottery.
- As per the national Powerball site, the grand prize, escalating to an estimated $1.23 billion, remained unclaimed for the upcoming draw on April 6.
- The winning combination comprised the numbers 11, 38, 41, 62, and 65, with the Powerball being 15. Washington also boasted over 49,000 other winning tickets ranging from $4 to $50,000.
Coach Cal may be staying on, but fans still have a lot to say | Opinion: Letters to the Editor: Calipari has never fully grasped that Kentucky fans don’t really ...
kentucky.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article287200060.html
‘Better to leave than live on the hot seat.’ Media reacts to possible Calipari departure.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287476790.html
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