The John Clay Podcast

Kentucky basketball's gold medal play in Canada

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:23:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats went 4-0 in summer basketball's GLOBAL JAM 2023 from July 12-17 in Toronto, Canada. The Cats defeated Canada 89-72 in the gold medal game on Sunday night. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com UK basketball reporter Ben Roberts about how the team played in Toronto. For more UK athletics coverage, visit www.kentucky.com. Follow Ben on Twitter at @BenRobertsHL. Follow John on Twitter at @johnclayiv.

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Catching up with Kentucky basketball recruiting

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:17:44 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com recruiting writer Cameron Drummond about Cam's trip to Peach Jam, about UK basketball recruiting in general and the Wildcats' trip next week to Canada for Global Jam 2023.

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Sports gambling and gaming halls in Kentucky

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:43:01 -0000

Legalized sports gambling is set to launch in Kentucky this fall. Meanwhile, Historical Horse Racing and gaming halls continued to grow in popularity in the state. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Steve Bittenbender, who covers all gambling issues for betkentucky.com about HHR and the start of sports gambling in the commonwealth.

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What does Kentucky basketball do now?

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:03:58 -0000

Kentucky basketball players Oscar Tshiebwe and Chris Livingston both announced on May 31, 2023 that they are staying in the NBA Draft. Meanwhile, Antonio Reeves withdrew from the draft, but says he will consider his options for next season. That leaves John Calipari with as few as seven scholarship players on his 2023-24 roster. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay and Kentucky.com UK beat writer Ben Roberts discuss the developments and where Calipari might go to fill out his roster. For more Kentucky basketball coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Betting strategies for the 2023 Kentucky Derby

Thu, 04 May 2023 14:54:31 -0000

The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Churchill Downs. Post time is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. on NBC. John Clay and Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com handicap the race. They talk favorites, longshots, pace scenarios, betting strategies and more. For more Kentucky Derby coverage visit www.kentucky.com.

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Talking Kentucky Derby with the guys from the Pick 3 Pod

Tue, 02 May 2023 01:46:30 -0000

Kentucky Derby 149 is set for Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Patrick Botner, John Saunier and Clayton Stone from the Pick 3 Pod horse racing podcast about the field and betting strategies for this year’s race. For more Kentucky Derby coverage visit www.kentucky.com.

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Catching up with Kentucky football

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:02:00 -0000

Kentucky football has wrapped up spring practice. Now the Wildcats are waiting to see where former quarterback Will Levis will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com UK football beat writer Jon Hale about his impressions of spring practice. They also discuss Levis' UK career and NFL potential.

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After 2022-23 season, what's next for Kentucky basketball?

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:44:00 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay and Kentucky basketball writer Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com look back at the Wildcats' 2022-23 season and look ahead to 2023-24 focusing on the incoming top-rated freshman class plus possible holdovers and additions.

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Kentucky-Providence NCAA Basketball Tournament preview

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:20:00 -0000

As the No. 6 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the Kentucky Wildcats face the No. 11 seed Providence Friars on Friday, March 17, 2023 in Greensboro, NC. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kevin McNamara of WPRO and kevinmcsports.com about the Friars. He also talks with Mark Story of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. CBS has the television coverage of the 7:10 p.m. game. Check out www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky Boys' Sweet 16 preview

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:21:48 -0000

The Kentucky Boys' State Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday, March 15, 2023 and runs through Saturday, March 19, 2023 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. This year's Sweet 16 features defending champion George Rogers Clark, 2022 runner-up Warren Central as well as marquee names Reed Sheppard and Travis Perry. Jared Peck of Kentucky.com joins Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to preview the action.

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Kentucky Girls' Sweet 16 preview

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:57:00 -0000

The Kentucky Girls' State Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Sacred Heart is going for its third consecutive Kentucky state high school basketball title. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay asked Kentucky.com preps writer Jared Peck to preview the tournament, which runs through Saturday night's 7 p.m. championship game.

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Kentucky-Vanderbilt college basketball preview

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:32:00 -0000

Fresh from pummeling Auburn 86-54, Kentucky welcomes Vanderbilt's comeback Commodores to Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The SEC Network has the 7 p.m. telecast. UK defeated Vandy 69-53 in Nashville on Jan. 24. The 'Dores are a different team now. Having won six of its last seven, Jerry Stackhouse's club is 9-7 in the SEC. Kentucky is 11-5. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Chad Bishop of Vanderbilt Athletics about the Commodores' recent success. He also talked with Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com about the now 23rd-ranked Wildcats.

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Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:53:00 -0000

Riding a three-game win streak, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the Auburn Tigers to Rupp Arena for an SEC basketball game on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Jay Tate of Auburnsports.com and Cameron Drummond of Kentucky.com about the matchup. Drummond also talks about his package of stories about Overtime Elite, the basketball training facility and league for 16-20-year-olds in Atlanta. UK signee Robert Dillingham is currently in the Overtime Elite program. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Can Kentucky basketball sweep Tennessee?

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:23:40 -0000

Two teams fresh off big victories meet Saturday at Rupp Arena when the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the Tennessee Volunteers to Lexington. UK won 71-68 at Mississippi State on Wednesday. Meanwhile, No. 10-ranked Tennessee defeated No. 1-ranked Alabama 68-59 no Wednesday. The Wildcats defeated the Vols in Knoxville back on Jan. 14. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News-Sentinel and Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com about Saturday's matchup. CBS has the 1 p.m. tipoff.

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Kentucky-Mississippi State college basketball preview

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:19:43 -0000

Coming off back-to-back losses, and with six games left in the regular season, the Kentucky Wildcats travel to Starkville to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. The SEC Network has the 8:30 p.m. telecast. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Stefan Krajisnik of the Clarion-Ledger in Jackson about the matchup. You'll also hear from UK assistant coach Chin Coleman.

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Kentucky-Arkansas college basketball preview

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:45:30 -0000

In a battle of teams trying to build their resumes for the NCAA Tournament, the Kentucky Wildcats play the Arkansas Razorbacks in an important SEC men's basketball matchup on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Rupp Arena. ESPN television has the 9 p.m. tipoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette about the matchup. You'll also hear from UK assistant coach Orlando Antigua. For more UK athletics news visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Florida college basketball preview

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 18:42:00 -0000

A pair of teams 6-3 in the SEC men's basketball standings, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the Florida Gators to Rupp Arena on Saturday night. Tipoff is 8:30 p.m. on SEC. To preview the game, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun about the Gators and Mark Story of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Kansas basketball preview

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:02:00 -0000

In what will be the final SEC/Big 12 Challenge, the Kentucky Wildcats play the Kansas Jayhawks at Rupp Arena on Saturday, January 28, 2023. ESPN has the 8 p.m. tipoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Gary Bedore of the Kansas City Star about the Jayhawks and Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Tennessee basketball preview

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:58:00 -0000

Hoping to snap a two-game losing streak, the Kentucky Wildcats travel to Knoxville to face the No. 5-ranked Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, January 14, 2023. ESPN has television coverage of the noon tipoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News-Sentinel about Rick Barnes' Volunteers. John also talked with Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com about John Calipari's Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Louisville basketball preview

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:29:17 -0000

Fresh off a 15-point loss at Missouri, the Kentucky Wildcats return home to Rupp Arena on Saturday, December 31, 2022 to face the Louisville Cardinals in their annual in-state college basketball rivalry game. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal about Louisville's disappointing start and about the matchup on Saturday. You'll also hear from John Calipari, Oscar Tshiebwe and Cason Wallace after Wednesday night's game at Missouri. Tipoff for UK-U of L on Saturday is at noon. CBS has the television coverage.

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Music City Bowl preview

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:12:00 -0000

In a rematch of last year's Citrus Bowl, the Kentucky Wildcats meet the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Music City Bowl in Nashville on December 31, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Tom Kakert of HawkeyeReport.com about Iowa. He also talks with Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. Kickoff is scheduled for noon Saturday on ABC.

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Kentucky-Missouri basketball preview

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 21:28:30 -0000

Kentucky men's basketball opens SEC play on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 when the 8-3 Wildcats take on the 11-1 Missouri Tigers in Columbia. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. on the SEC Network. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Matt Stahl of the Columbia Daily Tribune about Mizzou's hot start under new head coach Dennis Gates. John also talked with Cameron Drummond of Kentucky.com about how the Wildcats are playing heading into conference play and what's new with UK basketball recruiting.

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Kentucky-UCLA basketball preview

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:58:33 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats take on the UCLA Bruins in college basketball's CBS Sports Classic on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Ohio State and North Carolina play the first game at 3 p.m., followed by UK-UCLA, both on CBS. To preview the game, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times about the Bruins and Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats.

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Kentucky State High School Football Championships preview

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:13:00 -0000

The Kentucky State High School Football Championships take place Friday, December, 2022 and Saturday Dec. 3, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Kentucky.com preps reporter Jared Peck to get a breakdown on all six matchups. Here's the schedule:

Friday

12 p.m. - Class A: Pikeville vs. Raceland

4 p.m. - Class 2A: Beechwood vs. Mayfield

8 p.m. - Class 4A: Corbin vs. Boyle County

Saturday

12 p.m. - Class 3A: Christian Academy of Louisville vs. Bardstown

4 p.m. - Class 6A: Louisville Male vs. Bullitt East

8 p.m. - Class 5A: Bowling Green vs. Frederick Douglass

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Reviewing Kentucky football's win over Louisville

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 01:50:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats retained the Governor's Cup with a 26-13 victory over the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss UK football's fourth straight win over U of L. They also talk a little Kentucky basketball.

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Kentucky-Louisville football preview

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:40:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play host to the arch-rival Louisville Cardinals in the annual Governor's Cup college football game on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. U of L enters the game 7-4 having won five its last six games. Kentucky is 6-5 with losses in five of its last seven games. UK does own a three-game win streak in the series. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Alexis Cubit of the Courier-Journal about the Cardinals and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. Kickoff is 3 p.m. on the SEC Network. Visit www.kentuckysports.com for full coverage.

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Kentucky football's Georgia loss, plus Mark Stoops' new contract

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 21:11:03 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story review Kentucky football's 16-6 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, November 19, 2022. They look ahead to the Wildcats' regular season finale against the Louisville Cardinals and discuss the news of Mark Stoops' contract extension. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Georgia football preview

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:51:00 -0000

After losing at home to Vanderbilt, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the No. 1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs to Kroger Field in Lexington on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Mark Stoops' Wildcats are 6-4 on the season, including 3-4 in the SEC. Kirby Smart's Bulldogs are 10-0 overall, including 7-0 in conference play. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Chip Towers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about Georgia and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about UK. For more University of Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Michigan State basketball preview, plus DJ Wagner commits

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:07:30 -0000

John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats face Tom Izzo's Michigan State Spartans in college basketball's Champions Classic on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in Indianapolis. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Matt Charboneau of the Detroit News about Michigan State. He also talked with Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com about Kentucky and also about DJ Wagner's commitment to the Wildcats, completing UK's top-ranked Class of 2023. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's shocking loss to Vanderbilt

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 01:45:00 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the Kentucky Wildcats' 24-21 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores on November 12, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. The victory snapped a 26-game SEC losing streak for Vandy and dropped UK to 6-4 overall and 3-4 in the SEC this season. Mark and John also talk about Kentucky basketball's game Tuesday against Michigan State. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Vanderbilt football preview

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:45:28 -0000

Now 6-3 on the season, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the Vanderbilt Commodores to Kroger Field on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in an SEC college football matchup. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Chad Bishop of Vanderbilt athletics about the Commodores. He also talks with Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. The SEC Network has the 12 p.m. telecast. Check out coverage at www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky's basketball opener; UK football's win at Missouri

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:25:00 -0000

The Kentucky football Wildcats defeated Missouri 21-17 in Columbia on Saturday, November 5, 2022. The Kentucky basketball team opens its 2022-23 regular season on Monday, November 7, 2022 against Howard at Rupp Arena. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss both.

For more University of Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Missouri football preview

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:31:59 -0000

After that 44-6 blowout loss at Tennessee, Mark Stoops' Kentucky Wildcats travel to Columbia to face Eli Drinkwitz's Missouri Tigers. The SEC Network has the coverage starting with the noon kickoff.

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Matt Stahl of the Columbia Daily Tribune about Mizzou. You'll also hear from Kentucky offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello and defensive coordinator Brad White about Saturday's game.

For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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What went wrong for Kentucky football at Tennessee?

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:50:27 -0000

Mark Stoops' Kentucky Wildcats were drilled 44-6 by Josh Heupel's Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, October 29, 2022. UK dropped to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in the SEC. On the drive back from Knoxville, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discussed UK's disappointing performance and looked ahead to the final four games of the season. For more University of Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Breeders' Cup President & CEO Drew Fleming

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:51:00 -0000

The Breeders' Cup World Championships will take place Friday, November 4, 2022 and Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington. The top thoroughbreds from all over the world will compete in 14 Grade 1 races for purses totaling more than $31 million. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Breeders' Cup president and CEO Drew Fleming about why the event is back at Keeneland, the economic impact, the changes to this year's event and the availability of tickets. For more coverage visit www.kentucky.com.

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Kentucky-Tennessee football preview

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:54:17 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Jimmy Hyams of WNML radio in Knoxville and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about Saturday night's matchup between the No. 19-ranked Kentucky Wildcats and No. 3-ranked Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. ESPN has the television coverage, starting at 7 p.m. Tennessee is 7-0 overall, including 3-0 in the SEC. Kentucky is 5-2 overall, including 2-2 in league play. It's the first time the two teams have met while both being ranked since 1951 when Bear Bryant was the UK coach and General Robert Neyland coached the Vols.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's win over Mississippi State

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 16:28:27 -0000

Mark Stoops' Kentucky Wildcats improved to 5-2 on the football season and 2-2 in the SEC with a 27-17 victory over Mike Leach and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on October 15, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. Kentucky.com and Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the Cats' huge win and also look ahead to a road trip to Tennessee after the bye week for UK. For more University of Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Mississippi State football preview

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:59:19 -0000

Still stinging from last Saturday's loss to South Carolina, the 22nd-ranked Kentucky Wildcats play host to the No. 16-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs in an SEC football battle on Saturday, October 15, 2022. The SEC Network has the television coverage for the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Parrish Alford of the NE Mississippi Daily Journal and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the matchup. For more UK coverage check out www.kentuckysports.com.

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Impressions from Kentucky basketball's Pro Day

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 21:18:21 -0000

The University of Kentucky basketball team held its annual Pro Day for NBA scouts on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com UK basketball beat writer Ben Roberts was at the Joe Craft Center to watch the action. Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Ben about who played well, Ben's takeaways and how the event differed from previous editions. They also talked about Friday's Big Blue Madness and the UK-Gonzaga series. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's loss to South Carolina

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 20:41:59 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats dropped to 4-2 overall and 1-2 in the SEC with a 24-14 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, October 8, 2022 in Lexington. The Cats did so without quarterback Will Levis, who missed the game because of a foot injury. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss Saturday's loss and look ahead to the Oct. 15 game against Mississippi State at Kroger Field. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-South Carolina football preview

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:10:48 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play the South Carolina Gamecocks in an SEC college football game on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. The SEC Network has the television coverage, starting at the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Ben Portnoy of The State in Columbia about the Gamecocks and Jon Hale of the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. For more UK coverage visit John's blog as well as kentuckysports.com.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's tough loss at Ole Miss

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 21:57:59 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats lost to the Ole Miss Rebels 22-19 in an SEC football game in Oxford on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. UK dropped to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the league. Ole Miss improved to 5-0 overall and 1-0 in the conference. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists Mark Story and John Clay discuss Kentucky's defeat and look ahead to the next game against South Carolina at Kroger Field. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Ole Miss football preview

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:36:35 -0000

Ranked No. 7 in the latest AP college football poll, the Kentucky Wildcats make the trip to Oxford, Mississippi to face the 14th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Both teams are 4-0. Mark Stoops' Wildcats are 1-0 in SEC play. Saturday will be the conference opener for Lane Kiffin's Rebels. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Parrish Alford for a scouting report on Ole Miss. He also spoke with Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. Kickoff is noon ET on ESPN. For coverage visit John's Sidelines blog.

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Reviewing Kentucky football with peek ahead to Ole Miss

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:19:02 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 31-23 at Kroger Field on Sept. 24, 2022. UK next travels to Oxford to face the Ole Miss Rebels on Oct. 1. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the Cats win over NIU and the huge SEC game against Lane Kiffin's Rebels. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Northern Illinois college football preview

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:07:00 -0000

Now ranked 8th in the latest AP college football poll, the Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. UK is 3-0 on the season. NIU is 1-2. ESPN2 has the 7 p.m. telecast. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Eddie Carifio of the DeKalb Daily Chronicle/Friday Night drive about Northern Illinois and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's win over Youngstown State

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 20:24:59 -0000

The now 8th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats shut out the Youngstown State Penguins 31-0 in an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at Kroger Field. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss UK's win and next Saturday's opponent, Northern Illinois. For more UK football coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Youngstown State football preview

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:11:00 -0000

Coming off a 26-16 win over the Florida Gators, the now 9th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats play host to FCS opponent Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Kickoff is set for noon on the SEC Network. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Bob Hannon, play-by-play voice of the Penguins for a scouting report on 2-0 Youngstown State. He also talked with Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the 2-0 Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky volleyball and Kentucky basketball recruiting

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 21:06:00 -0000

The Kentucky volleyball team takes on No. 3-ranked Louisville on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022 and No. 2-ranked Nebraska on Sunday at Memorial Coliseum. Meanwhile, the college basketball recruiting period started on Friday, Sept. 9, with Kentucky coach John Calipari and assistants hitting the road. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com's Cameron Drummond about both UK's big volleyball week and what's happening on the recruiting trail. Cam also gives his recommendation on what Kentucky football fans should try at the concession stand when the Cats take on Youngstown State at Kroger Field on Saturday. For more University of Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's big win at Florida

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:30:10 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats knocked off the Florida Gators 26-16 in Gainesville on Saturday, Sept, 10, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the factors behind UK's win, including the outstanding defensive effort and how the Wildcats got their running game going in the second half. They also talk about how Mark Stoops' name is sure to make the hot lists for job openings, including the one that just opened at Nebraska. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Florida football preview

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:41:00 -0000

The 20th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats travel to Gainesville on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 to face the 12th-ranked Florida Gators. Kickoff is 7 p.m. on ESPN. Florida opened with a 29-26 win over then No. 7 Utah. Kentucky opened with a 37-13 victory over Miami (O). Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Matt Hayes of Saturday Down South about the Gators and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. For more game coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky football review with peek ahead to Florida

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 23:49:41 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats opened the 2022 college football season with a 37-13 victory over the Miami of Ohio RedHawks on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Kroger Field. Now the 20th-ranked Cats travel to Florida on Saturday to face the Gators in the SEC opener for both teams. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the highs and lows from UK's win over Miami and peek ahead to the matchup with the Gators in The Swamp. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Miami (O) football preview

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:37:58 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats open the 2022 college football season on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 against the Miami RedHawks at Kroger Field. The game will be streamed on SEC Network Plus and ESPN Plus. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Kentucky.com UK beat writer Jon Hale about the Wildcats. He also talked with Steve Baker, radio voice of Miami football, about the RedHawks, who are picked to win their division in the Mid-American Conference. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Louisville football 2022 preview

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 23:22:59 -0000

The Louisville Cardinals begin their 2022 football season on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at the Syracuse Orange in an Atlantic Coast Conference game. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Jody Demling, publisher of Cardinal Authority and color analyst on the U of L sports radio network, abut Louisville's outlook for the season. Jody discussed star quarterback Malik Cunningham, changes made on the Cardinals' defense and where Scott Satterfield stands heading into his fourth season as the U of L coach. For more Kentucky sports coverage visit www.kentucky.com.

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Eastern Kentucky, Western Kentucky, Murray State and Morehead State football previews

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:08:05 -0000

The 2022 college football season kicks off on Saturday, August 27. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with the sports information football contacts for Eastern Kentucky, Western Kentucky, Murray State and Morehead State to get the outlooks for their respective teams. Rixon Lane of EKU previewed the Colonels. Tyler Roper of WKU previewed the Hilltoppers. Parker Griffith of Murray State previewed the Racers. Matt Schabert of Morehead State previewed the Eagles. For all Kentucky sports coverage visit www.kentucky.com.

Time stamps

1:45 - Eastern Kentucky preview

16:15 - Western Kentucky preview

30:36 - Murray State preview

43:00 - Morehead State preview

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Kentucky volleyball's Media Day

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 01:09:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats volleyball team opens its 2022 season on Friday, August 26, 2022 against Marquette at Memorial Coliseum. UK held its annual volleyball Media Day on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Hear from UK volleyball coach Craig Skinner as well as players Emma Grome, Reagan Rutherford and Azhani Tealer. Winners of the 2020 national title, Kentucky is ranked 11th in the pre-season for 2022. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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What do we know about Kentucky football so far?

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:45:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats football team opens the 2022 season on Sept. 3 against Miami of Ohio at Kroger Field. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay and Kentucky.com UK football beat writer Jon Hale talk about how Mark Stoops' fall camp has gone so far. The two discuss Will Levis, Chris Rodriguez's status, freshmen who have earned praise from the coaches and question marks heading into game preparations next week. For more UK football coverage check out www.kentuckysports.com.

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The John Clay Podcast: Top players to watch in Kentucky high school football

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:17:48 -0000

The Kentucky high school football season opens Friday, August 19, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader preps writer Jared Peck joins Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay to talk about the state’s top players for 2022, including University of Kentucky commits: Fredrick Douglass star Ty Bryant; Boyle County defensive lineman Tommy Ziesmer; Madison Central offensive lineman Malachi Wood; Franklin County star Kaden Moore. Jared also talks about Lexington Christian Academy sophomore quarterback Cutter Boley, among others. For more high school sports coverage visit www.kentucky.com.

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Kentucky basketball: Bahamas preview

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:14:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats basketball team travels to the Bahamas to play four exhibition games from Aug. 10-14, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay and Kentucky.com UK basketball beat writer Ben Roberts preview what to look for from the Wildcats on the trip. Ben discusses players to watch, team-bonding, the competition and what's new with UK basketball recruiting. For more University of Kentucky athletics coverage, visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Josh Moore discusses his time covering Kentucky football

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:03:00 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky football beat writer Josh Moore is leaving Kentucky.com and the Herald-Leader after June 17, 2022. Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Moore about his time at the Herald-Leader and his time covering high school sports and University of Kentucky football. The two also talk about the future of the football Wildcats and what to look for in the 2022 season.

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Kentucky basketball recruiting update

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:49:00 -0000

The Nike Elite Youth Basketball League held an event in Louisville over Memorial Day weekend that included several University of Kentucky recruiting targets. Lexington Herald-Leader UK basketball recruiting writer Ben Roberts talked with Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay about Class of 2023 standouts DJ Wagner, Robert Dillingham, Aaron Bradshaw, Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland, Justin Edwards, Kwame Evans and more. For more UK athletics coverage visit Kentucky.com. Also visit Ben's Next Cats recruiting site.

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Previewing Kentucky football's 2022 spring game

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:16:00 -0000

The University of Kentucky football team will hold its annual Blue-White game on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Kroger Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Kentucky.com UK football beat writer Josh Moore about spring drills as a whole. The two discussed the Wildcats' offense and defense, new assistant coaches and question marks at positions. UK opens the 2022 season on Sept. 3 against Miami of Ohio. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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What's next for Kentucky basketball?

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:25:00 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader sportswriters John Clay, Ben Roberts, Mark Story and Jerry Tipton discuss Kentucky's 2021-22 basketball season and look ahead to 2022-23. The four look back at the Wildcats' stunning loss to No. 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They talk about the job John Calipari is doing, which players may leave the program and how the first-round loss might affect recruiting. For more UK athletics news visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Saint Peter's NCAA Tournament preview

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:34:00 -0000

The No. 2 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the Kentucky Wildcats play the No. 15 seed Saint Peter's Peacocks in the first round on Thursday night in Indianapolis. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to WMTW's James Corrigan for a scouting report on the Peacocks. John also talked with fellow Kentucky.com sports columnist Mark Story about UK's draw and the rest of the brackets. For more Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky Boys' Sweet 16 preview

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:27:00 -0000

The Kentucky State Boys High School Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. The tournament runs through Saturday night's championship. Clark County and Louisville Male are among the favorites. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Kentucky.com Jared Peck about the first-round matchups and how the tournament may play out. Fore more coverage visit www.kentucky.com.

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Kentucky Girls' Sweet 16 preview

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:02:00 -0000

The Kentucky Girl' State High School Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday, March 9, 2022 and runs through Saturday March 12 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Herald-Leader high school reporter Jared Peck about the matchups, players to watch and favorites in this year's Sweet 16. For more Kentucky high school sports coverage check out www.kentucky.com.

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Kentucky-Florida basketball preview (rematch edition)

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:40:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play the Florida Gators in an SEC college basketball game in Gainesville on Saturday, March 5, 2022. It's the regular season finale for both teams. UK defeated Florida 78-57 at Rupp Arena on Feb. 12. Kentucky is 13-4 in the SEC. Florida is 9-8. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Pat Dooley of the "Another Dooley Noted Podcast" about the Gators. He talked with Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald-Leader about the Wildcats. CBS has the television coverage of Saturday's game, starting at 2 p.m. For more UK athletics coverage, visit Kentucky.com and John's Sidelines blog.

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Kentucky-0le Miss basketball preview

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:06:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Ole Miss Rebels in an SEC college basketball game at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. It's the regular season home finale for the Wildcats, who are 17-0 at Rupp Arena. UK is 23-6 overall and 12-4 in the SEC. Ole Miss is 13-16 overall and 4-12 in the SEC. ESPN will provide television coverage at 7 p.m. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Parrish Alford of the NE Mississippi Daily Journal about coach Kermit Davis' Rebels. Also included is UK assistant coach Chin Coleman talking to the media about John Calipari's Wildcats.

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Kentucky-Arkansas college basketball preview

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 19:20:00 -0000

Two teams just behind Auburn in the SEC race, the Kentucky Wildcats play the Arkansas Razorbacks in a key conference game on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. CBS has the 2 p.m. tipoff from Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. Kentucky is 23-5 overall and 12-3 in the SEC. Arkansas is 22-6 and 11-4. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette about Eric Musselman's Razorbacks, who have won 12 of their last 13 games. You'll also hear John Calipari's talk with the media about the Wildcats.

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The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-LSU basketball preview (rematch edition)

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:59:00 -0000

Back on Jan. 4, 2022, the LSU Tigers defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 65-60 in an SEC college basketball game in Baton Rouge. The two teams meet again Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Lexington Herald-Leader Sports columnist John Clay talked with Sheldon Mickles of The Advocate in Baton Rouge about Will Wade's Tigers. He talked with fellow Herald-Leader sports columnist Mark Story about John Calipari's Wildcats. ESPN has the 9 p.m. telecast.

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Kentucky-Alabama college basketball preview (rematch edition)

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:09:36 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Alabama Crimson Tide in an SEC basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. CBS has the 1 p.m. telecast. UK defeated the Tide 66-55 in Tuscaloosa on Feb. 5. UK is 10-3 in the conference after losing 76-63 at Tennessee on Tuesday. Alabama is 7-6 after an 80-75 win over Mississippi State. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Charlie Potter of bamaonline.com about the Crimson Tide. John also spoke with Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader about the Wildcats.

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Kentucky-Tennessee college basketball preview (rematch edition)

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 21:31:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats romped to a 107-79 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers in an SEC basketball game at Rupp Arena on Jan. 15, 2022. Now the Wildcats travel to Knoxville to face the revenge-minded Vols on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Thompson-Boling Arena. ESPN has the 9 p.m. telecast. To preview the game, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News-Sentinel about Tennessee, who has won seven straight SEC games since that loss in Lexington. John also talked with Jon Hale of the Courier-Journal in Louisville about the Wildcats, now No. 4 in the AP Top 25. Hale also talked about NFL rumors concerning UK football offensive coordinator Liam Coen. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Florida basketball preview

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:41:00 -0000

Now 20-4 overall and 9-2 in the SEC, the Kentucky Wildcats take on the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena in an SEC basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. ESPN has the 4 p.m. telecast. Florida is 16-8 overall and 6-5 in the SEC. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Chris Harry of floridagators.com about the Gators. He also talked with Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage, visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-South Carolina basketball preview

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:25:56 -0000

Now 19-4 overall and 8-2 in the SEC, John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats visit the Colonial Center in Columbia on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 to face Frank Martin's South Carolina Gamecocks. South Carolina is 13-9 overall and 4-6 in SEC play. ESPN has the 7 p.m. telecast. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Michael Lananna of The State newspaper in Columbia about the Gamecocks. He talked with Kyle Tucker of The Athletic about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Alabama college basketball preview

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 03:37:33 -0000

Now 7-2 in the SEC, the fifth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats travel to Tuscaloosa to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in an SEC college basketball game scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. ESPN has the 8 p.m. telecast. UK is 18-4 overall. Alabama is 14-8 overall and 4-5 in the SEC. To preview the game, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Michael Casagrande of AL.com. To talk about the Wildcats, he spoke with colleague Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com. For more UK athletics coverage, visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Vanderbilt basketball preview (rematch edition)

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:07:00 -0000

After besting Vanderbilt 78-66 in Nashville on Jan. 11, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the Commodores to Rupp Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 2. The SEC Network has the 7 p.m. telecast. The Wildcats are fresh off a 80-68 win over then No. 5 Kansas in Lawrence last Saturday. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Chad Bishop of Vanderbilt Athletics to get an update on the Commodores. He also talked with Derek Terry of the Cats about UK's win at Kansas and what to watch for the rest of the season. For more UK athletics visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Reviewing Kentucky basketball's big win at Kansas

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:31:53 -0000

The 12th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats dominated No. 5 Kansas in an 80-62 victory over the host Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, January 29, 2022. The game was part of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story reviewed the game and looked ahead as Kentucky, now 17-4, faces Vanderbilt and Alabama this week. Also included is John Calipari's post-game press conference at Kansas. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Kansas basketball preview

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:22:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats travel to Lawrence to take on the Kansas Jayhawks in college basketball's SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2021. ESPN has the 6 p.m. telecast. Kansas is ranked No. 5 in the AP Top 25. Kentucky is ranked No. 12. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Gary Bedore of the Kansas City Star about the Jayhawks. John then talked with Ben Roberts of the Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com about the Wildcats, Shaedon Sharpe and some UK basketball recruiting news. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Mississippi State preview, plus Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:25:19 -0000

Coming off an 80-71 loss at now No. 1-ranked Auburn, the Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Mississippi State Bulldogs in an SEC basketball clash Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 at Rupp Arena. ESPN has the 9 p.m. telecast. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Andy Kostka of the Clarion-Ledger about Mississippi State. He also talked with fellow Herald-Leader sports columnist Mark Story about the UK-Auburn game, Tuesday's game against the Bulldogs, and the Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year award announcement, scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday on Kentucky.com.

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What's next for Shaedon Sharpe and Kentucky basketball?

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:43:00 -0000

Rated as the No. 1 basketball recruit for the Class of 2022, Shaedon Sharpe left high school early and enrolled at the University of Kentucky for the spring semester. He is practicing but has yet to play for John Calipari's Wildcats. Now comes reports that Sharpe will be eligible for the NBA Draft in 2022. Will Sharpe stay at UK and play next season, as was the original plan? Will he play this season? Will he enter the draft? And what kind of effect might this have on Kentucky's recruiting moving forward? Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Kentucky.com UK basketball recruiting reporter Ben Roberts about all those questions and more. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

Check out Ben’s Next Cats blog.

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Kentucky-Auburn college basketball preview

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 01:48:39 -0000

The Auburn Tigers are 17-1 overall, 6-0 in the SEC and ranked No. 2 in the AP Top 25. The Kentucky Wildcats are 15-3 overall, 5-1 in the SEC and ranked No. 12. Bruce Pearl coaches the Tigers. John Calipari coaches the Wildcats. So there should be plenty of fireworks when the two teams hook up Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 at Auburn. CBS has the 1 p.m. telecast. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Jay G. Tate, publisher of Auburnsports.com, about Auburn. And he spoke with Jerry Tipton of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Catching up on Kentucky football after the Citrus Bowl win

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:52:00 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Josh Moore, UK football writer for Kentucky.com, about the happening with the University of Kentucky football program heading into the off-season. UK is coming off a 20-17 victory over Iowa in the Citrus Bowl on New Year's Day. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Texas A&M college basketball preview

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:47:00 -0000

Fresh off a 107-79 thumping of Tennessee, the Kentucky Wildcats travel to College Station to face the Texas A&M Aggies on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at Reed Arena. The SEC Network has the 8:30 p.m. telecast. Buzz Williams' Texas A&M team is 4-0 in the SEC and 15-2 overall. John Calipari's Wildcats are 14-3 overall and 4-1 in the conference. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Travis L. Brown of the Bryan/College Station Eagle about the Aggies. He also visited with Derek Terry of the Cats Pause about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage, check out www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Tennessee college basketball preview

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:45:00 -0000

Since coming to Knoxville, Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes is 8-6 against his good friend John Calipari. Barnes will be looking to add to that total when he brings his Volunteers to Rupp Arena on Saturday to face Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats. UT has won three of the last four meetings at Rupp. This year, Kentucky is ranked 18th and Tennessee 22nd in the AP Top 25. To preview the matchup, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News-Sentinel about the Volunteers and Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader about the Wildcats.

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Kentucky-Iowa Citrus Bowl preview

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 20:22:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats out of the SEC face the Iowa Hawkeyes out of the Big Ten in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 in Orlando. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Tom Kakert of Hawkeye Report about Iowa and Josh Moore of Kentucky.com about UK. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Saturday on ABC.

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Kentucky-Missouri basketball preview

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 23:40:07 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats are scheduled to play the Missouri Tigers in the SEC basketball opener for both programs on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 at Rupp Arena. The SEC Network has the 7 p.m. telecast. Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin has tested positive for COVID and will not make the trip to Lexington. To preview the game, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Lila Bromberg of the Kansas City Star about Missouri. He spoke with Jerry Tipton of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats.

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Kentucky-Notre Dame basketball preview

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:31:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats are 7-1 and ranked 10th in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll. The Wildcats have yet to face a true road test, however. That changes Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 when John Calipari's club travels to South Bend to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. ESPN has the 5:15 p.m. telecast. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune and Jon Hale of the Courier-Journal in Louisville to preview the game. For more UK athletics coverage visit Kentucky.com.

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Previewing Kentucky's high school football championships

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:04:00 -0000

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association holds it annual football championships on Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday Dec. 4, 2021 at Kroger Field in Lexington. Champions will be crowned in six different classes. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Herald-Leader high school writer Jared Peck about the weekend, including previews on all six games. Here's the schedule:

Friday

1A-Pikeville vs. Russellville at noon; 2A-Beechwood vs. LCA at 4 p.m.; 4A-Johnson Central vs. Boyle County at 8 p.m.

Saturday

3A-Paducah Tilghman vs. Belfrey at noon; 5A-South Warren vs. Frederick Douglass at 4 p.m.; 6A-Male vs. St. Xavier at 8 p.m.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's win over Louisville

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 22:05:40 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Louisville Cardinals 52-21 in college football on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. UK finished its regular season at 9-3 overall and 5-3 in the SEC. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discussed the Cats third straight blowout victory over the Cardinals. They also looked at the season as a whole, speculation about Mark Stoops' future and where Kentucky might go bowling.

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Kentucky-Louisville football preview

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 19:19:24 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats travel to Louisville to face the Cardinals in college football's annual Governor's Cup on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Cameron Teague of the Courier-Journal about the Cardinals and their star quarterback Malik Cunningham. John also talks with Josh Moore of Kentucky.com about Kentucky. The Cats have won the last two meetings in the series. COVID-19 scrapped last year's game. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Saturday on ESPN2. For more UK coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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It's Governor's Cup Week

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 01:20:35 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss Kentucky football's 56-16 win over New Mexico State on Senior Day and look ahead to the Kentucky-Louisville matchup on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at Cardinal Stadium. John and Mark also discuss Kentucky basketball's two wins last week, plus Reed Sheppard's commitment to the Cats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-New Mexico State football preview

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:37:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats home football finale is Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 against the New Mexico State Aggies at Kroger Field. Former UK assistant coach Doug Martin is the head coach at New Mexico State. His team is 1-9 on the season. Meanwhile, Kentucky is 7-3 overall and 5-3 in the SEC after last Saturday's 34-17 win at Vanderbilt. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay and Kentucky.com UK football beat writer Josh Moore discuss the matchup and some of the young players Kentucky fans may see more of on Saturday.

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Shaedon Sharpe, Reed Sheppard and Kentucky basketball recruiting

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:04:51 -0000

Kentucky basketball recruiting writer Ben Roberts talks with Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay about Shaedon Sharpe's decision to enroll early at UK, and Reed Sheppard's decision to announce his college choice on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Ben also talks about what Kentucky's early recruiting for the Class of 2023 looks like, plus his thoughts on how the current Wildcats are coming along. Check out Ben's Herald-Leader recruiting blog Next Cats.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's win at Vanderbilt

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 01:43:40 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats clinched a second place finish in the SEC East with a 34-17 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville on Saturday. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the win and look ahead to UK’s final two games of the regular season. They also discuss Kentucky basketball’s loss to Duke and win over Robert Morris. For more UK athletics coverage check out www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Vanderbilt football preview

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:06:29 -0000

After a 45-42 loss to Tennessee last Saturday, the Kentucky Wildcats visit the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Nashville. Mark Stoops’ team has lost three straight games and is now 6-3 overall and 4-3 in the SEC. Vandy is 2-7 overall and 0-5 in the SEC. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Chad Bishop of VUCommodores.com about the Commodores. He also talked with Josh Moore of the Herald-Leader about the Wildcats. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN2.

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Kentucky football's loss to Tennessee, plus the UK-Duke basketball opener

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 03:07:00 -0000

The Kentucky football team took a tough 45-42 loss to the visiting Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Meanwhile, the UK basketball team opens the 2021-22 season against the Duke Blue Devils in the Champions Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story tackle both the subjects. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Duke basketball preview

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 18:44:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats and Duke Blue Devils square off in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. It's the opening game for both teams in the 2021-22 college basketball season. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Steve Wiseman of the Raleigh News and Observer for a scouting report on the Blue Devils and about Mike Krzyzewski's final year as the Duke coach. John then talked with Jerry Tipton of Kentucky.com on how the Wildcats have looked after two exhibition victories. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Tennessee football preview

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:56:03 -0000

Hoping to bounce back from last week's loss at Mississippi State, the Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Tennessee Volunteers in an SEC football game on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at Kroger Field. UK enters the game 6-2 overall and 4-2 in the SEC. Tennessee is 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the conference. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Jimmy Hyams of WNML radio in Knoxville and Josh Moore of the Herald-Leader for scouting reports on each team. Kickoff is 7 p.m. on ESPN2. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's loss at Mississippi State

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:03:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats lost 31-17 to the Mississippi State Bulldogs in an SEC football game on Oct. 30, 2021. The loss dropped UK to 6-2 overall and 4-2 in the SEC. Kentucky coach Mark Stoops fell to 0-5 at Mississippi State. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the loss and look ahead to Saturday's game against the visiting Tennessee Volunteers.

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Kentucky-Mississippi State football preview

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:53:00 -0000

No. 12-ranked Kentucky takes on Mississippi State in Starkville on Saturday at 7 p.m. on the SEC Network. The Wildcats are 6-1 on the season for coach Mark Stoops. Coach Mike Leach has the host Bulldogs at 4-3. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Andy Kostka of the Clarion-Ledger about Mississippi State. Josh Moore of the Lexington Herald-Leader provides a scouting report on Kentucky. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's loss at No. 1 Georgia

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:33:00 -0000

The 11th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats lost 30-13 to the No. 1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Sanford Stadium in Athens. Mark Stoops' team dropped to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the SEC. Georgia improved to 7-0 overall and 5-0 in the conference. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discussed the game, then looked ahead to UK's bye week and the final five games on the regular season schedule. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Georgia football preview

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:10:00 -0000

The 11th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats travel to Athens to take on the No. 1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Both teams are undefeated. Kentucky is 6-0 overall for the first time since 1950 and 4-0 in the SEC for the first time since 1977. Boasting the nation's best defense, Georgia is also 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the SEC. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on CBS. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner Herald about the Bulldogs. And John talked with Josh Moore of the Herald-Leader about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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After win over LSU, Kentucky looks ahead to No. 1 Georgia

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:15:00 -0000

Mark Stoops' Kentucky Wildcats improved to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the SEC with a 42-21 win over the LSU Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Next up for now 11th-ranked Wildcats is a showdown with No. 1-ranked Georgia on Saturday in Athens. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss UK's victory over LSU and peek ahead to the battle of unbeatens against the Bulldogs. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Pro soccer is coming to Lexington

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 21:03:51 -0000

The United Soccer League announced on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 that Lexington has been awarded an expansion franchise in League One for the 2023 season. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Herald-Leader reporter Cameron Drummond about the city's new sports franchise, about the USL, League One, its youth academies and potential stadium sites. For more coverage of the Lexington Pro Soccer, visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-LSU football preview

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 20:11:11 -0000

Fresh off their 20-13 win over the No. 10-ranked Florida Gators last Saturday, the No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats play host to the LSU Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Kroger Field. The SEC Network has the telecast. UK enters the game 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the SEC. LSU is 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the conference. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Wilson Alexander of The Advocate in Baton Rouge about Ed Orgeron's Tigers. John also talked with Josh Moore of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats heading into Saturday's game. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's win over Florida

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:28:00 -0000

For the first time since 1986, the Kentucky Wildcats defeated the 10th-ranked Florida Gators in Lexington, beating Dan Mullen's club 20-13 at Kroger Field on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. It was UK's first win over an AP Top 10 team since the Wildcats beat South Carolina 31-28 in 2010. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the victory and look ahead to Saturday's game against visiting LSU. Also, you'll hear Mark Stoops' post-game press conference after the win over the Gators.

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Kentucky-Florida football preview

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:17:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats have lost 16 straight games to the Florida Gators in Lexington. Now Dan Mullen brings his 10th-ranked Gators to Kroger Field to face Mark Stoops' Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. It's a 6 p.m. kickoff on ESPN. To preview the game, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist talked with former Gainesville Sun sports columnist Pat Dooley about the Gators and Herald-Leader UK football beat writer Josh Moore about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's win over South Carolina

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 01:35:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats made their first road trip of the 2021 season a successful one with a 16-10 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 in Columbia. Mark Stoops' team is having problems with turnovers, but the Cats are now 4-0 overall and 2-0 in SEC play. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story review the win and look ahead to this week's game against the visiting Florida Gators. For more UK coverage, visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-South Carolina football preview

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 22:59:00 -0000

For their first road game of the season, the Kentucky Wildcats visit Columbia to play the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN2. Mark Stoops' Wildcats are 3-0 on the season, including 1-0 in the SEC. South Carolina is 2-1, with a 0-1 mark in the conference. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Ben Portnoy of The State newspaper in Columbia for a scouting report on Shane Beamer's Gamecocks. John talked with Josh Moore of the Herald-Leader about Kentucky. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's win over Chattanooga

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:20:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats were not particularly happy with their 28-23 win over the Chattanooga Moccasins on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Now 3-0 on the season, Mark Stoops' team takes its first road trip of the season, playing at South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 25. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story examine the close win over Chattanooga and look ahead to the Cats vs. Gamecocks.

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Chris Livingston's UK commitment, plus a Reed Sheppard update

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:19:00 -0000

Kentucky men's basketball received a commitment on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 from five-star wing Chris Livingston. The 6-foot-6 Livingston is ranked as the No. 5 prospect in the Class of 2022 by 247Sports. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Kentucky.com recruiting writer Ben Roberts about the Livingston commitment and UK's monster recruiting class. They also discuss what the analysts thought about Reed Sheppard's summer season. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Chattanooga football preview

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:41:00 -0000

After an important 35-28 victory over the Missouri Tigers, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome FCS opponent Chattanooga to Kroger Field on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. UK is 2-0. Chattanooga is 1-1 after a loss to Austin Peay and a win over North Alabama. For a scouting report on the Mocs, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Mark Wiedmer, sports columnist for the Chattanooga Times Free Press. To get up to speed on the Cats, John talked with Josh Moore, UK football beat writer for Kentucky.com. Kickoff is set for noon on SEC Network Plus and ESPN Plus.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's win over Missouri

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:22:00 -0000

Improving to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the SEC, the Kentucky Wildcats knocked off the Missouri Tigers 35-28 on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at Kroger in Field in Lexington. Kentucky.com and Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discussed the win and look ahead to both Saturday's game with Chattanooga and the rest of the season. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-Missouri football preview

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:01:00 -0000

In a key early-season SEC football matchup, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the Missouri Tigers to Kroger Field on Sept. 11, 2021. Missouri snapped a five-game losing streak to UK with a 20-10 win last season in Columbia. To preview this year's game, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Mitchell Forde of Power Mizzou about the Tigers. He then talked with Josh Moore of the Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on the SEC Network. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky basketball gets a big commitment

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 23:56:42 -0000

Shaedon Sharpe, a five-star guard ranked as the No. 1 player in the Class of 2022, has committed to play men's basketball at the University of Kentucky. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks to Kentucky.com UK basketball recruiting writer Ben Roberts about Sharpe's commitment and what it means to the progam. They also talk about possible future commits Chris Livingston, Dereck Lively and Cason Wallace. There's also a mention of Reed Sheppard. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's win over ULM

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:49:00 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story talk about the Kentucky Wildcats' 45-10 win over the visiting Louisiana Monroe Warhawks on Sept. 4, 2021. The two also look ahead to Saturday's key SEC matchup between UK and the Missouri Tigers at Kroger Field. Included in the podcast as Kentucky coach Mark Stoops' post-game press conference after the win over ULM. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky-ULM football preview

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:29:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats kickoff the 2021 season against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at noon on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at Kroger Field. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Adam Hunsucker of the Star News in Monroe for a scouting report on ULM. Also on the podcast, you hear from UK offensive coordinator Liam Coen, defensive coordinator Brad White and head coach Mark Stoops. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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An interview with ULM coach Terry Bowden

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 23:24:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats open the 2021 college football season against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at Kroger Field. Lexington Herald-Leader UK football beat writer Josh Moore spoke with ULM coach Terry Bowden about his history and the rebuilding job he has taken on at Monroe. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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What are we looking for in Kentucky football's opener?

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:58:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play the visiting ULM Warhawks on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at Kroger Field. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist Mark Story and Herald-Leader UK football beat writer Josh Moore joined Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay to talk about what they are looking for on Saturday. Topics discussed included Kentucky's new offense, quarterback Will Levis, wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson, newcomers on defense and the kicking game. They also discussed one thing that hasn't been talked about enough. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky football's linebackers

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:32:32 -0000

De'Andre Square is a rock at one of Kentucky football's inside linebacker spot. Jordan Wright holds down one of the outside linebacker posts. After that, there are a lot of question marks concerning the Wildcats' linebacking corp. Lexington Herald-Leader UK football beat writer Josh Moore and Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay discuss the options. A big key is the health of budding star J.J. Weaver at outside linebacker. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky football's defensive line

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:11:00 -0000

Kentucky football lost two interior players on the defensive line to the NFL Draft. Nose guard Quinton Bohanna (sixth round by Dallas) and defensive tackle Phil Hoskins (seventh round by Carolina) are now in pro training camps. Lexington Herald-Leader UK football beat writer Josh Moore and Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay discuss veterans Marquan McCall and Josh Paschal, plus the promising young players who will be asked to step up in 2021. The Wildcats open the season Sept. 4 against Louisiana Monroe. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky football's offensive line

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 20:42:00 -0000

In the latest of the Kentucky football position-by-position series, Lexington Herald-Leader UK football beat writer Josh Moore and Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay look at the Wildcats offensive line. The two discuss new position coach Eric Wolford, returning All-America tackle Darian Kinnard, Luke Fortner's move to center and the addition of tackle Dare Rosenthal. They also talk newcomers. For more University of Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky football's tight ends and specialists

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:14:00 -0000

In the fifth installment of a Kentucky football position-by-position series, UK beat writer Josh Moore and sports columnist John Clay of the Lexington Herald-Leader break down the tight ends and specialists. Previously, Josh and John discussed the Wildcats' quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and secondary. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentucky.com.

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Kentucky football's secondary

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:11:00 -0000

In the fourth of a position-by-position series examining Kentucky's football roster for 2021, Lexington Herald-Leader UK football beat writer Josh Moore joins sports columnist John Clay to break down the secondary. The Wildcats have an experienced group, led by Yusuf Corker, Cedric Dort and Davonte Robinson to go along with budding star Carrington Valentine. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky football's wide receivers

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:07:00 -0000

Wide receiver promises to be a much more important position on the Kentucky football team under new offensive coordinator Liam Coen. UK football beat writer Josh Moore of the Lexington Herald-Leader joins sports columnist John Clay to break down the players at that position, including Josh Ali, Wan'Dale Robinson, Isaiah Epps, plus a training camp surprise, who just happens to be the son of Ray Lewis. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky state high school football preview

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:26:00 -0000

High school football in Kentucky kicks off the weekend of August 20, 2021. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com preps writer Jared Peck joins sports columnist John Clay to discuss the top players and teams in the state. Jared talks about the Herald-Leader Hundred, a list of 100 of the best players. He also talks about University of Kentucky in-state recruiting targets and what games to watch on opening weekend. For more Kentucky high school sports coverage visit www.kentucky.com.

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Kentucky names its starting quarterback

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 01:22:00 -0000

Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops named Penn State transfer Will Levis as the Wildcats' starting quarterback for the team's Sept. 4 opener against Louisiana Monroe. Stoops also announced that quarterback Joey Gatewood will enter the transfer portal. Kentucky.com UK football beat writer Josh Moore joins Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story to discuss the Levis pick and the effect of Gatewood leaving the program. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky football's running backs

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:56:00 -0000

As Kentucky football prepares for its Sept. 4, 2021 opener against Louisiana Monroe at Kroger Field, the second in our position-by-position series focuses on the running backs. Lexington Herald-Leader UK football beat writer Josh Moore and Kentucky.com columnist John Clay discuss a group that includes Chris Rodriguez, Kaovsiey Smoke, Jutahn McClain, Michael Drennen, Travis Tisdale, La'Vell Wright, Torrance Davis and Tyler Markray. How will they be used by new offensive coordinator Liam Coen? Stay tuned. For more Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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How has Kentucky football's first week of camp gone?

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:47:00 -0000

The University of Kentucky football team will hold its first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 at Kroger Field. Head coach Mark Stoops, offensive coordinator Liam Coen and defensive coordinator Brad White talked to the media during the week about how the first few fall practice have gone for the Wildcats. Kentucky opens the season on Sept. 4 against Louisiana Monroe. For more UK football and athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky football's quarterbacks

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:57:55 -0000

Kentucky football has a quarterback competition going on in fall camp as the Wildcats prepare for the Sept. 4 opener against Louisiana Monroe. In the first of a position-by-position series, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay and UK football beat writer Josh Moore break down what they have seen so far from quarterbacks Beau Allen, Joey Gatewood, Will Levis, Kaiya Sharon and Nik Scalzo. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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Kentucky football's Media Day

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 23:19:00 -0000

The University of Kentucky football team held its annual Media Day on Friday, August 6, 2021. Head coach Mark Stoops, defensive coordinator Brad White and offensive coordinator Liam Coen each held question-and-answer sessions with the media. UK opens the season Sept. 4 against Louisiana Monroe at Kroger Field. For more coverage of the Wildcats visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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A scouting report on Will Levis

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:49:00 -0000

Penn State transfer Will Levis will be one of three candidates competing for the Kentucky starting quarterback job this fall. Levis, Joey Gatewood and Beau Allen enter fall camp vying for the No. 1 job. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Jon Sauber of the Centre Daily Times about Levis' time at Penn State, his strengths and weaknesses. John then talked with Josh Moore of Kentucky.com about all the quarterback candidates on the UK roster. Kentucky's football media day is Friday, Aug. 6. UK's opener is Sept. 4 against Louisiana Monroe. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentucky.com.

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When will Texas and Oklahoma begin play in the SEC?

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 22:53:00 -0000

Big 12 members Texas and Oklahoma have applied for and been accepted into membership of the SEC. But when will the Longhorns and Sooners begin play in their new conference? What happens to the Big 12? And what impact will Texas and Oklahoma have on SEC football and basketball? Blair Kerkhoff of the Kansas City Star joins Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to discuss those topics and more. Find Blair's work at www.kansascity.com. For coverage of University of Kentucky and SEC sports check out www.kentucky.com.

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Matt Norlander on Kentucky and college basketball

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:16:00 -0000

Matt Norlander, college basketball senior writer for CBS Sports, joins Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to talk how Kentucky did in the transfer portal, how Name, Image and Likeness will affect the sport, especially, recruiting, and who are some of the top teams for 2021-22. They also talk a little current music. Follow Matt on Twitter at @mattnorlander. Check out his work at cbssports.com. Follow John on Twitter at @johnclayiv.

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The latest on Reed Sheppard, Jalen Duren and UK basketball recruiting

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:17:00 -0000

University of Kentucky basketball recruiting continues to heat up in the summer of 2021. Lexington Herald-Leader recruiting writer Ben Roberts joins Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay to talk Jalen Duren, Brandon Miller, Dereck Lively, Reed Sheppard, Kaleb Glenn and more. They also talk about how the Name, Image and Likeness opportunities that went into effect July 1 will play a role in recruiting. Follow Ben on Twitter at @benrobertshl. Follow John at @johnclayiv. Check out Kentucky.com for all UK basketball recruiting news.

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Is UK all in on NIL?

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:48:00 -0000

Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order on Thursday, June 24, 2021 allowing college athletes in Kentucky to profit from their name, image and likeness. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss how the University is Kentucky and its athletics director, Mitch Barnhart, are handling the implementation of NIL and how it will affect UK's program and college athletics overall. They also talk a little about Kentucky football's quarterback question heading into the fall.

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Kentucky basketball recruiting update

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:49:00 -0000

College basketball coaches are back on the road recruiting for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began in the spring of 2020. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com University of Kentucky basketball recruiting writer Ben Roberts talks to Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay about how UK's recruiting is going. Ben and John talk about Jalen Duren, Shaedon Sharpe, Dereck Lively, JJ Taylor and more prospects. They also discuss the dynamics of John Calipari's coaching staff with the additions of Orlando Antigua and Ronald "Chin" Coleman.

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Catching up on Kentucky football

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:51:00 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky football beat writer Josh Moore joins Kentucky.com columnist John Clay to discuss the departure of secondary coach Steve Clinkscale, the Wildcats' showing in the NFL Draft and how UK's upcoming 2021 schedule breaks down. For more Kentucky football coverage, follow Josh on Twitter at @joshmoorehl. Follow John on Twitter at @johnclayiv.

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Scouting reports on UK's NFL draft prospects

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:40:00 -0000

The 2021 NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 29 and runs through Saturday, May 1 in Cleveland. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay talked with Emory Hunt of footballgameplan.com and the College Draft podcast with Ross Tucker about Kentucky's prospects, as well as those at Louisville and Eastern Kentucky.

Time stamps:

3:20 - Jamin Davis

5:00 - Kelvin Joseph

6:30 - Drake Jackson

8:50 - Landon Young

10:30 - Phil Hoskins and Quinton Bohanna

12:00 - Brandin Echols

13:00 - Louisville prospects including Tutu Atwell and Javian Hawkins

15:00 - EKU prospect Keyion Dixon

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Kentucky wins NCAA Women's Volleyball title

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:24:00 -0000

The University of Kentucky women's volleyball team captured the school's first national championship in the sport by defeating Texas 3-1 in the finals of the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the CHI Health Arena in Omaha, NE. UK coach Craig Skinner and players Alli Stumler and Madison Lilley talk to the media after the victory. For more UK volleyball coverage visit Kentucky.com sports.

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Previewing the NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament final

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:30:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play the Texas Longhorns in the finals of the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Tournament in Omaha, NE on Saturday, April 24, 2021. It's an 8 p.m. start on ESPN2. Kentucky is the tournament's No. 2 seed. Texas is the No. 4 seed. At a press conference previewing the finals, Kentucky coach Craig Skinner and senior setter Madison Lilley spoke to the media, followed by Texas coach Jerritt Elliott and sophomore middle blocker Molly Phillips. Look for coverage of the match on Kentucky.com and by following Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay on Twitter.

Here are the time stamps:

1:35 - UK coach Craig Skinner

16:25 - UK's Madison Lilley

32:30 - Texas coach Jerritt Elliott

47:57 -Texas' Molly Phillips

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UK football spring practice and recruiting

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:04:00 -0000

The University of Kentucky football team wrapped up its spring practice on Saturday, April 17, 2021. And the Wildcats picked up some commitments from heralded recruits at the end of spring drills, as well. Lexington Herald-Leader UK football beat writer Josh Moore joined Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay to talk about what went on in the spring, from Liam Coen's new offense, to the arrival of Wan'Dale Robinson to the holes to fill on defense. Josh also talked about the program's recruiting momentum, with UK as high as 10th in the current rankings.

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The John Clay Podcast: Jamal Mashburn

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:40:00 -0000

Former Kentucky basketball All-American Jamal Mashburn talks about his successful business career after basketball. Jamal talks to Lexington Herald-Leader and sports columnist John Clay about why he decided to get into business, lessons he learned from basketball that have helped in the business world, his advice to young athletes or young people who want to follow the same path and why he wants to give back to the university and the community. And, oh, Jamal talks a little basketball, as well. He also wrote a column for the Herald-Leader's "Magic of Madness" section celebrating UK's history in the NCAA Tournament.

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Girls' Sweet 16 preview

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0000

The Kentucky High School Athletics Association's Girls State Basketball Tournament runs April 7 through April 10, 2021. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com preps writer Jared Peck about the tournament. Jared discusses the favorite and breaks down each first round match-up, plus the players to watch. Follow Jared on Twitter at @HLpreps. Follow John at @johnclayiv.

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Handicapping the Blue Grass, Santa Anita Derby and Wood Memorial

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:30:00 -0000

It's one month until the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Three major prep races are set for April 3. There's the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland in Lexington, the Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park in California and the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct in New York. John Clay and Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader take a closer look at each race and talk about the Derby picture as a whole.

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Boys' Sweet 16 preview

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:52:00 -0000

After a one-year absence because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Kentucky Boys' State High School Basketball Tournament returns to Rupp Arena in Lexington. Lexington Herald-Leader high school beat writer Jared Peck joins Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay to preview this year's Boys' Sweet 16, which begins Wednesday, March 31 and runs through Saturday, April 3.

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A deep dive into Kentucky basketball

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 20:29:00 -0000

Kentucky basketball went a disappointing 9-16 in 2020-21, the program's first losing season since 1988-89. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay, fellow columnist Mark Story, UK recruiting writer Ben Roberts and UK basketball beat reporter Jerry Tipton all got together to discuss what went wrong this season, what changes need to be made, who might be returning for next year and what the future might hold. For more UK athletics coverage go to Kentucky.com.

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Can Kentucky win the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament?

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 21:23:00 -0000

Having wrapped up a 9-15 regular season with a 92-64 win over South Carolina on Saturday, March 6, 2021, Kentucky heads to the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament, which runs March 10-14 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. As the No. 8 seed, the Wildcats play No. 9 seed Mississippi State on Thursday. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss UK's chances of winning four games in four days to take the title and earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament. They also talk about Morehead State winning the OVC Tournament title, as well as Northern Kentucky, Louisville and the top freshmen at state colleges. Also included is John Calipari's post-game press conference after the win over South Carolina.

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Looking ahead to the future of Kentucky basketball recruiting

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:48:00 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com recruiting writer Ben Roberts talks to sports columnist John Clay about a variety of Kentucky basketball recruiting topics, including 2022 commit Skyy Clark, which current UK players might be staying and which might be leaving off the 2020-21 roster. They also talk about who else John Calipari is recruiting for next season and the possibility of UK attracting an impact transfer. Ben also discusses a new league that says it will pay elite prospects $100,000 to bypass high school and college basketball. Ben and John also discuss North Laurel High School phenom Reed Sheppard and the latest on Ben's Next Cats recruiting site.

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Kentucky-Florida basketball rematch preview

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:35:00 -0000

After beating Florida 76-58 in Gainesville on Jan. 9, the Kentucky Wildcats will be looking to sweep the Gators on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at Rupp Arena. CBS has television coverage starting at 4 p.m. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Chris Harry of floridagators.com about how Florida is playing since that January meeting. John also talks with Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald-Leader about the Wildcats' current three-game win streak.

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Reviewing Kentucky basketball's win over Tennessee, plus kudos to UK swimming

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:52:00 -0000

Kentucky men's basketball wins big at Tennessee. Kentucky women's basketball loses at No. 2 South Carolina. And UK women's swimming and diving wins the program's first SEC title. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss those things and more, including the SEC Tournament, in-state schools' chances of making the NCAA Tournament and UK AD Mitch Barnhart taking a dive into the pool at the SEC Championships.

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Josh Moore talks with Eddie Gran

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:02:00 -0000

After five seasons as Kentucky football's offensive coordinator, Eddie Gran left the program via mutual agreement with head coach Mark Stoops at the end of the 2020 season. In his first interview since his departure, Gran talked with Lexington Herald-Leader UK football beat writer Josh Moore about the former assistant's time at Kentucky and his future plans. You can read Josh's story on Gran at Kentucky.com here and here.

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Kentucky-Vanderbilt basketball preview

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:12:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play the Vanderbilt Commodores in an SEC basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Chad Bishop of Vanderbilt Athletics joins Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay to provide a scouting report on the Commodores. Plus, Tom Leach, the "Voice of the Wildcats," joins John to talk about Kentucky's season and what it has been like to broadcast games during the coronavirus pandemic.

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There is good college basketball this season in Kentucky

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 21:09:00 -0000

Kentucky basketball improved to 6-13 with an 82-80 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. Can the Wildcats build some momentum toward the SEC Tournament. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the Cats, but also talk about the in-state schools that are having an excellent 2020-21 season, including Bellarmine, Morehead State, Eastern Kentucky, Northern Kentucky and Western Kentucky.

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Kentucky-Arkansas basketball preview

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 23:52:35 -0000

Carrying the baggage of a historically bad 5-12 record, the Kentucky men's basketball team plays host to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats have lost six of their last seven games, most recently 82-71 at Rupp. Arkansas has won four straight conference games. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette about the Razorbacks. He then talked with Jerry Tipton of Kentucky.com about UK's struggles this season and the outlook going into the Arkansas game. ESPN has the television coverage, beginning at 7 p.m.

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John Calipari and the fans, plus UK football's newest quarterback

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 21:23:32 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss John Calipari's relationship with the fans in the wake of the Wildcats' 5-12 record after an 82-71 loss to Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. They also talk about Kentucky football's newest quarterback candidate, Will Levis, a grad transfer from Penn State.

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Ben Roberts on Kentucky basketball, plus a UK-Tennessee preview

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:31:00 -0000

Kentucky men's basketball sits 5-11 overall and 4-5 in SEC play after a 75-70 loss at Missouri on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com recruiting reporter Ben Roberts about this team's problems, why the recruits haven't fared as well as expected, and what the Cats might look like in the future. John also talks with Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News-Sentinel about Tennessee heading into UK's matchup with the Volunteers on Saturday at Rupp Arena. It's an 8 p.m. start on ESPN.

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Kentucky football fills some needs

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:23:00 -0000

Kentucky football signed linebackers Trevin Wallace and Luke Fulton on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, the first day of college football's February signing period. Lexington Herald-Leader UK football beat writer Josh Moore joins Kentucky.com columnist John Clay to talk about the two signees, as well as a possible quarterback transfer and the return of former Western Hills High School star Wan'Dale Robinson.

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Kentucky-Missouri college basketball preview

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:17:00 -0000

A 48-hour pause because of COVID-19 issues forced Kentucky to cancel its SEC/Big 12 Challenge game against Texas on Jan. 30, 2021 and push back by a day the Wildcats' trip to Columbia, Missouri to face the Tigers. That SEC battle is scheduled for a 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 tipoff on ESPN2. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Souichi Terada of the Kansas City Star about the 18th-ranked Missouri Tigers. He then spoke with Brad Taylor, host of the Bottom Line radio show on WLXG-1300 in Lexington about the Wildcats' season from a gambling perspective. Taylor's show can be heard at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

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Kentucky-Texas college basketball preview

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:29:00 -0000

Ranked No. 5 in the latest AP College Basketball Top 25, the Texas Longhorns visit Rupp Arena to take on the struggling Kentucky Wildcats as part of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. UK is 5-10 on the season after losing at Alabama on Tuesday. Texas is 11-3, but the Longhorns are dealing with COVID-19 issues. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Texas beat writer Brian Davis of the Austin American-Statesman about Shaka Smart's team. John then talked to Kent Spencer, sports anchor at WHAS-11 in Louisville, about whether John Calipari's Wildcats can get their season turned around.

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How is the start of Kentucky high school basketball going?

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:31:00 -0000

After a delayed start, Kentucky high school basketball is up and running in most parts of the state. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Kentucky.com prep writer Jared Peck about how teams are dealing with COVID-19 issues, as well as who are the top players, teams and what's ahead. Jared also talked about sophomore Reed Sheppard, the talented North Laurel sophomore with a pair of very close UK ties he saw play the night before. Follow Jared on Twitter at @hlpreps.

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Kentucky basketball's most important stretch of the season

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 01:31:00 -0000

The Kentucky men's basketball team defeated LSU 82-69 on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Now 5-9 on the season, John Calipari's Wildcats next embark on four straight games against ranked teams, starting with Tuesday night's game at Alabama. After that comes games against Texas, Missouri and Tennessee. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story talk about the win over LSU and the most important stretch of the season. They also discuss the Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year Award, to be announced this week.

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The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-LSU basketball preview

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:01:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play the LSU Tigers in an SEC college basketball game at Rupp Arena on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Coach John Calipari and UK is coming off a 63-62 loss at Georgia on Wednesday. Coach Will Wade and LSU are coming off a 105-75 home loss to Alabama on Tuesday. For a scouting report on the Tigers, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Ron Higgins, the editor of Tiger Rag. For the Kentucky perspective, John talked with Kentucky.com UK basketball beat writer Jerry Tipton.

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Kentucky-Georgia basketball preview

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:05:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play the Georgia Bulldogs in an SEC college basketball game in Athens on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at 7 p.m. Kentucky is 4-8 overall and 3-2 in the SEC. The Wildcats have lost two straight. Georgia is coming off its first SEC win. The Bulldogs are 8-4 overall and 1-4 in the conference. Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald joins Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to talk about Georgia. Jeff Drummond of Rivals' Kentucky site joins John to talk about the Wildcats. Jeff and John also talk a little Kentucky football.

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Reviewing Kentucky basketball's loss at Auburn

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:42:22 -0000

Kentucky's men basketball team took it on the chin 66-59 at Auburn on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists Mark Story and John Clay discuss the loss and look ahead to what figures to be an important stretch for the Wildcats. They also discuss former Western Hills star wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson's decision to transfer from Nebraska to Kentucky. Plus, you'll hear John Calipari's press conference after his team's loss on Saturday.

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Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:51:05 -0000

Hoping to rebound from a 20-point home loss to Alabama, Kentucky basketball travels to Auburn on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. The Wildcats are 4-7 overall, including 3-1 in the SEC. Auburn is 7-6 overall, including 1-4 in the SEC, but the Tigers have been sparked by newcomer Sharife Cooper, a five-star prospect who became eligible just two games ago. Jay Tate of Auburnsports.com joins Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to talk about the Tigers. Jerry Tipton of Kentucky.com joins John to talk about a Kentucky team trying to get back on track.

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Mark Story on UK's turnaround; Ben Roberts on the newest Cat

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:07:00 -0000

Mark Story and Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader join Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay to talk Kentucky basketball. Mark talks about the team's turnaround from a 1-6 start to a 3-0 record in the SEC. plus looks ahead to Tuesday's game against Alabama. He also discusses the UK women's recent four-game stretch against ranked teams. John and Mark then talk some UK football, plus the troubles at Tennessee. Then Ben joins the podcast to talk about Oscar Tshiebwe, who is transferring to Kentucky from West Virginia.

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Previewing a big weekend for Kentucky men's and women's basketball

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:18:00 -0000

The Kentucky men's basketball team travels to Florida on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 for a key SEC matchup. Then the 10th-ranked UK women's team is scheduled to play host to No. 5 South Carolina on Sunday at Memorial Coliseum. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks to Graham Hall of the Gainesville Sun about the Florida Gators. John then speak with his Kentucky.com colleague Josh Sullivan, who covers UK women's basketball, about the game Sunday against South Carolina.

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Looking ahead to Kentucky football 2021

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:11:00 -0000

Kentucky finished its 2020 college football season with a 23-21 victory over North Carolina State in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Jan. 2, 2021. What will the Wildcats look like in 2021? Who's going? Who's staying? What are the biggest questions heading into next season? What are the storylines for spring practice? The Lexington Herald-Leader beat writer Josh Moore and Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay tackle all those questions and more.

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A great start to 2021 for UK athletics

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 21:40:00 -0000

The Kentucky football team defeated No. 24 North Carolina State in the Gator Bowl on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 2, 2021. The Kentucky men's basketball team defeated Mississippi State in Starkville in double overtime on Saturday night. Then Sunday, the UK women's basketball team won at No. 12 Mississippi State after beating No. 10 Arkansas earlier in the week. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists Mark Story and John Clay discuss what turned out to be a terrific weekend for UK athletics.

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Kentucky-Mississippi State basketball preview

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:11:00 -0000

Losers of six straight, and 1-6 overall, John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats hope to start anew Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 when they face the Mississippi State Bulldogs in their SEC opener in Starkville. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay and Kentucky.com UK basketball beat writer Jerry Tipton preview the matchup.

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Previewing an interesting Gator Bowl matchup

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:26:00 -0000

Kentucky football wraps up its 2020 season with a date against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2020 in Jacksonville. Jonas Pope of the Raleigh News and Observer joins Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to talk about the Wolfpack. Then Kentucky.com UK football beat writer Josh Moore joins John to talk about the Wildcats. Kickoff is scheduled for noon Saturday on ESPN.

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Is Kentucky basketball's season over?

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 21:21:00 -0000

The Kentucky basketball team lost at arch-rival Louisville 62-59 on Dec. 26, 2020, dropping the Wildcats to 1-6 on the season. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists Mark Story and John Clay review the loss and talk about whether the Cats have a chance at a turnaround heading into SEC play. They also discuss UK football's Gator Bowl game against North Carolina State on Jan. 2.

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Kentucky-Louisville college basketball preview

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 22:19:00 -0000

In need of a win, the Kentucky Wildcats take a 1-5 record into Louisville on Saturday for the annual basketball rivalry game against the Cardinals. It's a 1 p.m. tipoff on ESPN. Shannon Russell, U of L basketball beat writer for the Courier-Journal, joins Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay to talk about the Cardinals. Then Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader provides an update on the Wildcats.

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UK basketball loses to North Carolina; UK football gets bowl bid

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 01:04:00 -0000

The Kentucky basketball team dropped to 1-5 with its 75-63 loss to North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic on Dec. 19, 2020. The Kentucky football team accepted a bid to the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl to play North Carolina State on Jan. 2, 2021. That was after head coach Mark Stoops hired a new offensive coordinator in Liam Cohen and recruited a strong in-state presence with his 2021 recruiting class. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story talk about those topics and more.

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Kentucky-North Carolina college basketball preview

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:07:00 -0000

Kentucky takes on North Carolina in college basketball's CBS Sports Classic on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. John Calipari's Wildcats have stumbled to a 1-4 start. Roy Williams' Tar Heels are 4-2. C.L. Brown of the Raleigh News and Observer and Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald-Leader join Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay to preview the matchup. Tipoff is at 2 p.m. on CBS.

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Previewing the Kentucky high school football championships

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:21:00 -0000

The Kentucky high school football champions games start Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at Kroger Field in Lexington. Lexington Herald-Leader preps writer Jared Peck joins Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay to break down all six title games.

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Digging into Kentucky football's new offensive coordinator

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 23:38:00 -0000

Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops hires Los Angeles Rams assistant coach Liam Coen to be the Wildcats' new offensive coordinator. Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily News joins Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to talk about the Rams offense and coach Sean McVay's philosophy. Then you'll hear from Coen himself, who held a video conference with the Kentucky media on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020.

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Is there hope now for Kentucky basketball? Plus UK football's OC search.

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:31:00 -0000

The Kentucky basketball team has started the season 1-4 after losing to Notre Dame 64-63 on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. UK football coach Mark Stoops is still searching for an offensive coordinator. And the state high school football championships are coming up this weekend. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists Mark Story and John Clay talk about those subjects on the latest edition of the podcast. Also, you'll hear John Calipari's post-game comments after the Notre Dame game.

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Kentucky-Notre Dame basketball preview

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:41:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. The Wildcats are 1-3. The Irish are 1-2. So both teams are in need of a victory. Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune joins Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to talk about the Irish. Derek Terry of the Cats' Pause joins John to talk Kentucky basketball, as well as some UK football.

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Kentucky football review, plus the search for an offensive coordinator

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:44:00 -0000

The Kentucky football team finished its regular season with a 4-6 record. But the news doesn't stop there. UK coach Mark Stoops fired offensive coordinator Eddie Gran. And the Wildcats voted to accept a bowl invitation. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com UK football beat writer Josh Moore joined sports columnist John Clay to talk about the season, Stoops' search for a new play-caller and the Cats' possible bowl destination.

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UK football fires Eddie Gran; UK basketball falls to 1-3

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 02:13:00 -0000

Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 was a busy day for UK athletics. Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops fired offensive coordinator Eddie Gran and quarterbacks coach Darin Hinshaw. The UK men's basketball team lost 79-62 to Georgia Tech in Atlanta, dropping its record to 1-3. And the UK women's basketball team rallied without its head coach to beat Indiana. Who will be UK's new OC? How can John Calipari fix his young team? Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story talk about all that and more.

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Kentucky-Georgia Tech college basketball preview

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 14:12:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in a college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 i Atlanta. Ken Sugiura of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Jon Hale of the Courier-Journal in Louisville join Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to talk about the matchup. Georgia Tech is 0-2 with losses to Georgia State and Mercer. Kentucky is 1-2 having lost to Kansas in the Champions Classic last time out. Tipoff Sunday is set for 5 p.m. on ESPN.

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Kentucky-South Carolina football preview

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:07:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in the SEC college football finale for both teams on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Kroger Field. Ben Breiner of The State and Josh Moore of the Lexington Herald-Leader join Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay to preview the matchup. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. on the SEC Network.

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Reviewing Kentucky-Kansas, plus UK basketball recruiting with Ben Roberts

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:53:00 -0000

The Kentucky men's basketball team is off to a 1-2 start after UK's loss to Kansas in the Champions Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader talks to Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay about John Calipari's team through three games, plus UK's targets on the recruiting trail. Ben also updates us on the new Next Cats recruiting site.

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Kentucky-Kansas college basketball preview

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 21:38:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats take on the Kansas Jayhawks in a match-up of college basketball bluebloods in the Champions Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 in Indianapolis. Gary Bedore of the Kansas City Star and Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald-Leader join Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay to break down the showdown. Tipoff is 9:30 p.m. on ESPN.

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Tough weekend for UK football and basketball

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:57:00 -0000

On Saturday, the Kentucky football team lost 34-10 at No. 6 Florida. On Sunday, the Kentucky basketball team lost 76-64 to visiting Richmond. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story talk about both those losses, but also a bit of good UK athletics news over the weekend.

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Kentucky-Florida football preview

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 21:12:00 -0000

The Kentucky football team travels to Gainesville to take on the No. 6-ranked Florida Gators on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. Gainesville Sun columnist Pat Dooley joins Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to talk about the Gators. Josh Moore of the Herald-Leader provides an update on the Wildcats, who are coming off a 63-3 loss at No. 1 Alabama. Kickoff is set for noon on ESPN.

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Kentucky-Morehead State college basketball preview

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 23:38:00 -0000

The Kentucky men's basketball 2020-21 season opens Wednesday, Nov. 25 when the Wildcats take on the Morehead State Eagles at Rupp Arena. Matt Schabert of Morehead State gives a scouting report on Preston Spradlin's Eagles out of the OVC. Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald-Leader talks about what he'll be looking for from John Calipari's Wildcats.

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UK football's blowout loss at Alabama, plus UK basketball ready to start

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 21:12:00 -0000

The Kentucky football team was blown out 63-3 by No. 1-ranked Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2020. Meanwhile, Kentucky basketball is scheduled to open the season on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 against Morehead State t Rupp Arena. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss those topics and more.

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Kentucky-Alabama football preview

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:21:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats travel to Tuscaloosa to take on the No. 1-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in an SEC football game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Michael Casagrande of AL.com and Josh Moore of Kentucky.com join Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to break down the matchup. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. on the SEC Network.

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Previewing the Kentucky high school football playoffs

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:35:00 -0000

The Kentucky high school football playoffs are set to start on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. Jared Peck, preps writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com, joins Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to talk about covering high school sports in the time of COVID-19, and the teams to watch in all six of the state's classes.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's win over Vanderbilt; plus Matthew Mitchell's retirement

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 21:17:00 -0000

It was a tough week for University of Kentucky athletics with the death of assistant football coach John Schlarman and the surprise retirement of UK women's basketball coach Matthew Mitchell. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the football team's 38-35 win over Vanderbilt, which included tributes to Schlarman. They also talk about Mitchell's decision and his impact on the school's women's basketball program.

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Mark Stoops on the passing of John Schlarman

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:12:00 -0000

Kentucky football offensive line coach John Schlarman passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 after a two-year battle with cancer. At a press conference on Thursday, UK head coach Mark Stoops talked about the former Wildcat, what he meant to the program, what he was like as a person and how the team hopes to honor his memory.

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Kentucky-Vanderbilt football preview

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 03:29:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Vanderbilt Commodores in an SEC college football game on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Kroger Field. Chad Bishop of Vanderbilt Athletics and Josh Moore of the Lexington Herald-Leader join Herald-Leader columnist John Clay to discuss the matchup. Coming off a bye week, Kentucky is 2-4. Vanderbilt is 0-5, but took Mississippi State to the wire before losing 24-17 last week. Kickoff is set for noon on the SEC Network.

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Jon Rothstein on Kentucky and college basketball scheduling

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:47:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports joins John Clay of the Lexington Herald-Leader to talk about the challenge of putting together a college basketball schedule during a global pandemic. Jon also gives his thoughts on John Calipari's Kentucky basketball team heading into the 2020-21 season. He takes a pre-season look at the national picture and the SEC. Follow Jon on Twitter at @jonrothstein and check out his College Hoops Today podcast and website.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's loss to Georgia

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 21:17:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats fell to 2-4 heading into their bye week after a 14-3 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists Mark Story and John Clay discuss the loss and where UK sits with four games left in the regular season. Also, John lets Mark take a victory lap over the Dodgers winning the World Series.

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Kentucky-Georgia football preview

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:24:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats (2-3) play host to the Georgia Bulldogs (3-1) in an SEC football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at Kroger Field. Chip Towers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Josh Moore of the Lexington Herald-Leader talk to Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay about the matchup.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's loss at Missouri

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 20:25:00 -0000

What went wrong in Kentucky football's 20-10 loss at Missouri on Oct. 24, 2020? How can Eddie Gran fix the offense? Do the Wildcats need a quarterback change? How much did it hurt not having offensive line coach John Schlarman? Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story answer those questions and more.

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Kentucky basketball's good news with Ben Roberts

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:36:00 -0000

Kentucky basketball received good news on a pair of fronts this week. Transfers Olivier Sarr and Jacob Toppin were both granted eligibility waivers to play for the Wildcats in 2020-21. And heralded prospect Skyy Clark committed to the Cats for 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com basketball recruiting reporter Ben Roberts joined sports columnist John Clay to talk about the developments and other UK recruiting news.

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Kentucky-Missouri football preview

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 23:25:00 -0000

Hoping to extend its five-game winning streak over the Tigers, the Kentucky Wildcats travel to Missouri on Saturday for a 4 p.m. ET kickoff on the SEC Network. Souichi Terada of the Kansas City Star joins Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to provide a scouting report on Mizzou. Josh Moore of the Herald-Leader talks about what’s happening with Kentucky.

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Pro Football Focus senior analyst on Kentucky and SEC trends

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:39:00 -0000

Seth Galina, senior college football analyst for Pro Football Focus, joined Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnist John Clay to talk about how PFF does its grading, what he thinks of Kentucky and his thoughts on SEC football so far in this 2020 season.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's win at Tennessee

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 20:14:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Tennessee Volunteers in football in Knoxville for the first time since 1984 with a 34-7 victory on Oct. 17, 2020. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the UK win and look ahead to next Saturday's game at Missouri.

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Kentucky basketball recruiting with Ben Roberts

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:17:00 -0000

What's the latest on the eligibility of Kentucky basketball newcomer Olivier Sarr? What's the latest on UK recruiting? And just who is this newest Kentucky offer? Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com recruiting writer Ben Roberts joins H-L sports columnist John Clay to answer all those questions and more.

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Kentucky-Tennessee football preview

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:33:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats visit the Tennessee Volunteers in an SEC college football matchup on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. John Clay and Josh Moore of the Lexington Herald-Leader, along with Blake Toppmeyer of the Knoxville News-Sentinel discuss the matchup.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's win over Mississippi State

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:10:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats intercepted six passes to defeat the Mississippi State Bulldogs 24-2 in an SEC college football game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the victory and look ahead to UK's next game at Tennessee.

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Kentucky-Mississippi State football preview

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 14:45:00 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Mississippi State Bulldogs in an SEC football matchup on Saturday, Oct, 10, 2020. John Clay and Josh Moore of the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com preview the game along with Tyler Horka of the Clarion-Ledger.

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Can Kentucky football rebound from 0-2 start?

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 22:12:54 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats dropped a 42-41 heartbreaker in overtime to the Ole Miss Rebels in an SEC college football game on Oct. 3, 2020. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the loss and UK's 0-2 start.

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Kentucky-Ole Miss football preview

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:04:14 -0000

The Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Ole Miss Rebels in SEC football matchup on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2010 at Kroger Field. John Clay and Josh Moore of the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com preview the game along with Parrish Alford of the NE Mississippi Daily Journal.

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John Calipari talks Kentucky players in NBA Finals

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0000

On the eve of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers, Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari talks about his former players Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Anthony Davis. Calipari also discusses the Kentucky-Louisville basketball series after U of L coach Chris Mack has questioned the fairness of having limited fans for this year's game in Louisville, while U of L is to play at Rupp Arena in 2021-22.

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Reviewing Kentucky football's loss at Auburn

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 20:25:00 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky. com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss Kentucky football's 29-13 loss at the Auburn Tigers in the season opener on Sept. 26, 2020. They also look ahead to Saturday's home opener against the Ole Miss Rebels. Also included is UK coach Mark Stoops' press conference following the Auburn game. Find more UK athletics coverage at www.kentucky.com.

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Kentucky-Auburn football preview

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 23:22:39 -0000

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay previews Saturday's Kentucky-Auburn football game with Jay Tate of Auburn Rivals and Josh Moore of Kentucky.com.

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