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Thursday, October 1, 2026
SEC Basketball: Kentucky Basketball vs. Louisville Cardinals time and TV channel confirmed
Kentucky Basketball’s matchup with Louisville was the third game of the season for both teams. It was played on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, the earliest date ever for Kentucky vs. Louisville on the hardwood. This year, the game is on a more traditional date on…
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8:26 PM
· source: aseaofblue.com
SEC Football: Kentucky vs. South Carolina Injury Report: Tavion Wallace is questionable
The Kentucky Wildcats are getting prepared to head to Columbia as they face off with Shane Beamer and the South Carolina Gamecocks. In what has become a pivotal game for the Gamecocks, the Cats are going to look to spoil the party and move to 4-1 on the season. However, for the…
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7:50 PM
· source: aseaofblue.com
SEC Football: Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State betting preview: Odds, picks, predictions for college football Week 5
The Aggies host the Hilltoppers in a Conference USA matchup to kick off college football Week 5 on Thursday night
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5:30 PM
· source: CBS Sports
SEC Softball: Maddi Hackbarth Joining Kentucky Coaching Staff
Kentucky has hired Maddi Hackbarth as the program's new assistant coach.
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2:23 PM
· source: D1Softball
SEC Basketball: Kentucky Basketball posts opening for assistant coach position
We’re just days removed from Kentucky Basketball Media Day, where Mark Pope was asked numerous things, one of them being the potential to add another coach to the staff with an assistant role still open. On Monday, Pope’s answer was, “Technically, there’s no exact right number…
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12:39 PM
· source: aseaofblue.com
SEC Football: Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State betting preview: Odds, picks, predictions for Week 5 college football
The Aggies host the Hilltoppers in a Conference USA matchup to kick off college football Week 5 on Thursday night
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7:10 AM
· source: CBS Sports
SEC Football: Kentucky Wildcats News: Lance Heard to Bengals in NFL Mock Draft
Could Kentucky have a first-round pick on its offensive line? A new mock draft from CBS Sports has Wildcats offensive tackle Lance Heard being picked 25th overall in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals. “Heard would fit in on the Bengals’ line in the run game where he’s a…
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5:40 AM
· source: aseaofblue.com
SEC Football: Nyck Harbor will present a major test for Kentucky defense
Sep 9, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Nyck Harbor (8) celebrates a touchdown during the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con South Carolina wide…
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5:15 AM
· source: aseaofblue.com
SEC Football: Kentucky’s presence was felt throughout NBA Media Days
With NBA Media Days taking place this week, let’s take a look at some of the notable stories involving former Kentucky Wildcats. Milwaukee Bucks We’ve seen in the past that professional organizations tease some of their players by sneaking in a hat or shirt from another team for…
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5:05 AM
· source: aseaofblue.com
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
SEC Football: Kentucky beats South Alabama Jaguars 45-21
No. 14 Kentucky beat South Alabama Jaguars 45-21 at Kroger Field. Kentucky: Kenny Minchey (19/25, 177 YDS, 1 TD) passing; CJ Baxter (16 CAR, 149 YDS, 1 TD) rushing; Kenny Darby (3 REC, 43 YDS) receiving. South Alabama Jaguars: Jared Hollins (23/43, 266 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT) passing.
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10:04 PM
SEC Football: Gamecocks Without Suspended Edge Dylan Stewart
South Carolina will be without edge rusher Dylan Stewart, who is out after a team suspension. Defensive lineman Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy is questionable, and five other Gamecocks, including WR Jayden Sellers and LB A.J. Holloway, are ruled out.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: More Wildcats Questions Before Gamecocks Game
Starting long snapper Cole Marszalek is doubtful for Kentucky, and backup cornerback Grant Grayton has been ruled out. Starting safety Jordan Castell is probable, and reserve offensive lineman Jay Clark is questionable.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: WR DJ Miller Doubtful vs. South Carolina
Kentucky's first injury report lists wide receiver DJ Miller as doubtful for the South Carolina game. Missing him would hurt a Wildcats receiver group that is already short on depth.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: UK Teases Power K Retro Night vs. LSU
Kentucky hosts No. 11 LSU in Lexington on Oct. 10, with a 7 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN. The program's promo graphic for the game features the classic Power K logo, a strong hint that fans will get a throwback-themed night.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Kentucky Heads to Struggling South Carolina
No. 24 Kentucky plays at South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 4:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network, and opens as a 2.5-point underdog. The Gamecocks (2-2, 0-2 SEC) have lost seven straight SEC games, and star EDGE Dylan Stewart is suspended indefinitely. Kentucky has lost its last four games against South Carolina.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: No. 24 Kentucky Pulls Away From South Alabama
Kentucky led South Alabama just 24-21 at halftime, then held the Jaguars scoreless after the break to win 45-21 at Kroger Field. The Wildcats are now 3-1 overall and 1-1 in SEC play under first-year coach Will Stein.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Third Down Is Kentucky's Weak Spot
Kentucky averages 34.5 points and more than 200 rushing yards per game under first-year coach Will Stein, but it has trouble on third down. The Wildcats have converted just 9 of 39 (23.1%) and allowed opponents to convert 44.8%, which ranks near the bottom nationally on both sides of the ball.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Gamecocks Without Dylan Stewart vs. UK
South Carolina will face Kentucky without defensive lineman Dylan Stewart, whom Shane Beamer suspended after Stewart threw a punch during the Alabama game. The Gamecocks still have QB LaNorris Sellers, who has already run for 244 yards this season, and 6-foot-5 receiver Nyck Harbor.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Kentucky Visits Struggling Gamecocks
Kentucky (3-1) plays at South Carolina on Saturday. The Gamecocks have lost nine of their last 10 SEC games and are coming off a 49-18 loss at Alabama. They have still beaten the Wildcats four straight times, including 35-13 last season, and Shane Beamer is asking the home crowd to show up behind his team.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Ex-UK Target Marcio Santos Leaves LSU for Spain
Brazilian forward Marcio Santos, 23, reportedly signed a two-year deal with Baskonia instead of playing for LSU. His NCAA eligibility had not been cleared, and the Tigers are still waiting on clearance for several other international players.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: 5-Star PG Reese Alston Makes Early Official Visit to Kentucky
Reese Alston, the No. 9 overall prospect in the 2027 class and the top player in Texas per the 247 Composite, moved his Kentucky official visit up from mid-October. He remains uncommitted, and Mark Pope, who played with Alston's father Rafer in the NBA, has made him a top target.
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12:00 AM
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
SEC Basketball: Pope Credits Larry Bird Lesson, Not His Beard
Told that no bearded head coach has ever won a national title, Mark Pope laughed it off and said confidence comes from work. He pointed to his two years playing for Larry Bird, who put up more shots before and after practice than anyone else. Big Blue Madness tickets sold out in 22 minutes.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Pope Wants His Wildcats Making the Calls
At Kentucky's Media Day, Mark Pope said he wants to coach decision-makers rather than script every possession. He is building a free-flowing system around high-IQ playmakers, including returning big man Malachi Moreno, who Pope says is passing at an elite level from the five.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Scrutiny Over UK's Nike Contract
Kentucky's 10-year Nike extension is projected at about $76 million, with a guaranteed minimum of just $4 million in royalties. The deal ranks around 15th nationally, behind South Carolina, Nebraska and Washington, although uncapped royalties could raise the total.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Minchey Ranks Last in SEC QBR
Kenny Minchey's 33.0 Total QBR is last among SEC quarterbacks. He posted an 88.7 against Texas A&M but only 8.7 against South Alabama, where he went 19-of-25 for 177 yards and a touchdown. Kentucky plays at South Carolina next.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Kentucky Backfield Makes History
C.J. Baxter, Jason Patterson and Jovantae Barnes each ran for more than 100 yards in Kentucky's 45-21 win over South Alabama. It's the first time three Wildcat running backs have done that in the same game.
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8:00 AM
Monday, September 28, 2026
SEC Basketball: Pope Upbeat on Kam Williams
Mark Pope says Kam Williams needed a more extensive surgery after his Jones fracture failed to heal properly, but the staff expects a full recovery. UK is hopeful he returns by the start of the regular season after he averaged 6.0 points on 36% three-point shooting last year.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Noah's Hamstring on the Mend
Kentucky says Trent Noah's re-aggravated hamstring is improving, and he could return in a few weeks. The third-year wing will likely miss most or all of the exhibition slate but could be back for the start of the regular season.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Kentucky Guard Jerone Morton Out Indefinitely
Senior guard Jerone Morton, a Washington State transfer and Lexington native, hurt his knee in practice and will be reevaluated in several weeks, Pope announced. Freshman Mason Williams is expected to take on more minutes as Kentucky's backup point guard while Morton is out.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Momcilovic Nears Full Return for Kentucky
Mark Pope said at Media Day that Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic should be cleared for full practice next week after a summer finger injury on his shooting hand. That timeline could put Momcilovic, who shot 48.7% from three last season, on the floor for the October 16 exhibition against Little Rock.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: South Carolina Sits Star Dylan Stewart Before Kentucky Game
Shane Beamer has suspended Dylan Stewart, South Carolina's best player and a top NFL prospect, ahead of an important SEC game with Kentucky. Beamer, who is under heavy pressure to win, chose team culture over keeping his star on the field, so the Wildcats will face a Gamecocks team without its top player.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Cats Aim to Snap Skid at South Carolina
Kentucky plays at South Carolina Saturday at 4:15 p.m. on SEC Network, trying to end a four-game losing streak in the series. The Gamecocks have lost seven straight SEC games, and pressure is growing on head coach Shane Beamer.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Former Rivals Celebrate Together
CJ Baxter, who played for Texas, says he nearly passed out cheering when ex-Oklahoma back Jovantae Barnes scored against South Alabama. Barnes had only three carries this season before Saturday. Head coach Will Stein was openly unhappy with the overall performance despite the win.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Kentucky Enters AP Top 25 at No. 24
Kentucky enters the AP poll at No. 24 after shutting out South Alabama in the second half. The Wildcats (3-1, 1-1 SEC) trailed early but led 24-21 at the break. They sit ninth in A Sea of Blue's Week 5 SEC power rankings.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Three Wildcats Top 100 Rushing Yards
Kentucky pounds South Alabama on the ground in a 45-21 win, with three running backs going over 100 yards. Jason Patterson scores three times on 137 yards, CJ Baxter averages 9.3 per carry, and Jovantae Barnes adds 100 yards and his first touchdown in over a year.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: No. 3 Kentucky Sweeps No. 7 Texas
No. 3 Kentucky opens SEC play by sweeping No. 7 Texas 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-21) in Lexington. With Morgan Gaerte out injured, Asia Thigpen steps up with 15 kills on .303 hitting, and the Wildcats host Auburn on Friday.
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12:00 AM
Sunday, September 27, 2026
SEC Football: Wildcats Catch a Break in Columbia
Kentucky hasn't beaten South Carolina since 2021, and now it won't face Stewart, who had 7 sacks as a freshman. Back problems have slowed him, but he still had 6 pressures on 26 pass-rush snaps across two SEC games this season.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Gamecocks Suspend Dylan Stewart Before Kentucky Game
South Carolina has suspended star defensive end Dylan Stewart indefinitely, and he won't play when Kentucky visits in Week 5. Shane Beamer says the team will decide Stewart's future within a day or two, after he was benched against Alabama for punching an opposing player.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Wildcats Rally After Slow Start
South Alabama led Kentucky 21-14 in the second quarter before Jason Patterson's 75-yard touchdown run tied it with 1:22 left in the half. The Wildcats' ground game then took over, and the Jaguars converted just 4 of 15 third downs in the 45-21 loss.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Baxter Credits Big Blue Wall After Big Day
CJ Baxter ran 16 times for 149 yards and a touchdown, including a 53-yard burst, in the 45-21 win over South Alabama. After the game he gave the credit to Kentucky's offensive line, singling out Lance Heard and describing how the group prepares during the week.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Kentucky Makes Rushing History vs. South Alabama
Kentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 at Kroger Field, rolling up a season-high 390 rushing yards. CJ Baxter (149), Jason Patterson (137, 3 TD) and Jovantae Barnes (100) made it the first game in program history with three running backs each topping 100 yards.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Shane Carr Breaks Through for UK
Senior transfer Shane Carr had the first two catches of his Kentucky career against South Alabama, and the second was a fourth-quarter touchdown from Kenny Minchey. Carr led Southern Utah in catches (50), yards (744) and touchdowns in 2025.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Wildcats Knocking on Top-25 Door
After the road upset of No. 9 Texas A&M, Kentucky sat at No. 27 in the AP poll with 98 votes, the second-highest total among unranked teams. On3's Thomas Goldkamp already has UK at No. 25 before the Wildcats travel to South Carolina.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Kentucky Pulls Away From South Alabama, 45-21
Kentucky was tied with South Alabama at halftime, then shut the Jaguars out after the break to win 45-21. The Wildcats ran for 390 yards, with three backs going over 100. Jason Patterson scored three touchdowns, and CJ Baxter and Jovantae Barnes added one each.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Baxter, Patterson Emerging as UK's Backfield Duo
CJ Baxter and Jason Patterson are becoming a one-two rushing punch for Kentucky. The offense wants to keep the second-half momentum from College Station going and spread the ball to more receivers.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: UK Defense Must Slow Jaguars' Ground Game
South Alabama leans on a pair of running backs, so Jay Bateman's defense needs to control the run. It also has to limit big plays, since the Jaguars' top two receivers each average more than 11 yards per catch.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: Wildcats Host South Alabama After A&M Win
Kentucky (2-1) returns to Kroger Field today to face South Alabama (2-1), a week after its big road win over Texas A&M in College Station. The Cats will try to avoid a letdown before the heart of SEC play.
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12:00 AM
Saturday, September 26, 2026
SEC Football: Stein Says UK Injuries Look Minor
Will Stein says DJ Miller, Nic Anderson, Jovantae Barnes and long snapper Cole Marszalek should be fine. DL Tavion Gadson sat out as a precaution and should play at South Carolina, while safety Ty Bryant's arm issue is worth watching.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Cats Shut Out Jaguars After Halftime
After a sloppy first half that included a muffed punt, Kentucky takes a 24-21 lead into the break and wins the second half 21-0. Across its three wins, UK has outscored opponents 62-20 after halftime.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Kentucky Backfield Runs Over South Alabama
Kentucky beats South Alabama 45-21 behind three 100-yard rushers: Jason Patterson (189 yards, 3 TDs), CJ Baxter (149) and Jovantae Barnes (100), the program's first such trio since 2020. The Wildcats move to 3-1.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Texas Holds Off Tennessee 20-17
Texas sacked Faizon Brandon 10 times and survived a late Tennessee rally in Knoxville, winning 20-17 after the Vols recovered an onside kick but came up short on a final desperation heave.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Three Kentucky Backs Top 100 Yards
C.J. Baxter (149), Jason Patterson (137, 3 TDs) and Jovantae Barnes (100) each cleared 100 rushing yards against South Alabama — the first time Kentucky has had three 100-yard rushers in a game since 2020.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Wildcats Roll Past South Alabama 45-21
Kentucky erased an early 21-14 deficit and shut out South Alabama in the second half to win 45-21 at Kroger Field, moving to 3-1 ahead of next week's road trip to South Carolina.
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4:00 PM
SEC Recruiting: QB Marcus Washington Jr. Commits to Kentucky
Quarterback Marcus Washington Jr. has committed to Kentucky, adding another piece to Will Stein's growing recruiting haul in Lexington.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Kentucky Hosts South Alabama at Kroger Field
Fresh off their upset win at Texas A&M, the 2-1 Wildcats return to Lexington to face 2-1 South Alabama, with stopping the Jaguars' two-headed rushing attack the key to avoiding a letdown before SEC play heats up.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Freshman Darby Shines in Kentucky's Upset of Texas A&M
True freshman WR Kenny Darby bounced back from an early drop to post two catches for 64 yards and a touchdown in Kentucky's 31-21 road upset of No. 9 Texas A&M as a 16.5-point underdog. Coach Will Stein says the LSU flip has star potential.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: McShay Tabs Kentucky as Playoff Dark Horse
National analyst Todd McShay named Kentucky an SEC team capable of a surprise College Football Playoff run, crediting Will Stein's track record developing quarterbacks like Bo Nix and Dillon Gabriel as reason to believe in the Wildcats.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: Afari Flourishing in Kentucky's New Defense
Linebacker Alex Afari Jr. logged 32 snaps in his first full game of the season during Kentucky's win at Texas A&M, and says he's thriving in coordinator Jay Bateman's aggressive, blitz-heavy scheme after choosing to finish his career in Lexington.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: Stein Leans on Meyer's Advice to Avoid Trap Game
Fresh off a road upset of No. 9 Texas A&M, Kentucky coach Will Stein is drawing on guidance from Urban Meyer to keep his 2-1 Wildcats focused ahead of Saturday's home matchup with South Alabama, where UK is favored by nearly three touchdowns.
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12:00 AM
Friday, September 25, 2026
SEC Football: Stein Says Twitter Plays Make Kentucky's Playbook
Fresh off Kentucky's upset of Texas A&M, Will Stein revealed he and OC Joe Sloan test plays they find on social media in practice, adding them to game plans when they fit. Stein also called Kentucky an elite all-around athletic department.
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8:00 PM