Lexington police say that 40-year-old Mia White had been arrested and charged with murder (domestic violence) in connection with the shooting White was taken to the Fayette County Detention Center The Fayette County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was shot and killed on Newtown Pike early Friday morning 24-year-old Elmer Joseph Eldridge died from gunshot wounds The coroner's report says that his manner of death is a homicide and a forensic autopsy will be done at the State Medical Examiner's Office on May 3 The Lexington Police Department says that the man who was shot on Newtown Pike early Friday morning has died after he was taken to a local hospital for his injuries and anyone with information is asked to call 859-258-3600 The Lexington Police Department reports that they are investigating an early morning shooting on Friday on Newtown Pike they responded to the 300 block of Newtown Pike around 5:50 a.m for reports of a "shooting with a victim." police say they found a person who was suffering from a gunshot wound The victim was transported to a local hospital with reported life-threatening injuries Police say the shooting is under investigation Report a typo (LEX 18) — One juvenile has been injured and another juvenile has been arrested after a stabbing that occurred off Centre Parkway in Lexington on Sunday according to the Lexington Police Department Police say they were dispatched to the scene in the 1100 block of Centre Parkway at approximately 3:58 p.m LPD says the stabbing involved two juveniles One was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the other was arrested at the scene and charged with second-degree assault It was announced earlier in the week that both Koby Brea and Otega Oweh were invited to attend the NBA draft combine. Now, Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams has an invite of his own: to the G League Elite Camp per John Chepkevich of Draft Express The camp lets players show what they can do in front of NBA personnel and has resulted in late invites to the combine who would like to play his way into the NBA Williams definitely has the size that NBA teams covet He's also a terrific passer and facilitator There could be a team out there that sees potential in Williams and thinks they can develop his offensive game He'll try to show what he can become May 9th through the 11th 2025) — The University of Kentucky recognized exceptional faculty and graduate teaching assistants with the Outstanding Teaching Awards during the 2025 UK Faculty Awards Ceremony held Thursday There are two categories of faculty awards and a graduate teaching assistant award The winners of the 2025 Outstanding Teaching Awards are:  “It is critical that we continue to celebrate and render visible the scholarly and deeply human work that our winners today continue to do on a day-to-day basis,” said Trey Conatser assistant provost for teaching and learning “And we know from students—whose success is our north star for UK’s educational mission—just how much their teachers matter.”  The criteria for the award are comprehensive engaging and scholarly teaching practices; a positive impact on student learning and success; innovative creative or skillful approaches to curricula and pedagogy; reflective teaching grounded in an improvement-oriented mindset; significant educational contributions to the department university or discipline; and degree of experience breadth of teaching and peer or student recognition UKNow will highlight each of the winners of the Outstanding Teaching Awards The Graduate School also recognized the winners of the Albert D The Kirwan Memorial Prize was established in 1995 and recognizes its namesake's collaborative research efforts as well as Albert Kirwan's endeavors in creating an environment at UK that promotes high-quality research and scholarship the Sturgill Award is named in honor of alumnus William B who contributed to higher education through organizing and serving as president of the Hazard Independent College Foundation in addition to working with legislators to develop the community college system across the Commonwealth For more information about the awards, visit https://gradschool.uky.edu/faculty-awards the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education We pride ourselves on being a catalyst for breakthroughs and a force for healing It's all made possible by our people — visionaries disruptors and pioneers — who make up 200 academic programs a $476.5 million research and development enterprise and a world-class medical center 2025 at 8:18 AM EDT|Updated: 21 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLEXINGTON (WKYT) - A vehicle overturned in a crash in Lexington Lexwrecks posted on X that the crash happened on Delong Road between Colliver Lane and Walnut Hill Road and that a car reportedly flipped Police say the vehicle left the roadway and the driver overcorrected The driver sustained minor injuries but was not taken by ambulance to the hospital The road was blocked while crews worked the scene Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLEXINGTON (WKYT) - A Kentucky mom was in for a surprise when she found 70,000 suckers on her front doorstep shared on Facebook that her son Liam ordered 30 cases of Dum-Dum suckers off of Amazon while playing on her phone this weekend She says she tried to stop the order before it came to her house “My suckers are here!” Liam said to LaFavers when they arrived Lliam has developmental delays and was born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder She says the condition affects his decision-making “He told me that he wanted to have a carnival and he was ordering the Dum-Dums as prizes for his carnival he was being friendly and being kind to his friends but he’s just not able to think into the future and see what consequences would be,” said LaFavers LaFavers says eight of 30 cases were unaccounted for She had to go to the post office to rectify that situation were actually scanned in here as being rejected,” she said LaFavers says those eight cases were returned to sender and she hopes she can at least get that portion of her money back She says Amazon delivered the other 22 cases While initially she had trouble getting a refund Lafavers told WKYT that she has gotten her money back She told us she will change some settings on her phone so this doesn’t happen again The Golden Alert for the missing 10-year-old boy in Lexington has been canceled Police are searching for a 10-year-old boy who went missing in Lexington Anyone with information about Byaombe's whereabouts is asked to call 911 (LEX 18) — Lexwrecks on X is reporting that a single-vehicle has flipped on Delong Road between Colliver Lane and Walnut Hill Road in Lexington on Monday morning LEX 18 has a crew on its way to the scene and is working to learn more information Injury Collision:Delong Rd between Colliver Ln and Walnut Hill Rd -Single vehicle reportedly flipped. pic.twitter.com/4muiy9U1AX (LEX 18) — Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington has established itself as one of the premier thoroughbred operations in the country and selling elite racehorses that have gone on to win at the highest levels of the sport but it's also really like dreamy," said Bell The 900-acre farm has developed a reputation for excellence producing 39 Grade One winners since 2000 – an impressive achievement in an industry where the odds of success are remarkably slim it has less than a one percent chance of winning a Grade One race," said Bell notes that their success rate of around three percent is exceptional in the thoroughbred industry I like to joke that if you want to play in the NBA then you go play basketball at the University of Kentucky for Coach Pope you start your day at Mill Ridge," said Bell The farm has raised champions like Seize the Grey These successes have cemented Mill Ridge's status as a premier thoroughbred operation "The dreams of what they are today and what they will become is what fills one's mind while on the farm," said Bell who grew up in Lexington on his family's farm "It's been a totally magical experience certainly since that time," said Bell Mill Ridge Farm has become a destination for horse enthusiasts welcoming 60 to 70 visitors on average during the busy season from March through November When asked about his favorite part of being on the farm Bell's answer was simple: "I love sharing it with people." The farm prides itself on creating connections between people and horses sometimes leading to powerful emotional experiences "To stand with someone and help encourage them to feed a mare a carrot and to watch them overcome that fear I've had a number of people crying overcoming that fear," said Bell This commitment to accessibility and education is central to Mill Ridge's mission "Mill Ridge is all about the horse and if you're curious about the horse or want to learn more want to get involved that Mill Ridge is a place that welcomes you," said Bell As the farm continues its legacy of breeding champions Bell hopes to inspire a broader connection to the thoroughbred industry "We hope that through our generation that more people feel like it's part of their story too," said Bell Kentucky has been in the wide receiver market during the spring transfer portal. However, the return of Hardley Gilmore IV to the lineup has been the only addition to the room while the Cats officially lost Louisiana Tech transfer Tru Edwards to the NFL Another name came off the board on Sunday evening. Jackson State transfer Isaiah Spencer is headed to the ACC 🦃 @CoachPryVT @Coach_Mines pic.twitter.com/6PH9Gi04dB Kentucky had hosted the Madison (Miss.) Central product for an official visit. Baylor was also involved in this recruitment. That battle officially ended when Isaiah Spencer committed to the Hokies. The FCS transfer appeared in 14 games (522 snaps) as a sophomore and finished the season with 35 receptions (47 targets) for 660 yards and four touchdowns. Top 101Shane BeamerPuts NCAA on blast Hot3Trump By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms and use of my personal information described therein This commitment comes just a week after target Keelan Marion picked Miami Kentucky currently has 12 scholarship wideouts on the roster Five have transferred into the program this offseason and five others were 2024 high school recruits That room will look much different this fall Gilmore, Lorenzo Cowan (EDGE, USC), and Seth McGowan (RB New Mexico State) have been the only roster additions for Kentucky since the spring transfer portal opened Join the conversation and talk about this article and all things Kentucky Sports in the new KSR Message Board. "It's not personal, it's personnel." Applying Freddie Maggard's favorite turn of phrase to the 2025 Kentucky football team means you're going to see... Hello, friends. I don't know about you, but I'm still hurting. 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Hot3Trump, Saban blastedNIL order ripped On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media Covington (Ky.) Catholic has long been a football powerhouse in the Bluegrass State The Northern Kentucky high school near Cincinnati has seen the University of Kentucky football staff on campus frequently in recent years to recruit some tight end prospects Covington (Ky.) Catholic tight end/linebacker Owen Pitzer received a scholarship offer from Vince Marrow on Thursday Blessed to receive my first offer from the University of Kentucky @vincemarrow @UKFootball @CovCathFootball @CovCathFBAlumni pic.twitter.com/9dqjhF9S8J Owen Pitzer looks like another Covington Catholic tight end headed towards power conference football. As a sophomore, Pitzer recorded 57 tackles, 1.5 sacks, four receptions for 45 yards, and rushed for 65 yards. The young player scored six total touchdowns and should be a top player for the Colonels in 2025. The 2026 high school class will come into focus over the next couple of months as Kentucky hosts prospects for official visits and looks to add some commitments to the class. Paducah (Ky.) Tilghman offensive tackle Jarvis Strickland is currently the only commit in the class important relationship-building in the 2027 class is being done now UK could be set to host Pitzer on an official visit KSR has been delivering UK Sports news in the most ridiculous manner for almost two decades you can get even more coverage of the Cats with KSR+ Now is the perfect time to join our online community our message board featuring thousands of Kentucky fans around the globe JOIN HERE A huge June is right around the corner for the Kentucky football program. The Wildcats have just one commit in the 2026 high school class and must add some more soon. Some important prospects will be on campus soon. Bogart (Ga.) North Oconee wide receiver Dallas Dickerson is one of those prospects The three-star recruit received an offer from Kentucky wide receivers coach L’Damian Washington on March 12 and quickly scheduled an official visit to UK Dickerson will be in Lexington from June 6-8 for his official visit The wideout also has an official visits stop scheduled with Kansas State (May 30-June 1) and South Florida are other schools also expected to get a visit Dickerson took an official visit to Indiana in April But now some SEC schools have entered the chat for the 2026 wideout who clocked 10.36 in the 100 meters Florida and Oklahoma have both entered the chat. Georgia Tech also issued a scholarship offer to Dallas Dickerson this week. “It’s SEC ball. You can’t get a whole lot better than that and to play in the SEC. I know the history at Florida is awesome too,” Dallas Dickerson told On3 The new offers could change this recruitment but Kentucky currently sits in a good spot Wide receiver is standing out as a position of need for the Wildcats in the 2026 cycle Dallas Dickerson is one of many targets that UK is in good position for but they will have to now beat out some SEC schools for the speedster who recorded 24 catches for 507 yards and six touchdowns on a state championship team in 2024 Kentucky defensive lineman Darrion Henry-Young entered the transfer portal for the second time in his career this spring After taking visits to Virginia Tech and Oklahoma State the former blue-chip recruit out of Cincinnati (Ohio) Princeton has decided to finish his college football career in the Sun Belt The class of 2020 product is headed to Coastal Carolina PORTAL NEWS: Per @APSportsAgency Former 4-star DL and Kentucky transfer Darrion Henry-Young commits to Coastal Carolina. 💥He also took visits to Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech but goes with the CHANTS. @wmbfnews @wmbfsports pic.twitter.com/oL255JYSkv Darrion Henry-Young started his career at Ohio State and spent two seasons in Ryan Day‘s program before transferring to Kentucky Henry-Young appeared in five games and played 34 snaps for Kentucky That playing time increased to eight games and 113 snaps in 2023 when the defensive lineman recorded 10 tackles and two tackles for loss Henry-Young’s year ended early after suffering a season-ending knee injury in SEC play Henry-Young would then take a redshirt year in 2024 The transfer could get an additional year of eligibility if he applies for a medical redshirt Darrion Henry-Young is the 11th UK transfer to sign with a Group of Five program this offseason © 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. Brown re-entered the transfer portal and has chosen Kentucky as his next destination Originally a 4-star recruit in the 2022 class Brown struggled to see playing time at Alabama he remains a promising prospect for Kentucky coach Mark Stoops While Brown's past limited usage raises questions about his production his transition to a new coaching staff at Kentucky offers a fresh opportunity for development and utilization in their offense Brown's move to Kentucky may see him play a more significant role in the offense; fans and coaches will watch closely to see how the Wildcats integrate him into their system Elijah Brown's return to the SEC with Kentucky represents a second chance to fulfill his potential and both he and the Wildcats have much to prove in the upcoming season The summary of the linked article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology from OpenAI We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy UCF Knights tight end Elijah Brown has committed to transfer to the Kentucky Wildcats, per On3’s Pete Nakos. He previously played for the Alabama Crimson Tide and FAU Owls Elijah Brown played his high school football at Wayne in Dayton, Ohio. There, he was a four-star recruit in the Class of 2022 He was the 252nd-ranked player overall and the 11th-ranked tight end in that recruiting cycle Elijah Brown entered the Transfer Portal and landed at UCF he made the decision to re-enter the portal Elijah Brown played his freshman season with the Alabama Crimson Tide he did not see any game action that season and ended up taking a redshirt That offseason he’d transfer to FAU where he spent the next two seasons of his career That gives him two more seasons of eligibility remaining in his college career For his career, Elijah Brown has made one reception for 22 yards. That came in FAU’s November loss to Charlotte in the 2024 season. The Kentucky Wildcats are coming off a frustrating 4-8 season in 2024 It was the team’s worst record since Stoops’ first season with the program in 2013 It also snapped an eight-season streak of going to bowl games for Kentucky the Wildcats are looking to find a way to bounce back from that The Transfer Portal has also become a tool in doing so Kentucky currently has the 13th-ranked transfer class in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 College Football Team Transfer Portal Rankings That’s with a class that has 31 players exiting the program and another 22 entering it that number doesn’t yet include Elijah Brown He’s one of 15 offensive players and two tight ends Kentucky is bringing in The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. you may want to try one of these articles: (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)  – A Lexington woman charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting on Newtown Pike is set to appear in court this afternoon 40-year-old Mia White is scheduled for arraignment at 1 p.m on charges of murder related to domestic violence Police say White is accused of fatally shooting 24-year-old Elmer Eldridge last Friday Officials confirm Eldridge’s death marks the sixth homicide in Lexington so far this year (LEX 18) — The outer loop of New Circle Road just past the Georgetown Street exit is back open after an early morning crash involving a semi-truck on Monday the semi-truck struck a barrier in the construction zone Police say there were no injuries and they are investigating the cause of the crash Hairston put on a show in every workout he had He rose up draft boards and ended up in round one ESPN's Matt Miller ranked his top 100 draft picks in terms of value The Bills wanted to find impact defensive players who could hold up against AFC rivals like the Chiefs and Ravens feisty corner whose footwork was among the best in the draft He was widely projected to be picked in the 20s Hairston is likely to get playing time early in Buffalo where cornerback was a big need and Big Blue Nation will be rooting for him A huge June is right around the corner for the Kentucky football program. The Wildcats have just one commit in the 2026 high school class and must add some more soon. Some important prospects will be on campus soon. Jackson Samuels-Ford will be one of numerous key targets making his way through Lexington in June The Malvern (Pa.) Prep blue-chipper has locked in an official visit to Kentucky. The No. 242 overall recruit in the 2026 On3 Industry Ranking will be in Lexington from June 2-4 Ford will also make stops at Wisconsin (May 30-June 1) Top247 ATH @Jackson_S_Ford swaps out one Big Ten visit for another @247Sports @TomLoy247 @Bill_Kurelic https://t.co/WoJbrnjWR2 pic.twitter.com/hZXpzwJIlT Jackson Samuels-Ford released his top eight schools in April. Kentucky made the cut along with Ohio State, Rutgers, Wisconsin, Michigan, Stanford, Penn State, and USC. Five of those schools will get official visits from the defensive prospect. The trip to Fayette County will be a mid-week visit between weekend stops at Wisconsin and Penn State. EDGE is standing out as a position of need for Kentucky in the 2026 cycle. The Wildcats enter the 2025 season with six scholarship outside linebackers on the roster and three of those (Sam Greene, Kam Olds, and Lorenzo Cowan) were added to the roster via the transfer portal. Olds only has one season of eligibility remaining. Kentucky is looking for help at EDGE. Defensive coordinator Brad White is running point on this blue-chip recruitment Kentucky faces some stiff competition but is very much in the hunt for Samuels-Ford Malvern (Pa.) Prep EDGE Jackson Samuels-Ford (4-star Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy defensive lineman Marcus Almada (Unranked) Camden (N.J.) Eastside EDGE Elijah Satchell (Unranked) Richmond (Va.) Hermitage safety Andre Clarke Jr. (4-star Fort Pierce (Fla.) Westwood cornerback Jordan Crutchfield (4-star Bogart (Ga.) North Oconee wide receiver Dallas Dickerson (unranked) Evergreen (Ala.) Hillcrest defensive back J.T. Barlow (3-star Rome (Ga.) High wide receiver Darnell Collins (Unranked) Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater linebacker Justin Edwards (Unranked) Orlando (Fla.) Jones wide receiver Larry Miles (3-star San Antonio (Texas) Cornerstone Christian School wide receiver Davis McCray (Unranked) Venice (Fla.) EDGE Asharri Charles (4-star West Chester (Pa.) East tackle Tyler Duell (3-star Sarasota (Fla.) Cardinal Mooney offensive lineman Da’Ron Parks (4-star Louisville (Ky.) St. Xavier linebacker Karsten Busch (3-star Manchester (Ga.) High cornerback Jaedyn Terry (4-star Austin (Texas) Lake Travis EDGE Ben Duncum (Unranked) Greensboro (N.C.) Grimsley cornerback Kosci Barnes (Unranked) MSU will be in a field with eight top 50 teams (including No.3 Florida State and No Monday through Wednesday at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville The Eagles will have tee times beginning at 8:55 a.m ET and going through the five players to 9:39 a.m Morehead State is the Ohio Valley Conference champions for 2025 UPDATE: The Golden Alert for Patient Byaombe has been cancelled ______________________________________________________________ The Lexington Police Department has issued a Golden Alert for a missing Lexington juvenile He is 4’07” tall and approximately 85 pounds He was last seen wearing a yellowish colored shirt Byaombe is under the age of 12 and is believed to be on foot or possible on a bicycle Anyone with knowledge of Patient Byaombe whereabouts is asked to call 911 © 2025 Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government 200 E. Main St.Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 425-2255 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — Changes to the University of Kentucky’s inclusive graduation ceremonies have prompted a fraternity to offer special recognition to its members Kris Washington is a graduating senior at the University of Kentucky who said he came to the Bluegrass State with opportunity and community on his mind Washington takes the stage both at Rupp Arena to accept his official diploma and at the historic Lexington Lyric Theater Four years ago, he came to Kentucky as a freshman on the William C. Parker diversity scholarship “Just like I used that vehicle to come to Kentucky there are many other students who I’ve met and who also did the same thing And with the removal of the funding for our schools and everything they’ve already changed the William C Parker scholarship,” Washington explained While the scholarship formerly recognized diversity in its title, it is now the William C. Parker Belonging scholarship and now applies to all students of any background but with specific guidelines for who receive the scholarship Washington said it’s a part of policy changes happening on campus Including the cancellation of the UK’s special-interest-graduation ceremonies for Black The university shared a detailed response with Spectrum News 1 that said the move to eliminate these ceremonies follows multiple “federal and state policy changes and directives” equity and inclusion programs are not only needed but promote more learning opportunities “It is important to invite people that are different from you within your circle because you can’t learn or grow by doing the same things the whole time You need to build on your understanding of the world from the world around you,” Washington said It’s why the UK’s Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members are hosting Senior Salute who came up with the idea once that he heard that the university was taking away these celebrations,” Pierre Pietitfere we’re going to put on.’ The event was called Harambee it’s a night of celebration for grads in the community the historic Lyric theater and the history that we’ve always been here for everyone that we’ve been here to be a platform for young people to inspire It was a natural fit that we would still show support.” at the Lyric Theater off East Third Street the University of Louisville has also canceled its lavender ceremony dedicated to LGBTQ students the Commonwealth of Kentucky featured the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby perhaps the biggest horse racing competition in the country The Derby is the first of the “Big Three” horse races — along with the Belmont and Preakness — to crown a Triple Crown winner if one horse were to win all three in the same year only 13 horses have ever accomplished the feat Along with the spectacle of horse racing and luxury living the Derby is also famous for the people it attracts with plenty of celebrities flocking to Churchill Downs in Louisville for the event every year This year’s edition of the “run for the roses” saw plenty of well-known individuals With the event being perhaps the biggest in the Commonwealth on an annual basis it’s also no shock that plenty of Kentucky athletes also make their presence known at the event carrying the banner of the flagship school This year, one Cat in particular to make an appearance was rising sophomore Trent Noah who arrived on the scene in a white suit and white floral tie alongside his girlfriend Lexie Lewis Lewis also dressed to impress at the event donning a white dress with pink flowers to go along with a pink “derby hat,” a flamboyant style of hat that has become synonymous with the festivities Noah committed to Kentucky ahead of his freshman season after formerly being committed to South Carolina having been pursued by the Wildcats after Head Coach Mark Pope took over following John Calipari’s departure to Arkansas He was an in-state commit out of Harlan County but had been passed over by Calipari while fellow Kentuckian Travis Perry (Lyon County) was not Noah saw a larger role than initially expected due to injuries to the squad including all three of Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament contests questions arose about whether or not Noah would remain a Wildcat as Pope and his staff brought in an influx of transfers that caused incoming freshman Acaden Lewis to decommit and Noah’s former teammate Nonetheless, Noah remained committed to bringing UK banner No. 9, posting a video on social media confirming his return Noah’s appearance at the 151st Kentucky Derby just further illustrated his connection to his home and its traditions Cole Parke is a Kentucky-based national award-winning sports journalist who has been covering Kentucky Athletics for four years He has covered all UK sports and multiple others around the Lexington area with a deep understanding and passion for college athletics as a credentialed media member We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at sports@nonstoplocal.com or call us at 509-448-4656 With the number of players leaving the program Head Coach Mark Stoops needed to brings in some help he went in and added players from the portal to bring to Lexington to join the Wildcats The offensive line was a major concern for the Kentucky coaching staff and a target in the portal they also addressed a wide receiver unit decimated by transferring starters Kentucky as added 21 players from the transfer portal at this point as fans try and get familiar with all the new names on the roster David Gusta - Defensive linePrevious school: Washington State As the Wildcats attempt to rebuild the defensive line There's a good chance he starts right away Humphrey-Grace comes from the Football Championship level He had 18.5 tackles for a loss and 9.5 sacks last season Shiyazh Pete - Offensive tacklePrevious school: New Mexico State Pete is a massive tackle who probably has the inside track on the starting left tackle job The offensive line play was subpar last year and a big reason for the team's struggles in 2024 Wollschlaeger is another addition to the offensive line as Stoops tries to find a winning combination up front 305 lbs and the two of them could become a couple of massive bookend tackles Tru Edwards - Wide receiverPrevious school: Louisiana Tech as he showed good hands and an ability to make plays he was unlikely to gain eligibility and has signed with the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Olds is one a couple of edge rushers Kentucky brought in this year Olds had six sacks and an interception last season with Kent State He still has a couple of years of eligibility left but wasn't able to crack the starting lineup at Alabama Dowdell was a very good player for the Huskers last year totaling 614 yards and 7 touchdowns rushing Greene is another edge who will likely find some time in the rotation up front for the Wildcats He still has three years of eligibility left It was an interesting offseason for Gilmore he wound up being dismissed from the program The coaches love his skillset and what he brings to the field McGowan was once a young Oklahoma Sooners prospect who ran into some off-field trouble that interrupted his career He ran for over 800 yards for New Mexico State last season Calzada was an up-and-coming prospect for Texas A&M at one point His college journey has been an interesting one and Kentucky is counting on him to step into the role and play efficiently something they didn't have last year Troy Stellato - Wide receiverPrevious school: Clemson Stellato is one of several receivers to join the Wildcats this offseason Cowan is another young edge rusher from USC hoping to develop into a solid player certainly could become a solid contributor Henry Boyer - Tight endPrevious school: Illinois More of a blocker than a receiver at the moment Boyer fits what Kentucky would like to do on offense and could get some receiving opportunities as well Thomas was a highly touted recruit out of high school and was solid in 2024 He started eight games and was credited with two passes defended Hester - Wide receiverPrevious school: Oklahoma and has the potential to be a difference maker He has good size and will compete to fill the role Dane Key previously held Williams had a solid year as run defender for Wyoming He will certainly be counted on to be in the defensive line rotation next year Kentucky added plenty of size to the offense and should be in the mix for one of the guard spots in 2025 Watson was a top 500 player in his recruiting class and began his career at TCU before heading to Marshall Evan Wibberley - Offensive linePrevious school: Western Kentucky Wibberley was an All-Conference USA center in 2023 and Stoops would like to see him take the starting job for the Cats next season atJim Green Invitational Purdue Ends Regular Season with Three Event Victories in Lexington5/3/2025 6:18:00 PM | Track & Field spoke in the Gatton Student Center’s Grand Ballroom as part of a tour called ‘The Fight is Far From Over.’ Turning Point USA hosted its yearly speaker event allowing the Lexington community to listen to a discussion centered on women’s sports The tour is part of a national tour of college campuses to invite discussions against the participation of transgender women in women’s sports, according to WRAL News Gaines said she has a personal connection with the topic and feels it is important to share so others aren’t alone she previously swam in 2022 and competed in the NCAA championship at UK a transgender woman and student athlete at the University of Pennsylvania who have been impacted by this movement,” Gaines said it’s a large part in why I continue to push forward both athletes tied in the 500-yard freestyle leading to Gaines’ push to amplify the conversation centered around transgender athletes in sports “I think what we need to see institutions do is protect their student athletes whether that’s females or males for this case that we’ve seen several flaws from the NCAA,” Gaines said Gaines said she wanted her efforts not to be “silenced” and to make sure her advocacy wasn’t overshadowed “There’s a misconception here that I’m advocating for the exclusion of people who identify as trans,” Gaines said but said the categories should align with the sex and weight class of a person hatred towards one specific person or any group of people,” Gaines said my stand isn’t against anyone or against anything I am standing for privacy in areas of undressing I am standing for safety in our sports and beyond.” she continues to fight for the mission she has behind creating a “binary” in sports because she is a daughter has sisters and knows girls in the sports field that have been or could be impacted “It shouldn’t have to take young girls like me,” Gaines said “I think back to three years ago being a 21-year-old senior in college at the time.“It shouldn’t have taken me to stand up and to use my voice to ultimately shed light on what was happening to us.” Attendee and teen girls volleyball coach in Lexington he understands the effort athletes put in daily and does not want to take that away I don’t want to ruffle feathers or anything,’ but I think there’s a respectful way to go about this,” Patag said and they just want what’s best for girls and women in this country.” as a coach he worries about the disadvantages his girl’s volleyball team may have and that is why he was connected to the message Gaines said I couldn’t ever imagine them having to step on a court and play against an unpaired advantage,” Patag said “ Even when I jump in a practice with them it’s like I’m holding back a lot because it wouldn’t be fair if I were to go all out against them.” conversations about fairness in sports are important because without them many wouldn’t be able to hear other’s stories we’re going to have things that we don’t see eye to eye on “That’s the beauty of having freedom of speech.” said she related to Gaines’ story personally as a former swimmer “I understand where she’s coming from,” Coleman said “It’s just incredibly hard to compete against somebody who has a biological advantage over you.” but having conversations about topics that are seen as more controversial are just as important “Having an oppositional belief is totally valid,” Coleman said “You are allowed to believe what you want to believe.” Coleman said she empathized with Riley and her story of what she had gone through but also even more on standing up for what you believe in,” Coleman said Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * University of Kentucky students celebrated their graduation during the inaugural Community Commencement after UK canceled commencement celebrations for minority students Cancelations included the First Generation Student Pinning ceremony the Lavender Graduation ceremony for LGBTQ+ students and the Harambee Unity Graduation Celebration honoring Black students Darrion Henry-Young was set to be an important part of the defensive line rotation for the Kentucky Wildcats football team in 2024 and he decided to enter the transfer portal this offseason Now, Henry-Young has decided where he's going to play next year and it will be at Coastal Carolina. It will be his third school after starting at Ohio State then transferring to Kentucky where he spent the last three seasons Henry-Young is one of a number of players who have left the Wildcats through the transfer portal already coach Mark Stoops has done a good job of bringing in talent to replace those who have left Good luck to Darrion Henry-Young with his new team and on his future Crank out a good team that flirts with doing something amazing lose that one giant game it needs to have to be a true player in the SEC race and do all of that in a way that’s doesn’t make any sense Take out the weird 2020 season and last year was the first time since 2015 that Kentucky didn’t have a winning campaign the defense couldn’t pick up the slack But Stoops earned more than enough chances to assume that it was all one big aberration.This year’s team had better be back to form.The Wildcats lost a ton of key parts through the transfer portal and to graduation and the NFL really nice job strategically building back up through the transfer portal.The lines will be better Kentucky Wildcats College Football Preview 2025Sep 7 USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Jason Patterson (26) carries the ball during the first quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Kroger Field.  1 target with leading receiver Dane Key off to Nebraska and speedy Barion Brown gone to LSU This will be a far stronger group in fall camp.- The lack of time to work had something to do with it Zach Calzada saw enough time at Texas A&M to be ready but he hasn’t played in a few years He’s big and has the arm and maturity There’s a good group of backups in case there’s a problem Kentucky Wildcats Preview 2025: Defense- The defense didn’t do a horrible job until the wheels came off late - there wasn’t a lick of help at times from the offense This year it's about generate more pressure Mi’Quise Grace - more on him in a moment - from South Dakota State and defensive tackle David Gusta from USC inside will ease the pain from several excellent lost parts.- The linebacking corps will be a bit funky with several options and schemes tried out Alex Afari moves like a safety and should be a statistical monster in the middle of the linebacking corps and USC transfer Sam Greene will be a true hybrid outside linebacker on the other side of Grace.- It’ll be a shock if Kentucky’s secondary isn’t the most experienced unit with several reserves from last year about to rise up Assuming the pass rush is better with the new parts this bunch should do some damage around all-around machine Jordan Lovett at one safety spot Kentucky Wildcats Key to the SeasonThe passing attack has to be consistently better.Okay you’re up.The Wildcats simply couldn’t get the downfield plays going They couldn’t hit their third down plays and it’s all because the passing game wasn’t accurate enough This wasn’t hard - Kentucky was 4-0 when it hit 64% of its passes or more Kentucky Wildcats Key PlayerMi’Quise Grace EDGE Jr.The Wildcats need big seasons from several important spots - the new offensive tackles have to be great - but getting a big year out of the pass rush would solve plenty of problems Grace was one of the best players in the FCS last year with 9.5 sacks and 18.5 tackles for loss coming off a huge 2023 Biggest Transfer LossTop Transfer In: Alex Wollschlaeger OT OT Sr.You might not have heard of these two but Wollschlaeger was one of the MAC’s better blockers in an All-MAC season and Pete was a Conference USA all-star and top blocker for the Aggies These two upgrade the line.Top Transfer Out: Barion Brown WR/KRThe man gave Kentucky some juice as both a runner He caught 122 passes and 11 scores in his three years but he really rocked as a return man averaging over 29 yards per kickoff with five touchdowns Opponents 19 (lost 6)- Fourth Down Conversions: Kentucky 11-of-25 Opponents 6-of-9- 1st Quarter Points Allowed: 38 By Publisher of CollegeFootballNews.com since 1998 worked with the College Football Playoff along with USA TODAY America's favorite college football radio guest It's not my fault your school isn't better at college football.  Kentucky has their eyes on a new transfer portal target. According to ESPN's Jeff Borzello, Mark Pope and the Kentucky staff have expressed interest in USC transfer guard Desmond Claude   Free Newsletters   On Facebook   On Twitter   On Flipboard   On YouTube Mark Pope still had a few spots left on the 2025-26 roster for the Kentucky Wildcats, and he just added a seven-footer. Coach Pope just landed Reece Potter from Miami of Ohio who averaged 6.5 points per game this season for the RedHawks Mark Pope has been scanning all over Europe to find some talent to come and play for the Kentucky Wildcats “Andrija has a really unique combination of size, athleticism, and skill that will translate seamlessly into our system.” Andrija Jelavić (pronounced an-dree-ah yell-uh-vich), one of the top European prospects, has signed with the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball program, head coach Mark Pope announced on Monday Kentucky still has some spots to add some next players, and Mark Pope has found a solid option via a player from close to home. The Kentucky staff has reached out to 7'1 center Reece Potter who played his high school basketball at Lexington Catholic The Cats add a new tight end to the rotation. The spring portal window has been relatively quiet for Mark Stoops and his staff after a busy winter window for the program Is it BG time in Year 2? When Mark Pope recruited Brandon Garrison to the Kentucky Wildcats last offseason Garrison showed flashes of what he could be Chandler is poised for a big sophomore season Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler dropped an offseason workout video on social media this weekend The greatest two minutes in sports is back One of the biggest weekends in sports has arrived as the 2025 Kentucky Derby will commence this Saturday at 6:57 PM ET inside Churchill Downs A notable step for Otega Oweh in the NBA Draft process. The Kentucky Wildcats will have at least two representatives at this year’s NBA Draft combine. On Friday, the NBA announced its list of 75 players who are invited to this year’s combine, including Kentucky guards Otega Oweh and Koby Brea In this day and age of college basketball with NIL promises at every turn getting players to return to your school is even more of a win than in past years In his first season at Kentucky, the expectations weren't all that high for Mark Pope knowing he only had about a month to put together an entire roster via the transfer portal Kentucky assistant Alvin Brooks III provided an update on Tuesday with Otega Oweh still testing the waters of the NBA. As college basketball rosters continue to take shape ahead of the 2025–26 season, Kentucky fans received a small update on standout guard Otega Oweh One player who will return to Lexington for another season playing under Mark Pope for the Kentucky Wildcats is center Brandon Garrison Heading into his first season at Kentucky, Mark Pope was forced to put together an entire team from scratch, all through the transfer portal. Now, Pope is getting some continuity for next season, with a mix of four returning players (counting Otega Oweh As most college coaches express concern over the changing landscape of NIL, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope is leaning into the chaos Appearing on CBS Sports with Jon Rothstein on Wednesday Pope shared a perspective rarely heard in the current college basketball climate Collins has become a national sensation and is now a top recruiting target for Mark Pope and the Wildcats Add another name to the list of players that have received a visit The Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff has been active in the last week taking time to visit their top targets in the class of 2026 With Amoore just finishing her collegiate career and getting drafted she will have to fight through some adversity to get back on the court after the injury With most of the offseason transfer portal frenzy behind them the Kentucky Wildcats appeared to have their 2025–26 roster just about set Last season, Otega Oweh was the star player for the Kentucky Wildcats and Big Blue Nation is hoping he will be one of the best players in the nation next season To no surprise, the Bills have gone the cornerback route with their top pick. Buffalo has selected Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston at No. 30. A relatively new-look secondary will now feature the former Wildcat in 2025. Mark Pope has been busy building the Kentucky Wildcats into the best version he can put together for the 2025-26 season. He's now brought in five incoming players, each with a rather intriguing skill set that they'll bring to the table. Kentucky is set to lose several key players for the second consecutive offseason, and yet another Wildcats star is now one step closer to leaving Lexington. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free! A simple word that was embedded on to the 2024-25 Kentucky Wildcats before they embarked on their first voyage under first-year Head Coach Mark Pope Just a few short months was all that the former captain of Kentucky’s 1996 National Championship-winning squad had to work with daunted with the tall task of “rebuilding” a storied program that had no scholarship players remaining to work with The expectations were low to none as five different mid-major players assembled together following in the tracks of three freshman commits grit and the will-to-win propelled the “misfits” to a Sweet 16 appearance the first time the program has danced on to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament since 2019 Listed in the blue prints that led up to that historic accomplishment Kentucky solidified eight wins against teams that were ranked top-15 in the AP Poll — which tied an all-time program record — while also proceeding to achieve ten wins against quad-one opponents Hailed in those historic victories were two notable wins where Pope held an 0-2 record as a head coach silencing the critics that frowned upon the team’s abilities to do any damage in the do-or-die setting a season that restored faith in BBN and one that was extended past its expected time frame was chopped short in the Sweet 16 as the Cats were out-dueled by the No 2 Tennessee Volunteers in gut-wrenching fashion A large-sized locker room found within the tunnels of the famous Lucas Oil Stadium sat largely packed with teary-eyed competitors; ones that left their heart and soul on the hardwood “We were never supposed to be here,” Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa said The fifth-year Cats were obviously distraught to let such a beautiful part of their lives go the team left no doubts in the rigid trail that guided them to such success a pesky injury that lingered the remainder of the season causing him to miss some time on two different occasions who was sponsored by desire to keep his college career and teams hopes afloat wore a restricting shoulder brace every game down the stretch just gutting through every painful triumph that popped up suffered a season-ending wrist injury back in February tagging the former BYU Cougar with mental obstacles that came with his collegiate career coming to an abrupt halt suffered a season-ending injury back on Dec felt the mental aspects of seeing his season come to a close so soon still hyped their brothers up through every timeout who was tangled with a back-injury for nearly seven weeks all while immediately strapping on a heating pad when he was subbed out providing nothing short of more obstacles for the team to juke past a year that was supposed to be canned from the start flourished into a beaming light of hope all through the process of stealing each and every Kentucky fan’s heart and affection through a roller coaster ride that was never supposed to be working from the start Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hariston was selected with the 30th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills Hairston turned his three-star roots into a ball-hawking legacy at Kentucky in a family of athletes—his cousins Jaylin Bannerman while Taiwan Jones played for the New York Jets A multi-sport talent who lettered in track and basketball at West Bloomfield High He picked Kentucky over offers from Arkansas a three-year letterwinner and 2024 team captain started 20 of 32 career games for the Wildcats earning Second Team All-SEC honors in 2023 after leading the SEC with five interceptions including two pick-sixes against Vanderbilt His defining moment came in that Vanderbilt win with a 54-yard interception return for a touchdown to seal the game Hairston tied the school record – also owned by Dallas Owens (1974-77) – for most career interceptions returned for touchdowns with three Hairston’s 4.28 40-yard dash earned him a 6.42 grade he aims to bolster the Bills secondary in the next step of his career Keeneland Library is hosting a special ticketed Lafayette event Join organizers at Gratz Park for the setting of a historic marker honoring the legacy of Lafayette 200 years to the day after the General’s visit to Transylvania University Click the link below for the 250 Lex official website: https://250lex.com/ Start your journey with the Lexington History Museum: