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Linda Blackford

Barnhart’s new job just another slap to UK employees, students, and taxpayers | Opinion

Barnhart’s new job just another slap to UK employees, students, and taxpayers | Opinion
Linda Blackford: Why is UK paying Mitch Barnhart almost $1 million a year for a job that was just invented?
Updated March 4, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Caroline Makauskas on UK's Game 1 SEC Tournament win over Arkansas
UK Women's Basketball

Caroline Makauskas on UK's Game 1 SEC Tournament win over Arkansas

March 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Where to watch the UK women’s basketball game in the SEC tourney vs. Georgia
Mark Story

Where to watch the UK women’s basketball game in the SEC tourney vs. Georgia

March 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Slideshow: Douglass, Madison Southern move on at region tourney
High School Sports

Slideshow: Douglass, Madison Southern move on at region tourney

Updated March 4, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Mark Pope explains why UK basketball got distracted during loss at Texas A&M
UK Men's Basketball

Mark Pope explains why UK basketball got distracted during loss at Texas A&M

Updated March 4, 2026 at 11:09 AM

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Heat seeking 2nd win this week against spiraling Nets

Heat seeking 2nd win this week against spiraling Nets

Updated March 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM

ACC tournament roundup: Miami beats Stanford in OT

Updated March 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM

SEC tournament roundup: Kentucky pounds Arkansas in opener

March 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM

Packers re-sign RB Chris Brooks to 2-year, $4.85M deal

Updated March 4, 2026 at 3:20 PM

Momentum top of mind as Magic welcome Mavericks

Updated March 4, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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UK basketball coach Mark Pope talks legacy of Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart
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UK basketball coach Mark Pope talks legacy of Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart

Updated March 4, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Mitch Barnhart is retiring. Here's why you should care
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Mitch Barnhart is retiring. Here's why you should care

Updated March 4, 2026 at 11:08 AM
How Mitch Barnhart's retirement impacts current UK coaching contracts
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How Mitch Barnhart's retirement impacts current UK coaching contracts

Updated March 4, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 96-85 loss at Texas A&M
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Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 96-85 loss at Texas A&M

Updated March 4, 2026 at 1:17 AM
For UK basketball, another terrible Tuesday raises late-season questions
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For UK basketball, another terrible Tuesday raises late-season questions

Updated March 4, 2026 at 12:28 AM
‘We lost our minds.’ Why did UK basketball melt down against Texas A&M?
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‘We lost our minds.’ Why did UK basketball melt down against Texas A&M?

March 4, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Kentucky basketball collapses before halftime, loses at Texas A&M
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Kentucky basketball collapses before halftime, loses at Texas A&M

Updated March 4, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Mark Pope reacts to Mitch Barnhart’s retirement as UK athletic director
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Mark Pope reacts to Mitch Barnhart’s retirement as UK athletic director

Updated March 3, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Douglass rolls, Dunbar pulls away late as girls 11th Region top seeds advance
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Douglass rolls, Dunbar pulls away late as girls 11th Region top seeds advance

March 3, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Slideshow: Texas A&M men’s basketball beats Kentucky 96-85
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Slideshow: Texas A&M men’s basketball beats Kentucky 96-85

March 3, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Lou Holtz Cause Of Death: What We Know
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Lou Holtz Cause Of Death: What We Know

Updated March 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Arsenal Player Ratings vs. Brighton: Gunners Take Advantage of Man City Slip Up
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Arsenal Player Ratings vs. Brighton: Gunners Take Advantage of Man City Slip Up

Updated March 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Report: Giants Were Also Pursuing Blockbuster Trade With Chiefs

Updated March 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM
March Madness: Top 25 HBCU Squad Goes Down in Absolute Shocker
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March Madness: Top 25 HBCU Squad Goes Down in Absolute Shocker

Updated March 4, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Report: Jon Rahm jet carries seven LIV Golf players out of Dubai to Hong Kong tournament
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Report: Jon Rahm jet carries seven LIV Golf players out of Dubai to Hong Kong tournament

March 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Rory McIlroy recoils at Jon Rahm's DP Tour 'extortion' take
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Rory McIlroy recoils at Jon Rahm's DP Tour 'extortion' take

Updated March 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Breece Hall, George Pickens Lead List of High Profile Players Slapped With Franchise Tag
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Breece Hall, George Pickens Lead List of High Profile Players Slapped With Franchise Tag

Updated March 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Lou Holtz, One of College Football's Great Architects, Dies at 89
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Lou Holtz, One of College Football's Great Architects, Dies at 89

Updated March 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Legendary College Football Coach Lou Holtz Dead At 89
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Legendary College Football Coach Lou Holtz Dead At 89

Updated March 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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