Mark Story
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Kentucky.com Sports Columnist. Story ideas: mstory@herald-leader.com. Always remember: Savor the popcorn
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‘The Year of Shai.’ Gilgeous-Alexander is the 2025 KY Sports Figure of the Year
In 2025, the ex-UK basketball star became NBA MVP and an NBA champion and rode those honors to victory in the 45th KY Sports Figure vote.
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Extra, extra, read all about it: Shai Gilgeous-
Alexander has been elected the 2025 Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Alexander has been elected the 2025 Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
An Otega Oweh layup has just made him the 63rd player in University of Kentucky men's basketball history to go over 1,000 career points in a UK uniform.
Oweh now has 1,001 career points at UK, tying him with Bobby Watson for 62nd on the all-time UK scoring
Oweh now has 1,001 career points at UK, tying him with Bobby Watson for 62nd on the all-time UK scoring
February 14, 2026 at 8:51 PM
An Otega Oweh layup has just made him the 63rd player in University of Kentucky men's basketball history to go over 1,000 career points in a UK uniform.
Oweh now has 1,001 career points at UK, tying him with Bobby Watson for 62nd on the all-time UK scoring
Oweh now has 1,001 career points at UK, tying him with Bobby Watson for 62nd on the all-time UK scoring
Florida on a 6-0 run to open a 32-17 lead & force a second Mark Pope timeout of the first half w/ 9:24 left.
UK has made 4 of its last 5 FGAs, but the turnovers (8) have led to a 16-0 Florida edge in points off of TOs.
UK has made 4 of its last 5 FGAs, but the turnovers (8) have led to a 16-0 Florida edge in points off of TOs.
February 14, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Florida on a 6-0 run to open a 32-17 lead & force a second Mark Pope timeout of the first half w/ 9:24 left.
UK has made 4 of its last 5 FGAs, but the turnovers (8) have led to a 16-0 Florida edge in points off of TOs.
UK has made 4 of its last 5 FGAs, but the turnovers (8) have led to a 16-0 Florida edge in points off of TOs.
TV TO (11:17): No. 14 Florida 24, No. 25 Kentucky 13.
Cats have turned the ball over 6 times to Florida's 1.
Gators lead points off of turnovers 11-0.
Cats have turned the ball over 6 times to Florida's 1.
Gators lead points off of turnovers 11-0.
February 14, 2026 at 8:31 PM
TV TO (11:17): No. 14 Florida 24, No. 25 Kentucky 13.
Cats have turned the ball over 6 times to Florida's 1.
Gators lead points off of turnovers 11-0.
Cats have turned the ball over 6 times to Florida's 1.
Gators lead points off of turnovers 11-0.
Florida starts the game with a 10-2 run & forces a Mark Pope timeout w/ 16:34 left first half.
Cats are 1-6 on FGAs; Gators are 4-5
Cats are 1-6 on FGAs; Gators are 4-5
February 14, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Florida starts the game with a 10-2 run & forces a Mark Pope timeout w/ 16:34 left first half.
Cats are 1-6 on FGAs; Gators are 4-5
Cats are 1-6 on FGAs; Gators are 4-5
Kentucky starters: Otega Oweh, Andrija Jelavic, Malachi Moreno, Collin Chandler, Denzel Aberdeen
Florida: Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, Rueben Chinyelu, Boogie Fland, Xaivian Lee
Florida: Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, Rueben Chinyelu, Boogie Fland, Xaivian Lee
February 14, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Kentucky starters: Otega Oweh, Andrija Jelavic, Malachi Moreno, Collin Chandler, Denzel Aberdeen
Florida: Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, Rueben Chinyelu, Boogie Fland, Xaivian Lee
Florida: Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, Rueben Chinyelu, Boogie Fland, Xaivian Lee
Denzel Aberdeen just came out to join the pregame warmups. Got kind of a half-hearted booing from the Rowdy Reptiles.
A number of Florida support staffers came down to shake hands with &/or hug the Gator-turned-Wildcat, however.
A number of Florida support staffers came down to shake hands with &/or hug the Gator-turned-Wildcat, however.
February 14, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Denzel Aberdeen just came out to join the pregame warmups. Got kind of a half-hearted booing from the Rowdy Reptiles.
A number of Florida support staffers came down to shake hands with &/or hug the Gator-turned-Wildcat, however.
A number of Florida support staffers came down to shake hands with &/or hug the Gator-turned-Wildcat, however.
Watching Braydon Hawthorne shoot treys in pregame warmups here at Exactech Arena & he is filling it up.
I've seen him miss once in the last 5 minutes.
I've seen him miss once in the last 5 minutes.
February 14, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Watching Braydon Hawthorne shoot treys in pregame warmups here at Exactech Arena & he is filling it up.
I've seen him miss once in the last 5 minutes.
I've seen him miss once in the last 5 minutes.
Greetings from Gainesville, where No. 25 Kentucky will battle No. 14 Florida for the SEC lead. Your hopes & fears for the Wildcats today?
February 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Greetings from Gainesville, where No. 25 Kentucky will battle No. 14 Florida for the SEC lead. Your hopes & fears for the Wildcats today?
Larron Westmoreland, a 6-4, 185-pound Class of 2027 safety from Jeffersontown HS, has committed to Kentucky.
According to 24/7, Westmoreland also held offers from Louisville, Michigan State, South Carolina & West Virginia, among others.
According to 24/7, Westmoreland also held offers from Louisville, Michigan State, South Carolina & West Virginia, among others.
February 13, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Larron Westmoreland, a 6-4, 185-pound Class of 2027 safety from Jeffersontown HS, has committed to Kentucky.
According to 24/7, Westmoreland also held offers from Louisville, Michigan State, South Carolina & West Virginia, among others.
According to 24/7, Westmoreland also held offers from Louisville, Michigan State, South Carolina & West Virginia, among others.
Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this 👇👇👇👇👇 is how to connect to No. 18 Kentucky’s women’s basketball game vs. Bo. 14 Ole Miss www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Where to watch, how to follow the Kentucky women’s basketball game vs. Ole Miss
Where fans can watch, listen to and follow Sunday’s women’s college hoops contest between the No. 18 Wildcats and the No. 14 Rebels.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this 👇👇👇👇👇 is how to connect to No. 18 Kentucky’s women’s basketball game vs. Bo. 14 Ole Miss www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
My column: How worried should Kentucky fans be about Mark Pope’s recruiting? www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
How worried should UK fans be about Mark Pope’s recruiting?
The answer to that question comes down to what you, as a Kentucky fan, most value.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:53 PM
My column: How worried should Kentucky fans be about Mark Pope’s recruiting? www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
How No. 25 Kentucky and No. 14 Florida match up at each position - with my game prediction www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
How No. 25 Kentucky matches up vs. No. 14 Florida — with a game prediction
How Mark Pope’s Wildcats and Todd Golden’s Gators match up at each position for Saturday’s SEC men’s college basketball game in Gainesville.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:48 PM
How No. 25 Kentucky and No. 14 Florida match up at each position - with my game prediction www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Reposted by Mark Story
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Where to watch, how to follow the Kentucky women’s basketball game vs. Texas A&M
Where fans can watch, listen to and follow Thursday’s women’s college hoops contest between the No. 18 Wildcats and the Aggies.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this 👇👇👇👇👇 is how to connect to No. 18 Kentucky’s women’s basketball game vs. Texas A&M www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Whether you prefer Internet streaming, television, radio or satellite radio, this 👇👇👇👇👇is how to connect with No. 25 Kentucky's men's basketball game at No. 14 Florida www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Where to watch, how to follow No. 25 UK men’s basketball’s game at No. 14 Florida
Where fans can watch, listen to & follow Saturday’s men’s basketball game between Mark Pope and the Wildcats & Todd Golden and the Gators.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Whether you prefer Internet streaming, television, radio or satellite radio, this 👇👇👇👇👇is how to connect with No. 25 Kentucky's men's basketball game at No. 14 Florida www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Reposted by Mark Story
Two years ago, ex-UK baseball player/assistant Jan Weisberg was at the center of sports story so uplifting, it captivated the nation.
On Friday, Weisberg will coach his first game as EKU baseball head man www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
On Friday, Weisberg will coach his first game as EKU baseball head man www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Ex-Cat Jan Weisberg comes to EKU as baseball coach with an uplifting backstory
Former Kentucky baseball standout was part of a story that captivated the nation in 2024. On Friday, he will coach EKU for the first time.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Two years ago, ex-UK baseball player/assistant Jan Weisberg was at the center of sports story so uplifting, it captivated the nation.
On Friday, Weisberg will coach his first game as EKU baseball head man www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
On Friday, Weisberg will coach his first game as EKU baseball head man www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Two years ago, ex-UK baseball player/assistant Jan Weisberg was at the center of sports story so uplifting, it captivated the nation.
On Friday, Weisberg will coach his first game as EKU baseball head man www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
On Friday, Weisberg will coach his first game as EKU baseball head man www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Ex-Cat Jan Weisberg comes to EKU as baseball coach with an uplifting backstory
Former Kentucky baseball standout was part of a story that captivated the nation in 2024. On Friday, he will coach EKU for the first time.
www.kentucky.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Two years ago, ex-UK baseball player/assistant Jan Weisberg was at the center of sports story so uplifting, it captivated the nation.
On Friday, Weisberg will coach his first game as EKU baseball head man www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
On Friday, Weisberg will coach his first game as EKU baseball head man www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this 👇👇👇👇👇 is how to connect to No. 18 Kentucky’s women’s basketball game vs. Texas A&M www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Where to watch, how to follow the Kentucky women’s basketball game vs. Texas A&M
Where fans can watch, listen to and follow Thursday’s women’s college hoops contest between the No. 18 Wildcats and the Aggies.
www.kentucky.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this 👇👇👇👇👇 is how to connect to No. 18 Kentucky’s women’s basketball game vs. Texas A&M www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
My column: Is this very-flawed UK team morphing into something “special?” www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Is this very flawed UK team actually capable of doing something ‘special?’
Kentucky rallies from double-digits down to beat Tennessee again, and a Wildcats season that was on the rocks suddenly has some major possibilities.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:37 AM
My column: Is this very-flawed UK team morphing into something “special?” www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
1. The “Rally Cats” do it to Tennessee again 2. Another “Captain Clutch” moment for Collin Chandler 3. UK vs the AP Top 25 under Mark Pope 4. Otega Oweh climbing in the UK record books 5. UK has stalled Rick Barnes rise www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 74-71 win vs. Tennessee
The key talking points after Mark Pope and the Wildcats’ second-straight comeback victory vs. Rick Barnes and the No. 25 Volunteers.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:34 AM
1. The “Rally Cats” do it to Tennessee again 2. Another “Captain Clutch” moment for Collin Chandler 3. UK vs the AP Top 25 under Mark Pope 4. Otega Oweh climbing in the UK record books 5. UK has stalled Rick Barnes rise www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Final: Kentucky 74, Tennessee 71
February 8, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Final: Kentucky 74, Tennessee 71
CC stands for Captain Clutch.
Collin Chandler does it again. Drains trey for right win & Kentucky leads No. 25 Tennessee 71-69 w/ 27.4 seconds left.
Vols call timeout & will inbound down two
Collin Chandler does it again. Drains trey for right win & Kentucky leads No. 25 Tennessee 71-69 w/ 27.4 seconds left.
Vols call timeout & will inbound down two
February 8, 2026 at 3:53 AM
CC stands for Captain Clutch.
Collin Chandler does it again. Drains trey for right win & Kentucky leads No. 25 Tennessee 71-69 w/ 27.4 seconds left.
Vols call timeout & will inbound down two
Collin Chandler does it again. Drains trey for right win & Kentucky leads No. 25 Tennessee 71-69 w/ 27.4 seconds left.
Vols call timeout & will inbound down two
Final TV TO (3:57): No. 25 Tennessee 65, Kentucky 62.
Cats have turned ball over in transition, missed an open transition layup on last two possessions.
The "little things" have hurt UK tonight.
Cats have turned ball over in transition, missed an open transition layup on last two possessions.
The "little things" have hurt UK tonight.
February 8, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Final TV TO (3:57): No. 25 Tennessee 65, Kentucky 62.
Cats have turned ball over in transition, missed an open transition layup on last two possessions.
The "little things" have hurt UK tonight.
Cats have turned ball over in transition, missed an open transition layup on last two possessions.
The "little things" have hurt UK tonight.
TV TO (7:57): No. 25 Tennessee 59, Kentucky 57.
Vols are 1-14 on their most recent FGAs, yet still ahead.
UT has a 15-6 offensive rebounding edge, yet UK leads 2nd-chance points 10-8
Vols are 1-14 on their most recent FGAs, yet still ahead.
UT has a 15-6 offensive rebounding edge, yet UK leads 2nd-chance points 10-8
February 8, 2026 at 3:25 AM
TV TO (7:57): No. 25 Tennessee 59, Kentucky 57.
Vols are 1-14 on their most recent FGAs, yet still ahead.
UT has a 15-6 offensive rebounding edge, yet UK leads 2nd-chance points 10-8
Vols are 1-14 on their most recent FGAs, yet still ahead.
UT has a 15-6 offensive rebounding edge, yet UK leads 2nd-chance points 10-8
An Otega Oweh dunk off a nifty pass from Malachi Moreno pulls Kentucky within 57-55 of Tennessee & forces a Rick Barnes timeout w/ 9:25 left in the game.
The roar after the Oweh dunk was as loud as Rupp Arena has been this season.
The roar after the Oweh dunk was as loud as Rupp Arena has been this season.
February 8, 2026 at 3:19 AM
An Otega Oweh dunk off a nifty pass from Malachi Moreno pulls Kentucky within 57-55 of Tennessee & forces a Rick Barnes timeout w/ 9:25 left in the game.
The roar after the Oweh dunk was as loud as Rupp Arena has been this season.
The roar after the Oweh dunk was as loud as Rupp Arena has been this season.
TV TO (11:54): No. 25 Tennessee 57, Kentucky 51.
Vols have hit a lull, are 1-7 on most-recent FGAs.
Cats need to make their push here.
Vols have hit a lull, are 1-7 on most-recent FGAs.
Cats need to make their push here.
February 8, 2026 at 3:10 AM
TV TO (11:54): No. 25 Tennessee 57, Kentucky 51.
Vols have hit a lull, are 1-7 on most-recent FGAs.
Cats need to make their push here.
Vols have hit a lull, are 1-7 on most-recent FGAs.
Cats need to make their push here.