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...
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How Kentucky men’s basketball matches up vs. No. 25 Tennessee - with my game prediction www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
How Kentucky matches up vs. No. 25 Tennessee — with a game prediction
How Mark Pope’s Wildcats & Rick Barnes’ Volunteers match up at each position for Saturday’s SEC men’s college basketball game at Rupp Arena.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM
How Kentucky men’s basketball matches up vs. No. 25 Tennessee - with my game prediction www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
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Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this 👇👇👇👇👇 is how to connect to the Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. No. 25 Tennessee www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Where to watch, how to follow the UK men’s basketball game vs. No. 25 Tennessee
Where fans can watch, listen to and follow Saturday’s men’s SEC basketball game between Mark Pope’s Cats & Rick Barnes’ Vols at Rupp Arena.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this 👇👇👇👇👇 is how to connect to the Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. No. 25 Tennessee www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this 👇👇👇👇👇 is how to connect to the Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. No. 25 Tennessee www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Where to watch, how to follow the UK men’s basketball game vs. No. 25 Tennessee
Where fans can watch, listen to and follow Saturday’s men’s SEC basketball game between Mark Pope’s Cats & Rick Barnes’ Vols at Rupp Arena.
www.kentucky.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this 👇👇👇👇👇 is how to connect to the Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. No. 25 Tennessee www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Kentucky women's basketball center Clara Strack has been named one of the 10 midseason top candidates for the Lisa Leslie Award, which signifies the top center in women's college basketball.
February 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Kentucky women's basketball center Clara Strack has been named one of the 10 midseason top candidates for the Lisa Leslie Award, which signifies the top center in women's college basketball.
How Kentucky men’s basketball matches up vs. No. 25 Tennessee - with my game prediction www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
How Kentucky matches up vs. No. 25 Tennessee — with a game prediction
How Mark Pope’s Wildcats & Rick Barnes’ Volunteers match up at each position for Saturday’s SEC men’s college basketball game at Rupp Arena.
www.kentucky.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM
How Kentucky men’s basketball matches up vs. No. 25 Tennessee - with my game prediction www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
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The class of 2027 is considered one of the best for Kentucky high school football in years. The new UK staff has earned an early win in the cycle.
Will Stein, Kentucky start 2027 football recruiting cycle with local commitment
The class of 2027 is considered one of the best for Kentucky high school football in years. The new UK staff has earned an early win in the cycle.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
The class of 2027 is considered one of the best for Kentucky high school football in years. The new UK staff has earned an early win in the cycle.
The Southeastern Conference announces that it distributed $1.03 Billion to its schools for 2024-25 fiscal year.
For all but league newcomers Oklahoma & Texas, the SEC distributed an average of $72.4 million per school.
The 2023-24 distribution per SEC school was $53.8 million.
For all but league newcomers Oklahoma & Texas, the SEC distributed an average of $72.4 million per school.
The 2023-24 distribution per SEC school was $53.8 million.
February 5, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The Southeastern Conference announces that it distributed $1.03 Billion to its schools for 2024-25 fiscal year.
For all but league newcomers Oklahoma & Texas, the SEC distributed an average of $72.4 million per school.
The 2023-24 distribution per SEC school was $53.8 million.
For all but league newcomers Oklahoma & Texas, the SEC distributed an average of $72.4 million per school.
The 2023-24 distribution per SEC school was $53.8 million.
Whether you prefer Internet streaming, radio or satellite radio, this 👇👇👇👇👇 is how to connect with No. 16 Kentucky’s women’s basketball game vs. No. 7 Vanderbilt www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Where to watch, how to follow the Kentucky women’s basketball game vs. Vanderbilt
Where fans can watch, listen to and follow Thursday’s women’s college hoops contest between the No. 16 Wildcats and the No. 7 Commodores.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Whether you prefer Internet streaming, radio or satellite radio, this 👇👇👇👇👇 is how to connect with No. 16 Kentucky’s women’s basketball game vs. No. 7 Vanderbilt www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
My column: Through adversity, Mark Pope is coming through on a vow he made UK fans in December www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Against the odds, Mark Pope is coming through on vow he made UK fans in December
Even as Kentucky struggled, the Wildcats coach promised UK would become an “elite offense.” Over the past 2 games, Cats’ attack looks potent
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February 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM
My column: Through adversity, Mark Pope is coming through on a vow he made UK fans in December www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
1. Cats survive the dreaded “trap game.” 2. Otega vs. OU III 3. BG’s big game 4. Another UK injury scare 5. The Rupp Arena debuts of SEC newcomers www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 94-78 win over Oklahoma
The key talking points after Mark Pope and the Wildcats’ victory vs. Porter Moser and the Sooners.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
1. Cats survive the dreaded “trap game.” 2. Otega vs. OU III 3. BG’s big game 4. Another UK injury scare 5. The Rupp Arena debuts of SEC newcomers www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Final: Kentucky 94, Oklahoma 78
February 5, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Final: Kentucky 94, Oklahoma 78
Brandon Garrison now up to 17 points, which is his UK career high.
His overall college career high came when he scored 21 points for Oklahoma State as freshman in a 93-83 win over BYU.
His overall college career high came when he scored 21 points for Oklahoma State as freshman in a 93-83 win over BYU.
February 5, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Brandon Garrison now up to 17 points, which is his UK career high.
His overall college career high came when he scored 21 points for Oklahoma State as freshman in a 93-83 win over BYU.
His overall college career high came when he scored 21 points for Oklahoma State as freshman in a 93-83 win over BYU.
TV TO (7:04): Kentucky 74, Oklahoma 60.
Otega Oweh, up to 19 points, is putting up another big game against his former team.
Otega Oweh, up to 19 points, is putting up another big game against his former team.
February 5, 2026 at 3:47 AM
TV TO (7:04): Kentucky 74, Oklahoma 60.
Otega Oweh, up to 19 points, is putting up another big game against his former team.
Otega Oweh, up to 19 points, is putting up another big game against his former team.
Brandon Garrison up to 13 points, a season high for the junior big man
February 5, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Brandon Garrison up to 13 points, a season high for the junior big man
UK football standouts Ty Bryant & Willie Rodriguez are shown on the Rupp Arena video boards to medium applause
February 5, 2026 at 3:22 AM
UK football standouts Ty Bryant & Willie Rodriguez are shown on the Rupp Arena video boards to medium applause
Denzel Aberdeen (+10), Collin Chandler (+9) & Brandon Garrison (+9) are your UK plus-minus leaders for half one.
Everybody who played for the Cats is in plus territory
Everybody who played for the Cats is in plus territory
February 5, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Denzel Aberdeen (+10), Collin Chandler (+9) & Brandon Garrison (+9) are your UK plus-minus leaders for half one.
Everybody who played for the Cats is in plus territory
Everybody who played for the Cats is in plus territory
UK is 9-16 on 3-point tries, 5 of 14 on 2-point FGAs.
Cats have 11 assists on 14 made baskets
Cats have 11 assists on 14 made baskets
Halftime: Kentucky 43, Oklahoma 32
February 5, 2026 at 2:54 AM
UK is 9-16 on 3-point tries, 5 of 14 on 2-point FGAs.
Cats have 11 assists on 14 made baskets
Cats have 11 assists on 14 made baskets
Halftime: Kentucky 43, Oklahoma 32
February 5, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Halftime: Kentucky 43, Oklahoma 32
TV TO (3:54): Kentucky 35, Oklahoma 30.
Cats are highly balanced - 7 players with between 3 & 6 points
Cats are highly balanced - 7 players with between 3 & 6 points
February 5, 2026 at 2:43 AM
TV TO (3:54): Kentucky 35, Oklahoma 30.
Cats are highly balanced - 7 players with between 3 & 6 points
Cats are highly balanced - 7 players with between 3 & 6 points
TV TO (7:47): Kentucky 26, Oklahoma 25.
UK leading rebounding 11-8 & 2nd chance points 7-6
UK leading rebounding 11-8 & 2nd chance points 7-6
February 5, 2026 at 2:34 AM
TV TO (7:47): Kentucky 26, Oklahoma 25.
UK leading rebounding 11-8 & 2nd chance points 7-6
UK leading rebounding 11-8 & 2nd chance points 7-6
TV TO (10:02): Kentucky 22, Oklahoma 20.
Cats are 5-10 on treys, compensating for Sooners' 14-4 advantage on points in the paint
Cats are 5-10 on treys, compensating for Sooners' 14-4 advantage on points in the paint
February 5, 2026 at 2:25 AM
TV TO (10:02): Kentucky 22, Oklahoma 20.
Cats are 5-10 on treys, compensating for Sooners' 14-4 advantage on points in the paint
Cats are 5-10 on treys, compensating for Sooners' 14-4 advantage on points in the paint
TV TO (15:53): Kentucky 10, Oklahoma 10.
Cats are 3-6 on FGs, 3-4 on treys; Sooners are 4-6 FGs, 0-1 treys, 2-2 FTs
Cats are 3-6 on FGs, 3-4 on treys; Sooners are 4-6 FGs, 0-1 treys, 2-2 FTs
February 5, 2026 at 2:12 AM
TV TO (15:53): Kentucky 10, Oklahoma 10.
Cats are 3-6 on FGs, 3-4 on treys; Sooners are 4-6 FGs, 0-1 treys, 2-2 FTs
Cats are 3-6 on FGs, 3-4 on treys; Sooners are 4-6 FGs, 0-1 treys, 2-2 FTs
Oklahoma: Derrion Reid, Tae Davis, Mohamed Wague, Nijel Pack, Xzavyier Brown
Kentucky starters: Otega Oweh, Andrija Jelavic, Malachi Moreno, Collin Chandler, Denzel Aberdeen
February 5, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Oklahoma: Derrion Reid, Tae Davis, Mohamed Wague, Nijel Pack, Xzavyier Brown
Kentucky starters: Otega Oweh, Andrija Jelavic, Malachi Moreno, Collin Chandler, Denzel Aberdeen
February 5, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Kentucky starters: Otega Oweh, Andrija Jelavic, Malachi Moreno, Collin Chandler, Denzel Aberdeen
Braydon Hawthorne out first to get up shots for Kentucky before the Wildcats face Oklahoma at Rupp Arena. Hopes and fears for the Cats tonight?
February 5, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Braydon Hawthorne out first to get up shots for Kentucky before the Wildcats face Oklahoma at Rupp Arena. Hopes and fears for the Cats tonight?