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13 former Kentucky players to Participate in NBA Las Vegas Summer League

There are 13 former Kentucky men’s basketball players listed on rosters for the NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Here are details from...

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Report: Jalen Duren likely to pick Memphis tomorrow

According to a report by Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio, Jalen Duren is likely to pick Memphis over Kentucky tomorrow. Duren...

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Former Kentucky defender Leon Jones signs with Dunfermline Athletic FC in Scotland

Former Kentucky soccer player Leon Jones has signed with first professional contract with Dunfermline Athletic FC in Scotland’s Championship league. According to...

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Sydney McLaughlin wins gold medal, sets new world record in 400m hurdles

Former University of Kentucky track star Sydney McLaughlin just won the gold medal in women’s 400m hurdles at the Olympic Games. McLaughlin...

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Maxey, Matthews on Philadelphia 76ers Summer League roster

Former Kentucky players Tyrsese Maxey and Charles Matthews will be playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Summer League. Maxey is...

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earns $172 million maximum rookie contract extension with Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeious-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a maximum rookie contract extension. The deal is good for 5 years...

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Sydney McLaughlin blisters field in 400m hurdles semifinal heat

There is cruising to victory, then there is what former Kentucky track and field start Sydney McLaughlin is doing so far at...

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Knicks keeping Nerlens Noel with three-year, $32 million contract

Former Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel is about to get paid. The Knicks and Noel have agree to a three-year contract worth...

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Trey Lyles agrees to two-year deal with Detroit Pistons

According to his agent, former Kentucky forward Trey Lyles has agreed to a two-year deal worth $5 million with the Detroit Pistons....

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Isaiah Jackson drafted by Los Angeles Lakers

Former Kentucky forward Isaiah Jackson was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with pick No. 22 in the NBA Draft tonight. Jackson...

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Five-star power forward Kyle Filipowski commits to Duke

Kentucky tried to get in on five-star power forward Kyle “Flip” Filipowski recently, but the effort was a bit too late. Filipowski...

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Pelicans trading Eric Bledsoe to Memphis Grizzlies

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly trading former Kentucky guard Eric Bledsoe to the Memphis Grizzlies. ESPN reported Monday that Memphis is...

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Kentucky moves up in ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2021-22

Kentucky is up one spot to No. 8 in ESPN’s updated Way-Too-Early Top 25. Gonzaga tops the updated rankings followed by Kansas...

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Calipari says Sestina, Travis to play in NBA Summer League

According to John Calipari, former Kentucky players Nate Sestina and Reid Travis will have opportunities to play in the NBA Summer League....

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DeAndre Liggins reportedly headed to Mexico

Former Kentucky guard DeAndre Liggins will reportedly continue his professional career in Mexico. According to LatinBasket.com, Liggins has reached a deal with...

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Kentucky catcher Coltyn Kessler signs with Miami Marlins

Kentucky catcher Coltyn Kessler recently signed a free agent contract with the Miami Marlins. Here are details from UK: LEXINGTON, Ky. –...

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Big 12 powerhouses Oklahoma and Texas reportedly hoping to join Southeastern Conference

Big 12 powerhouse schools Oklahoma and Texas are reportedly planning to petition the Southeastern Conference for membership. According to multiple reports, Oklahoma...

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