PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS Kentucky Athletics Hall of Famer, Tubby Smith, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Basketball Award, honoring his extraordinary and lasting impact on the game, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced on Tuesday. “I’m grateful for…
Read MoreBY ALEX LINDSEY JR – SPORTS INTERN Martin County defeated Pikeville 75-54 to win the All-A Boys Basketball Tournament championship. Braxton Keathley led Martin County with 26 points. He scored 10 points in the first quarter as Martin County jumped out to a 19-8 lead. Guard Eli Mills added 17 points,…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: MARSHALL ATHLETICS The Marshall University Men’s Basketball Team (11-6, 3-2 SBC) suffered an 81-73 defeat to the Georgia State Panthers in Atlanta on Saturday. “Kudos to Georgia State. They won a game that they deserved to win. We didn’t deserve to win it. Too many mistakes,…
Read MoreOnce again, it’s time for your Belfry Breakdown, brought to you by our friends at Thornhill Automotive. Last week was a split one for the Belfry Lady Pirates, who finished 2-2 on the week. Belfry picked up a 59-51 win over Pike Central on Monday, then followed that up with an impressive 86-54 victory…
Read MoreThe East Ridge Lady Warriors picked up a hard-fought 54-52 win over the Buckhorn Lady Wildcats on Saturday. East Ridge had two players finish in double figures, led by Kourtlee Keene with a game-high 25 points. Oliva Stanley followed close behind with 21 points, giving the Lady Warriors a strong one-two…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS Eleven “NFL Cats” will be part of the National Football League playoffs, opening Saturday afternoon when Super Wild Card Weekend kicks off. Eight of the 11 former Wildcats are expected to be active on Wild Card Weekend, with the possibility of a ninth depending on defensive…
Read MoreThe Lawrence County Bulldogs took care of business Tuesday night, rolling past Magoffin County 79-52 in 2A Section 8 Boys Basketball Tournament action. Lawrence County had four players finish in double figures and controlled the game on both ends of the floor. Hayden Perry led the way with a strong…
Read MoreThe Martin County Cardinals picked up a big postseason win Monday night, knocking off Paintsville 72-63 in 15th Region All-A Boys Basketball Tournament action. Martin County had four players finish in double figures, with Braxton Keathley once again leading the way. Keathley poured in 31 points on an…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: MARSHALL ATHLETICS NEW ORLEANS – Marshall University guard Jalen Speer was named the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week on Tuesday as announced by the league office. The native of Gainesville, Florida, averaged 23.5 points, 7.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds as…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky senior offensive lineman Alex Wollschlaeger has accepted an invitation to participate in the 80th annual Altrua HealthCare Hula Bowl, to be played January 10, 2026 in DeLand, Florida. He will join fellow offensive line mate and tackle Shiyazh…
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