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You’ve seen the nonconference schedule videos, but now let’s take a look at the full 16-17 slate. #UKScheduleRelease pic.twitter.com/LgjWDEp00v
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) July 18, 2016
It won't be too long...but still too long until next season starts.
The best of Boogie at @usabasketball practice this afternoon! " https://t.co/ccqI7XcNwo pic.twitter.com/vEK7itiZxk
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) July 19, 2016
On one hand, I'm happy to see Boogie and Willie together. On the other hand, it pains me to see Boogie in a Kings uniform anymore.
WATCH: Marlana VanHoose delivers stirring National Anthem at #GOPConvention https://t.co/KtRepvRHM8 https://t.co/P9pH4LXrar
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) July 18, 2016
Marlana is just the best.
Your Quickies
Kentucky basketball locks in dates for challenging non-conference schedule - Lexington Herald-Leader
Kentucky is announcing the final details of a challenging 2016-17 non-conference men’s basketball schedule on Monday. The Southeastern Conference schedule will be revealed at a later date.
Kentucky's 2016-17 non-conference schedule breakdown - CoachCal.com
When Kentucky released its 2016-17 non-conference schedule on Monday there was a collective giddiness that swept over the Big Blue Nation. to help us keep passing the tim until next season, Metz Camfield broke down each non-conference game for next season.
Kendall Muhammad to Compete for Team USA at IAAF U20 Championship - UK Wildcats News
UK track and field freshman Kendall Muhammad will compete for the U.S. at the International Association of Athletics Federations’ World Under-20 Championships, beginning on Tuesday.
Which ex-Kentucky basketball players helped themselves in NBA Summer League play? - Lexington Herald-Leader
There were plenty of ex-Kentucky basketball players participating in the NBA summer leagues. Which players helped themselves and which ones didn’t?
How will Terrence Jones fit with New Orleans Pelicans? - Lexington Herald-Leader
Former Kentucky forward Terrence Jones recently signed with the New Orleans Pelicans. Brett Dawson, who covers the Pelicans for The Advocate in Baton Rouge, talks about Jones will fit with New Orleans.
NCAA Tournament’s top overall seed will get to choose opening-round location - CoachCal.com
The first- and second-round NCAA Tournament sites this year will be Buffalo, Greensboro, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Orlando, Sacramento, Salt Lake City and Tulsa. The other 67 teams in the tournament will continue to be slotted by the selection committee.
Kentucky Bank Tennis Championships boast strongest field ever - Lexington Herald-Leader
The Kentucky Bank Tennis Championships get underway at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center at the University of Kentucky on Saturday, and this year’s field appears to be the strongest in the 22-year history of the tournament.
Leftovers From SEC Media Days - Kentucky Sports Radio
Some funny, intriguing and stylish takeaways from SEC Media Days you may have missed. Jojo is a boss.
Team USA remains fertile ground for game of brands - Yahoo
Since NBA stars with massive athletic brand endorsement deals were allowed to compete in the Olympics in 1992, there have been a number of examples of branding agendas at work. Perhaps the most memorable logo maneuvering was in Barcelona, when Nike’s global icon, Michael Jordan, utilized the American flag to conceal the Reebok logos stitched onto Team USA’s official medal-stand warmup suit.
BB gun incident will be inconsequential for Florida's Tyrie Cleveland, Rick Wells - SEC Country
The hype surrounding star Florida signee Tyrie Cleveland was halted Monday with his arrest. He and fellow freshman Rick Wells, both face two felony charges involving a BB gun. Don't expect them to miss any game time, as is standard procedure in college football, especially in the SEC.
Running back Bri'onte Dunn dismissed from Ohio State football team - cleveland.com
Dunn was believed to be in a battle with redshirt freshman Mike Weber for the starting running back spot this season. Dunn graduated from Ohio State in May with a degree in sports industry. My guess is he ends up at Louisville.
ACC, ESPN agree to 20-year rights deal that will lead to 2019 launch of ACC Network - ESPN
The ACC, in partnership with ESPN, is expected to launch its own conference network by August 2019, according to sources. "When the ACC Network revenues are included, the ACC will be very competitive with the upper tier [Big Ten and SEC] of the Power 5 leagues," a source said.
SEC Football: Transfers Who Will Make an Impact in 2016 - Bleacher Report
Kentucky lost six of its top seven tacklers from a rather mediocre defense a year ago. But luckily for head coach Mark Stoops, Courtney Love is now eligible and ready to make an impact.
The odyssey of Trevor Knight has one more chapter to write - FOX Sports
From a Johnny Manziel stand-in at practice to a starter at Oklahoma to now a literal successor to Manziel, grad transfer Trevor Knight is ready for his last hurrah with Texas A&M.
WATCH: Minor leaguer turns spectacular double play while falling backwards - CBSSports.com
Stephen Alemais completed the 2-6-3 double play while falling backwards. Alemais picked his teammates' throw out of the dirt and whipped it to first while falling to the ground. His throw was money, and the 2-6-3 double play was successful.
Nora the rescue puppy loves napping with her baby brother - mashable
Check out these photos of an English Pointer, Nora, who enjoys napping with eight-month-old baby, Archie, and prepare to have your heart melted.