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Game of Thrones is back. Should UK retire Ulis' jersey? Recruiting updates. NBA playoffs. What to look for in UNC’s new NOA. More.

By Jason Marcum

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When time comes, should UK retire a jersey for Tyler Ulis? Lexington Herald-Leader
Tyler Ulis swept SEC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors and won the Bob Cousy Award as the nation’s top point guard. Will all of that be enough to see his jersey retired and hanging in Rupp Arena’s rafters?

John Calipari wants to sign a 6-foot-8 quarterback -Courier-Journal
Calipari wants to add a quarterback ... who happens to be a 6-8, five-star forward, too.

Kentucky Rallies Past Arkansas, 5-4 - UK Wildcats News
Needing a rally in the bottom of the seventh inning to salvage the series, sophomore catcher Troy Squires laced a single in the right-center field gap, scoring Riley Mahan from second base for a walk-off win.

Calipari congratulates Tubby Smith on Memphis gig - Cats Pause
John Calipari sure knows what it takes to win at Memphis.

Calipari’s pep talk encourages elite basketball recruit to ‘be the best’ - Lexington Herald-Leader
A string of recent standout performances on the Nike travel circuit have put five-star recruit Mohamed Bamba firmly in the discussion for No. 1 overall player in the class of 2017.

What to look for when UNC’s new notice of allegations becomes public - News & Observer
NCAA officials say a new notice of allegations is close to being released in UNC-Chapel Hill’s fake class scandal.

Raptors let the old playoff ghosts back out in Game 4 loss to Pacers - CBSSports.com
The Pacers blow out Toronto in Indianapolis and now it's a three-game series, tied 2-2 headed back to Canada.

Mix-and-match wide receivers could benefit Kentucky in fall - Lexington Herald-Leader
Kentucky football notebook looks at how mixing and matching wide receivers now could be big benefit to offense in the fall and answers some looming quarterback questions.

19 Jokes To Prepare You For "Game Of Thrones" Season 6 - Buzzfeed
Season 6 is coming. Brace yourselves for these lolz...

‘Glorified intramurals’ at Asbury launch coaches on path to success - Lexington Herald-Leader
Asbury alums have achieved notable coaching success even though the school did not play intercollegiate basketball when they were students. Love of the game, plus ‘class ball’ served as a foundation for aspiring coaches.

Stephen Curry expected to return from ankle injury in Game 4 vs. Rockets - SBNation.com
It sounds like the Warriors will have their MVP back for Game 4.

The Huntsman review: not even Charlize Theron could save this one - Polygon
Much like its predecessor Snow White and the Huntsman, this makes for a tedious experience.

Bryant Learns About Legacy in 'Game of Zones' Bonus Scenes - Bleacher Report
Kobe Bryant officially wrapped up his 20-year career, and unfortunately for him, he was never able to win that sixth ring. But as this Game of Zones clip reveals, there's more to basketball than jewelry and letters.

WATCH: Preds score a beauty; Ducks respond with two really weird goals - CBSSports.com
The Ducks scored two really weird goals on Pekka Rinne after Ryan Johansen put the Preds ahead with a sensational backhand goal.

Maisie Williams Pranks Game of Thrones Customers - Elle.com
"This is a little boy. This looks nothing like me!"

"Purple Rain" Is Returning To Theaters In Tribute To Prince - Buzzfeed
Dozens of theaters in more than 40 U.S. cities are going to have a special showing of the 1984 movie in honor of The Purple One...

Boy sells lemonade to help pay for his adoption - USA Today
Money from the boy's lemonade stand will go toward paying legal fees so he can be adopted.

Nyquist gives Doug O’Neill ‘a tad more swag’ this Kentucky Derby - Lexington Herald-Leader
Nyquist trainer Doug O’Neill sizes up the Kentucky Derby field and says "there’s a tad more swag" this year than in 2012 when he won with I’ll Have Another.

'Game of Thrones' Goes Pop: See Your Favorite Music Stars as Characters - Billboard
Westeros isn't so different from the world of pop.

10 Predictions For 'Game Of Thrones' As We Leave The Books Behind In Season Six - Forbes
Will Jon Snow return? Will Arya get her sight back? Forbes analyzes the upcoming season of HBO's hit drama 'Game of Thrones.'

The Sacramento Kings' new logos have leaked and we love them - SBNation.com
...Meh.

Who Is the Greatest Character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? - IGN
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is rapidly expanding and IGN wants to know which character you think rules them all. Rocket Raccoon all the way!

17 Adorable Kitten Photos To Get You Through A Bad Week - Buzzfeed
Keep calm, and kitten on...

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