Texas native and former Wildcat De’Aaron Fox is trying to give back to the Texas community in wake of the flooding devastation in his home state this past week. He’s teaming up with Justin Jackson, and Kelly Oubre Jr. has said he wants in as well.
Tweets of the day
I want in !!! https://t.co/aYSkP3PPXW
— Wave Papi (@KELLYOUBREJR) August 31, 2017
Excuse me @NCAA... what the hell is going on here?? I got a very questionable two-game suspension for a meal voucher... https://t.co/MFW8pEeWbB
— Tod Lanter (@tod_lanterIII) August 31, 2017
Your quickies
Who’s the favorite for top basketball recruit R.J. Barrett? | Lexington Herald Leader
R.J. Barrett is down to UK, Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Oregon, and we asked five national recruiting analysts to tell us who’s in the best position.
Fayette County UK Alumni Club Hosting Game Watch Party - UK
UK fans, come cheer on the Wildcats at the Fayette County UK Alumni Club Game Watch Party this Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Woodford Reserve Club at Kroger Field, which features over 25 flat screens and two large projector screens.
Julius Randle: The forgotten Laker | HoopsHype
Los Angeles Lakers power forward Julius Randle has become an afterthought. From the No. 2 overall high school prospect to Kentucky phenom to the No. 7 pick in the 2014 NBA draft, Randle was set to embark on a bright career with the Lakers.
No. 13 Kentucky Faces Tough Road Challenge at Bluejay Invitational - UK
UK will face No. 7 Creighton on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. The Cats will face Northern Iowa on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. ET and finish the tournament with No. 18 Southern California at 7 p.m. ET.
UK Cross Country to begin 2017 at Eagle Opener - UK
The first day of September marks the first day of the year when teams are allowed by the NCAA to begin cross country competition. As such, the Wildcats begin their season at Morehead State's Eagle Opener on Friday.
Shannon Dawson Explains Southern Miss' Second Half Comeback | Kentucky Sports Radio
Trailing to UK by 25, a comeback for Shannon Dawson and Southern Miss seemed inconceivable. Instead, the Golden Eagles did not panic and remained patient.
R.J. Barrett is visiting Kentucky this weekend and it's a very big deal | Kentucky Sports Radio
R.J. Barrett, the No. 1 player in the 2018 class, begins his official visit to Kentucky. Here's why that's a very big deal for John Calipari.
Kentucky Basketball: 2017-18 preview of freshman forward Kevin Knox - SEC Country
If Kentucky basketball is to reach a fifth Final Four in nine seasons under coach John Calipari, 5-star freshman forward Kevin Knox will have a major role.
Benny Snell 'mad at everything' after not playing against Southern Miss last year - SEC Country
Benny Snell was an unknown at this time last season, but the Kentucky sophomore running back will be the Cats' primary offensive weapon this year.
Kentucky football: Brown, Watson training at middle linebacker - CatsPause
Courtney Love and Kash Daniel entered fall camp as the top two contenders for playing time at middle linebacker, but a pair of other athletic players are fighting for the spot.
Kentucky football: Brown, Watson training at middle linebacker - CatsPause
Courtney Love and Kash Daniel entered fall camp as the top two contenders for playing time at middle linebacker, but a pair of other athletic players are fighting for the spot.
Kentuckians to watch as college football kicks off | Lexington Herald-Leader
A list of Football Bowl Subdivision players with ties to Kentucky who are playing for schools outside the state this season. Here’s where to watch some of them as they take the field this weekend.
DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Texans agree to 5-year, $81 million extension-ESPN
The Texans signed receiver DeAndre Hopkins to a five-year, $81 million contract extension that includes $49 million of guaranteed money, the largest guarantee ever given to a receiver, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
High schooler LaMelo Ball gets signature shoe | FOX Sports
Two of LaVar Ball's sons now have their own signature shoe. The latest one has led to plenty of questions.
J.J. Watt raises $12M in Hurricane Harvey relief - NFL.com
J.J. Watt's fundraising campaign to aid Hurricane Harvey relief efforts reached its $10 million goal Thursday, the Texans player confirmed in a video via Twitter. He's raised more than $12 million.
Joe Haden Explains Why He Chose Steelers Over Dolphins, Others « CBS Miami
The Miami Dolphins were among the teams who reached out to Joe Haden Wednesday after his Browns release, but ultimately, the two-time pro bowl cornerback chose the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Tiger Woods says he has medical clearance to 'start pitching' golf balls - ESPN
Tiger Woods, who has not played a competitive round of golf since January, said he has received medical clearance to start chipping golf balls.
Is Kyrie a Franchise Star? NBA Insiders Doubt Irving Worth What Celtics Paid | Bleacher Report
NBA execs tell B/R's Howard Beck that Kyrie is a "train wreck" on defense, but LeBron has been holding him back from reaching his potential.