Quickies: Bat Cats in Bama Edition

Kentucky baseball is off to a great start in its 2018 campaign, but the team has struggled in SEC play. The Wildcats are just 2-4 in conference play. They’ll look to improve on that as they head to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The Crimson Tide are just 1-5 in conference play. Kentucky could get back-to-back series wins over Alabama opponents, as they knoced off the No. 9 Auburn Tigers in a series last week.

A series win would get them back on the right track, but a ways away from the top. The Georgia Bulldogs sit atop the East, as they’re 6-1 in conference play.

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‘Bama Bound: Kentucky opens series at Alabama - University of Kentucky
The grind of Southeastern Conference play continues this weekend with the Wildcats making the trip down I-65 to square off with Alabama at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Coming off a series win over No. 9 Auburn in league play the Cats are working to dig themselves out of the hole created by opening weekend in Arkansas.

Kentucky basketball: Father updates Jarred Vanderbilt injury, NBA draft decision - SEC Country
Was 14 games at Kentucky enough for Jarred Vanderbilt? Were two injuries too many? His father tells SEC Country what's next and how he's healing.

Kentucky football: Jamin Davis injury leaves Cats extremely thin at inside linebacker - SEC Country
Jamin Davis' injury will sideline the redshirt freshman for the rest of spring practice — another blow to an already thin inside linebackers group.

Ten Things I Learned at the 2018 McDonald's All-American Game | Kentucky Sports Radio
I learned a lot about two new Wildcats at the McDonald's All-American Game.

The key to a successful spring football season? Communication | Kentucky Sports Radio
It was defensive day at Kroger Field, and if I had to sum it up in one word, it'd be simple: communication. When special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach Dean Hood met with media members this morning, communication was one of his main talking points.

3-star TE Connor Foster in the midst of taking visits - Cats' Paus
Milford three-star tight end Connor Foster holds a double-digit offer list and is in the process of visiting his top schools.

Not freshmen anymore, Kentucky’s four wide receivers trying to play their way onto field | Lexington Herald Leader
After a season of figuring things out, Kentucky sophomore wide receivers Josh Ali, Lynn Bowden, Isaiah Epps and Clevan Thomas are trying to master the little things in spring competition.

Not freshmen anymore, Kentucky’s four wide receivers trying to play their way onto field | Lexington Herald Leader
After a season of figuring things out, Kentucky sophomore wide receivers Josh Ali, Lynn Bowden, Isaiah Epps and Clevan Thomas are trying to master the little things in spring competition.

76ers' Joel Embiid fractures orbital bone, needs surgery - USA Today
Joel Embiid suffered a fractured orbital bone and a concussion in a collision with teammate Markelle Fultz. There is no timetable for his return.

Stanton homers twice in debut, Yankees beat Blue Jays 6-1 | FOX Sports
Giancarlo Stanton homered twice, doubled and had four RBIs in his New York Yankees debut, a 6-1 win Thursday over the Toronto Blue Jays that gave Aaron Boone in a win in his first game as a professional manager.

Shaquem Griffin will tempt every NFL team on draft day - Yahoo Sports
The fieldhouse had the feel of a Baptist church, so crowded that men wiped sweat from their brows and women fanned themselves with folded pieces of paper. UCF’s Pro Day, normally just another overlooked line on the packed draft calendar, had turned into an event. This is the Shaquem Griffin effect.

Rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin now unlikely as NSAC files complaint - ESPN
With the rematch between unified middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez in doubt, the hearing on Alvarez's positive drug test may be moved back to April 18.

Rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin now unlikely as NSAC files complaint - ESPN
With the rematch between unified middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez in doubt, the hearing on Alvarez's positive drug test may be moved back to April 18.

Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Grant Hill, Maurice Cheeks and Tina Thompson to enter Basketball Hall of Fame, reports say - CBSSports.com
The 2018 Hall of Fame class will feature legends in the NBA and WNBA

Lamar Jackson Pro Day Recap, Draft Stock, Prediction | SI.com
Lamar Jackson should go in the first round, but did his pro day boost his draft stock?