Monday Quickies: Game Week Edition

Good morning, we’re now in game week for the first game of the season for Kentucky football.

The Wildcats are set to take on Central Michigan Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium Kroger Field at 3:30 p.m. The Wildcats are coming into the season hoping for an improvement over back-to-back 7-6 seasons. In order to do that, Kentucky will have to start off on the right foot and get a win in Week 1 over the Chippewas.

This week will also be a good warmup week for what comes next: a Week 2 matchup against Florida in Gainesville.

Tweets of the day

Your quickies

Rams, Aaron Donald remain on verge of record-setting deal – ProFootballTalk
It was close a couple of weeks ago, and it's still close.

Lamar Jackson on breakout preseason game: 'I hope people know I can throw now' - CBSSports.com
Jackson accounted for two touchdowns against the Dolphins on Saturday

Gregg Williams says rookie Denzel Ward has 'stupid' tackling form | SI.com
A wonky tackle during the Browns preseason game against the Eagles has left Ward with back spasms.

Eric Decker retires – ProFootballTalk
Just before the start of his ninth NFL season, Eric Decker has decided to call it a career. Decker, a wide receiver who signed with the Patriots this offseason but appeared unlikely to make the 53-man roster, wrote on Instagram today that he is retiring.

UFC Fight Night 135: What’s next for Justin Gaethje after big win? - MMA Junkie
MMAjunkie's Mike Bohn ponders who Justin Gaethje and other winners should fight next after UFC Fight Night 135.

Clay Helton chooses true freshman JT Daniels as USC's starting quarterback - ESPN
Coach Clay Helton announced Sunday freshman JT Daniels has won the competition to start at quarterback for USC. Daniels will be the first true freshman to start at quarterback for USC since Matt Barkley in 2009.

5 winners and 4 losers from Bengals’ convincing win over Bills in NFL Preseason Week 3 - Cincy Jungle
If you wanted to see improvement from the Bengals’ early units this week, you probably enjoyed Cincinnati’s Week 3 performance in the preseason.

Steiner Scores First-Career Goal as Unbeaten Streak is Snapped - University of Kentucky
Freshman sensation Abby Steiner scored her first of many goals to come in a Kentucky uniform on Sunday afternoon, netting the Wildcats' only goal of the match in a 3-1 defeat to the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday afternoon.

UK Football Game Day: Important Info for 2018 Season - University of Kentucky
UK Athletics is continuing its work to create the best possible experiences for Kentucky football fans at Kroger Field. As part of that effort, the following changes will be in place for the 2018 season, which will kick off when the Wildcats host Central Michigan at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 1.

Kentucky baseball: UK players see new stadium for the first time - Cats' Pause
Kentucky's baseball team visited its new stadium on Saturday.

Kentucky Football Senior Bowl Watch List - Cats' Pause
Preseason watch lists are active.

The Perfect Day to Play the Kentucky-Louisville Basketball Game | Kentucky Sports Radio
Moving the Battle of the Bluegrass up a few weeks creates the perfect storm.

What was each Kentucky team's defining moment of the Calipari era? | Kentucky Sports Radio
Over the course of the Calipari era, Kentucky fans have been spoiled with legendary moments, players, and teams. All of the Final Fours and title No. 8 were fun, but the journeys to get there were even better.

UK commit Kahlil Whitney is like a “polished” Bentley now – Vaughts Views
I can't think of a better comparison to have as a basketball player.