Jamie Vaught: With nation’s fifth-toughest schedule, Cats have their hands full on quest for winning season
If Kentucky wants to have a winning regular season with a 7-5 record or better this fall, the Wildcats, now…
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Jamie Vaught: UK’s passing offense needs work as Wildcats ready for Saturday’s matchup with Ole Miss
It was a beautiful sunny day at Kroger Field in Lexington where Kentucky stopped a very respectable Toledo team 24-16…
Jamie Vaught: Future of UK women’s basketball is bright, despite second round loss to Kansas State
The UK fans who attended the first and second rounds of NCAA women’s tournament definitely got their money’s worth this…
Jamie Vaught: A look at UK’s remaining schedule with tournament time right around the corner
March Madness is just around the corner. After Tuesday night’s 75-64 upset of No. 5 Tennessee in a Top 15…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky-Arkansas showdown February 1 will be emotional return to Rupp for Calipari, players
On the first day of February — a Saturday — Arkansas coach John Calipari will become the third former Wildcat…
Jamie Vaught: After stellar performances, anticipation is heightened for coming Kentucky-Tennessee showdown
Yes, I know that showdown is over three weeks away, but it’s sure going to be fun to watch the…
Jamie Vaught: Lipscomb coach has high praise for Mark Pope’s Wildcats following Tuesday’s win
Lipscomb coach Lennie Acuff was very impressed with Kentucky at Rupp Arena Tuesday night when the Wildcats roared to a…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky junior guard Otega Oweh could make big impact for Wildcats this season
This 6-foot-4 junior guard, who wears number 00 on his Kentucky jersey, is going to be fun to watch this…
Jamie Vaught: After another ugly loss at home, Wildcats in danger of breaking bowl streak
It was a very frustrating and ugly night for the Wildcats, a 2.5-point favorite who dropped to a struggling Auburn…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky newcomer Jaxson Robinson a familiar face in SEC
Jaxson Robinson, who earlier this week was named to Preseason All-SEC Third Team, is the only newcomer on the UK…
Jamie Vaught: Vandagriff makes solid start in abbreviated opener; Gamecocks up next for Cats
We knew junior Brock Vandagriff had to be a very good quarterback when he came to Kentucky from powerhouse Georgia…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky Freshman Trent Noah ‘thrilled’ to don blue and white for hometown Wildcats
Over the years, Harlan County has produced many high school stars who have moved on and played college basketball. But…
Jamie Vaught: UK freshman Travis Perry shooting ‘lights out,’ brings excitement anew to UK Basketball
The small cities of Eddyville and Kuttawa, both in Lyon County in far western Kentucky, have not produced very many…
Jamie Vaught: As coach Mark Stoops enters 12th season UK, here’s a look at how the Cats could fare
We know Mark Stoops has been very good for Kentucky football. He has made the program very respectable in becoming…
Jamie Vaught: Recently-published sports books — Pete Rose, Rex Chapman, George Allen and more…
• Déjà Blue: A Sportswriter Reflects on 41 Seasons of Kentucky Basketball by Jerry Tipton (Acclaim Press, $26.95) is a…
Jamie Vaught: Mark Pope may not have been ‘blue blood’ choice fans expected, but he has BBN excited
Thanks to Eric Musselman, the University of Kentucky has a new basketball coach. If the 59-year-old Musselman hadn’t left Arkansas…
Jamie Vaught: A look at recently-published sports books perfect for every true sports fan this holiday
Are you looking for a nice Christmas gift for a sports fan who also enjoys reading? Here’s a list of…
Jamie Vaught: Coming off back-to-back 10-win seasons, how will Kentucky football fare in 2023?
The 2023 college football campaign is several weeks away but it is never too early to make a game-by-game forecast…
Jamie Vaught: Grading Kentucky’s up and down season after round two exit from NCAA tournament
It’s time for a report card for the 2022-23 edition of UK men’s basketball team. After its disappointing 75-69 loss…
Jamie Vaught: As Christmas nears, a selection of sports books for the fan on your gift list
When I was a kid, I occasionally got sports books for Christmas. One of the early ones that I remember…
Sportswriter, NKyTribune columnist Jamie Vaught releases sixth book on Kentucky basketball
Veteran sportswriter and NKyTribune columnist Jamie Vaught has penned another book about the University of Kentucky basketball. The title of…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky football schedule offers favorable matchups both at home and on road
The 2022 campaign for UK football is just around the corner and there’s a lot of excitement in the Big…