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UK men's basketball disappoints, while women's thrives. Hosts Jenna Lifshen and Sydney Cox break down the pros and cons of Mark Pope's and Kenny Brooks actions during the transfer portal period, and the implications they will have on the upcoming season. The Kentucky KernelFounded in 1908 and independent since 1972, the Kentucky Kernel is the non-profit, student-run newspaper for the U...

This week on Kernel at the Buzzer your hosts, Henry Kvech and Jenna Lifshen, break down the highs and lows of the UK men’s basketball season. They take a look at UK’s run in March Madness and the second round loss against Iowa State.  #marchmadness #uky #basketball #ukbasketball

Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball teams have taken opposite trajectories at this point in the season. Meanwhile, the 2026 baseball and softball season approaches. Hosts Brett Ramsey, Jack Tobin and Ethan Gebreyes take a look at recent results for Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball and important factors to note for baseball and softball.

Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball have kicked off conference play, UK football is under new leadership after 13 years and Kentucky volleyball wrapped up a historical season. Hosts Brett Ramsey, Jack Tobin and Ethan Gebreyes break down the Wildcats men’s and women’s final stretch of non-conference play and the beginning of SEC competition, a look forward toward the Will Stein era of Kentucky fo...

For the first time since the winter of 2012, Kentucky football is without a head coach. Sports Editor Jonathon Bruner and Assistant Sports Editor Jenna Lifshen break down the move, Stoops' legacy and what it means for the future of the program including who could be next at the helm of Kentucky football.

Michigan State stuns UK men’s basketball, women’s basketball remains unbeaten and a preview against rivals Louisville, football's domination against Tennessee Tech, now one win away from a bowl and perfection for volleyball Hosts Brett Ramsey, Ethan Gebreyes and Jack Tobin break down Kentucky men’s basketball’s loss to MSU, celebrate the women’s team rolling through Marshall and Purdue, look a...

Hosts Brett Ramsey, Drew Metanchuk and Jack Tobin break down Kentucky men’s basketball’s loss to Louisville, celebrate the women’s team rolling through Monmouth, Buffalo and USC Upstate, look at the football team’s victory over Florida and spotlight Kentucky volleyball as they near perfection in SEC play.

Hosts Brett Ramsey, Drew Metanchuk and Jack Tobin recap wins from both the men’s and women’s basketball teams against Nicholls and Morehead State, discuss Kentucky football getting its first win in the SEC over Auburn and highlight the volleyball team’s continued dominance.

Hosts Brett Ramsey, Drew Metanchuk, and Jack Tobin recap the Wildcats’ hard-fought football matchup against Texas, take a look ahead to the upcoming basketball season and spotlight the volleyball team’s incredible season.

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by Sports Editor Cole Parke and reporter Kai McClelland as they break down Kentucky men's basketball's win over Lipscomb. With a won over Louisville keeping it undefeated, they will also take a look at Kentucky women's basketball as it prepares for ranked match ups with both Illinois and North Carolina.

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week host Colton Johnson is joined by reporter Kai McClelland as they break down No. 19 Kentucky men's basketball's 77-72 upset over No. 6 Duke. With basketball season in full swing, they will also take a look at Kentucky women's basketball with head coach Kenny Brooks' squad opening their season 3-0.

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by Kernel Sports Editor Cole Parke and Assistant Sports Editor Jonathon Bruner as they take a look at Kentucky football's upcoming match up with the Vanderbilt Commodores. With Vanderbilt coming off a historic 40-35 upset of Alabama, they will also breakdown what this weekend's contest means as the Commodores role into...

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, Colton Johnson is joined by Assistant Sports Editor Jonathon Bruner and reporter Sara Gibson at they take a deeper look into Kentucky football's 20-17 upset over, then, No. 6 Ole Miss. They will also take a look at what needs to happen with the Cats heading into their first bye week of the year.

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by Sports Editor Cole Parke and Assistant Sports Editor Jonathon Bruner as they breakdown Kentucky football's 41-6 victory over the Ohio Bobcats. They will also look at the implication of Wildcat running back DeaMonte "Chip" Trayanum's medical clearance despite him being ruled out for the Cats' upcoming game against No....

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week host Colton Johnson is joined by reporters Sara Gibson and Kai McClelland as they take a deeper look into Kentucky's 13-12 loss to the now No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs. With the Cats' turnaround from their 31-6 loss to South Carolina performance-wise, they will also take a look at what needs to change and stay the same ahead of a match up with the...

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by reporter Kai McClelland as they look into what went wrong in Kentucky's 31-6 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks. With the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs on the horizon, they will also look into what changes need to be made to avoid embarrassment against the best team in the country.

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by Assistant Sports Editor Jonathon Bruner and reporter Parker Scott as they breakdown the Wildcat's eventful 31-0 victory over the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. They'll also look ahead to Kentucky's match up with the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday and highlight the game's must-win nature.

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by Sports Editor Cole Parke, Assistant Sports Editor Jonathon Bruner and reporter Sara Gibson as they break down Kentucky football's off season ahead of its season opener against Southern Mississippi.

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by Sports Editor Cole Parke and reporter Tyler Russell where they discuss the recent allegations made against former head coach of Kentucky swim and dive Lars Jorgensen by former swimmers and staff members at Kentucky.

Welcome to Catching Up with the Kernel. Today, host Giana Gallo is joined by guest Owen Chesemore. They interview Assistant Sports Editor Samantha Money on UK dance team member Kate Kaufling’s recent death, followed by reporter Isabella Sepanban on her coverage of the DanceBlue marathon and fundraiser. Finally, TikTok Manager Bryce Towle shares his opinions on whether or not TikTok should be banne...

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week host Colton Johnson is joined by Sports Editor Cole Parke and Assistant Sports Editor Ali Cetinok where they discuss the landmark decision from John Calipari to resign from Kentucky and take the position of head coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks. They'll discuss how it lead to this point while reflecting on Calipari's 15-year-long career as a...

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week host Colton Johnson is joined by baseball beat writer Jonathon Bruner where they talk about all the moving parts in Kentucky baseball's 8-1 start to conference play. They discuss what the rest of the season holds for Kentucky, and touch on head coach Nick Mingione putting all hot seat rumors to bed.

Welcome to Catching Up with the Kernel. Today, host Giana Gallo interviews Managing and Photo Editor Abbey Cutrer to talk about her coverage on yesterday’s heavy rainstorms, followed by Editor-in-Chief Hannah Stanley on recent editorial collaboration with Kentucky public universities on the support behind DEI funding. Finally, opinions writer Peyton Keyes shares how to spend the perfect day at Kee...

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by Sports Editor Cole Parke and reporter Tyler Russell, where they discuss Kentucky's first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament and what it means for Kentucky basketball's future with the announcement of Calipari returning for another year. They will also discuss Kenny Brooks, who was hired to take over the role o...

Welcome to Catching Up with the Kernel. Today, host Giana Gallo interviews Kentucky healthcare, media and appellate litigator Mike Abate on his recent guest column about the Anti-Transparency Bill and how it must be stopped.