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Alabama players celebrate after defeating Kentucky 85-65 in an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Petty scores 23 points, Alabama blows out Kentucky 85-65

Jan. 13, 2021 12:27 AM EST

Kentucky basketball walk-on, pitcher Ben Jordan dies at 22

Jan. 12, 2021 02:51 PM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky says Ben Jordan, a right-handed pitcher who played last season on the men’s basketball team because of a shortage of players,...

Arizona loses Baker for the season with broken wrist

Jan. 11, 2021 11:01 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona junior guard Jemarl Baker Jr. will miss the remainder of the season with a broken wrist. Wildcats coach Sean...

Kentucky forward Olivier Sarr (30) hooks a shot over Mississippi State forward Abdul Ado (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kentucky rides Allen eruption in win over Mississippi St.

Jan. 02, 2021 09:12 PM EST

Kentucky's Lance Ware, left, and Kentucky's Isaiah Jackson, right, put pressure on North Carolina's Armando Bacot, center, the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kentucky looking for answers after worst start in 94 years

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 29, 2020 12:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) looks on during during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marshall in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed coming out of a timeout against rival Florida State and needed emergency medical attention Saturday, Dec. 1`2, 2020. He was taken off the floor on a stretcher and rushed to Tallahassee Memorial for evaluation. The Gators had no immediate update on his condition. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)
Florida's Johnson rejoins team, works as coach amid recovery

By Mark Long Dec. 28, 2020 12:37 PM EST

Jones scores 20, Louisville holds off rival Kentucky 62-59

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 26, 2020 03:54 PM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Carlik Jones made two free throws with 5.1 seconds remaining for 20 points, David Johnson added 17 points and Louisville held off rival...

Kentucky's Isaiah Jackson (23) drives past North Carolina's Armando Bacot (5) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kentucky tries to snap pre-SEC skid against Louisville

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 04:00 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) looks on during during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marshall in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed coming out of a timeout against rival Florida State and needed emergency medical attention Saturday, Dec. 1`2, 2020. He was taken off the floor on a stretcher and rushed to Tallahassee Memorial for evaluation. The Gators had no immediate update on his condition. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)
Florida's Johnson leaves hospital 10 days after collapse

By Mark Long Dec. 22, 2020 01:36 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes talks to his team during a timeout during an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Tech, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Randy Sartin/USA TODAY Sports via AP, Pool)
Teams led by experienced players have edge amid pandemic

By Aaron Beard Dec. 22, 2020 11:48 AM EST

North Carolina's Leaky Black (1) drives past Kentucky's Brandon Boston Jr. (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cleveland. North Carolina won 75-63. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
No. 22 Tar Heels top Kentucky for Wildcats' 5th loss in row

By Brian Dulik Dec. 19, 2020 04:58 PM EST

North Carolina's R.J. Davis (4) drives past Kentucky's Devin Askew (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Kentucky Wildcats 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 03:16 PM EST

Kentucky's Olivier Sarr, top, shoots while over Notre Dame's Nate Laszewski, bottom, and Dane Goodwin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Notre Dame won 64-63. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Laszewski, Irish hold on for first win at Kentucky, 64-63

Dec. 12, 2020 05:00 PM EST

San Diego forward Josh Parrish (4) goes up for a shot between UCLA guards Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) and Johnny Juzang (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
UCLA routs San Diego 83-56 to win 4th in row; Juzang debuts

By Beth Harris Dec. 09, 2020 11:11 PM EST

West Virginia and Gonzaga play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. Gonzaga was scheduled to play Baylor but the game was cancelled due to COVID. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop AP Top 25 after game scrapped

By Dave Skretta Dec. 07, 2020 12:17 PM EST

Georgia Tech guard Jose Alvarado, right, and Kentucky guard Devin Askew, left, battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Wright powers Georgia Tech past slumping No. 20 Kentucky

By Charles Odum Dec. 06, 2020 07:10 PM EST

Gonzaga's Drew Timme goes to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Gonzaga and Baylor to face off in rare top-2 meeting

By John Marshall Dec. 03, 2020 02:23 AM EST

Kansas' Jalen Wilson (10) shoots as Kentucky's Lance Ware (55) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 7 Kansas overcomes offensive woes, beats No. 20 Kentucky

By Michael Marot Dec. 02, 2020 12:27 AM EST

Richmond's Jacob Gilyard, left, shoots while defended by Kentucky's Devin Askew during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Richmond beats No. 10 Kentucky, 1st road win vs top 10 team

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 29, 2020 03:40 PM EST

Morehead State and Kentucky players jump for the opening tip in front of a socially distanced crowd mixed with cardboard cutouts, at an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 10 Kentucky rolls past Morehead State 81-45 in opener

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 25, 2020 08:15 PM EST