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Otega Oweh is returning to Kentucky

1 week ago | fox56news.com | Colby Wilson

by: Colby Wilson Posted: May 28, 2025 / 05:04 PM EDT Updated: May 28, 2025 / 05:04 PM EDT LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Throughout the off-season, Mark Pope has been putting his 2025-26 roster together, landing some exciting pieces. However, most of Big Blue Nation was patiently waiting for the decision of Otega Oweh.
Otega Oweh is returning to Kentucky

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Colby Wilson

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Throughout the off-season, Mark Pope has been putting his 2025-26 roster together, landing some exciting pieces. However, most of Big Blue Nation was patiently waiting for the decision of Otega Oweh. Kentucky’s leading scorer last season tested the NBA waters and waited for the final day to withdraw his name to finally make his decision. Wednesday evening, it was announced Oweh would return to Kentucky for his senior season and withdraw from the NBA Draft.
Kentucky guard Jaland Lowe withdraws from NBA Draft

2 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Colby Wilson

Pittsburgh’s Jaland Lowe (15) shushes the crowd after hitting a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.
Kentucky guard Jaland Lowe withdraws from NBA Draft

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Colby Wilson

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Kentucky has now officially sealed the deal on its starting point guard after Jaland Lowe announced on Thursday that he would withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft. Lowe broke the news on Instagram, stating, “Can’t miss out on this opportunity.”He comes to Lexington with two years of eligibility remaining. Last season, as a sophomore, he averaged a team-high 16.8 ppg, 5.5 assists per game, and 4.2 rebounds.
Franklin County KY hires new girls basketball head coach Madisen Sanford

1 month ago | fox56news.com | Colby Wilson

by: Colby Wilson Posted: May 9, 2025 / 01:48 PM EDT Updated: May 9, 2025 / 01:48 PM EDT FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — After Franklin County’s legendary basketball coach, Joey Thacker, announced his departure from the girls basketball program in March, the school was tasked with finding its next head coach. The program announced via X on Friday that the next head coach is Madisen Sandford.
Franklin County hires new girls basketball head coach

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Colby Wilson

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — After Franklin County’s legendary basketball coach, Joey Thacker, announced his departure from the girls basketball program in March, the school was tasked with finding its next head coach. • None NBA Hall-of-Famer Paul Pierce says he walked 20 miles in robe to pay off on-air betThe program announced via X on Friday that the next head coach is Madisen Sandford.
LSC launches fully funded Pro Girls Academy Program

1 month ago | fox56news.com | Colby Wilson

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Lexington Sporting Club announced Wednesday afternoon that it is launching a Pro Girls Academy, designed to provide female athletes with a high-performance soccer environment while taking away financial burdens. The U14 age group will start in the fall of 2025, with the academy planning to include U16 in 2026-27 and U19 in 2027-28. The program includes full coverage of registration fees, uniforms, and training gear.
Lexington Sporting Club announces 2025 USL Super League schedule

1 month ago | fox56news.com | Colby Wilson

by: Colby Wilson Posted: May 6, 2025 / 01:53 PM EDT Updated: May 6, 2025 / 01:53 PM EDT LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — With this year’s USL Super League season coming to a close, the LSC women’s team has revealed its schedule for the 2025-26 season. It begins on August 23, which kicks off a 28-game season. You can expect to see the Greens at home 14 times throughout the season.
Lexington Sporting Club announces 2025 USL Super League schedule

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Colby Wilson

Colby WilsonTue, May 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM UTC2 min readLEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — With this year’s USL Super League season coming to a close, the LSC women’s team has revealed its schedule for the 2025-26 season. It begins on August 23, which kicks off a 28-game season. LATEST SPORTS NEWS:You can expect to see the Greens at home 14 times throughout the season. If you can’t catch the games in person, fans will be able to stream every game live on Peacock.
How this Kentucky equine program trains jockeys for success

1 month ago | fox56news.com | Colby Wilson

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — While the sight of a horse running on a track captivates many, there’s a unique artistry in the rider as well that consists of balance, skills, and horsemanship all in one motion. When you think about legendary jockeys, you think of names like Frankie Dettori, John Velazquez, Laffit A. Pincay, Jr., and many more, but getting from their early stages to where they are now doesn’t happen overnight.