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Kentucky coach John Calipari at a press conference

Oldest Lexington bar runs promo calling for Kentucky to fire John Calipari

Kentucky head coach John Calipari probably won’t be grabbing a drink at the Chevy Chase Inn in Lexington, Ky. anytime soon. The Chevy Chase Inn, known as the oldest operating bar in Lexington, has gained some traction on social media for …

Jay Wright in a suit

Jay Wright explains why John Calipari’s teams keep losing in NCAA Tournament

Kentucky’s lack of success in the NCAA Tournament in recent years has become a major storyline, particularly after Thursday’s shocking loss to 14-seed Oakland. Former Villanova coach Jay Wright, however, thinks there is a straightforward …

John Calipari in a Kentucky jacket at the podium

How much it would cost Kentucky to fire John Calipari

It may be 2024, but the result was all too familiar for Kentucky fans. Kentucky lost 80-76 to Oakland in their South Region first-round game of the NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Thursday night. The defeat marked the third …

Charles Barkley holds a microphone

Charles Barkley thinks 1 coach is facing big pressure in NCAA Tournament

Charles Barkley thinks one coach in particular is under major pressure to deliver in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Barkley was one of the studio analysts during Thursday’s NCAA Tournament coverage on CBS, and he singled out Kentucky coach John …

John Calipari in a Kentucky jacket at the podium

Bruce Pearl jokes about John Calipari’s Kentucky roster

John Calipari’s work at Kentucky has come under increased scrutiny over the last couple years as his youthful teams have failed to make much of an impact in the NCAA Tournament. Calipari is sticking with his blueprint this season, and Auburn …

John Calipari in a Kentucky jacket at the podium

John Calipari’s son lands SEC coaching role

John Calipari’s son Brad will be coaching against his father in the SEC next season. Brad Calipari is joining Jerry Stackhouse’s Vanderbilt staff in a player development role, according to Kyle Tucker of The Athletic. Hearing Brad …

Kentucky coach John Calipari at a press conference

John Calipari reportedly set to make 1 big change

John Calipari has tried to resist some of the major changes that have taken place across college sports in recent years, but the Hall of Fame coach may finally be prepared to wave the white flag on one significant issue. Calipari said recently that …

Kentucky coach John Calipari at a press conference

Troubling report about John Calipari, Kentucky basketball emerges

The Kentucky Wildcats appear to be in a strange state of flux right now, with a roster that still needs work and an unusually quiet offseason in the transfer portal. This has boosters worried, and a new report about coach John Calipari’s …

Kentucky coach John Calipari at a press conference

Kentucky AD voices opinion on John Calipari amid roster concerns

Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart offered up his opinion on John Calipari as the team struggles with its roster.

Rick Pitino at a press conference

Rick Pitino takes funny shot at John Calipari after taking St. John’s job

New St. John’s coach Rick Pitino has one goal in mind as he takes over at his new school. Pitino spoke to ESPN’s “SportsCenter” on Tuesday after being introduced as the new head coach of the Red Storm. The 70-year-old pointed …

Kentucky coach John Calipari at a press conference

Report: John Calipari, Kentucky AD don’t speak to each other

Kentucky is in the middle of yet another bad season, which has brought further scrutiny to John Calipari. Some new information about the Wildcats basketball program also reflects poorly upon the school’s athletic leadership. The …

John Calipari in a Kentucky jacket at the podium

Kentucky fan with anti-John Calipari sign gets in trouble

A fan who attended Tuesday night’s Kentucky-South Carolina game ended up leaving after his sign caused a disturbance. The Wildcats lost 71-68 at Rupp Arena in Lexington to the Gamecocks, who entered the game with a sub-.500 record. One fan …

John Calipari in a Kentucky jacket at the podium

Kentucky had concerning quotes after loss to Gonzaga

Kentucky fell to 3-2 on the season with a loss to Gonzaga on Sunday, and John Calipari and his team were not exactly radiating confidence after their tough night. The Wildcats came out extremely flat and scored just 25 points in the first half. They …

John Calipari in a Kentucky jacket at the podium

John Calipari’s search for coal miner at Kentucky game goes viral

John Calipari’s search for a coal miner who attended a Kentucky scrimmage went viral and has a good ending. On Saturday, Kentucky held a Blue-White scrimmage game in Pikeville, Ky. They used the annual scrimmage as an opportunity to raise money …

John Calipari in a Kentucky jacket at the podium

John Calipari issues response to Mark Stoops comments

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari responded after a new wave of criticism from football coach Mark Stoops. On Saturday, Stoops doubled down on criticism he gave after Calipari’s comments about the football program. Calipari had been …

Mark Stoops patrols the sideline

Mark Stoops doubles down on John Calipari criticism

The tension between Kentucky’s basketball and football coaches does not appear to be dissipating several days after it initially went public. Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops did not back down from his criticism of basketball coach John …

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