UK wins 26th SEC title

In what one blogger called an "instant classic," the University of Kentucky Wildcats clinched their 26th SEC title in overtime over Mississippi State 75-74. The Cats will get an automatic bid--their 51st appearance--to the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. The brackets for the tourney will be revealed tonight at 6pm EDT on CBS. Post your thoughts about this HUGE win in the comments section. GO BIG BLUE!!!

Morning Trio--5/28/09

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Memphis Commercial-Appeal: NCAA alleges major violations in Memphis basketball program under John Calipari (If you think Calipari is implicated in the investigation, think again. Calipari is in the clear according to the NCAA and the UK Athletic Association. See here for the truth.)

FLASH: CALIPARI TO THE CATS

John Calipari will become the new head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team. According to WKYT in Lexington, UK will hold a news conference regarding Calipari tomorrow. More soon.

UPDATE at 9:35pm ET: Calipari and UK will hold the presser at 9:30am. According to The Cats' Pause, Calipari's contract is worth $31.65 million for six years ($3.96 million per year). In addition, the Cats will pay a $200,000 buyout to the Memphis Tigers.

Morning Trio--3/31/09

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Morning Trio--3/28/09

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Lexington Herald-Leader: UK officials say they aim to settle with Gillispie for less than $6 million

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Evening Trio

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