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Unmasking the Score Fixers: The Herald-Leader’s Deep Dive into Kentucky School Cheating For three years, the Lexington Herald-Leader undertook a groundbreaking investigation that laid bare a troubling pattern of widespread cheating on standardized tests across Kentucky schools. This ambitious journalistic endeavor didn’t just report on isolated incidents; it systematically exposed the pressures and practices that led to educators altering answers and manipulating scores, ultimately undermining the integrity of the state’s education system. The investigation, spearheaded by dedicated journalists, began with persistent rumors and whispers within the educational community. Instead of dismissing them, the Herald-Leader meticulously gathered data, filing numerous open…

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope caught up with KSR recently to discuss some offseason moves for the Wildcats, one of which was Travis Perry’s departure. Pope made it clear in his interview that Perry’s decision to transfer to Ole Miss this offseason was purely his own. Pope said he was devastated to learn that the Kentucky native was entering his name into the transfer portal. But in the end, Perry felt his move to play for the Rebels was best for him and his future in college basketball. Pope went into depth on KSR, speaking about…

How Michigan Football can rebound from its recruiting contact ban. When it seemed like the Connor Stalions saga was nearly over, when the Michigan Wolverines could operate without the NCAA and Big Ten breathing down their necks, when it was time to move on from the Jim Harbaugh era and ignite Sherrone Moore’s reign, the program implemented self-imposed punishments. The most notable of these punishments is Moore’s suspension for Week 3 vs. Central Michigan and Week 4 at Nebraska. He will not be able to partake in any team activities, including practice leading up to those games, during that…

Matt Ludwig’s Commitment: A Significant Win for Michigan Football Michigan football has secured a significant piece for its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of four-star tight end Matt Ludwig. This pledge carries substantial weight for the Wolverines, adding a top-tier talent and providing crucial momentum on the recruiting trail. Ludwig, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound tight end from Billings, Montana, chose Michigan over a host of prominent programs, including Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas Tech. His decision to commit early, before scheduled official visits to other finalists, speaks volumes about the strong impression Michigan and its coaching staff, particularly tight ends coach…

Jayden Quaintance Begins New Chapter at Kentucky with Early Arrival LEXINGTON, KY – The Kentucky Wildcats have officially welcomed one of their most anticipated additions to campus, as highly-touted big man Jayden Quaintance has moved into the university. Quaintance’s early arrival marks a significant step for both the player and the program, especially as he continues to recover from an ACL injury. Quaintance, a 6-foot-10, 225-pound center, arrived in Lexington on Wednesday, combining his official visit with his move-in. This makes him the first UK player to move in this summer, signaling his eagerness to integrate with the team and…

Wolverine recruiting report: Can Michigan keep 4-star CB commit in the fold? Four-star cornerback Brody Jennings is Michigan’s longest-tenured commitment in its 2026 recruiting class, announcing his verbal pledge in July 2024. The Wolverines only have five other prospects committed this cycle and will be looking to expand that number during an important summer on the recruiting trail. But another one of their top priorities is keeping Jennings in the fold.Although he is still locked in with Michigan, the Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin standout is considering other options. The No. 274 prospect nationally and No. 23 cornerback, per the 247Sports…

The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees voted on Thursday to continue moving forward with $350 million worth of improvements to Williams-Brice Stadium. “We are grateful to the Board of Trustees for its leadership and thrilled to continue to see this project take shape and receive the necessary approvals to proceed,” said USC Athletics Director Jeremiah Donati in a release provided by the university. “Our staff, along with key partners in Populous, Legends, Contract Construction and Manhattan Construction Company have invested significant effort in preparing for this next phase. These approvals help us get one step closer towards…

Nebraska lands recruiting win that could finally break a quiet streak. Despite seemingly being rolling right along when it comes to recruiting, there is one area where the Nebraska football team has struggled a bit. However, those struggles might be about to end as the Huskers just got very good news for one of their top tight end targets in Lincoln Watkins. NU has been working hard on Watkins for quite a while now and have especially been working to get him to take an official visit to Lincoln. While the Port Huron Northern (Port Huron, MI) has liked…

Virginia Tech wrestling coach redefines ‘family’ after donating kidney to father of All-American alum. Norm Latona, the father of two-time Hokie All-American Sam Latona, will always carry a part of Virginia Tech wrestling with him. Literally. The Hokies sports information department announced on May 7, 2025 that Norm underwent a kidney transplant following prolonged health troubles. The donor? None other than Virginia Tech head wrestling coach Tony Robie. For Norm, this transplant marked the end of a tumultuous, emotional journey that began in January 2022 and involved multiple different forms of dialysis treatment, all of which required laborious processes…

Miami basketball receives another big commitment from foreign center. The University of Miami has added Turkish forward Salih Altuntas, a 6-foot-10 center who is known for his rebounding and interior presence. Altuntas joins the Hurricanes after playing for Istanbulspor in the Turkish Basketball League (TBL) where he averaged 10.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, shooting 54.1% from the field.Altuntas has been a member of the Turkish U16, U18, and U20 national teams, participating in the 2023 and 2024 European U18 Championships and the 2024 European U20 Championship. He also competed in the 2022–23 Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Belgrade,…