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Daniel Hager

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  • National News Desk Reporter, On3
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Daniel Hager’s Biography

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Currently a Sports Journalism major in the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky with an Associate of Arts Degree from Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Also an intern at Kentucky Sports Radio (On3). At On3/KSR, covered a wide range of sports, such as the NBA, College Basketball, College Football, College Baseball, High School Football, and High School Basketball. Along with writing and shooting video/photography, producing YouTube shows Point Kentucky,…

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Strong offense lifted Kentucky to series victory over Texas A&M

Strong offense lifted Kentucky to series victory over Texas A&M

A strong offensive weekend, led by freshman Tyler Bell, lifted Kentucky to a much needed series victory over …

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Kentucky's Tyler Bell named SEC Freshman of the Week

Kentucky's Tyler Bell named SEC Freshman of the Week

Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell was named SEC Freshman of the Week after a strong series against Texas A&M over…

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Cleaver leads Kentucky to 10-5 rubber match win over Texas A&M

Cleaver leads Kentucky to 10-5 rubber match win over Texas A&M

Led by a phenomenal start by sophomore left-hander Ben Cleaver, Kentucky took down Texas A&M 10-5 on Sunday t…

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Kentucky falls to Texas A&M 9-7 in blown series opener Friday night

Kentucky falls to Texas A&M 9-7 in blown series opener Friday night

It was yet another disappointing defeat for Kentucky Friday night, as it was outscored 8-0 over the final 5 1…

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Kentucky holds off Texas A&M 14-11 in College Station slugfest

Kentucky holds off Texas A&M 14-11 in College Station slugfest

Kentucky bounced back from a disappointing loss on Friday to take down Texas A&M 14-11 in an extremely high-s…

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PREVIEW: Struggling Kentucky and Texas A&M to clash in College Station

PREVIEW: Struggling Kentucky and Texas A&M to clash in College Station

With both teams struggling through two weeks in SEC play, Kentucky and Texas A&M clash in what might be a "mu…

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Tennessee EDGE Jordan Norman compares teammate, QB Faizon Brandon, to Lamar Jackson

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By Daniel Hager
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It was announced on Monday that incoming five-star freshman quarterback, Faizon Brandon, will open the 2026 season as Tennessee‘s starting quarterback. Brandon was the No. 3 ranked quarterback in the Class of 2026, and has earned the starting job heading into his first season of college football. Brandon will join Nico Iamaleava as the only true freshman quarterback to start a game for Tennessee in the Josh Heupel era.
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Kim Mulkey reveals forward Kate Koval has departed program due to 'personal reasons'

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By Daniel Hager
| Go Iowa Awesome
LSU forward Kate Koval has departed the women’s basketball program ahead of the 2026-27 season, head coach Kim Mulkey revealed Monday night. Koval averaged 8.3 points and 6.3 rebounds last season for the Tigers. “Kate came to see me on Sunday and told me that after much consideration, she will be leaving the program for personal reasons,” Mulkey said, via a release. “We will respect her privacy on her decision, but we had a long talk about it, and it was a hard decision for her.
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SEC presidents, chancellors push back on athletes returning to college after starting pro careers

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By Daniel Hager
| Go Iowa Awesome
In a statement released Monday night, SEC Presidents and Chancellors have pushed back on athletes returning to college after starting professional careers. “College athletes, not former professional athletes, have been at the heart of the Southeastern Conference. Individuals who choose to leave college athletics, sign professional playing contracts, and compete professional should not then be permitted to return to college competition.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist was writing for SB Nation at A Sea of Blue, a Kentucky Wildcats Community.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

A Kentucky Basketball/Football game or a local high school sporting event.