If the past weekend has reminded us of anything, it’s that when Rick Pitino sets foot in the Bluegrass State, the atmosphere ...

He was right. Once John Calipari arrived as Wildcats coach in 2009, the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry regained its fiery edge. Rick Pitino called his return to Rupp Arena on Friday night "one of the ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Rick ... Pitino, who guided Kentucky back from NCAA sanctions to the 1996 national championship before later becoming an enemy to the fervent fan base for coaching rival ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — He waited for the all the cheers and applause to die down. He waited to gather his thoughts. Then, he spoke. "I am so happy to be back," Pitino said after grabbing a microphone.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rick ... Pitino, who guided Kentucky back from NCAA sanctions to the 1996 national championship before later becoming an enemy to the fervent fan base for coaching rival ...

LEXINGTON — Rick Pitino confirmed rumors Tuesday he'll be back in the Bluegrass State this weekend. "Yes, I will be flying in for the UK/Vandy game on Sat. I'll be on the sidelines helping Coach ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Rick Pitino was wildly ... base for coaching rival Louisville, dropped in near the end of the exhibition and received a standing ovation. Pitino currently coaches St ...

He waited to gather his thoughts. Then, he spoke. A visibly emotional Rick Pitino, back at Rupp Arena donned in Kentucky blue for the first time in decades, was a fitting finale Friday night to a ...