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UK paying Mitch Barnhart $3.2 million in a retirement settlement and giving him a part-time jobFormer Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart’s time at the helm ended on June 30th. The longtime Kentucky Wildcats AD will receive a hefty parting gift as he officially retires. On Thursday, Jon Hale at the Herald-Leader reported new information about Barnhart’s retirement. Kentucky will pay Barnhart $3.2 million as a retirement settlement. The money will be […]Jul 9, 2026Read source

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UK announces J Batt start date and buyout terms with Michigan StateThe University of Kentucky has announced that J Batt will begin his tenure as CEO of Champions Blue LLC and UK Athletics Director on July 28. In addition, UK announced it will pay Michigan State a $3.95 million buyout in installments between now and July 1, 2027. UK could have been on the hook for […]Jul 9, 2026Read source