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Inside the Infield: Wild times & muddy madness on Derby weekend
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Famous Louisvillian and Gonzo Journalist Hunter S. Thompson wrote about the Kentucky Derby saying, “The only thing more important than the race itself is the sport of people watching” and there’s plenty of that to be found in the Infield here at Churchill Downs.
BOZICH | Louisville opens as Governor's Cup favorite over Kentucky — again
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Put your racing programs down for few hours, but do not close your wagering apps. A tasty string of college football future point spreads and projected win totals arrived in my messages from Brian Edwards, a senior handicapper at VegasInsider. Here is the safest bet for...
JCPS cancels Tuesday athletics, outdoor activities due to incoming weather
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools has canceled all athletic and outdoor activities for Tuesday afternoon. JCPS sent a message on X, formerly Twitter, saying there would be no afternoon activities due to inclement weather conditions. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find...
KHSAA Board of Control finalizes football alignment for 2025, 2026 seasons
LEXINGTON — The Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s Board of Control on Wednesday approved a football realignment plan for the 2025-26 seasons. Several schools made requests for changes to the draft alignment that was released in February, but the board approved just a handful: * Breckinridge County from District Two to District Three in...
Rick Pitino lands ESPN's top-ranked transfer portal prospect Kadary Richmond for St. John's
Former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino is getting active in the transfer portal for St. John's. Pitino landed ESPN's top-ranked transfer portal prospect in former Seton Hall guard Kadary Richmond on Tuesday. REQUIRED READING:Four Louisville basketball transfer portal targets who could help Pat Kelsey's revival. Richmond, who's entering his fifth...
Kentucky Oaks winner Thorpedo Anna named after Sacred Heart swimmer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's been an indescribable few days for Thorpedo Anna's owner, Mark Edwards, after the horse won the 150th Kentucky Oaks. "35,000 thoroughbreds are born every year, and 14 of them make the Oaks, and we were in it. And then we won it," Edwards said. But,...
Kentucky’s ‘Dream Mile’ showcases top high school distance runners
Kentucky’s ‘Dream Mile” a one-mile race for the fastest high school distance runners in the entire state. It’s a showcase for the top 16 boys and girls runners in the Commonwealth, regardless of class, region or any designation, that took place on Friday in Louisville at St. Xavier High School.
Vote for Louisville-area high school girls athlete of the week before polls close Thursday
This week's nominees for Courier Journal girls athlete of the week continued to shine on softball diamonds and lacrosse fields throughout the Louisville area. Voting is underway for The Courier Journal's girls athlete of the week. The poll closes at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the winner will be announced Friday.
2024 All-Commonwealth Team announced
(Lexington, KY) May 8, 2024 - The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame proudly presents the Community Trust Bank 2024 Kentucky Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team. The Kentucky Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team is a pre-season recognition award for football players attending a Kentucky college or university. The Kentucky Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team represents the...
Eastern softball senior Hallie Roberts among Kentucky's best at striking out batters
Eastern pitcher Hallie Roberts is fearless and calculating in the circle. She rolls and rotates the ball against her leg to hide what she's throwing. In between pitches, Roberts walks around the circle to help with her pace and breathing. In between innings, she collects herself with a deep breath in the dugout. Whatever Roberts is doing this season is working. The senior, who recently signed to continue her career with Lindsey Wilson, is among the commonwealth's...
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