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Former Cardinals placekicker John Wallace dead at 31
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former University of Louisville placekicker John Wallace died Wednesday. He was 31. UofL made the announcement, but did not give a cause of death. Wallace, a native of Elizabethtown, played high school football at Central Hardin High School. He was a two-star prospect by Rivals.com and made 11-of-14 field goals as a senior.
Wednesday PGA weather: Timeline for rain, storms
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Unsettled weather could drive golfers and spectators indoors over the course of Championship Week. A system of low pressure continues to pinwheel over the region on Wednesday, bringing several chances for showers and a few thunderstorms. This is especially likely in the afternoon and evening as temperatures head into the mid-70s.
Thursday PGA weather: A dry, warm start to the tournament - fog prompts delay
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — NOTE: AM starting times for the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship were delayed 10 minutes due to fog. After a couple of gloomy days for the PGA practice rounds, you can trade in that umbrella for some sunscreen as brighter skies are in the forecast for the PGA Championship on Thursday.
PGA Hospitality sets record for sold out venues at Valhalla
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hundreds of fans are enjoying the PGA Championship with an exclusive experience from the hospitality venues. “We've maxed this place out and set the record for the most hospitality sold for any PGA championship in our 106 years,” said Larry Sinclair, director of hospitality sales. “That’s pretty impressive for Louisville, Kentucky.”
John Daly withdraws from the PGA Championship with a thumb injury
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Former champion John Daly withdrew from the PGA Championship on Friday with what he said was a thumb injury. He shot 82 in the first round at Valhalla without making a birdie. Daly famously won the 1991 PGA Championship at Crooked Stick when he was...
Canceling Memorial Day Hike, Bike and Paddle is a shocking move by Mayor Greenberg
Cancellation of Memorial Day Hike, Bike and Paddle event was most shocking and disappointing. When previous Mayor Abramson started this event, it was to encourage heath practices and bring communities from the entire Metro together. As an attendee since the first one, I can say it achieved that. No other festival draws the entire community together— all age groups, nationalities. So, continue to use our tax dollars for bike lanes where they are not used and discontinue...
Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Hernandez got his start with no-rules Louisiana 'bush' races
Brian Hernandez Jr. is the first jockey to win the Kentucky Oaks/Derby combo since fellow Louisiana rider Calvin Borel in 2009. Hernandez grew up riding bush tracks in rural Louisiana, where there were no rules, no stewards and no outriders. He's the same Brian Hernandez who rode Fort Larned for...
Louisville seeks to build momentum heading into postseason with series sweep of Notre Dame
Louisville baseball began its final series of the regular season with a doubleheader sweep of Notre Dame on Thursday. The Cardinals now stand at 31-22 overall and 15-14 in ACC play. In the opening game, Eddie King belted a pair of home runs and Gavin Kilen connected for a walk-off...
A pair of Kentuckians seek big-time wins in their sports this week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s been a major couple of weeks in the bluegrass with the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby and the 106th PGA Championship. This is the fourth PGA Championship to be played at Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville, but the first in ten years, and this week there are a lot of eyes on the hometown player: two-time PGA Champion Justin Thomas.
Kentucky Country Day girls lacrosse earns third KSLL state crown in last four years
With a chance to claim its third girls lacrosse title in four years, Kentucky Country Day wasted little time Thursday night. Ellie Beam scored five goals and added three assists to lead the Bearcats, the top-ranked team in MaxPreps’ Kentucky rankings, to a 13-4 win over Eastern in the Kentucky Scholastic Lacrosse League final at Assumption. Ceci Flowers added three goals and an assist in the victory. ...
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