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Second-place jockey in Kentucky Derby fined for touching another horse during race
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has handed down a fine to the second-place jockey in the 150th Kentucky Derby,. Following Derby 150, a film review was ordered for jockey Tyler Gaffalione, who road second-place Sierra Leone in the race. This came after the Stewards ruled immediately after the race that there were no incidents that impacted results.
The country's largest youth archery tournament is being held in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Thousands of people are in town for the National Youth Archery tournament this weekend. The tournament is put on by the National Archery in the School's program. The organization was started by Sommerset native Tommy Floyd in 2002. The sport has grown immensely since it started, according to Floyd, now involving more than 1 million students across 49 states.
Simone Biles leaps into action at the KFC Yum! Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Gold Over America Tour 2024 starring Simone Biles is coming to the KFC Yum! Center on Oct. 30, 2024. The high-flying performance lands in downtown Louisville following the international competition in Paris. “From the world’s stage to the GOAT stage, this incredible journey continues, and...
Despite walk-ins prohibited, homeowners still selling parking spots for PGA Championship
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As Valhalla Golf Club prepares to welcome 200,000 people to Louisville for the 2024 PGA Championship, travel plans are top of mind for attendees. Claude Combest knows that. He's rented out parking spots for guests on his home property the last two times the major golf tournament came to Valhalla, and is doing the same this year.
Residents brace for PGA traffic
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - At noon on Friday, bumper to bumper traffic on Shelbyville Road already had cars backed up nearly a mile. And the PGA crowds aren’t even here yet. Living in the area for 25 years, Sheila Huff has seen tournaments before, but this one she said feels bigger.
Early two-goal hole costs Racing Louisville FC in 2-1 loss to Washington
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - Racing Louisville FC found itself in a position its opponents have too often succeeded in time and time again. Down 2-0 just 34 minutes into a home match against the Washington Spirit, Louisville tried to be the team making a comeback. But despite finishing with a higher expected goal figure, more shots on target and a higher percentage of possession, Louisville ultimately fell short in a 2-1 loss.
Vance Honeycutt Becomes UNC HR King as Heels Hammer Louisville
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Vance Honeycutt bashed his way to history, as North Carolina turned Friday night into its own baby blue version of home run derby. Honeycutt homered twice to become the school's all-time king, while helping power the Tar Heels' 14-4 hammering of Louisville in ACC baseball here at Boshamer Stadium. Colby Wilkerson's bases-loaded single in the bottom of the eighth inning brought the 10-run rule into effect, and ended the game early.
Take a look at the most popular items for sale at the PGA Shops at Valhalla Golf Club
Whether you are a scratch golfer or just like to look like one, the PGA merchandise shop at Valhalla Golf Club is open for business for the 106th PGA Championship in Louisville. The massive 50,000-square-foot structure carries over 1,200 items including 250 different styles of hats. Golf fans will 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...
PGA Shops in Louisville now open to public for limited time
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The PGA Shops is now open to the public ahead of next week's championship. It's located next to the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville. The 50,000-square-foot pavilion has golf apparel, memorabilia and many other items for sale. There are 1,200 products from 45 different brands. Hours.
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