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Michigan High School State Champion Owen Stevens Commits to Louisville (2025)
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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.
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.
Olympian Simone Biles to bring 'Gold Over America' tour to Louisville's KFC Yum! Center
Simone Biles, one of the greatest gymnasts in history with 37 World Championship and Olympic medals, is bringing her "Gold Over America" tour to Louisville this fall, and tickets are about to go on sale. Here's what we know. ...
As hundreds of thousands expected for PGA in Louisville, people look for parking options
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hundreds of thousands of people will be attending the PGA Championship next week. However, public parking will not be available at Valhalla Golf Club or the surrounding area. There will be no public parking, drop-offs, or walk-ins at or around Valhalla Golf Club during the week...
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.
PORTAL TRACKER | Ty-Laur Johnson to Wake — where Louisville transfers have landed
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Ty-Laur Johnson, who had a promising freshman season at point guard for the University of Louisville before transferring in the aftermath of Kenny Payne’s firing, has landed at an ACC foe. Johnson announced Saturday that he’ll play next season at Wake Forest, first reported...
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.
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.
Bob May, 24 years after losing PGA Championship to Tiger Woods in Louisville, remembers a duel for the ages
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- They say second place is the first runner-up. Or the first loser. You make that call. Either way, they do not invite you into the championship photograph. Somebody compared being No. 2 to a warm bucket of spit. History yawns at what you achieved. Unless it...
Kentucky extends new offers in the 2025 recruiting class
Kentucky has offered Clarksville (Tenn.) Kirkwood 2026 offensive tackle Kamari Blair (6-foot-5, 240), Richmond (Va.) Hermitage 2026 cornerback Andre Clarke (6-foot-1, 160), Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Western 2026 tight end Calerbe Hermane (6-foot-4, 205), Cincinnati (Ohio) Winton Woods 2027 offensive tackle Lual Aleu (6-foot-5, 280), Saint Stephen (S.C.) Timberland 2026 interior offensive lineman Desmond Green (6-foot-4, 325), Clearwater (Fla.) Academy International 2026 offensive tackle Gabriel Osenda (6-foot-7.5, 300), Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy 2026 offensive tackle Breck Kolojay (6-foot-5.5, 300), Gaffney (S.C.) 2026 offensive tackle Scottland Dover (6-foot-5, 305), Enterprise (Ala.) athlete Andrew Purcell (5-foot-11, 185), Jeffersonville (Ind.) offensive tackle Chance Johnson (6-foot-5, 265), Daphne (Ala.) edge rusher Talib Graham (6-foot-1.5, 235), Georgetown (Ky.) Scott County 2027 athlete Timmy Emongo (5-foot-9, 170), Fort Mill (S.C.) Indian Land 2027 athlete Sequel Patterson (6-foot, 165), Bell Buckle (Tenn.) The Webb School 2026 wide receiver Joel Wyatt (6-foot-3, 185), Brownsville (Tenn.) Haywood 2026 cornerback Caden Harris (6-foot, 160), Dyersburg (Tenn.) defensive lineman Kalen Edwards (6-foot-4, 330). and Leesburg (Va.) Tuscarora safety Tristan Teasdell (6-foot-1, 175).
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