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Feb 25
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Clark County Health Officer Invited To Indianapolis Colts Game By Team GM

A Southern Indiana health official’s long-running joke has earned him an invitation to an Indianapolis Colts game next season. Clark County Health Officer Dr. Eric Yazel has been sending letters to the Colts’ front office for about 15 years. It’s part of a tongue-in-cheek quest to become the football team’s next quarterback. Yazel usually sends […]
By John Boyle
Feb 25
Sports

Clark County Health Officer Invited To Indianapolis Colts Game By Team GM

By John Boyle
Feb 22
Sports

Louisville-Based Pro Indoor Football Team Cuts Deal With Yum Center

A professional indoor football team with ties to the Russell neighborhood announced a three-year partnership to play at the KFC Yum Center.

By Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 22
Sports
Local Pro Indoor Football Team Signs With Yum Center
Ryan Van Velzer
Dec 7
Sports

NCAA Stands By Charges Of Rules Violations By Louisville

The NCAA reaffirmed that former coach Rick Pitino failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance while Louisville was already on probation.

By Associated Press and Staff
Dec 7
Sports
NCAA Stands By Charges Of Rules Violations By Louisville
Associated Press and Staff
Sep 26
Sports

U of L Cardinals Players March For Racial Justice, And Breonna

The men's basketball team's march and another gathering later in the evening through NuLu drew big crowds.

By Stephanie Wolf and John Boyle
Sep 26
Sports
U of L Cardinals Players March For Racial Justice, And Breonna
Stephanie Wolf and John Boyle
Sep 5
Sports

Authentic Wins 2020 Kentucky Derby

The horse is trained by Bob Baffert and was ridden by jockey John Velazquez.

By Staff
Sep 5
Sports
Authentic Wins 2020 Kentucky Derby
Staff
Sep 4
Sports

Shedaresthedevil Wins 2020 Kentucky Oaks

For the first time in its 145-year history, Kentucky Oaks was run without spectators, due to coronavirus concerns.

By Eleanor Klibanoff
Sep 4
Sports
Shedaresthedevil Wins 2020 Kentucky Oaks
Eleanor Klibanoff
Sep 1
Sports

Tiz The Law Is The Favorite In A Kentucky Derby Field Of 18

The colt, trained by Barclay Tagg, won the Belmont Stakes in June. 

By Rick Howlett
Sep 1
Sports
Tiz The Law Is The Favorite In A Kentucky Derby Field Of 18
Rick Howlett
Aug 31
Sports

McConnell Announces New Horse Racing Bill To Create National Safety Standards

Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Monday new legislation aimed at revamping oversight of the horse racing industry.

By John Boyle
Aug 31
Sports
McConnell Announces New Horse Racing Bill To Create National Safety Standards
John Boyle
Aug 31
Sports

Gamine Is The Early Kentucky Oaks Favorite

Ten fillies are in the field for Friday’s race, which will be run without spectators at Churchill Downs.

By Rick Howlett
Aug 31
Sports
Gamine Is The Early Kentucky Oaks Favorite
Rick Howlett
Aug 21
Sports

There Won’t Be Spectators At This Year’s Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs says the Kentucky Derby will still happen on September 5, but the race will be run without spectators in the stands.

By Staff
Aug 21
Sports
There Won't Be Spectators At This Year's Kentucky Derby
Staff
Jul 12
Sports

Masks, Thermometers and Protests At Louisville Soccer Stadium Opening

Nearly 5,000 people attended Sunday night’s match between Louisville City FC and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, while protesters gathered outside.

By Ryan Van Velzer
Jul 12
Sports
Masks, Thermometers and Protests At Louisville Soccer Stadium Opening
Ryan Van Velzer
Jun 25
Sports

Churchill Downs Says Derby, Oaks Will Happen With Spectators In September

The races, which historically happen during the first week of May, were delayed until September because of the coronavirus pandemic.

By Staff and Ryan Van Velzer
Jun 25
Sports
Churchill Downs Says Derby, Oaks Will Happen With Spectators In Sept.
Staff and Ryan Van Velzer
May 4
Sports

NCAA Outlines Four Alleged Violations Against U of L Basketball Program

The notice lists four allegations, including an improper recruiting offer and extra benefits to the family of a student athlete.

By Rick Howlett
May 4
Sports
NCAA Outlines Four Alleged Violations Against U of L Basketball Program
Rick Howlett
May 2
Sports

A Day Without The Kentucky Derby

The sights and sounds of Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May, 2020.

By Ryan Van Velzer
May 2
Sports
A Day Without The Kentucky Derby
Ryan Van Velzer
May 1
Sports

For One Trainer, The Horse Racing Industry Is Even More Uncertain Than Usual

Who will this year's Derby or Oaks contenders be? What will the horse racing industry even look like after the pandemic?

By Erica Peterson
May 1
Sports
For One Trainer, The Horse Racing Industry Is Even More Uncertain Than Usual
Erica Peterson
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