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8 famous athletes that once called Louisville home
From baseball to golf, Louisville has had significant representation in some of the biggest sports in the country. Athletes such as D'Angelo Russell and Nate Hobbs have worn their hometown with pride and have even returned home to give back to the place where they started. Here are some Louisville-native...
Louisville head basketball coach Pat Kelsey purchases 9,000-square-foot east end home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey recently purchased a $2.6 million home near the Glenview neighborhood. According to the deed, which was filed with the Jefferson County Clerk's Office on July 16, Kelsey and his wife purchased the house on Glen Springs Court, near US 42 and Lime Kiln Lane. It has six bedrooms, six full bathrooms and two half bathrooms, according to the Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator. It also has a backyard pool.
The Ville takes down Bellarmine TBT team in The Basketball Tournament 2024 at Freedom Hall
The Ville head coach Reece Gaines had a smile on his face when he walked into Freedom Hall on Saturday morning for the first round of The Basketball Tournament. If you had asked the former Louisville star how he was really feeling, though, he would have told you, "I'm nervous." His team...
From Louisville high schools to college football rosters. Where area players are headed
The Louisville area is known for producing college football talent. Male High School offensive lineman Isaac "Spike" Sowells, the top recruit in Louisville in the Class of 2025, committed to N.C. State on Thursday.Here is a list of where Class of 2024 seniors are scheduled to play this fall. Players are listed...
PGA Tour expected to move annual summer tournament to Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The PGA Tour's ISCO Championship is expected to be played at Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville starting next year, several sources confirmed to WDRB News. Tournament officials said in a news release Thursday that a news conference is scheduled for Tuesday at the club, off Shelbyville...
Hard work pays off as Thixton will take cheerleading skills to University of Louisville
HEBRON ESTATES – Ava Thixton has been involved in cheerleading since she was four years old. The hard work over the years has led to earning a spot on the University of Louisville cheerleading squad this fall. The 2024 graduate of North Bullitt High School was recently accepted and signed on to participate on the Cardinal cheer squad. The daughter of Amanda and Jon Fraley and Tommy Thixton decided during her senior season that she wanted to continue her cheering career. She went to some of the U of L practices and toured the school. Being invited to tryouts, Thixton...
QUICK EXCERPT: Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford sit down with Louisville's Pat Kelsey
BOZICH | Will Pat Kelsey be fiery directing Louisville's rebuild? Ask him. Eric Crawford and I talked with first-year Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey on Thursday morning about a 1,000,001 topics.
Brown: For Louisville basketball and others transfer portal has forever changed recruiting
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — The COVID-year waiver enters its final season, and the average age on NCAA basketball rosters will take a precipitous dip upon its departure. The premium on recruiting freshmen, however, won’t return in its absence. Maybe it will for John Calipari, but now that he’s at Arkansas, that’s no longer Kentucky’s problem.
Isaac Sowells, Male offensive lineman, No. 4 player in Kentucky, commits to NC State
Male High School offensive lineman Isaac "Spike" Sowells, one of Kentucky's top football players in the Class of 2025, announced his commitment to N.C. State on Thursday. Other schools Sowells considered included Kentucky and South Carolina. ...
Louisville prioritizing Jeffersonville's Tre Singleton
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Louisville continues prioritize Jeffersonville, Ind., forward Tre Singleton. UofL extended a scholarship offer to the 6-foot-8, 215-pound Singleton last Sunday and was back watching the rising prospect as the live recruiting period began on Friday evening. With UofL assistant coach Ronnie Hamilton watching courtside at Westside High...
Bob Baffert Churchill Downs suspension lifted after three years away from Louisville track
Churchill Downs Incorporated has rescinded trainer Bob Baffert's suspension effective immediately, according to Churchill Downs. “We are satisfied that Mr. Baffert has taken responsibility for his actions, completed a substantial penalty and is committed to running in full compliance with the rules and regulations going forward," Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen said via a news release. "All parties agree that it is time to bring this chapter to a close and focus on the future. Mr. Baffert is welcome to return to any of CDI’s racetracks, including our flagship Churchill Downs Racetrack, and we wish him and his connections good luck in their future competitive endeavors.”
Milliet: ‘Energy really high’ as Racing returns to action
On Thursday morning, Racing Louisville defender Lauren Milliet previewed Saturday’s home contest against Liga MX Femenil side CF Monterrey and spoke on her excitement level heading into the first-ever NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. “I’m pumped for this tournament,” said Milliet. “This is the first iteration of...
Desmond Richard from DeSales proves dynamite comes in smallish packages! @DeSalesColtsFB @jamesatkinson44 @a_lanham17 @840WHAS @AlPopsFootball @PrepRedZone @KyHighFootball
’25 interior DL prominent in the Colts’ resurgence. We see it in high school football all the time. Guys who are too “something or other” for the college game stud out and “be their best athletic selves” under the “Friday Night Lights.” Such is the case with DeSales High School’s Desmond Richard. At 5’8,” 220-pounds, his frame isn’t going to attract a ton of attention but his penchant for making game deciding plays just might.
Futures Finalist Lily Willis Sends Verbal to University of Louisville for 2025
Willis' arrival in 2025 could bolster the breaststroke group at the University of Louisville, where the top three 200 breaststrokers are all upperclassmen. Current photo via Lily Willis. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in...
Louisville Women's Basketball: Big Board Class of 2025
Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz and his staff will be on the road this weekend recruiting. It's back on the road recruiting for the University of Louisville women's basketball staff. U of L head coach Jeff Walz is back from helping coach the Turkish National Team in the U20...
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