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Parents frustrated over JCPS decision to hold middle school football games at high school fields
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Parents at Newburg Middle School are frustrated over JCPS Athletics’ decision to hold varsity middle school games on high school fields. After two years of repairs to their football field, parents of the school’s varsity players were looking forward to playing at home and hopefully bringing in some extra funding for the program.
Former Cardinal and NFL lineman Brandon Dunn back home to coach PRP football
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There are some changes happening for Pleasure Ridge Park High School football. There's a brand new turf field along with new stands and a new press box. And a new coaching staff. It's headlined by the new head coach, former Panther Brandon Dunn. The 2010 PRP...
Vote for Louisville-area preseason high school quarterback of year before poll closes
With the 2024 high school football season beginning Aug. 23, The Courier Journal has compiled a list of the 10 top quarterbacks in the Louisville area. We are asking you — our readers — to vote here on which quarterback you think will have the best season. Listed below are 10 nominees for preseason quarterback of the year. Players from the following counties were eligible: Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby and Spencer. ...
Louisville-area football fans, the fun is about to begin. We've got you covered
We’re a week from the season-opening kickoff! Are you ready for Aug. 23? The Courier Journal sports staff is.This morning we published our high school football previews in a central location, and we will continue to add to it right up until kickoff. We have included analysis, features, schedules and photo galleries for our Louisville-area teams. ...
Cortez Stone embraces role change as he leads Central into new season
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Central is once again returning one of the top players in the state in running back Cortez Stone. “I’ve got expectations,” he said. “I want us to go to state, so my emotions are coming in.”. Stone has reason to have those lofty...
Louisville freshman RB Isaac Brown will be "tough to keep off the field"
Most true freshmen don't get much playing time in the first year of playing in the Jeff Brohm offensive system. In fact, Brohm burned only one true freshman's redshirt last season in his first year at the University of Louisville. Brohm noted several times during the season that the newcomers needed more time to get adjusted to the college system.
Watch: Louisville at Notre Dame Simulation
We're back for the latest edition of our simulation series, a week-by-week series of videos simulating Notre Dame's upcoming matchups through EA Sports College Football 25. After defeating Miami-OH, 26-10, in a hotly contested home game, the No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting turned their attention to No. 8 Louisville in a revenge game. Last season, the Cardinals defeated Notre Dame 33-20 in a stunning upset at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in front of 59,000 fans.
Bats release 2025 baseball schedule, and it includes return of Thunder Over Louisville game
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As the Louisville Bats wrap up the 2024 season, the team has released its schedule for next year. Opening day for the 2025 season will be March 28. The team will play during Thunder Over Louisville again, which falls on April 12. In 2024, Slugger Field hosted a music festival that day instead.
Jodie Meeks, 2 Paris Olympians highlight UK Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The 2024 class of the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame includes two Paris Olympians. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn ran at UK from 2016-18 and just won bronze in the 100-meter hurdles while representing Puerto Rico. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran at Kentucky in 2018 and just set a...
Louisville Basketball Preview: Cardinals Set to Compete
Pat Kelsey has the Cardinals set to compete after hitting the transfer portal hard. The program’s history is filled with success. Yet, since Rick Pitino’s unfortunate departure, they’ve struggled to regain their elite status among college basketball teams. Kelsey plans to change that with a brand new roster. The new head coach is coming off a great tenure at the College of Charleston, where he led the Cougars to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. Can Kelsey invigorate the Cards with his winning aura? Let’s dive into a Louisville basketball preview for 2024-25.
CB Corey Thornton has been a big addition to the Louisville roster
University of Louisville cornerbacks coach Steve Ellis is excited about the depth he's added to his position group heading into this season. The Cardinals have several newcomers who are expected to produce in the secondary, including Corey Thornton. The four-year standout at UCF transferred to U of L back in...
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