Sports

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History
A pair of Muhammad Ali’s trunks are up for auction
They could be one of the most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia ever sold.
April 09, 2024 03:04 PM
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Declan Lowthian
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Photos of players and fans during a LouCity game.
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This momentous LouCity match is unrivaled
Cheer on Louisville City FC at home during their Kentucky Derby-themed rivalry game and network TV debut on Saturday, April 6.
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24 golf courses in Louisville, KY
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 24 golf courses in Louisville are sure to make for a good round.
March 7, 2024
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Cat George
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5 can’t-miss Louisville City games in 2024
An exciting season at Lynn Family Stadium is about to kick off.
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Get ready for Racing Louisville FC’s 2024 season
Here are some can’t-miss games happening this season.
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Culture
9 ways to watch Super Bowl LVIII in Louisville
We’re all just watching for that post-game kiss, anyhow.
February 5, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Celebrate “The Greatest” birthday of all time
Happy birthday, champ.
January 12, 2024
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Katie Molck
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Keeping Kentucky’s high school athletes in the game
UK HealthCare is bringing top-tier care to more athletes through an expanded relationship with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.
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Culture
These eight Louisvillians are getting Hometown Hero banners
Muhammad Ali, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jack Harlow are making room on the Derby City skyline.
January 2, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Tickets for Louisville City FC’s 2024 season are now on sale
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Louisville sports teams explained
From the Louisville Cardinals to Racing Louisville, we’re sharing all details of Derby City’s sports teams.
December 5, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Football players at Louisville's Manual Stadium, in the late 1940s.
Sports
A Thanksgiving tradition: high school football in Louisville
Pass the mashed potatoes — and the pigskin.
November 21, 2023
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Jeff Milby
A Racing Louisville FC soccer player dribbles the ball.
City
Louisville soccer player wins award for local nonprofit
Racing Louisville’s Jaelin Howell won a $25,000 donation to Down Syndrome of Louisville.
November 13, 2023
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Jeff Milby
Series of black-and-white photos of Muhammad Ali.
City
36 banners of Muhammad Ali coming to this Louisville street
The photo banners will line Muhammad Ali Boulevard, the street that has bore his name since 1978.
November 8, 2023
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Katie Molck
A baseball player, standing on the pitcher's mound, with his glove at his chest.
Sports
A Louisvillian is playing in the World Series
Brandon Pfaadt played at Trinity High School and Bellarmine University before making it to the big leagues.
October 30, 2023
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Jeff Milby
Blue tennis courts in a brightly list, indoor facility.
Sports
More pickleball courts coming to Derby City
Tennis courts in Springhurst will be making way for the sport’s smaller cousin.
October 16, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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LouCity unveils surprise “blackout” kit
Cheer on LouCity at their final regular season game this weekend.
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Sports
Online sports betting goes live in Kentucky
Here’s a primer on sports betting, on the eve of its online legalization in KY
September 26, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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Sports
Ohio Valley Wrestling is the center of Netflix’s newest docuseries
The Louisville-based professional wrestling gym has entered the Hollywood ring.
September 12, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Sports
A guide to UofL’s 2023 college football season
Football is back — here’s how to stream the games, tailgate like a pro, and cheer on the Cardinals this 2023 college football season.
September 10, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
White bistro tables with green, striped linens on a field of green grass.
Events
The luxury Polo Cup event returns for a third year — and there’s a champagne limo bus
We’re not talking about fancy collared shirts here, people.
August 29, 2023
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Katie Molck
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New pickleball venues in Louisville
Time to work on that backswing.
August 7, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Business
Louisville Made: How the Louisville Slugger became an icon
Babe Ruth endorsed it, Carrie Underwood swung it.
August 1, 2023
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Katie Molck
Stone bridge way with brick path.
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these Louisville trails
These are three of our favorite wheelchair-friendly trails.
July 17, 2023
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Trevor Peters
Giant baseball bat in front of a brick building.
Events
Sandlot-themed weekend coming to Derby City
We’re not kiddin’ you, Smalls.
June 22, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Louisville Bats.
June 20, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Sports
Go golfing in Louisville
There are a plethora of places to play and watch this centuries-old sport.
June 19, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
Racing Louisville FC celebrates after a recent win
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What Racing Louisville players love about Derby City
We caught up with a few of Racing’s best to see how they spend their time in Louisville when they aren’t on the pitch.
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