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College Football Week 6 Betting Guide
Get ready for week 6 of the college football season with the best of the best bets from Corey Miller including a few from Louisville football...
College Football Week 3 Betting Guide
Get ready for another week of college football with some of the best bets to know, including a Louisville bet which should hit...
Together as one: How the Louisville soccer foes came together for a common goal
Although they were opponents on the field Tuesday night at Spencer County, the Spencer County, and DeSales boys’ soccer teams had one common goal - pay tribute to a fallen...
Where to go in Louisville: Ranking the top 5 places for chicken wings
With a big foodie week upcoming, we explore some of the top Louisville wing offerings...
Everything to know about Louisville TBT
Your one-stop shop for everything related to Louisville TBT, a Louisville basketball alumni team competing for $1 million...
L&M Eats Enters Louisville Pizza Scene with the Yarmuth’s
WATCH: L&M Eats is on a quest to find the best pizza in Louisville. This week they visit Parlour in J-Town with John Yarmuth & Aaron Yarmuth...
Racing Louisville 2023 Midseason Review
Racing Louisville's form improved in the second quarter of the season, but will it be enough to make a push for the playoffs?...
Louisville baseball: Burdi Brothers’ journey to the big leagues anything but easy
Former Louisville baseball stars Nick and Zack Burdi took similarly grueling journeys to the big league. How the brothers overcame years of brutal injuries for triumphant returns...
Racing Louisville FC: First Quarter Season Review
After a disappointing point tally from the first six matches, does Racing have what it takes to turn its season around?...
Why the Louisville mass shooting will change me forever
Life will move forward, but my hope is that Monday's mass shooting in Louisville, Kentucky will change my heart forever...
Louisville baseball absorbs blows, delivers knockout punch to Georgia Tech
READ: The bats were hot once again for Dan McDonnell's Louisville baseball program. How the Cards offense and clutch pitching led to a big weekend...
Louisville baseball dominates five-game stretch
READ: Louisville baseball continues to show its ability to dominate, this time in a five game-stretch including wins over ranked opponents...
Louisville baseball: Bats stay hot through second week
READ: The bats stayed hot for Louisville baseball through the second week of the season as the Cards welcomed Xavier and Bowling Green to town...
Louisville baseball: Cards break the brooms out, sweep Bucknell
Louisville baseball took the field for the first time in 2023, subsequently sweeping the competition. Aaron Turner recaps the big weekend...
Ohio pipeline paying major dividends for Louisville baseball once again
Aaron Turner details why the Ohio pipeline is set to once again pay major dividends for Dan McDonnell and the Louisville baseball program...
Predicting the starters for Louisville baseball in 2023
The 2023 season is quickly approaching for Louisville baseball. We predict which players could find themselves in the starting lineup...
Watering the plant: How two programs are working to establish a winning culture
Two first time coaches are working to establish their way of doing things. How that journey has Manhattan basketball & Louisville intertwined...
Louisville baseball: Former Card Jake Snider becoming a star in Independent league
Former Louisville baseball star Jake Snider is raking in an independent baseball league. What led to Snider's commitment to UofL and his unique story post-collegiate baseball...
Louisville baseball: Eddie King Jr. ready for big role in 2022-23
Aaron Turner catches up with Eddie King Jr., who figures to be a key piece in 2022, as he dominates the Prospect League...
Where to go in Louisville: Ranking the top 5 pizza joints
Next on our tour of go-to culinary spots in Louisville, we rank the only thing more controversial than burgers: Pizza...
The top five best burger spots in Louisville
Where would one find the best burger in Louisville? Chris Mattingly explores five places where you can get an elite cheeseburger in the 502...
Louisville baseball: Postseason takeaways after Cards go down swinging
Aaron Turner recaps the Super Regionals for Louisville baseball following a disappointing exit against Texas A&M...
NIL Collective “502 Circle” Launches to support Louisville Athletics
The first ever NIL Collective titled "502 Circle" announced an official launch to support University of Louisville Student Athletes...
Louisville baseball looks to continue unconventional postseason run
Louisville baseball won its ninth Regional Title in school history over the weekend. How the Cards are winning in an unusual manner...
Tom Jurich could have had a statue; Now he should just hope for respect
Every time someone speaks on behalf of former Louisville Athletic Director Tom Jurich, it tarnishes his legacy just a bit more...
From the “unknown” to the unbelievable: The four hours that cemented Justin Thomas as one of golf’s greats
Justin Thomas surged up the leaderboard on the inward nine of the PGA Championship to claim his second major title. While the way he did it was improbable, the outcome...
The truth about Jack Harlow’s Come Home the Kids Miss You
Jack Harlow's sophomore album Come Home, The Kids Miss You swung and missed with most critics and his more casual audience. But, is this indicative of his career trajectory?...
Louisville baseball: Cards’ offense fueling bounce back season
Louisville baseball has been on a mission to bounce back strong from the disappointing campaign from 2021. It's one specific phase of the game that has the Cards back in...
We’re Back! 2022 Challenge Cup Predictions for Racing Louisville
Zach Allen-Kelly and Michael Shaw return for more sure-to-be-wrong predictions for the 2022 edition of the NWSL Challange Cup...
Boilermakers spoil Bellarmine basketball season opener in 96-67 blowout
For the 2nd straight season, Bellarmine opens with a loss to a top 10 team as the Knights fall to the 7th ranked Purdue Boilermakers 96-67...
Bellarmine basketball: A closer look at the 2021-22 season
Bellarmine basketball's second D1 season is underway as Spencer Brown takes a deep dive into the 2021-22 season and what to expect...
Racing Louisville FC: Midseason Review
Racing Louisville FC is now half way through its inaugural season. Let's look back at the squad's accomplishments...
Review: FDKY brings Kentucky-style BBQ to the Derby City
FDKY BBQ in Jeffersontown brings Kentucky-style BBQ to the Derby City...
How a feature may signify Jack Harlow’s staying power in the music industry
Jack Harlow burst onto the music scene last year with the smash hit "What's Poppin,'" but a feature with a controversial artist could ultimately signify his transition from one-hit wonder...
WRONG, WRONG, WRONG! Zach Allen-Kelly, Michael Shaw make terrible Racing Louisville predictions
Zack Allen-Kelly, Michael Shaw make terrible Racing Louisville predictions...
Growing Pains: Recapping Racing Louisville FC through 6 games
Racing Louisville FC has played six games in its inaugural season. We examine the ups and downs and what is still left to come...
Outstanding In the Infield
Sometimes yo have to be away from a place long enough to know how special it is to you, regardless of how imperfect that place may be...
Bellarmine basketball falls to Pepperdine in CBI Semifinals
The Bellarmine basketball's historic season came to an end on Wednesday night. Spencer Brown recaps the Knights performance from the CBI...
Bellarmine Basketball Notches First Postseason Win in Division I History
History was made on Monday night as the Bellarmine basketball program picked up its first postseason victory at the D1 level. Recap with Bellarmine correspondent Spencer Brown...
Bellarmine basketball: Knights season to continue in CBI
The season isn't over yet! At least for the Bellarmine basketball program who will participate in the CBI...
One year after death of Breonna Taylor, Louisvillians have more questions than answers
One year after the tragic death of Breonna Taylor, Louisvillians still have more questions than answers...
Jack Harlow’s Tiny Desk concert shows his range as an artist
Jack Harlow was the latest rapper to participate in the Tiny Desk Concert Series. Jacob Lane details why this performance shows Jack's range...
Bellarmine basketball: First ASUN tournament ends with upset loss
Making their debut in the ASun Tournament as a #2 seed, Bellarmine basketball was on the wrong side of a cinderella story. Spencer Brown recaps the action...
Bellarmine basketball falls to Liberty in regular-season finale
With a chance to make history, Bellarmine basketball falls short of ASUN regular season championship...
Bellarmine basketball: Liberty preview, predictions
Bellarmine basketball plays host to one of the biggest games in school history on Saturday when it hosts Liberty in Freedom Hall...
Introducing 3rd & Central: The first-ever Louisville baseball podcast
Introducing 3rd & Central, a Louisville baseball podcast on the State of Louisville network hosted by Matt McGavic...
Bellarmine basketball: How the Knights are defying the odds
Bellarmine basketball moved into sole possession of first place in the ASUN after its fourth consecutive series sweep this weekend...
Takeaways from Bellarmine basketball’s third straight series sweep
Bellarmine basketball won their sixth straight game & swept their third straight series. Takeaways from a big weekend for the Knights...
How three new ASun schools will impact Bellarmine basketball
The ASUN is expanding after announcing three new schools. Find out more about the new schools + how it will impact Bellarmine basketball...
Bellarmine basketball: Knights claim first ASun win at Freedom Hall
Bellarmine basketball picked up a historic victory on Friday evening when they defeated conference foe, Stetson. Takeaways, player of the game & more...
University of Louisville hires legend Darrell Griffith
Meet the newest University of Louisville employee and ambassador, former Cardinal great, Darrell Griffith...
Bellarmine basketball: Knights record first sweep, win 80-63 over FGCU
The Bellarmine basketball program returned to action against FGCU, pulling off their first sweep in the ASun. Takeaways + player of the game...
Bellarmine basketball: Knights Get First ASun Win
It was a historic day for Bellarmine basketball, winning their first game in the ASun. Spencer Brown recaps the action from the big win...
Eli Goree portrayal of young Muhammad Ali is Oscar-worthy
Eli Goree does a masterful job in portraying Muhammad Ali- then Cassius Clay- in new feature film One Night In Miami...
Bellarmine basketball: Lipscomb holds off comeback effort by Knights
Bellarmine basketball got out to an early deficit, and didn't have enough in the tank to catch up to Lipscomb. Some take aways from the sweep...
Bellarmine basketball: Bison down Knights in ASun Debut
Bellarmine basketball fell just short in a back-and-forth Atlantic Sun debut against Lipscomb. Some key take aways for the Knights...
Bellarmine basketball closes out non-conference play with win
Bellarmine basketball grabbed their second straight win at Freedom Hall with a decisive victory over Division 3, Mount St. Joseph's...
Bellarmine basketball: Knights blow out Transylvania in first home win
Bellarmine basketball picked up their first win as a D1 member at Freedom Hall, knocking off DIII, Transylvania. Takeaways, MVP, & what's next...
What I want to see different in Louisville in 2021
As we happily leave 2020 in the rearview mirror, 2021 feels full of optimism for Louisville. What I want to see change around the city...
Bellarmine basketball falls just short of first power five win
Traveling to South Bend to play Notre Dame, Scotty Davenport's Bellarmine basketball program fought hard but fell just short of a major win...
Bellarmine basketball adds intriguing game with Notre Dame
After multiple games were postponed or cancelled, Bellarmine basketball has added a new high-powered opponent to the schedule...
Louisville Restaurant Reviews: Volare
Louisville hidden gem Volare conjures authentic Italian cuisine with spirited Southern charm. Volare Ristorante 2300 Frankfort Ave. Italian/Southern 4.5 stars When I pondered where to begin my voyage inside Louisville’s...
Bellarmine basketball: Mocs ruin Knights home opener
Bellarmine basketball made their debut at Freedom Hall, but came up against a hot Chattanooga squad...
Bellarmine Basketball: Knights get historic win
Bellarmine basketball snagged its first win as a Division I program with a victory at Howard...
Bellarmine basketball: Duke spoils Knights DI debut
Bellarmine basketball did not draw an easy opponent for its Division I debut at Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium. Bellarmine basketball made its Division I debut and quickly learned that Division...
Bellarmine basketball 2020-21 Season Preview
Bellarmine basketball makes the jump to Division I in 2020-21. A look at what this season could look like for the Knights. For years, Bellarmine basketball has been a powerhouse...
Louisville healthcare workers are not heroes, they are martyrs
After watching Grey’s Anatomy, I adopted Meredith Grey’s mantra “it’s a beautiful day to save lives.” Every morning, I arrive for my shift at University of Louisville hospital about an...
Bellarmine basketball: Freedom Hall is Officially Back
Freedom Hall will host Bellarmine basketball as a full-time tenant in 2020-21 and we got our first look at the new floor...
How you can help Louisville restaurants during closures
Louisville restaurants are closed, but you can still support local businesses and their employees. This weekend, I ordered pizza from one of my favorite Louisville restaurants as I often do...