Category: Sports
Does Derby Top All Sports Events?
The Kentucky Derby, as everyone in the Blue Grass knows, is a major sports event – but where does it rank with other top events in the nation and in the world?
Game Of The Week: Bullitt East Vs. Christian Academy
Bullitt East maintained an undefeated record (17-0) after defeating Christian Academy 8-3 on April 18.
Oaks Fillies Deserve Spotlight Of Their Own
Most of the words found in this space in recent months have been devoted to the horses that will likely find their way into the Churchill Downs starting gate to compete in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on May 4.
Boston Knows How To Sing Our Star Spangled Banner
One of the most impressive things I have ever seen or heard was on the day that – like the cowardly Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 – will live in infamy.
Another DeVante For UofL’s Teddy
Charlie Strong, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and wide receiver DeVante Parker should be grinning from ear to ear.
Earl Cox’s, Voice-Tribune, Republic Bank Hoops Stars
Boys Players of the Year Quentin Snider, Ballard, and Kelan Martin, Ballard. Coaches of the Year, Girls: Say goodbye to two great ones who are retiring, Mercy’s Mark Evans and Manual’s Stacy Pendleton. Boys: Ballard’s Chris Renner, who came close to winning it all this year and who will win another state title next year. [...]
Gorgui’s Goodbye To Louisville
Gorgui Dieng wrapped up his UofL career with 8 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocked shots in the Cards’ 82-76 win over Michigan in the National Championship game.
Blue/White Spring Game
An estimated 50,831 UK fans filled Commonwealth Stadium on April 13 for the Blue/White Spring Game.
Outsiders With A Chance In Derby 139
With just over two weeks remaining until Kentucky Derby 139, the major races on the new “Road to the Kentucky Derby” points system have been run and the prospective field for the great race on May 4 at Churchill Downs is taking shape.
Remembering No. 42
An earth-shaking event in baseball was once again brought to the silver screen this past weekend to chronicle the breaking of the color barrier when Jack Roosevelt Robinson was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
