Billy Reed: ‘Strippergate’ is repugnant but so are NCAA’s Draconian penalties against UofL program
The head of the NCAA Committee on Infractions described the “Strippergate” scandal at the University of Louisville as “repugnant,” and…
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Billy Reed: Former SI colleague Deford was suave and sophisticated … and wrote like a dream
I worked with Frank Deford for several years at Sports Illustrated, and if you were to ask me to name…
Billy Reed: Manchester tragedy proves no place is safe anymore, but we must not be afraid
It’s always the same. Horror and shock followed by revulsion and anger. And then hopelessness and confusion. And, finally, the…
Billy Reed: Jim Bunning — ballplayer or Senator — ‘always came with his best stuff,’ dies at age 85
Whether you remember Jim Bunning mainly as a major-league pitcher or a staunchly conservative politician, you’ll have to agree that…
Billy Reed: Wise words to graduates — stay forever young, hold onto principles while reaching for stars
May God bless and keep you always, May your wishes all come true May you always do for others, And…
Billy Reed: Glorious run on sloppy track as Always Dreaming shatters others’ dreams all over the place
LOUISVILLE (WAVE) – It was over really, at the top of the stretch, when Always Dreaming took the lead in…
Billy Reed: No shortage of intriguing story lines in this year’s captivating Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE – it’s a crying shame that the 143rd Kentucky Derby doesn’t have any good story lines. All we have…
Billy Reed: Member of ‘Slew Crew’ has a favorite when discussion starts over racing’s greatest horse
LOUISVILLE – It still is difficult to understand Jean Cruguet’s thick French accent, and that’s too bad because he’s perfectly…
Billy Reed: Resurgence of famed Calumet Farm recalls controversies surrounding Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE – Now that it appears that Calumet Farm will have one horse, maybe two, in Saturday’s 143rd Kentucky Derby,…
Billy Reed: Gunnevera might be best chance for Castellano to finally add a Derby win to his resume
The Kentucky Derby history book is brimming over with fascinating stories, but it’s safe to say there’s never been one…
Billy Reed: Papa John Schnatter’s comments about UofL, Jurich generate smoke, but lack facts
Something wild and crazy broke out at the University of Louisville Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, and I’m hoping it…
Billy Reed: Take me out to the ball game, but in regards to the Reds, I’ll miss Brandon Phillips
It was way too cold for baseball and so the game was something to be endured more than enjoyed. But…
Billy Reed: Tar Heels deserved victory, but should they be there? Cal never investigated at UK by NCAA
LOUISVILLE – North Carolina deserved its victory over Kentucky yesterday in a riveting college basketball game that went right to…
Billy Reed: Congrats to Norse for milestone, but do any of the regionals have a shot to make Final Four?
It’s a terrific achievement for Northern Kentucky University to make the NCAA Division-I Basketball Tournament the first year its team…
Billy Reed: Don’t look now, but Bellarmine has developed a northern Kentucky basketball pipeline
I’m not going to tell you that if you go to the Florence Mall or one of the sports bars…
Billy Reed: Louisville native Justin Thomas — not yet 24 — among the favorites for upcoming Masters
LOUISVILLE — Even as a kid, Justin Thomas was a clothes horse. He liked to look sharp from head to…
Billy Reed: Amidst talk of backpacks and missing game plans, look for Falcons to capture Super Bowl
The big Roman Numeral game still is days away, but regardless of whatever happens between the New England Patriots and…
Billy Reed: Wit, intelligence, sense of humor combined to make Milton Metz the perfect radio host
LOUISVILLE – Whenever I appeared on Milton Metz’s radio talk show, I checked out the United States map that dominated…
Billy Reed: King, Ali provided voices of both reason and revolution during turbulent times
From humble beginnings in the segregated South, they grew up to become the disparate voices of Black America in the…
Billy Reed: Maybe declaring 2017 the ‘Year of the Book’ in Kentucky would be the better approach
I saw recently that Gov. Matt Bevin has decreed the 2017 will be the “Year of the Bible” in the…
Billy Reed: It looks like it will be business as usual, for Cats, Cards as the new year rings in
As the hue and cry over hoops momentarily gives way to the arrival over Christmas, my take on Louisville’s 73-70…
Billy Reed: Blunt and self-confident, Earl Cox was known for his love of sports, Kentucky
Editor’s Note: Former long-time Courier-Journal sports editor Earl Cox died Tuesday at the age of 86. Earl Cox was a…