Quirk in schedule provides Louisville with great chance to get off to fast start in ACC race
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Back in October, the University of Louisville men’s basketball team was picked…
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Opening Up: Pitino breaks long silence on sex scandal, skipping press conferences and more
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — It was billed as a news conference by University of Louisville basketball…
Billy Reed: Special New Year’s wishes for some — and peace, happiness for the rest of you
This is the time of year when lazy columnists get one out of the way by making New Year’s wishes…
Cardinals could have bright future, but must turn fight into victories
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — No one would dispute the widely-held opinion that the University of Louisville’s…
Sports Notes: By any definition, Pitino’s exiting salute to UK fans took some shine off a great game
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune A few leftover ramblings from a great rivalry game that lived up to the…
Russ Brown: Win or lose, Pitino damaging his reputation with his ongoing acts of irresponsibility
LOUISVILLE — In the aftermath of Louisville’s 75-73 loss to Kentucky, UofL coach Rick Pitino is taking heat again. And…
Lee goes for the ‘kill,’ but comes up a bit short as Cardinals fall to Ulis-fueled Wildcats in thriller
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the last 30 minutes of another rip-roaring Louisville-Kentucky basketball game,…
It may not be a platoon system, but Louisville depth could be a factor against Kentucky
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — It doesn’t reach the level of John Calipari’s platoon system with his…
Unofficial champions of the Western Athletic Conference, Cards step up in class to take on Cats
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Forget RPI, power rankings or any of the other metrics used to…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky-Louisville showdown ‘just another game’ for Hawkins, Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins remembers the first time he experienced the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry. “I was so…
Billy Reed: UK-U of L rivalry game heaps additional stress on the already stressful holiday season
While our new Governor was merrily whacking away at his predecessor’s Executive Orders a few days ago, he should have…
Looking back on UK’s return to glory: ‘The Untouchables’ were unstoppable in 1996
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Walter McCarty still shakes his head in disbelief when he thinks about how much…
Pitino looking forward to challenging Wildcats in Rupp Arena with a ‘gladiator mentality’
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — As previously noted, Rick Pitino hasn’t been available for his usual number…
WKU overcomes slow start, but fast finish by Louisville the difference in easy victory
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Like the other eight University of Louisville men’s basketball home games this…
In need of some ‘good competition,’ Louisville, Pitino welcome Western Kentucky to the KFC Yum Center
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Representing a significant, though not necessarily formidable, step up in competition, Western…
Jamie Vaught: Former Cat Mark Pope bringing his Utah Valley team back to Kentucky to face U of L
Random notes …. Mark Pope is coming to Louisville next week. That’s because the former UK hoops standout is the…
Opposition may be less than impressive, but Cardinals’ offense has been putting on a show so far
By Russ Brown KyForward correspondent LOUISVILLE — Rick Pitino’s teams at the University of Louisville have been known for their…
Pitino still no where to be found, but players provide the entertainment in pregame preview
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — With University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino still making himself scarce…
Cards thriving with two impact fifth-year players, but many coaches want to change transfer rule
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Fifth-year transfers Damion Lee and Trey Lewis have made a tremendous impact…
Formerly ‘media friendly’ Pitino avoiding the spotlight while critics ramp up the pressure
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — The University of Louisville basketball team earned many new admirers, foremost of…
Jamie Vaught: EKU’s McHale excited to bring Colonels’ fast-paced offensive attack to Rupp Arena
Last April, when Dan McHale was hired to take over Eastern Kentucky University’s hoops program as the new head coach,…
Big Ten/ACC Challenge match with Michigan State gives Cards chance to prove themselves to pollsters
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Just two days after being newly ranked in the Top-25 polls, Louisville’s…