Louisville has nothing to blame for lack of early spot in polls other than lightweight schedule
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Catching up with University of Louisville hoops while waiting for a UK…
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Pitino says he’s ‘not sure what we have’ as unranked Cards head into opener against Samford
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE–Louisville basketball fans who are in the dark about what to expect from a…
Jamie Vaught: Casey, Patterson give NBA Raptors a strong Big Blue Kentucky connection
When Dwane Casey’s Toronto Raptors tipped off their regular season Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, his National Basketball Association team…
Pitino thinks his young Cardinals may be the surprise factor in rugged ACC race
By Russ Brown KyForward correspondent LOUISVILLE–On paper, the 2015-16 edition of coach Rick Pitino’s University of Louisville basketball team —…
Despite growing national, state calls for his departure, U of L’s Pitino vows he won’t resign
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — University of Louisville coach Rick Pitino remains defiant in the face of…
Billy Reed: Status quo not an option, so it’s time to put what’s best for the University of Louisville first
As a result of one of the most bizarre sports scandals ever, the University of Louisville finds itself at a…
Former Louisville basketball recruit tells ESPN ‘It was crazy … like I was in a strip club’
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE–Former escort Katina Powell finally broke her public silence Tuesday regarding her allegations about…
Calipari says allegations against rival Louisville not the norm in athletics, hopeful accusations untrue
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s basketball coach John Calipari and Louisville’s Rick Pitino aren’t the best of friends….
Billy Reed: Author of SI article critical of Louisville athletics not showing professional accountability
I believe the vast majority of professional journalists will tell you that when a columnist accuses a person or institution…
Despite on-going controversy, U of L’s Pitino says resigning represents the ‘cowardly way out’
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — The day after the basketball sex scandal broke at the University of…
Jamie Vaught: Former UK star Padgett has a plan in mind for boosting mid-major Samford
Scott Padgett wants his Samford University basketball team to reach new heights by going to the NCAA Tournament every year,…
With season nearing, it will become tougher for Pitino to keep calm and carry on as investigation unfolds
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Scandals are nothing new in college athletics. They’ve been around for decades. However, things…
Billy Reed: In wake of latest scandal, Louisville AD Jurich has some difficult decisions to make
If you like lurid sex mysteries, you don’t have to visit your local movie theater or go surfing through Netflix….
Pitino plans to concentrate on basketball in wake of new sex scandal rocking Cards’ program
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE–Don’t expect any more comments from Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino about the sex…
Sports Notes: Western Kentucky softball star Kramer has monster week, modest record to show for it
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Western Kentucky University senior pitcher Miranda Kramer had quite a week last week even…
Pitino says it will take a perfect ‘Villanova performance’ to stop Wildcats in NCAA tourney
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE–So who has the best chance among teams in the NCAA Tournament field to…
Sports Notes: Hot start for Wildcats pushes Calipari ahead of Rupp’s winning percentage
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune In the long, storied history that is Kentucky basketball, only four teams have won…