UK, Louisville basketball alums set for showdown in The Basketball Tournament quarter final Monday
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today What’s this, Louisville vs. Kentucky on the basketball court in July? Well, sort of. While…
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Russ Brown: Louisville football facing a widening gap in Cup series against Kentucky’s superior program
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today Louisville’s fans, who comprised the majority of the crowd of 55,018, probably left Cardinal Stadium…
Louisville coaches encouraged by defensive improvement; Cardinals prepare for Georgia Tech
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today Louisville’s struggling football team will try to snap a two-game losing skid when it meets…
With Kentucky game nixed by SEC decision, Louisville faces non-conference scheduling dilemma
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today The Southeastern Conference’s decision Thursday to play only conference football games this season leaves Louisville…
University of Louisville pitcher Reid Detmers calls 10th overall pick by Los Angeles Angels ‘surreal’
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today This is how fast Reid Detmers’ life changed after his selection by the Los Angeles…
Louisville basketball program hit with four allegations of NCAA violations committed during Pitino regime
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today The day the University of Louisville dreaded, while hoping it never arrived, came to fruition…
With shortened MLB draft, Louisville baseball coach lobbies for expanded rosters at collegiate level
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today This is always an unsettled time of the year for University of Louisville baseball coach…
Former UofL board chairman testifies president was aware a trustee funded basketball sex parties
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today Consider this: You are the chairman of the board of trustees at the University of…
David Padgett knew tenure as head UofL basketball coach would be short-lived, and it was
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today David Padgett suspected his tenure as the head basketball coach at the University of Louisville…
UofL names Vince Tyra, former UK baseball player, as interim athletics director, awaiting Jurich’s fate
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today The University of Louisville has chosen a successful businessman with strong ties to both UofL…
University of Louisville names David Padgett acting head coach; he becomes one of youngest in nation
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today University of Louisville assistant coach David Padgett was named the Cardinals’ acting head coach for…
Cardinals face daunting task — stay alive by winning three CWS elimination games in three days
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — A six-game winning streak in the NCAA Tournament has gone by the wayside,…
NCAA lowers the boom on UofL basketball program; vacating 2013 national championship a possibility
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — If University of Louisville fans want to get one last look at the…
Omaha Bound: Cards end Wildcats’ record-setting season with 6-2 victory for College World Series berth
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — The University of Louisville’s determined baseball players had waited three years for this…
Heisman Trophy winner Jackson stars in U of L spring game; newcomer Fitzpatrick also impressive
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — After last year’s 73-7 Red romp, Bobby Petrino thought he had divided his…
Looking Ahead: Mitchell’s return could be a key for Cards as plenty of veterans, top recruits raise hopes
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — Donovan Mitchell sat in front of his locker in Bankers Life Fieldhouse in…
Cards avoid giving Pitino another sleepless night, defeat Duke 78-69 with a ‘terrific’ performance
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE–It’s safe to say that Rick Pitino was due to spend a more peaceful evening…
Petrino has only Houston on his mind, not UofL’s possible rise in football playoff standings
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — Considering that Alabama coach Nick Saban claims he didn’t even know last Tuesday…
Jackson a cool customer as U of L scores in final 13 seconds to escape upset-minded Virginia
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent Lamar Jackson had already made a strong case for the Heisman Trophy. Saturday afternoon in…
NCAA charges UofL, Pitino with 4 major violations, but major mystery remains in basketball sex scandal
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — The NCAA’s notice of allegations announced on Thursday regarding its year-long investigation into…
In the Hunt: Cards still alive for playoff, title shot despite coming up short in thrilling loss at Clemson
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — Louisville’s football team lost the biggest regular season game in program history, but…
Hold your breath, here comes Jackson/Watson, Clemson/Cards in huge ACC, national showdown
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — The Louisville-Clemson prime time showdown Saturday night in Death Valley shapes up as…