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Events, Louisville, Sport October 18, 2018

LouisvilleKY’s soccer club to fire up the fans in tonight’s pep rally

Information from LouCity FC’s website… Louisville, KY., – This weekend, LouCity FC begins the quest for a second straight championship as the USL playoffs begin. But first, it’s time to get fired up. A pep rally will be held this evening at Copper and Kings in Butchertown and the public is invited. Copper & Kings will be serving from a cash bar with fellow friends of LouCity, Hometown Pizza, making slices available for purchase. Players and coaches will mingle with the crowd. LouCity PA announcer Lance McGarvey will emcee the event. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple and cheer on the…

Derby, Events, Health, Louisville, Sport October 16, 2018

Registration now open for KDF’s Cycling event in LouisvilleKY

Louisville, KY. – Registration for the Kentucky Derby Festival’s annual cycling event is now open. The PNC Tour de Lou is set for Sunday, April 28, 2019. This will be the sixth year for the cycling event, which features three different distances. Registration is online at KDF.org and will be capped at 1,500 cyclists. “The PNC Tour de Lou is a unique tour of the city on two wheels and attracts cyclists from around the country,” said Mike Berry, KDF President & CEO. “Registering early is the best way to guarantee your spot and save money on registration.” When registration opens,…

Education, Events, Health, Louisville, Parenting, Sport September 20, 2018

“Canoemobile” back for 7th year in LouisvilleKY

Louisville, KY., – The Canoemobile is coming back to Shawnee and Riverview Parks on Oct. 5-6 for its seventh year on the banks of the Ohio River. The Canoemobile allows residents ages three and older to take guided trips in 24-foot canoes on the Ohio River. Canoe trips are free. Participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian in order to participate. No advance sign-ups are required, wavers can be signed on-site or brought with the participants. This free event is designed for individuals and families who are new to canoeing to…

Louisville, Sport September 20, 2018

LouisvilleKY soccer nabs road win

Louisville City FC snatched three points on Wednesday by knocking off hosts Penn FC, 0-3, in the team’s sixth straight unbeaten streak on the road. Story and photos from Louisville City FC’s website… LouisvilleKY., – The opening 15 minutes saw neither side create an opportunity as they struggled to settle in possession. However, with City settling first, the visitors began to impose themselves on Penn FC as the half wore on. Like was the case in Pittsburgh, a set-piece was what gave LouCity the lead after 25 minutes. Defender Shaun Francis hung an excellent cross to the back post for captain…

Louisville, Sport September 18, 2018

Jonathan Lewis joins LouisvilleKY’s soccer club, on loan

Story and photo from Louisville City FC’s website… Louisville, KY., – Louisville City FC is thrilled to announce the arrival of forward Jonathan Lewis on loan from New York City FC. Lewis joins the club on a loan deal expiring at the end of the 2018 season, with the agreement completed prior to the USL Roster Freeze on Friday, September 14. The versatile 21-year-old forward can be deployed in both central and wide positions, known for his creativity and flair in attacking positions. On the loan signing, Louisville City FC coach John Hackworth expressed his excitement at having Lewis available for City’s final stretch:…

Louisville, Media, Sport, University of Louisville September 18, 2018

LouisvilleKY’s Athletics Broadcast Center Opens its Doors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville Athletics Broadcast Center opened its doors for a grand opening event Monday at the television production facility located on the northeast corner of the UofL campus on Arthur Street adjacent to Interstate 65. The Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN have partnered to launch the comprehensive linear and digital ACC Network in 2019. With the network launch approaching, UofL built a television production facility to house all the equipment and personnel that is necessary to originate live programming. Until the linear network launch, live programming will continue to be produced by UofL for ESPN…

Events, Louisville, Sport, University of Louisville September 17, 2018

ACC Matchups Complete LouisvilleKY’s Cardinals’ 2018-19 Men’s Basketball Schedule

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — All 18 of the University of Louisville’s Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball games will be televised by national or regional networks as noted in the announcement of the conference schedule last week. Seven ACC teams are among ESPN’s early top 25 rankings. Overall, the Cardinals will play as many as a dozen games against teams ranked in ESPN’s early top 25 ranking, including four of the top five and seven of the top nine. Louisville opponents listed among those ESPN rankings include No. 1 Kentucky, No. 2 Kansas (a possible opponent in the NIT Season Tip-Off), No….

Derby, Events, Louisville, Sport September 17, 2018

LouisvilleKY horse racing underway for a short time

Louisville, KY., – Horse racing is now underway at Churchill Downs for its sixth September Meet for an action-packed 11-date run through Sunday, Sept. 30. This year’s three-week, boutique race meeting, presented by Commonwealth Technology, will feature record purse levels. Horsemen can compete for $5.275 million in prize money offered in Director of Racing Ben Huffman’s 109-race September Meet condition book, which averages to $479,545 per day. Last year, an unprecedented $4.692 million was paid to horsemen for a daily average of $427,000, which was up 12% from the prior year. Inaugurated in 2013 by request from Kentucky horsemen, the three-week September…

Events, Louisville, Sport, University of Louisville September 12, 2018

LouisvilleKY’s Men’s Basketball Scrimmage Tickets on Sale Sept. 18

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville men’s basketball team will compete in a public Red-White intrasquad scrimmage in the KFC Yum! Center on Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets, priced at $10 each, will go on sale on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at the UofL Ticket Office, located near Gate 2 of Cardinal Stadium at 2800 South Floyd Street. The ticket office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tickets will also be on sale at that location three hours before kickoff at the Cardinals’ Sept. 29 and Oct. 5 home football games. Tickets may also be purchased…

Derby, Sport August 29, 2018

LouisvilleKY’s famous road race will soon be open for registration

Louisville, KY. – Runners mark your calendars! Registration for the 2019 Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon presented by Humana opens on Wednesday, September 12, at 9:00 a.m. EST. The Festival is kicking off registration at DerbyFestivalMarathon.com with 24 hours of deals which include: the lowest prices of the season, discounted VIP rates and deals on race gear. Plus, the Festival’s Race Referral Program returns, which could earn runners free registration for the 2019 event. Said Shanna Ward, Race Director, “Runners looking for the best deals, will want to register during the first 24 hours. It will guarantee their spot in the 2019 race…

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