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Louisville brothers honor Venezuelan roots by founding Trina Hot Sauce
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- Louisville brothers honor Venezuelan roots by founding Trina Hot Sauce
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Brothers Eduardo and Javier Mendoza co‑founded Trina Hot Sauce to honor their Venezuelan great‑grandmother’s family recipe.
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- After Kentucky Derby struggle, Groovy rose to sprinting greatness
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Groovy didn't win the Kentucky Derby but he proved he was built for speed. Learn about the attention-seeking thoroughbred.
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- Let's Talk Derby: Here's how to place a bet at the Kentucky Derby
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- It's time for another 'Let's Talk Derby with Kathryn and Kirby' video. Kevin Kerstein with Churchill Downs teaches you how to place a bet at the track
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- How Louisville, Kentucky football will look different in spring games
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- 33:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Courier Journal beat writers Alexis Cubit (Louisville football) and Ryan Black (Kentucky) to talk about this weekend's spring football games.
Cubit breaks down why Ohio State transfer Lincoln Kienholz will be unlike any quarterback coach Jeff Brohm has had in his previous three seasons at UofL. Black summarizes just how different the Wildcats program will be under new head coach Will Stein.
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- What's With That? Why is the racetrack at Churchill Downs an oval?
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Courier Journal reporter Kirby Adams talks with Churchill Downs publicity manager Kevin Kerstein to answer all your biggest Kentucky Derby questions.
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- Louisville to host 2028 USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Louisville is set to become 'Gymnastics City, USA' as it prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Trials at the KFC Yum! Center.
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- Louisville may get new arena for winter sports, volleyball
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Louisville sports officials are engaged in an effort to build a new "smaller, scalable-size" sports arena, which would be used to attract hockey, volleyball and other sports franchises to the city.
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- What's With That? Why is there a Barbaro statue in front of Churchill Downs?
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Courier Journal reporter Kirby Adams talks with Churchill Downs publicity manager Kevin Kerstein to answer all your biggest Kentucky Derby questions.
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- Get a sneak peek of The Dining Room above Murray's Creole Pub
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Murray's Creole Pub, which opened in December 2025 from chef Lawrence Weeks, now features The Dining Room on the second floor. Here's what to expect.
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- What's With That? Why are there goats on the backside of Churchill Downs?
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Courier Journal reporter Kirby Adams talks with Churchill Downs publicity manager Kevin Kerstein to answer all your biggest Kentucky Derby questions.
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- Let's Talk Derby: How to throw an at-home Kentucky Derby party
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- It's time for another 'Let's Talk Derby with Kathryn and Kirby' video. Here, learn how to throw a Kentucky Derby party with classic Southern flair.
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- Jeff Brohm discusses contract situation with Louisville football
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Jeff Brohm talks about his contract extension talks with Louisville as the program works toward a new deal after continued success.
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- Take a look inside this Norton Commons 3-bed ranch style home
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A tour of a custom three-bedroom ranch in Norton Commons designed for the flow of daily life.
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- Bardstown honors U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ashley Pruitt in procession
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Hundreds of people gathered in Bardstown, Kentucky, on April 9 to honor U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ashley Pruitt, who was killed in the conflict with Iran.
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- Barbaro’s legacy lives on 20 years later
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Twenty years after a tragic injury at the Preakness Stakes, 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro's legacy continues to save horses and fund research: bit.ly/4ceWCvv
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- What should Louisville basketball, football fans expect from programs?
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- 28:48
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- This episode of The C.L. Brown Show, taped on location in Indianapolis at the Final Four, features newly inducted U.S. Basketball Writers Association Hall of Famer Luke DeCock.
DeCock, whose work can now be read at HoopsHQ, explains why "work-study" should replace the framing of players as "employees" to help bring some structure to college sports through collective bargaining. He discusses why Louisville shouldn't expect to be a top-25 football team every year, but should absolutely expect to in basketball. He also tells why he is reserving judgment for another season on if Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope can handle the spotlight in Lexington.
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- Hear from Kentucky Democratic senate candidates ahead of primary election
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- 1:02:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Ahead of Kentucky’s primary election, Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Charles Booker, Amy McGrath, Dale Romans and Pamela Stevenson take part in a forum hosted by WHAS11 and The Courier Journal.
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- Let's Talk Derby with Kathryn & Kirby: How to make a mint julep
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Our "Let's Talk Derby with Kathryn and Kirby" video series makes a stop at The Brown Hotel to learn how to make a mint julep for the Kentucky Derby.
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- What's With That? Woodford Reserve vs Old Forester mint juleps served at Kentucky Derby
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Courier Journal reporter Kirby Adams asks Brown Forman why mint juleps at Churchill Downs are made with Woodford Reserve or Old Forester.
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- Highland Morning serves brunch classics with a Louisville twist
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Highland Morning is one of Louisville’s top brunch spots, thanks to its cozy atmosphere and classic favorites like biscuits and gravy.
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- The top bourbon, bites we tasted at Derby Festival's Bourbonville
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The 2026 edition of the Kentucky Derby Festival's Republic Bank Bourbonville featured the commonwealth's top distilleries and specialty drinks: bit.ly/4vfeKhu
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- What type of hat should men wear to the Kentucky Derby? Take a look
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- What type of hats are in style for the men at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby weekend? Let's Talk Derby - Kathryn and Kirby have you covered.
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- Heard of a soft serve margarita? Here's where to get one in Louisville
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Soft serve margaritas are the latest food trend and South Seas was the first location in Louisville where people could get them.
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- Kentucky Derby 2026 horse racing terms you may not know
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Here are horse racing terms to know ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby May 2 at Churchill Downs.
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- Louisville women's basketball eliminated by Michigan in Sweet 16
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The third-seeded Louisville Cardinals lost 71-52 to second-seeded Michigan in the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Sweet 16. Here's a recap.
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- How a mother of 3 became one of Louisville's top bourbon influencers
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Jess Ann Zimlich wasn't looking to become a content creator or influencer. But it happened after she was not-so-subtly pushed into it by bourbon icon and writer Fred Minnick.
Now, the mom of three and wife to Zach Zimlich, a third-generation cooper at ZAK Cooperage in Hodgenville, spends her time between her two bourbon fueled jobs taking, her nearly 15,000 followers on social media behind-the-scenes of the Kentucky bourbon world.
While Zimlich is an "Instagram OG," having been on the app since 2012 sharing pictures of her family and life around Louisville and Kentucky, it wasn't until her time working with the very public, media savvy American spirits expert Minnick that she leaned into the world of content creation.
After attending a handful of local content creator and influencer events, Zimlich was eventually persuaded to create a social media handle that could be part of a persona blending who she is with her love of all things bourbon and Ke...
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- Kentucky Derby Museum offers special tours at Churchill Downs
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Kentucky Derby Museum offers a variety of tours on different topics at Churchill Downs Racetrack. Here's a sneak peek.
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- The top looks from the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show at Caesars Southern Indiana featured bold looks, bright colors, fancy hats and more. See more: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/events/kentucky-derby/festival/2026/03/26/kentucky-derby-2026-outfit-ideas-women-men-from-derby-festival-spring-fashion-show/88611527007/
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- How to make a Woodford Reserve Spire cocktail
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A tutorial on making the refreshing Woodford Spire, a modern Kentucky Derby classic created by Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris.
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- How to make Benedictine spread for your Kentucky Derby party
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Learn how to make the classic Kentucky Derby Benedictine spread, created by Louisville's own Jennie C. Benedict.
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- Rick Pitino's return to NCAA Sweet 16 is no surprise to Kevin Keatts
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- 30:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Former N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts discusses Rick Pitino's return to the Sweet 16, Mikel Brown Jr.'s injury and more from the NCAA Tournament.
Check out our channel for an all new episode of The C.L. Brown Show.
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- Prescribed burn at Iroquois Park revitalizes Summit Field prairie ecosystem
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Fire crews conduct a prescribed burn at Iroquois Park's Summit Field to refresh the prairie ecosystem and promote native plant growth.
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- Ready for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs? Here's how to purchase tickets
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A comprehensive guide on purchasing tickets for the 2026 Kentucky Derby, covering online platforms, contact information and detailed seating options.
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- Our top 5 Kentucky Derby contenders as Run for the Roses 2026 nears
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Trainer Chad Brown already has a top contender for the Kentucky Derby in Paladin, and he may have found another one Saturday.
In just the second start of his career, Emerging Market won the $1 million, Grade 2 Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds by a head over Pavlovian.
A son of Candy Ride, Emerging Market won his maiden race Feb. 7 at Tampa Bay Downs. He was a $185,000 purchase at the 2024 Keeneland September Yearling Sale.
Also entering the Kentucky Derby picture on Saturday was Fulleffort, who won the $770,000, Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park by 2 ½ lengths over Stark Contrast.
Fulleffort, trained by Brad Cox, improved to 3-2-1 in seven career starts.
Emerging Market and Fulleffort both earned 100 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.
There are two key Kentucky Derby prep races this Saturday — the $1 million, Grade 1 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park and the $1.5 ...
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- Kentucky Derby 2026 hat trends to know before going to Churchill Downs
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Here are the top Derby hat trends we spotted from the five featured milliners at the 2026 Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Show.
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- Kentucky Derby history facts you should know
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Discover fascinating facts and historical milestones of the iconic "Run for the Roses" at Churchill Downs.
🎥: Ray Padilla / The Courier Journal
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- Ryan Conwell, Mikel Brown Jr. reflect after season-ending loss to Michigan State in NCAA Tournament
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Ryan Conwell and Mikel Brown Jr. reflected on the season after the Cardinals' NCAA Tournament run came to an end with Saturday’s loss to Michigan State.
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- One take from Louisville basketball's 77-69 loss to Michigan State
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Sixth-seeded Louisville fell short in the NCAA Tournament's second round against a three-seeded Michigan State team that was just better.
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- Simone Biles' Kentucky Derby hat is up for auction. Here's what to know
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Bid on the iconic Kentucky Derby hat and fascinator worn by Olympian Simone Biles to support child abuse prevention.
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- See the top Kentucky Derby fashion, outfits trends for women
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Dressing for a day at the races has never been more fun. Here is what women will be wearing to the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Racetrack.
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- Louisville WBB writer Alexis Cubit gives keys to Cards' win over Vermont
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Louisville women's basketball writer Alexis Cubit talks Mackenly Randolph, post depth after the Cards' NCAA Tournament win over Vermont.
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- Pat Kelsey reflects on journey leading Louisville to the NCAA Tournament
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Louisville coach Pat Kelsey says he always feels like he has something to prove, even after leading the Cardinals to the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
📹️: NCAA
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- Louisville women's basketball practices before NCAA Tournament opener
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Louisville women's basketball practices at KFC Yum! Center before facing the Vermont Catamounts in the NCAA Tournament opener.
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- Bambi Bar provides the ultimate March Madness viewing experience in Louisville
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- No matter the outcome of the NCAA Tournament, Bambi Bar in Louisville provides a spot with plenty of screens to watch all the March Madness action
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- Who was Captain Purple? Unsolved Indiana mystery inspires new podcast
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In 1983, a mysterious figure known as Captain Purple left supplies for struggling families in Indiana. A new podcast investigates the anonymous hero. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/people/2026/03/19/1983-indiana-mystery-inspires-are-you-captain-purple-podcast/88766136007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- UofL WBB writer Alexis Cubit gives NCAA Tournament first-round prediction
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Louisville women's basketball writer Alexis Cubit shares her prediction for the three-seeded Cardinals' NCAA Tournament first-round matchup against 14th-seeded Vermont.
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- How Republicans are fighting to take control of Louisville Metro Council
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Republicans are looking to gain Metro Council seats for the third straight election. This one could tip the majority in their favor. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/News/politics/elections/2026/03/19/louisville-metro-council-republicans-majority-2026-elections/88548555007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Kentucky Derby outfits and attire ideas and trends for guys in 2026
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Men’s style at the Kentucky Derby is no longer a subdued counterpart to women’s bright and elevated fashion. Today, bold blazers, pastel trousers, sharp tailoring, and pocket squares command just as much attention as any wide‑brimmed hat or flirty fascinator.
The familiar uniform of khakis and conservative jackets has given way to something far more expressive. With its blend of tradition, pageantry, and spring exuberance, the Kentucky Derby has become as a stage where men not only can dress with intention and flair, they genuinely enjoy it.
"Today’s Derby look is about personality, whether that means a sharply tailored, elevated ensemble or a more relaxed, playful approach," said fashion expert Jo Ross. "The goal isn’t to blend in, it’s to show up to 'Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports' with confidence, a sense of fun and a commitment to your style."
Get more fashion ideas: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/events/k...
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- One take from Louisville basketball's win over USF in NCAA Tournament
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Isaac McKneely and Ryan Conwell combined for 41 points as the Louisville Cardinals reached the second round of March Madness by beating the USF Bulls.
Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown reports from KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY.
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- Courier Journal brings back Color the Jockey Silks contest for 2026. How to enter
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Courier Journal is launching its 8th annual Color the Jockey Silks competition, sponsored by COIT Cleaning & Restoration.
Four artists will each win $100 from The Courier Journal, and many more will see their creations featured on and in The Courier Journal on April 30.
🔗: Learn more: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/events/kentucky-derby/2026/03/18/how-to-enter-the-2026-color-the-jockey-silks-contest-the-courier-journal/88727499007/
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