The University of Louisville spent millions on rev-share deals with athletes during FY2025, which ended one day before the House settlement's July 1 effective date. How the Cards took advantage of state law in order to do so ⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

In the post-House settlement era of college sports, new headlines emerge daily to call the rules & their teeth into question. How's UofL coping w/ that? How's the program learning from others around the country? How'd it retain Isaac Brown thru it all? www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

How Muhammad Ali inspires Louisville’s ongoing fight for social justice 50 years after Thrilla in Manila vs. Joe Frazier t.co/qSLqSxbpGk

Sat down with Louisville AD Josh Heird to better understand U of L's revenue-sharing plan and why they chose to invest in the sports they did ⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Good stuff here from @petitus25.bsky.social outlining what we know (and don’t know) about Louisville’s revenue-sharing contracts with athletes: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

NEW: The Courier Journal obtained a copy of Louisville football GM Vince Marrow's contract. Below are details regarding Marrow's salary, potential bonuses and outside income making for a total annual package worth over $1 million www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

There’s a lot of Rocco’s content out there at this time every year, but the only one you actually need is @petitus25.bsky.social looking at the Jell-O shot challenge from a Louisville perspective with some Kentucky Derby flavor mixed in. bsky.social www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Jell-O shots, baseball caps & backward-facing sunglasses A vibes dispatch from Louisville’s return to the MCWS in Omaha, Nebraska, which reminds me of another big small town that knows how to throw a party around a signature sporting event… www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – UK AD Mitch Barnhart and football coach Mark Stoops talk about how a nine-game SEC schedule would impact the Wildcats and what it could mean for the Governor's Cup beyond 2025 www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Sat down with UK AD Mitch Barnhart at SEC spring meetings this week to talk about Kentucky's Senate Bill 3, what revenue sharing may look like at UK, Champions Blue LLC and how the Wildcats are planning for the next era of college athletics. More here⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — Cards AD Josh Heird has "a lot of confidence" Judge Claudia Wilken will approve the House settlement, which would bring revenue sharing to college sports. We talked ab UofL's plans either way, & how KY's Senate Bill 3 could play a role: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

“He had years to plan a victory speech of sorts. But Saturday night, nothing felt good enough.” Just an absolute banger of a story on today’s winning jockey from great friend @petitus25.bsky.social in Louisville. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

NEW: UK asks Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to throw out the U.S. Department of Education's longstanding three-part test in lawsuit filed by former students–a move that could devastate the anti-discrimination law's application to opportunities in sports More⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

NEW: The University of Kentucky, ahead of House settlement decision, has approved a new "Champions Blue" board to help navigate changes in college athletics Details here⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Horse racing used to have a legal monopoly on gambling. As new forms of betting emerged, racing’s bottom line & cultural capital took a hit. Today, Americans engage w the sport at a much lower rate. But the Kentucky Derby "has never been more popular." Why? www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Horse racing used to have a legal monopoly on gambling. As new forms of betting emerged, racing’s bottom line & cultural capital took a hit. Today, Americans engage w the sport at a much lower rate. But the Kentucky Derby "has never been more popular." Why? www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Much has been made this MBB season of the ACC being down Four teams in March Madness is "not acceptable," commish Jim Phillips told The CJ. But UofL's quick turnaround under Pat Kelsey provides the rest of the league with a blueprint for success More⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Pat Kelsey has a lot of sayings. Sure, most are pretty corny. But corny gospel. And undoubtedly a pillar of his historic rebuild. Some are silly, while others transcend hoops & will stay w these Cards for life. A collection of their favorite PK-isms⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Louisville's success has reinvigorated a community that ached for the return of great basketball. Enamored with Pat Kelsey's salesmanship & desperate to maintain such results, Cards fans have opened their wallets to support U of L's NIL efforts. More here⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Greetings from Charlotte! 👋 @brooksholton.bsky.social and I are here for the ACC Men’s Tournament, taking in some action before the Cards play tomorrow

Multiple antitrust lawsuits were filed against the NCAA Jan. 31 seeking higher payments for current/former college athletes than the House settlement. One was filed in the Eastern District of Kentucky on behalf of several athletes tied to the Commonwealth. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Louisville Athletics reported its largest operating deficit in the 2023-24 fiscal year at $14.57 million. Some insight on the numbers from AD Josh Heird and other takeaways from U of L's NCAA report as college sports brace for the revenue-sharing era⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

After 2 NCAA runner-up finishes, 3 national semifinals appearances & 4 ACC championships under DBK, Louisville VB looks to capitalize off what she built and secure a national championship under new head coach Dan Meske. Investment will be crucial. t.co/b1lALioyvY

With the news from Tallahassee today, feels like an appropriate time to reshare this story from @petitus25.bsky.social, on the ACC losing half a dozen of its most accomplished basketball coaches since 2021 and the role the changing landscape has played: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

NEW | In six days, Louisville basketball will celebrate the 20th anniversary of a Final Four run that, in Francisco Garcia’s eyes, “opened so many doors” for the program. This is the story of the Cards’ “March to the Arch,” told by those who lived it. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

[email protected] did a nice job with this. A lot of great insight in here www.courier-journal.com/story/sports... “There’s no question it pushed my burnout quicker. And, again, 23 years was a long time, but my last couple years, man, I was hanging on for dear life. I was worn out." -Mike Brey

Since 2021, the ACC has lost six coaches responsible for 30 Final Four appearances and 10 NCAA titles. A look at the phenomenon behind the mass exodus, and why — under such convoluted conditions — UofL’s Pat Kelsey feels he could do this for 20 more years⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Good read from @petitus25.bsky.social NIL era has overhauled ACC basketball coaching ranks and positioned Pat Kelsey to thrive www.courier-journal.com/story/sports... “A lot of areas that college basketball has moved to, I'm pretty good at them. And I actually even enjoy them.” - Pat Kelsey

Chucky Hepburn called Mikel Brown Jr. a "program changer." Pat Kelsey told him they'd win a national championship together. Hope, excitement and expectations are extremely high. But how could Brown really elevate Louisville basketball? www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

UofL fell to PSU in the NCAA volleyball championship Sunday, ending the careers of several senior Cards. But their impact lives on. Louisville is forever changed because of this class. Their 2024 NCAA Tournament run is proof of such. On hope and legacy⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Louisville coach Dani Busboom Kelly provided an injury update on Anna DeBeer. On her status and more about how the Cards rallied last night to make their second ever NCAA championship. Their captain had fallen, but they kept the ship from sinking ⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Welcome to the new UK-UofL rivalry. Mark Pope’s team won the first meeting, but he and Louisville's Pat Kelsey have both given fans reason to hope. Their charm, understanding of basketball history and modern approach to the sport have won over the state. www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Had fun at the Yum! w @claregphotos.bsky.social this weekend talking w fans ab seeing UofL VB in the NCAA Tournament. Their passion proved crucial Saturday as the Cards engaged in a five-set thriller to reach the Sweet 16 Here are the stories of their fandom⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

In today’s Courier Journal: To the casual sports fan, KY is basketball country. But it’s also home to some of the nation’s best volleyball. From grassroots clubs to state unis. How early investment played a role in UofL hosting the 2024 NCAA championship⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Despite season lows in pass attempts/yards vs UK, UofL QB Tyler Shough's impact shone thru Saturday (and all season long). On his legacy: "He's a great leader," Jeff Brohm said. "He'll be remembered as somebody who led us to a lot of great victories." www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

As the volleyball Final Four returns to Louisville next month, Cards fans are rooting for a storybook ending to the storied careers of their native daughters, Elena Scott and Anna DeBeer. How the two seniors elevated their hometown team by staying home⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

NEW: Plaintiffs in Title IX lawsuit against the University of Kentucky file notice of appeal More here⬇️ www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

Over the last 5 years, Ramon Puryear Jr. has fulfilled his oldest childhood dream: playing UofL football. On Saturday he participated in his program-record 62nd game. “It doesn’t even feel real.” Inside his journey from preferred walk-on to history maker: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

U of L’s Jeff Walz, KY native, has a unique perspective on the UK rivalry. From aspiring Jeff Hall or Kyle Macy (two apt options for “a white kid that can only shoot”) to active participant. Sights, sounds & big picture takeaways from the loss at Lexington: www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...

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