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Zvonimir Ivisic is the first former Kentucky player to follow John Calipari to Arkansas
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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
- Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.
- Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.
- All of this to greet back a beloved figure.
- "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
No matter the decision, Kentucky basketball fans need to give Reed Sheppard a break
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/john-clay/article287757090.html
What impact will John Calipari’s exit have on the UK-Louisville sports rivalry?: Will the departure of the longtime Kentucky men’s basketball coach alter the ...
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article287897395.html
Former Louisville pediatrician pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot to kill ex-husband
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/23/kentucky-pediatrician-murder-for-hire-plot-stephanie-russell/73432570007/
Another Kentucky men’s basketball signee decommits from the Cats’ 2024 recruiting class
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287597390.html
Arkansas' John Calipari hires Kenny Payne as an assistant after duo previously worked together at Kentucky
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Louisville women's basketball adds five-star guard Imari Berry to 2024 haul: Guard Imari Berry, the Tennessee Miss Basketball honoree and her state's Gatorade ...
courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2023/10/11/louisville-womens-basketball-jeff-walz-tajianna-roberts-2024-recruiting-rankings/71140803007/
All of the 7-footers are gone. Which big men can Mark Pope get for first UK basketball roster?
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287759980.html
Teen shot near Waterfront Park following Thunder Over Louisville events, LMPD reports
courier-journal.com/story/news/2024/04/20/boy-shot-after-thunder-over-louisville-near-waterfront-park/73402085007/
A new Kroger, fuel station is coming to southern Jefferson County. What we know: The planned Kroger supermarket and fuel station is planned for the Fern Creek ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/23/new-kroger-coming-to-southern-jefferson-county-on-beulah-church-road/73423671007/
New UK coach Mark Pope walking into his first Kentucky-Louisville recruiting battle
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287657180.html
Kentucky women’s basketball adds more height with UNC transfer Teonni Key: Former North Carolina forward Teonni Key announced her commitment to transfer to ...
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article287700090.html
Whit Beckman, Louisville native and trainer, has full-circle moment in Kentucky Derby 2024
courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2024/04/24/kentucky-derby-2024-whit-beckman-honor-marie-churchill-downs/73287937007/
As the Kentucky Derby turns 150, Black heritage in racing is in the Louisville spotlight
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/kentucky-derby-150-black-history/
Inside look: The view from $16,000 seat on Derby Day at Churchill Downs new paddock
kentucky.com/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/article287979530.html
Kentucky wins 30-run, 33-hit, four-hour baseball marathon at Louisville
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-baseball/article287757030.html
Hailey Van Lith commits to TCU after Elite Eight run with LSU, per reports: The 5-foot-7 guard has one year of eligibility remaining after starting her career at ...
cbssports.com/womens-college-basketball/news/hailey-van-lith-commits-to-tcu-after-elite-eight-run-with-lsu-per-reports/
TARC service changes: Most routes will see significant decrease in service in 2025
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/15/louisville-public-transit-to-reduce-tarc-bus-service-by-2025/73333748007/
New Norton Commons-style development could double this Kentucky city's population
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/oldham/2024/04/25/norton-commons-style-development-could-double-population-of-crestwood-kentucky/73340664007/
Former Kentucky women’s basketball point guard Brooklynn Miles is headed to the ACC
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article287868945.html
Kentucky doctor admits trying to hire someone to kill her husband over custody battle
kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article287930900.html
A pair of 2024 Kentucky basketball recruits have now decommitted after John Calipari’s exit
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287548315.html
Sources - Scott Drew turns down Kentucky, to remain Baylor coach - ESPN: Scott Drew, who won a national title at Baylor in 2021, has a close relationship with ...
espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39920614/sources-scott-drew-turns-kentucky-remain-baylor-coach
It’s official: John Calipari is leaving Kentucky after 15 years as men’s basketball coach
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287473020.html
Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
- John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.
- The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.
- Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.
- This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
‘The stars kept coming.’ Kentucky woman’s big online lottery win keeps her up all night
kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article287913385.html
LSU's Angel Reese to begin new chapter of basketball career in Monday's WNBA draft
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/wnba-draft-lsus-angel-reese-to-begin-new-chapter-of-career/article_e563e919-86f7-513f-b784-7b861e3314ad.html
Want to make $100K a year and work from home? Here are 5 Kentucky remote, hybrid jobs
kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article287598605.html
What trainers have won the most at the Kentucky Derby? From Jones to Baffert, 5 names to know
courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2024/04/26/kentucky-derby-notable-trainers-churchill-downs-bob-baffert-ben-jones/73107555007/
Look of the Week: Prada recruits Caitlin Clark on WNBA draft night: The luxury label dressed Clark in a first for any draft event, and other players stepped out ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Haven't flown in a while? Four new retail, shopping and amenity changes at Louisville's airport
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/24/check-out-these-new-upcoming-amenities-at-the-louisville-airport/73218666007/
Kentucky Derby week is almost here. Ed DeRosa picks Opening Night races at Churchill Downs
courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2024/04/24/kentucky-derby-2024-churchill-downs-betting-strategy-opening-night/73138222007/
Kentucky’s anti-DEI higher ed bill dies a second time: Senate Bill 6, which would have dismantled DEI at Kentucky public universities, does not get considered.
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article287710615.html
Gerth: If the planetarium closes, the cause will be U of L's neglect: The University of Louisville tore down the old Rauch Planetarium in 1998 to build a parking ...
courier-journal.com/story/opinion/columnists/gerth/2024/04/11/if-louisvilles-planetarium-closes-the-cause-will-be-u-of-ls-neglect/72942967007/
Locally owned grocers Rainbow Blossom, Paul's Fruit Market expand amid supermarket battles
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/16/how-local-grocers-like-rainbow-blossom-survive-amid-supermarket-battles/72822306007/
Kentucky Derby 2024 weather forecast shows promise for Saturday, May 4, race: The Kentucky Derby is close by, and the weather just might cooperate.
courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/events/kentucky-derby/2024/04/24/2024-kentucky-derby-horse-race-weather-forecast-predictions-may-4-louisville-churchill-downs/73436073007/
Hoda Kotb rants about Caitlin Clark's 'ridiculous' first-year WNBA salary: 'So disturbing'
pagesix.com/2024/04/16/entertainment/hoda-kotb-rants-about-caitlin-clarks-first-year-wnba-salary/
Judge says Louisville House representative can stay on ballot, but challenger is likely
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article288021720.html
Close the book on Caitlin Clark’s Iowa career, and what a great read it was: Iowa phenom attracted huge crowds, put up huge numbers, lifted the Hawkeyes higher ...
thegazette.com/iowa-basketball/close-the-book-on-caitlin-clarks-career-and-what-a-great-read-it-was/
Louisville police recover body from Ohio River. What we know: Louisville Metro Police spokesperson Aaron Ellis said the department's river unit recovered the ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/23/body-recovered-from-ohio-river-near-downtown-louisville/73422849007/
Caitlin Clark’s rookie salary with WNBA sparks outrage: Women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has signed a four-year contract with the Indiana Fever worth $338 ...
independent.co.uk/life-style/caitlin-clark-wnba-salary-contract-b2529712.html
An ever-changing ‘heartbeat.' How Churchill Downs’ Paddock has changed over 150 years
courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/events/kentucky-derby/2024/04/21/changes-at-churchill-downs-paddock/72522896007/
Gerth: Louisville lawyer wages 16-year battle with city over 'dangerous' sidewalks
courier-journal.com/story/opinion/columnists/gerth/2024/04/24/louisville-lawyer-fights-16-years-to-get-downtown-sidewalks-repaired/73275273007/
First location of Lexington’s all-salad restaurant has closed. Owner tells why.
kentucky.com/lexgoeat/restaurants/article287966875.html
What's your favorite Kentucky Derby memory? Readers share theirs ahead of 150th running
courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2024/04/22/kentucky-derby-churchill-downs-run-for-roses-history-louisville-ky/73302480007/
Three firefighters injured fighting fire in Russell neighborhood.: The LMPD will close intersections closed to the incident and redirect traffic.
courier-journal.com/story/news/2024/04/12/heres-what-we-know-about-structure-fire-in-russell-neighborhood/73305175007/
U.S. News & World Report ranks best Kentucky public high schools in 2024. See who made the list
cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/04/24/best-schools-kentucky-us-news-world-report-list/73440735007/
Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack
- Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.
- A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.
- Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.
- Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.
Punishment reduced for ex-supervisor who LMPD says knew about 'Slushygate' attacks
courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/22/lmpd-reduces-punishment-for-ex-supervisor-connected-to-slushygate-attacks/73369884007/
Kentucky Derby 150 book offers look back in time: Hundreds of images tell the story of 150 years of the Kentucky Derby. The Courier Journal has a new book ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/2024/04/09/kentucky-derby-150-book/73241612007/
From Secretariat to American Pharoah, here are top 10 Kentucky Derby winners of all time
courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2024/04/18/kentucky-derby-2024-horse-racing-top-winners-secretariat-citation-affirmed/73108375007/
Caitlin Clark to sign $28 million deal with Nike to get her own sneaker: Caitlin Clark will cash in on her popularity with a historic Nike deal that would make ...
fortune.com/2024/04/22/caitlin-clark-to-sign-28-million-deal-with-nike-to-get-her-own-sneaker/
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Secures Groundbreaking Contract with Nike After WNBA Salary Criticism
- Following public criticism of Caitlin Clark's modest WNBA rookie salary, she secured an impressive deal with Nike.
- As the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she landed a long-term agreement with the athletic footwear and apparel brand, including a signature shoe.
- This partnership represents the largest sponsorship deal for a female basketball player.
Louisville Taco Week returns in 2024! See participating restaurants and more: The celebration of local taco spots features 20 participating restaurants.
courier-journal.com/story/life/food/2024/04/11/louisville-taco-week-is-back-here-is-your-guide-to-the-2024-event/73259331007/
Hayfield Montessori School set to close after nearly 60 years. Here's why: The family that has run Hayfield Montessori since 1967 is "ready for the next chapter ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/26/hayfield-montessori-school-in-louisville-closing-after-57-years/73417992007/
Victims of Old National Bank shooting honored at Louisville Metro Hall: Louisville holds ceremony honoring the people who lost their lives in the Old National ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/10/old-national-bank-shooting-victims-honored-by-greenberg-beshear/73252882007/
Who Is Caitlin Clark’s Boyfriend, Connor McCaffery? The Former Iowa Athlete Now Works For The NBA
womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a46804226/caitlin-clark-boyfriend/
From Eddie Arcaro to John Velazquez, a look at Kentucky Derby's winningest jockeys
courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2024/04/22/kentucky-derby-jockeys-churchill-downs-louisville-eddie-arcaro-bill-shoemaker/73088660007/
Do you love pickleball? Here are 5 new places to play in Louisville: Louisville is no stranger to the love of pickleball, seeing a slew of new facilities open ...
courier-journal.com/story/life/wellness/2024/04/17/5-new-pickleball-court-facilities-open-in-louisville/73203658007/
New Catholic Charities Center opens on East Broadway in Phoenix Hill neighborhood
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/10/catholic-charities-of-louisville-opens-new-east-broadway-headquarters/73218249007/
Mother shares her sons’ shocking reactions to Caitlin Clark’s ‘rip-off’ WNBA salary
independent.co.uk/life-style/caitlin-clark-salary-reaction-tiktok-b2530904.html
Encino trainer, jockey, owner, record and more to know about 2024 Kentucky Derby horse
courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2024/04/14/kentucky-derby-2024-horse-encino-trainer-owner-jockey-record/73320702007/
'Tough decision:' Dundee Tavern to close, rebrand as 10th location of Derby City Pizza
courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/dining/restaurant/2024/04/16/dundee-tavern-to-close-rebrand-as-10th-location-of-derby-city-pizza/73339963007/
Russell's Baxter Community Center is getting a major facelift. Here's what to expect
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/24/baxter-community-center-renovations-to-be-completed-in-2024/73342853007/
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WATCH Iowa star Caitlin Clark delivers on Saturday Night Live during hilarious Weekend Update
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Oil Broker Charged With Rape to Pay $100 Fine in Plea Deal: A top Houston oil broker accused of rape in Kentucky pled down in state court to a misdemeanor charge ...
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Angel Reese Opens Up On League Expectations Ahead Of Draft Day: The Bayou Barbie hopped behind the counter at chicken tender hot spot Raising Cane's to chat ...
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Meet the Louisville educator who authored a fertility curriculum that's used internationally
courier-journal.com/story/life/2024/04/11/international-organization-teen-star-focuses-on-fertility-awareness/72772675007/
NWS: Louisville weather to face storms, damaging winds west of I-65 in Kentucky tonight
courier-journal.com/story/weather/local/2024/04/18/louisville-ky-weather-april-18-19-2024-storms-tornado-rain-damaging-winds-4-18-24-kentucky-4-19-24/73366907007/
From Calumet Farm to Meadow Stable, these 5 owners have defined the Kentucky Derby
courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2024/04/22/kentucky-derby-owners-churchill-down-races-louisville-ky-calumet-farm/73107187007/
Sheldon Shafer, longtime Courier Journal reporter, has died: Shafer wrote an estimated 25,000 stories in his 44-year career.
courier-journal.com/story/opinion/columnists/gerth/2024/04/08/sheldon-shafer-prolific-courier-journal-reporter-dies/71782340007/
Louisville hotel named in Esquire's Best New Hotels in North America and Europe for 2024
courier-journal.com/story/life/home-garden/2024/04/10/which-louisville-hotel-was-named-one-of-the-best-new-hotels-for-2024/73262206007/
UFC Fight Night returns to Louisville for first time in more than a decade in Summer 2024
courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/18/ufc-fight-night-louisville-june-2024/73367306007/
Louisville NAACP calls on JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio to resign: This call for Pollio's job comes one day after three board members requested a special ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/education/2024/04/10/louisville-naacp-calls-on-jcps-superintendent-marty-pollio-to-resign/73278264007/
Con Huevos in Louisville has some of the best pancakes in the US. What else to order
courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/dining/restaurant/2024/04/16/why-con-huevos-is-a-must-try-mexican-breakfast-spot-in-louisville/73016624007/
What you need to know ahead of the 2024 WNBA Draft: The 2024 WNBA season looks to build upon a massively successful year of women’s college basketball.
kentucky.com/sports/article287656135.html
How a west Louisville housing development is 'changing the culture of this community'
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/22/housing-development-transform-two-west-louisville-neighborhoods/72629034007/
Unbridled Eve Derby Gala announces its glitzy 2024 Kentucky Derby celebrity list: Grammy Award-winning musicians, professional athletes and celebrities from ...
courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/events/kentucky-derby/celebrities/2024/04/17/unbridled-eve-2024-guest-list/72633202007/
New voice vs. 35 years in office: Senate Dems' leadership on line in key Louisville race
courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/elections/kentucky/2024/04/17/kentucky-general-assembly-primary-election-gerald-neal-attica-scott-high-stakes/73118284007/
'If these artifacts could speak.' Take a look at 7 iconic artifacts in Kentucky Derby history
courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/events/kentucky-derby/2024/04/16/iconic-artifacts-from-150-years-of-kentucky-derby-history/72507830007/
Kentucky All-Stars basketball rosters set. Nine from Louisville area selected for teams
courier-journal.com/story/sports/preps/kentucky/2024/04/22/khsaa-basketball-kentucky-indiana-all-stars-rosters-louisville-ky-players/73410280007/
'Lucky fin friends': Racing Louisville FC's Carson Pickett reunites with boy from viral photo
courier-journal.com/story/sports/2024/04/18/carson-pickett-viral-photo-joseph-tidd/73156932007/
Winchester restaurant owner claims country club used racial bias to oust business: Lawsuit
kentucky.com/news/local/counties/clark-county/article287672605.html
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