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Louisville basketball player Obinna Ekezie Jr. during a preseason workout on campus.

CRAWFORD | Flory Bidunga went back to Kansas. Obinna Ekezie stole the show.

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 2:07 AM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Louisville's 7-2 freshman Obinna Enkele stole the show in the Cardinals' win at No. 17 Kansas.

Sports

Louisville coach Pat Kelsey shouts to his team during an NCAA Tournament game against Michigan...

Beyond the Buzzer: Louisville’s 89-83 win at Kansas doesn’t count, but it does mean something

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 9:44 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Louisville was impressive in its first exhibition outing, a win on the road at No. 17 Kansas.

Sports

Will Stein arrives at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., before his first game as football coach...

CRAWFORD | Will Stein is the toast of Kentucky. But the bull don’t care.

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Will Stein's challenge is evolving at Kentucky. Job No. 1 now: Handling success.

Sports

Jeff Walz talks to his team during a victory in the KFC Yum! Center during the 2025-26 season.

CRAWFORD | Louisville women open at No. 7 in AP poll, and Jeff Walz has sights set even higher

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 1:05 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Louisville and Kentucky both ranked in the top 15 of the Associated Press preseason women's basketball poll.

Sports

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti on the sidelines during the Hoosiers' 19-15 loss to Ohio State in...

CRAWFORD | Indiana lost. The sun came up. Curt Cignetti checked the damage.

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 11:03 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
How did Curt Cignetti respond to Indiana's first loss in 666 days?

Sports

The University of Louisville media guide tributes to longtime sports information director...

CRAWFORD | Louisville is putting Kenny Klein’s name in the rafters. It’s exactly where it belongs.

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Louisville has announced its plans to honor longtime athletic director Kenny Klein, who died last

Sports

Louisville coach Pat Kelsey and Bill Self of Kansas before their teams met in the KFC Yum!...

CRAWFORD | Louisville’s trip to Kansas doesn’t count. Try telling that to the Cardinals.

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Louisville's exhibition game at Kansas Wednesday won't count — but it will be useful.

Sports

Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey

Louisville No. 11, Kentucky No. 23 in preseason AP Top 25 basketball poll

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 2:13 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
The AP preseason Top 25 men's basketball poll was announced on Monday.

Sports

Indiana's Bryce Lindsay drives to the basket in the Hoosiers' exhibition win over North...

Beyond the Buzzer: Indiana didn’t shoot well against North Carolina. It still won 76-58.

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 2:15 AM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Indiana didn't shoot well, but still scored an impressive exhibition win over North Carolina.

High School

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Updated: Oct. 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM EDT
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Kentucky coach Will Stein screams as he runs onto the field with his team before the Wildcats'...

Kentucky climbs to No. 12, Indiana slips to No. 6 in historic AP Top 25 shakeup

Updated: Oct. 18, 2026 at 3:03 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Kentucky climbed three spots, Indiana fell only one, and the AP Top 25 was shuffled after a chaotic weekend.

Sports

Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm watches his team during a victory over Florida State.

CRAWFORD | Louisville didn’t have its best stuff at Syracuse. It still found something important.

Updated: Oct. 18, 2026 at 11:58 AM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
On a night when it didn't play its best, Louisville found a way to win at Syracuse.

Sports

Kentucky wide receiver DJ Miller (7) gestures after a first down against Oklahoma during the...

CRAWFORD | With another SEC road victory, Kentucky is winning games faster than college football can change its mind

Updated: Oct. 18, 2026 at 11:17 AM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Kentucky has moved into a two-way tie for the SEC lead with Georgia.

Louisville

Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz (3) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an...

Lincoln Kienholz accounts for three scores, leading Louisville to 34-26 win over Syracuse

Updated: Oct. 17, 2026 at 11:55 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Lincoln Kienholz ran for two scores and passed for another, Keyjuan Brown rushed for two, and Louisville defeated Syracuse 34-26 Saturday.

Sports

Kentucky wide receiver DJ Miller (7) gestures after a first down against Oklahoma during the...

No. 15 Kentucky rallies to beat Oklahoma 21-13 and move into a tie for the SEC lead

Updated: Oct. 17, 2026 at 11:50 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Kentucky rallied in the second half to beat Oklahoma 21-13 on Saturday night and move into a tie for the Southeastern Conference lead.

Sports

Ohio State freshman cornerback breaks up a pass to Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker.

CRAWFORD | One foot too far: Indiana’s remarkable win streak ends with 19-15 loss to Ohio State

Updated: Oct. 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Uncharacteristic mistakes cost Indiana, as its 22-game win streak ends against Ohio State.

Sports

Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey (3) rolls out against Texas A&M during the first quarter...

Kickoff | Kentucky at Oklahoma: How to watch, what to watch

Updated: Oct. 17, 2026 at 11:51 AM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Previewing Kentucky's SEC road matchup with Oklahoma.

Sports

Louisville running back Isaac Brown breaks free for a touchdown in a 2025 game against Boston...

Kickoff | Louisville at Syracuse: How to watch, what to watch

Updated: Oct. 17, 2026 at 7:14 AM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Previewing Louisville's ACC road game at Syracuse

High School

TDFN

Touchdown Friday Night | Week 9 high school football scores

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
Check out the scores from the Louisville area.

Sports

Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey is sworn in by Jefferson Circuit Judge Brian Edwards...

Judge again sides with Louisville, Kentucky athletes in NCAA eligibility fight

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
A judge has issued a second ruling in favor of players seeking an additional year of NCAA eligibility.

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Kentucky defensive back Alex Afari Jr. (3) celebrates after an interception late in the second...

Jefferson County judge rules in favor of UofL, UK players in NCAA eligibility lawsuit

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By Alena Noakes and Derek Brightwell
Dozens of student athletes challenged a fifth-year eligibility rule that they said unfairly intentionally excludes one class of athletes.

Louisville Pro Soccer

Savannah DeMelo

Racing Louisville FC’s Savannah DeMelo returns to the field with a ‘whole different perspective’

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 1:41 PM EDT
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By Tawana Andrew
Savannah DeMelo first joined Racing Louisville FC in 2022.

Sports

Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Fernando Mendoza...

CRAWFORD | Charlie Becker was just a guy. Now, he’s the guy Indiana looks for.

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 11:03 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Charlie Becker went from special teams "demon" to All-American, and now he's giving back.

Indiana

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti looks around during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA...

Indiana football’s historic turnaround leads to another clash with Ohio State

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 10:23 PM EDT
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By Samantha Condra
No. 4 Ohio State will take on No. 5 Indiana on Saturday in Bloomington in a matchup with major implications.

Kentucky

While the Wildcats might not have gotten a lot of love from the SEC media, there’s still...

UK sophomore Malachi Moreno added muscle, motivation in return to Lexington

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 9:07 PM EDT
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By Kendrick Haskins
While the predictions didn't favor the Wildcats, there was still plenty of excitement for the UK basketball team thanks, in part, to the return of sophomore big Malachi Moreno.

News

Charity Hufnagel of Rushville, Indiana says she was hit by a car Tuesday evening around 9 p.m....

US Olympic hopeful focuses on recovery after e-bike crash in southern Indiana

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 6:04 PM EDT
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By Rob Wells
A former college track and field stand-out, and hopeful US Olympic high jumper is resting at UofL Hospital after being struck by a car.

Indiana

Indiana and Ohio State renew their rivalry Saturday in Bloomington in a top-five showdown. The...

Kickoff | No. 5 Indiana vs. No. 4 Ohio State: How to watch, what to watch in a historic Bloomington showdown

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 2:46 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Previewing Indiana's matchup with Ohio State on Saturday in Bloomington.

Sports

Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey is sworn in by Jefferson Circuit Judge Brian Edwards...

CRAWFORD | Pat Kelsey takes the stand, takes on the NCAA and learns the rules of a different court

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 5:33 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Pat Kelsey took the stand in support of two players seeking another season of NCAA eligibility at Louisville.

Sports

Attorneys gather in Jefferson Circuit Court on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, for a hearing over...

CRAWFORD | In court, the NCAA defended its rules. Athletes explained what those rules cost them.

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
In a hearing that lasted more than four hours, athletes seeking a fifth year of eligibility had their say.

Sports

Mark Pope addresses media at SEC Basketball Tipoff

CRAWFORD | Mark Pope believes Kentucky has the pieces. Now comes the hard part.

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 4:28 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Mark Pope previewed his team from the podium of SEC Basketball Media Days in Birmingham, Ala.

Sports

Jackson Shelstad, left, was voted second-team All-ACC in the preseason, and Flory Bidunga was...

Louisville picked 3rd in ACC preseason poll; Bidunga, Shelstad earn all-conference honors

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 12:03 AM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Louisville men's basketball was picked to finish third in the ACC, behind Duke and Virginia.

Sports

Imari Berry, left, and Tajianna Roberts at Louisville's preseason "Louisville Live" event in...

Louisville women picked 2nd in ACC preseason poll; Roberts, Berry earn all-conference honors

Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 4:32 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Louisville was one of just two teams to have multiple players voted All-ACC in the preseason.

Sports

Kentucky coach Will Stein has the Wildcats ranked No. 15 nationally, but he's noticed...

CRAWFORD | Everybody Kentucky beats suddenly becomes a bad football team. Will Stein has noticed.

Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Will Stein has taken notice that every team Kentucky beats suddenly turns into a bad team in the eyes of some pundits.

Sports

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti watches his team during a victory over Northwestern in Bloomington.

CRAWFORD | With Ohio State looming, Curt Cignetti has made the remarkable ordinary at Indiana

Updated: Oct. 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Indiana set to face Ohio State in the first-ever matchup of top-five teams in Bloomington.

Sports

Will Stein watches the stadium clock before calling timeout in the closing seconds of the...

CRAWFORD | Will Stein’s gutsiest call against LSU wasn’t the one everybody’s talking about

Updated: Oct. 11, 2026 at 10:29 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Will Stein's gamble at the end of the first half set a tone for Kentucky's upset of LSU.

High School

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Updated: Oct. 11, 2026 at 7:22 PM EDT
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Kentucky

Kentucky fans stormed the field at Kroger Field after an overtime win over LSU.

Kentucky fined $500,000 by SEC after fans storm field following LSU upset

Updated: Oct. 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
The Southeastern Conference fined the University of Kentucky $500,000 after fans stormed Kroger Field following the Wildcats’ 35-34 overtime upset of No. 10 LSU on Saturday night.

Sports

Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey calls a play at the line of scrimmage in the Wildcats' win...

Kentucky jumps to No. 15 in AP Top 25 after LSU upset; Indiana climbs to No. 5

Updated: Oct. 11, 2026 at 2:21 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Kentucky moved back into the AP Top 25, Indiana returns to the Top 5 ahead of Saturday's showdown with Oho State.

Sports

Kentucky fans stormed the field at Kroger Field after an overtime win over LSU.

CRAWFORD | The old Kentucky football team went missing. Will Stein and the Wildcats beat LSU, 35-34 in OT

Updated: Oct. 10, 2026 at 11:39 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Kentucky beats LSU in an overtime thriller in Lexington, and the Will Stein Era is off to a fantastic start.

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The Kingdom Youth Basketball Camp was held Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Former UofL standout DeJuan Wheat hosts basketball camp for Louisville youth

Updated: Oct. 10, 2026 at 8:43 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
Kids were able to learn new moves while connecting with other basketball players.

Sports

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti paces the sideline as his team plays against Nebraska during...

Josh Hoover, Nick Marsh lead No. 7 Indiana to a 20-17 come-from-behind victory over Nebraska

Updated: Oct. 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Josh Hoover surprised a Nebraska defense stacked to stop the run on a fourth-and-1, flipping the ball to a wide-open Nick Marsh for a 44-yard touchdown to give No. 7 Indiana its first lead in a 20-17 victory over Nebraska on Saturday.

Sports

Louisville coach Jeff Brohm greets players coming off the field after a score in the...

CRAWFORD | Jeff Brohm let go of the offense to get a better grip on Louisville

Updated: Oct. 10, 2026 at 8:43 AM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
A change in duties for head coach Jeff Brohm paid some dividends for Louisville.

Sports

Louisville running back Isaac Brown breaks free for a 71-yard kickoff return on one of the top...

CRAWFORD | Isaac Brown reminds everyone who he is as Louisville rolls past FSU, 44-20

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 10:50 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Isaac Brown's historic night led Louisville to a 44-20 win over Florida State.

High School

KCD vs Holy Cross Oct. 9, 2026.

Touchdown Friday Night | Week 8 high school football scores

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
Check out the scores from the Louisville area.

News

Cosmic Baseball.

Cosmic Baseball returning to Louisville Slugger Field in 2027 after sold-out debut

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
Cosmic Baseball is returning to Louisville Slugger Field next after a sold-out debut this summer.

Sports

Indiana defensive end Stephen Daley pursues Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles in a...

Kickoff | No. 7 Indiana at Nebraska: How to watch, what to watch

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Previewing Indiana's trip to Lincoln to face unbeaten Nebraska.

Sports

Kentucky running back Jason Patterson carries in the Wildcats' season-opening victory over...

Kickoff | Kentucky vs. No. 10 LSU: How to watch, what to watch

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Previewing Kentucky's game Saturday against LSU.

Sports

Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey, left, shares a laugh with former Cardinals player...

CRAWFORD | A long day with Pat Kelsey, a billionaire and a little perspective

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 11:48 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Contemplating a long day spent with the Louisville men's basketball program.

Sports

Thoroughbred owner Mike Repole on the track at Churchill Downs before the 2026 Kentucky Derby.

CRAWFORD | Billionaire Mike Repole says he’s bought 1 million shares of Churchill Downs, wants to shake up horse racing

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 9:31 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Billionaire horse owner and entrepreneur Mike Repole says he's bought significant stock in Churchill Downs, Inc.

Sports

Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz hands off to Isaac Brown in the first half of the...

Kickoff | Louisville vs. Florida State: How to watch, what to watch

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 9:25 AM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Previewing Louisville's Friday night showdown against Florida State.
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