Louisville third in basketball attendance
Buy PhotoLouisville's Trey Lewis (#3), Damion Lee (#0) and Deng Adel walk off the court after defeating Georgia Tech 56-53. Mar. 1, 2016(Photo: Scott Utterback/The CJ )Buy PhotoLouisville basketball ranked third in the nation in attendance this past season, according to NCAA attendance figures released Wednesday.U of L averaged 20,859 fans per game over 19 home contests during the 2015-16 season, the NCAA's chart shows. In all, 396,333 fans attended Louisville games at the KFC Yum! Center.Kent..>> view originalAli's neighbor and childhood friend watching the crowds
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Muhammad Ali's death has attracted thousands of people to his hometown.One of the most popular attractions in the city this week is Ali's childhood home.One of the neighbors, who watched Ali grow up, is now watching as people from around the world come to see where the legend started."I was born right there at 3228 Grand," said Lawrence Montgomery, Ali's childhood friend.For the last 30 plus years Montgomery has had the best seat in the house.He said, "I never would hav..>> view originalLMPD officer injured in collision on Cane Run Road
The updated list includes Muhammad Ali's brother, Rahaman Ali, as well as some of Ali's former opponents, Larry Holmes and George Foreman. More >>The updated list includes Muhammad Ali's brother, Rahaman Ali, as well as some of Ali's former opponents, Larry Holmes and George Foreman.More >>>> view originalSMITH | How Muhammad Ali made his Muslim pilgrimage
By Peter Smith / Pittsburgh Post-GazetteMuhammad Babar recalls huddling in his apartment in Buffalo, N.Y., after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.Knowing the attackers were claiming the mandate of Islam, and bracing for a backlash against Muslims such as himself, the Pakistani immigrant physician wondered “what the future holds for me or people of my faith in America.”Then he saw a statement issued by Muhammad Ali, the best-known Muslim in America and perhaps the world, condemning the att..>> view originalFor Corey Ray, MLB draft is just a milestone
Buy PhotoCorey Ray watches his teammates during batting practice ahead of tomorrow's NCAA Regional at Jim Patterson Stadium. June 2, 2016(Photo: By Michael Clevenger, The C-J)Buy PhotoThese are heady times for Louisville baseball star Corey Ray.The junior outfielder and his team are on the brink of a trip to the College World Series. He is also on the brink, according to Baseball America, of becoming the first Chicago native since 1989 to be selected in the top 10 of the Major League Baseball dr..>> view originalJefferson Co. Driver's License branches, courts closing Friday f ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- All Jefferson County Driver's License branch locations will be closed on Friday in observation of Muhammad Ali's public memorial service.This is according to a news release that was issued on Wednesday morning.Officials also say Jefferson Circuit and District Courts will also be closed on Friday.The Jefferson County Clerk's Office and all Motor Vehicle Branches will remain open, as usual, on Friday.The memorial service is scheduled to take place on Friday at 2 p.m. at t..>> view originalAs Louvre Recovers, We Asked: How Prepared Are Louisville ...
As the waters of the Seine River continued to rise last week, all eyes in the art world were focused on the Louvre. In the midst of the worst flood that Paris has seen since 1982, museum staffers and volunteers worked around the clock to implement a flood-protection plan that had been established for the institution in 2002. Pieces from lower-level storage were inventoried and packaged in crates, before finally being stacked on higher gallery floors among famous works like the Venus de Milo. D..>> view originalU of L baseball to meet with Lonnie Ali
Muhammad Ali and his wife, Lonnie, watch as Louisville takes on West Virginia during the Big East Baseball Tournament in May in Clearwater, Fla. (Chris Urso, The Tampa Tribune)(Photo: image Credit)The Louisville baseball team will meet privately with Lonnie Ali this week, coach Dan McDonnell said Wednesday.McDonnell didn't specify a time or date for the meeting, but he said it will happen prior to Friday's memorial service for Muhammad Ali and to Saturday's NCAA tournament super regional series...>> view originalLouisville Metro Police arrest man accused of two robberies
Louisville Metro Police arrest man accused of two robberies Posted: Wednesday, June 8, 2016 9:54 AM EDT Updated: Wednesday, June 8, 2016 9:54 AM EDT Nathaniel Bush (Source: Louisville Metro Corrections) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police say they've arrested a man responsible for two bank robberies.Nathaniel Bush, age 42, was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon.According to an arrest report, he robbed the Stock Yards Bank at 4640 Southern Parkway on May 31. Police say..>> view originalForecastle Festival releases daily schedule
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Forecastle Festival, a three-day musical event that takes place on the Louisville waterfront, has announced its daily schedule."Founded in 2002 by Louisville native JK McKnight, Forecastle has grown from a neighborhood event to one of the country’s most anticipated summer festivals, drawing tens of thousands of fans from across the world to Louisville’s scenic 85-acre Waterfront Park," the festival's Web site proclaims.Links to the daily schedule are provided below:..>> view original
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