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The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more.
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How new UK football coach Will Stein handles recruiting big targets
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May 20, 2026 |
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Why Preakness date needs change to keep momentum from Derby
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May 13, 2026 |
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What could Duke's Amazon streaming deal mean for UofL basketball?
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May 06, 2026 |
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Why Kentucky Derby could have new betting favorite by post time
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Why UofL is outpacing Kentucky in early transfer portal returns
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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How spring games could mark new eras for UofL, UK football
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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What should Louisville basketball, football fans expect from programs?
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Why Mark Pope won't get extended grace period with UK basketball
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Rick Pitino's return to NCAA Sweet 16 is no surprise to Kevin Keatts
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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How will Louisville, Kentucky basketball fare in March Madness bracket?
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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What to expect from UofL, UK basketball in conference tournaments
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Former Manual star, Kelsey assistant has Big 12 hoops on cutting edge
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Peek behind how NCAA Tournament selection process fuels March Madness
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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How UofL basketball can improve its March Madness seed, outlook
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Fraschilla marvels at how Pope corrected Kentucky, breaks down Louisville
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Was Kentucky basketball's win at Arkansas biggest of Mark Pope era?
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Jeff Walz on what's powered Louisville women's basketball win streak
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Experts weigh in on changes coming to college football
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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UofL, UK basketball must reinvent themselves without stars
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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UK basketball's Tonie Morgan dishes on secret to her success
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Elif Istanbulluoglu makes big impact for Louisville WBB
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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ACC basketball race likely between UofL, Duke. Any surprises?
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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UofL, UK volleyball trying not to look too far ahead
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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UofL, UK basketball may be in tier below Final Four contenders
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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UofL football's Pete Nygra says UK rivalry surpasses earlier eras
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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U of L basketball's Mikel Brown Jr. has chance to be legendary
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Ex-U of L star DeJuan Wheat, leading Simmons, channels Denny Crum
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Louisville victory in Battle of Bluegrass would be good for hoops
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Laura Ziegler, Ryan Conwell discuss journeys to Louisville basketball
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Kenny Brooks' Kentucky women's basketball squad can be special
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Louisville basketball's Pat Kelsey, J'Vonne Hadley excited about upcoming challenges
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Louisville's Jeff Walz talks about changes in women's basketball during new era
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Clemson connection vaults Virginia football into game at Louisville
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Kentucky's Josh Kattus admits youngest brother might be family's best athlete
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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U of L-UK volleyball rivalry is big, but Dan Meske hints at bigger one
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Before Serena Williams and CoCo Gauff were tennis champions, C.L. Brown's mom helped pave the way
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Louisville's Clev Lubin wants to run out of sack celebrations
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Louisville, Kentucky football programs destined for quite different seasons
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Kentucky football's Big Blue Wall is back. How Josh Braun helped rebuild it
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Answers to Louisville football defensive questions begin with veteran linebackers T.J. Quinn, Antonio Watts
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Will Kentucky football figure into coach Jon Sumrall's plans again?
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Jeff Brohm thinks nonconference football scheduling needs overhaul. Here's why
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Louisville football could be sleeper in ACC race: QB Miller Moss holds key
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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What's ahead for ex-U of L and UK players after NBA Summer League? Gary Washburn dishes on Reed Sheppard, others
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Mikel Brown Jr. worth hype for Louisville basketball. How will Pat Kelsey make pieces fit in Year 2?
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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What will Vince Marrow's hiring mean for Louisville, Kentucky football? CJ beat writers on that and more
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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What's ahead for Louisville Cardinals who are part of Olympic sports? UofL swimming and diving coach Arthur Albiero on future after House settlement
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Could Louisville baseball coach Dan McDonnell go blond for College World Series 2025? U of L third baseman Jake Munroe on that, run to Omaha
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Louisville baseball's Eddie KIng Jr. shares secret to team success
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Louisville-UK football rivalry could end if SEC expands league slate
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May 28, 2025 |
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Louisville baseball's Dan McDonnell laments tampering in NCAA
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May 21, 2025 |
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Louisville AD Josh Heird discusses impact of House v. NCAA settlement
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May 14, 2025 |
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Kentucky Derby winning jockey Junior Alvarado on Sovereignty, Preakness Stakes 2025, more
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May 07, 2025 |
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Journalism is Kentucky Derby favorite, but experts reveal some flaws
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Kenny McPeek on horse named after Louisville coach Pat Kelsey
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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NCAA's Dan Gavitt talks challenges confronting college basketball
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Ex-Tar Heel Brendan Haywood dishes on Final Four pick
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Jay Bilas breaks down Kentucky-Tennessee Sweet 16 game
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Andy Katz dishes on Louisville, Kentucky NCAA Tournament chances
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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ACC, SEC tournament predictions for Louisville, Kentucky basketball
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Louisville will outlast Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament. Here's why
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Louisville's Jeff Walz discusses need for NIL guardrails
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Louisville football's Deion Branch on his coaching journey, Bill Belichick at North Carolina, more
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Kentucky, Louisville basketball need to get healthy quickly
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Analytics guru Ken Pomeroy talks Rupp advantage
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Louisville's Reyne Smith discusses journey with coach Pat Kelsey
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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John Calipari sticking to what he knows, and that's not a good thing
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Jayda Curry on secret to UofL streak, following Katie George
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Expert predictions, resolutions for UofL, UK in 2025
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Was Kenny Payne's firing top Louisville sports story in 2024?
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Recapping Louisville volleyball's dramatic trip to championship match
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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Katie George breaks down Louisville volleyball's title chances
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Why Louisville fans should be optimistic ahead of UK rivalry game
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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How Louisville basketball can survive without Kasean Pryor
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Louisville Hall of Famer says Cards have surpassed Kentucky football
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Ex-Louisville guard Larry O'Bannon dishes on former coach Rick Pitino, more
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Why Louisville football's confidence continues to rise after Clemson win
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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ESPN's Debbie Antonelli talks about Caitlin Clark's generational impact
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Louisville Cardinals on what to expect from them this college basketball season
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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2013 Louisville basketball champions high on Pat Kelsey's team, energy
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Miami Hurricanes football team packs swagger for trip to Louisville
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Louisville, Kentucky football face suddenly tougher-than-expected foes in Week 7
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Louisville might be toughest football game of year for ACC newcomer SMU
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Louisville vs Notre Dame football preview with U of L QB Tyler Shough, reporter Matt Fortuna
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Louisville vs Georgia Tech college football Week 4 game preview
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Does Kentucky QB Brock Vandagriff have advantage vs. Georgia program he was part of, more on the SEC football game
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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ACC QBs who made headlines in college football Week 1 on their new roles
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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What to expect from Louisville, Kentucky football this season
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Ex-Cards Jack Plummer, Jawhar Jordan give insights into NFL training camps
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Louisville QB Tyler Shough, Boston College's Bill O'Brien eager for ACC debuts
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Oregon OC Will Stein, who played for Louisville football and Trinity High School, on coaches who helped shape his career
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Jeff Brohm, on what it will take to be successful in Year 2 at his alma mater
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey on building roster from scratch, exhibition games in Bahamas, more
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Russ Smith on playing in TBT, his advice for Louisville basketball team ahead of Pat Kelsey era
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Alabama transfer will be impact player for Louisville Cardinals, return of EA Sports College Football
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Bellarmine basketball coach Scott Davenport on transition to Division I, series with Louisville Cardinals, LeBron James and Bronny James with the Los Angeles Lakers
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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From Louisville basketball to Kentucky Derby, former Courier Journal columnist takes trip down memory lane
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Key player on 2024-25 Louisville basketball roster, Pat Kelsey's approach to analytics, more
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart on UK basketball transition from Mark Pope to John Calipari, paying NCAA athletes, more
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope on challenges, advantages of building roster from scratch
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Jun 05, 2024 |