Indiana pitcher Aaron Slegers stands 6'-10". That's why people think he is Cody Zeller when they ask for an autograph. IU needs Slegers to deliver in an elimination game against Oregon State.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:33 AM EDT2013-06-18 06:33:07 GMT
After six College World Series games, only one home run has been hit. That's something Indiana learned again Monday night as two balls failed to leave the park in IU's 5-4 loss to Mississippi State.More >>
After six College World Series games, only one home run has been hit. That's something Indiana learned again Monday night as two balls failed to leave the park in IU's 5-4 loss to Mississippi State.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:03:38 GMT
A separated shoulder knocked senior Nick Ratajczak from Louisville's lineup at the College World Series, but Ratajczak still managed to leave Omaha with an at bat he will always remember.More >>
A separated shoulder knocked senior Nick Ratajczak from Louisville's lineup at the College World Series, but Ratajczak still managed to leave Omaha with an at bat he will always remember.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 12:45 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:45:02 GMT
OMAHA, Neb. (WDRB) – You don't have to be Nick Saban to argue there is a gap between football in the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten. Well, the gap between SEC and Big Ten baseball is even larger. LargerMore >>
OMAHA, Neb. (WDRB) – You don't have to be Nick Saban to argue there is a gap between football in the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten. Well, the gap between SEC and Big Ten baseball is even larger. LargerMore >>
Monday, June 17 2013 1:07 AM EDT2013-06-17 05:07:51 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- In some ways, this is going to be an arbitrarily framed discussion. But there is some reasoning behind its logic.The premise: Since the University of Louisville gained an equalMore >>
Since moving to a BCS conference of its own, Louisville has outperformed UK in a variety of sports in the postseason, despite being outspent by millions.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 7:29 PM EDT2013-06-16 23:29:07 GMT
Louisville righty Jeff Thompson prefers the silent treatment before trying to silence opposing batters. U of L needs a strong game from Thompson to win an elimination game against Oregon State Monday.More >>
Louisville righty Jeff Thompson prefers the silent treatment before trying to silence opposing batters. U of L needs a strong game from Thompson to win an elimination game against Oregon State Monday. More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-06-16 20:03:21 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Football recruiting in June is a lot like the first precincts of an election. It's nice to win, but you're always wise to wait for those big late ballots -- particularly in DadeMore >>
A look at UK's stunning early football recruiting success, plus Tim Brando picks U of L to win the national championship and Charlie Strong runs down his depth chart.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 4:58 AM EDT2013-06-16 08:58:34 GMT
Indiana pitcher Joey DeNato couldn't be more unlike his favorite pitcher -- Randy Johnson -- but DeNato shut Louisville down on four hits in the Hoosiers' 2-0 College World Series win.More >>
Indiana pitcher Joey DeNato couldn't be more unlike his favorite pitcher -- Randy Johnson -- but DeNato shut Louisville down on four hits in the Hoosiers' 2-0 College World Series win.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 2:36 AM EDT2013-06-16 06:36:34 GMT
Starting pitching was supposed to be an issue for Indiana but Joey DeNato stopped Louisville with a four-hit shutout as the Hoosiers defeated the Cards, 2-0, in the College World Series.More >>
Starting pitching was supposed to be an issue for Indiana but Joey DeNato stopped Louisville with a four-hit shutout as the Hoosiers defeated the Cards, 2-0, in the College World Series.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-06-15 20:03:51 GMT
Indiana baseball coach Tracy Smith joined Bob Knight, Jerry Yeagley and others at IU who have won national coach of the year. Baseball America ranks Louisville the second choice in Omaha.More >>
Indiana baseball coach Tracy Smith joined Bob Knight, Jerry Yeagley and others at IU who have won national coach of the year. Baseball America ranks Louisville the second choice in Omaha.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 9:47 AM EDT2013-06-15 13:47:40 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The WDRB College Basketball Notebook has not had a Maker's Mark bottle created in its honor. But on the up side, you don't have to scramble to liquor stores all over the cityMore >>
WDRB's weekly college basketball notebook brings more than 2,000 words of notes of all kinds on Louisville, Kentucky, Indiana and Western Kentucky hoops, and more.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-06-15 03:50:48 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Louisville's best year ever has forced the Cardinals to re-arrange the trophy cases around the athletic department. The Cardinals have had to make room for that big crystal basketballMore >>
University of Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich said the run his athletic program is on at present "is magical," but added "we're not going to gloat."More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:11:17 GMT
For Louisville (second trip) and Indiana (first) trip, the College World Series is a Can't Wait event. IU basketball coach Tom Crean is coming to Omaha to watch the Hoosiers play the Cardinals.More >>
For Louisville (second trip) and Indiana (first) trip, the College World Series is a Can't Wait event. More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:18:40 GMT
The Louisville baseball team is dealing with injuries and Indiana at the College World Series. Warren Buffett, the oracle of Omaha, told IU athletic director Fred Glass that IU is his pick to win.More >>
The Louisville baseball team is dealing with injuries and Indiana at the College World Series. Warren Buffett, the oracle of Omaha, told IU athletic director Fred Glass that IU is his pick to win.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:42:56 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- ESPN is reporting that the University of Kentucky football coaching staff has offered a scholarship to a 13-year-old seventh-grader out of Indiana.Get ready. Cries of astonishment --More >>
ESPN reports that UK has offered a 13-year-old out of Indiana a football scholarship. It's sure to fire up debate again whether that's a good thing.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:26 AM EDT2013-06-12 11:26:36 GMT
Palace Malice won the Belmont Stakes Saturday.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Palace Malice took charge on the turn for home and won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, holding off Preakness winner Oxbow and Kentucky Derby winner Orb. The win gave Todd Pletcher hisMore >>
Todd Pletcher's 15-1 shot makes three different winners in this year's Triple Crown races. More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:05 AM EDT2013-06-11 15:05:46 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- You wonder what Tom Jurich has to do to receive an athletic director of the year award. He was passed over in favor of late Alabama athletic director Mal Moore for the SportsMore >>
UnderArmor gave out National Athletic Director of the Year Awards to four recipients. Tom Jurich of Louisville wasn't one of them.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-06-10 21:07:40 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – California, Minnesota and others interviewed Charlie Strong for their football jobs. They all considered Strong a runner-up. Five times Jeff Walz interviewed for head-coachingMore >>
California, Minnesota and others interviewed Charlie Strong for their football jobs. They all considered Strong a runner-up.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-06-10 18:53:18 GMT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- You've heard of the Louisville Slugger. Over the next couple of weeks, you're going to hear a lot about the Louisville Slam.No program had ever captured a Grand Slam of the NCAA's mostMore >>
The University of Louisville baseball program's roll to the College World Series puts the university's athletic program on uncharted ground.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 10:02 AM EDT2013-06-10 14:02:16 GMT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDRB) -- An abbreviated "Morning Line" before heading back to Louisville from the Music City.The University of Louisville did more than beat Vanderbilt to lock up a trip to the CollegeMore >>
U of L baseball drew about the same TV audience as the NBA Finals in the Louisville market, plus more weekend sports on TV and a look back at Louisville's four-sport run.More >>
Sunday, June 9 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-06-09 23:30:51 GMT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This has to be a grand slam of some kind.In a year that already has featured a Sugar Bowl win, a men's basketball national championship and a women's basketball national runner-up finish,More >>
Louisville knocked off No. 2-ranked Vanderbilt 2-1 in Nashville to advance to the College World Series for the second time in school history.More >>
Sunday, June 9 2013 11:28 AM EDT2013-06-09 15:28:05 GMT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDRB) -- Look, I'm not a fashion guy. You've heard the expression, "I don't know art, but I know what I like." When it comes to fashion, I'm not even sure what I like.I know that theMore >>
Thoughts on the new University of Louisville baseball uniform, that will debut today against Vanderbilt in the NCAA Super Regional in Nashville.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-06-06 21:58:25 GMT
The University of Louisville baseball team needs to upset No 2 Vanderbilt in the NCAA Super Regional this weekend -- the same Vandy team that pounded U of L, 10-2, last April.More >>
The University of Louisville baseball team needs to upset No 2 Vanderbilt in the NCAA Super Regional this weekend -- the same Vandy team that pounded U of L, 10-2, last April.More >>
Monday, June 3 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-06-03 14:19:09 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Has there been a worse decision in the entire college realignment landscape than the Big 12 Conference taking West Virginia over Louisville?WVU certainly will rebound from anMore >>
Looking back at the Big 12 Conference's decision to take West Virginia over Louisville, plus the college hoops freshmen arrive on campus and weekend TV ratings in Louisville.More >>
Sunday, June 2 2013 11:23 PM EDT2013-06-03 03:23:41 GMT
Indiana earned its first regional title by beating Austin Peay for the second consecutive night, winning 6-1 in the championship of the Bloomington Regional on Sunday More >>
Indiana tops Austin Peay to advance to the Super Regional in TallahasseeMore >>
Saturday, June 1 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-06-02 03:15:57 GMT
Louisville baseball coach Dan McDonnell asks his players to perform without fear -- and outfielder Cole Sturgeon delivered as the Cards rallied to defeat Miami, 6-4, Saturday in the NCAA Regional.More >>
Louisville baseball coach Dan McDonnell asks his players to perform without fear -- and outfielder Cole Sturgeon delivered as the Cards rallied to defeat Miami, 6-4, Saturday in the NCAA Regional.More >>
Saturday, June 1 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-06-01 21:58:31 GMT
Three college football magazines, Athlon, Lindy's and The Sporting News, endorse Kentucky's hiring of Mark Stoops, but all three still pick the Wildcats to finish seventh in the SEC East.More >>
Three college football magazines, Athlon, Lindy's and The Sporting News, endorse Kentucky's hiring of Mark Stoops, but all three still pick the Wildcats to finish seventh in the SEC East.More >>
Saturday, June 1 2013 12:51 AM EDT2013-06-01 04:51:29 GMT
Louisville outfielder Coco Johnson homered twice to lead the Cardinals past Bowling Green, 8-3, in the NCAA Baseball regional. Louisville plays Miami (Florida) on Saturday.More >>
Louisville outfielder Coco Johnson homered twice to lead the Cardinals past Bowling Green, 8-3, in the NCAA Baseball regional. Louisville plays Miami (Florida) on Saturday.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-06-01 03:21:32 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Louisville's Coco Johnson hit two home runs, and the Cardinals beat Bowling Green 8-3 in the NCAA baseball tournament's Louisville regional Friday. The Cardinals (47-12) wereMore >>
U of L got two Coco Johnson home runs to subdue Bowling Green and IU walked-off Valparaiso to capture opening game NCAA victories.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 10:27 AM EDT2013-05-31 14:27:59 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- My heart really isn't into the task of firing back at Ohio State University president Gordon Gee.Pat Forde of Yahoo! Sports said Gee's jabs at Catholics, the University of Louisville,More >>
Gordon Gee's comments not only heap disrespect on an entire religious community, but on schools involved in the same enterprise he has given his life to.More >>
Thursday, May 30 2013 7:07 PM EDT2013-05-30 23:07:12 GMT
The Louisville baseball team has six of the Top 500 prospects for the 2013 MLB free-agent draft, but the Cardinals have to focus on winning the NCAA Regional at Patterson Stadium this weekend.More >>
The Louisville baseball team has six of the Top 500 prospects for the 2013 MLB free-agent draft, but the Cardinals have to focus on winning the NCAA Regional at Patterson Stadium this weekend.More >>
Thursday, May 30 2013 3:59 PM EDT2013-05-30 19:59:15 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- University of Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich spoke with reporters about his former associate A.D. Julie Hermann, and events surrounding her at Rutgers, during a groundMore >>
University of Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich said he thinks Julie Hermann will "do a great job (at Rutgers) given the chance."More >>
Wednesday, May 29 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-29 18:00:58 GMT
The SEC is considering making Nashville the primary host of its men's basketball tournament despite the city's lackluster support of the event last March. Louisville would be a better choice.More >>
The SEC is considering making Nashville the primary host of its men's basketball tournament despite the city's lackluster support of the event last March. Louisville would be a better choice.More >>
Wednesday, May 29 2013 11:14 AM EDT2013-05-29 15:14:16 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- For several days now, I have been encouraged, begged and otherwise exhorted to "take a new look" at Julie Hermann's time as senior associate athletic director at the UniversityMore >>
Another look at associate athletic director Julie Hermann's time in Louisville, in light of her recent controversy at Rutgers. More >>
Wednesday, May 29 2013 8:14 AM EDT2013-05-29 12:14:56 GMT
Former Louisville center Gorgui Dieng has a major workout in front of NBA personnel Saturday in Los Angeles. Dieng is working with Will Perdue to improve his draft status.More >>
Former Louisville center Gorgui Dieng has a major workout in front of NBA personnel Saturday in Los Angeles. Dieng is working with Will Perdue to improve his draft status.More >>
Wednesday, May 29 2013 8:14 AM EDT2013-05-29 12:14:35 GMT
Indiana junior Victor Oladipo's impressive play and interviews have him moving up on NBA Draft board projections, according to multiple reports. Oladipo should be taken in the first 5 picks.More >>
Indiana junior Victor Oladipo's impressive play and interviews have him moving up on NBA Draft board projections, according to multiple reports. Oladipo should be taken in the first 5 picks.More >>
Tuesday, May 28 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-28 12:53:15 GMT
Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has arrived at local newsstands on the cover of two pre-season football magazines. Peyton Siva has helped himself for the NBA Draft.More >>
Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has arrived at local newsstands on the cover of at least two pre-season football magazines. Peyton Siva has helped himself for the NBA Draft.More >>
Monday, May 27 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-05-27 20:06:32 GMT
Louisville and Indiana will open the NCAA Baseball Tournament at home. The Cards will play Bowling Green State, while Indiana plays host to Valpo. Tickets are on sale at both schools.More >>
Louisville and Indiana will open the NCAA Baseball Tournament at home. The Cards will play Bowling Green State, while Indiana plays host to Valpo. Tickets are on sale at both schools.More >>
Monday, May 27 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-05-27 13:19:30 GMT
The following has appeared on a personal blog of mine, and I usually re-circulate it around Memorial Day. I'll share it today here at WDRB.com for the first time . . . I've always been partial to theMore >>
On Memorial Day, a remembrance of The Four Chaplains, who made the ultimate sacrifice at sea during World War II, and whose moving story has lived on through the decades.More >>
Sunday, May 26 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-26 22:31:25 GMT
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie plans to speak with Rutgers officials about a report that the athletic director hired to clean up the school's scandal-scarred programMore >>
With questions escalating over incidents former University of Louisville assistant athletic director and new Rutgers AD Julie Hermann encountered at Tennessee, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie says he will get involved.More >>
Sunday, May 26 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-05-26 19:02:15 GMT
Rutgers hired former Louisville assistant athletic director Julie Hermann to fix a mess in its athletic department. Now Hermann's future is in serious doubt before she even begins the job.More >>
Rutgers hired former Louisville assistant athletic director Julie Hermann to fix a mess in its athletic department. Now Hermann's future is in serious doubt before she even begins the job.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:29:12 GMT
An ESPN panel includes Nerlens Noel and Gorgui Dieng among its most overvalued draft prospects, but had good news for Indiana's Cody Zeller, plus Coach K on the ACC and more on Teddy Bridgewater.More >>
An ESPN panel includes Nerlens Noel and Gorgui Dieng among its most overvalued draft prospects, but had good news for Indiana's Cody Zeller, plus Coach K on the ACC and more on Teddy Bridgewater.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 05:19:20 GMT
Tony Cingrani returned to Louisville from the Cincinnati Reds Thursday. After delivering five more shutout innings, Cingrani has not allowed a run in more than 19 innings for the Louisville Bats.More >>
Tony Cingrani returned to Louisville from the Cincinnati Reds Thursday. After delivering five more shutout innings, Cingrani has not allowed a run in more than 19 innings for the Louisville Bats.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:05:27 GMT
The University of Kentucky's heralded freshmen are choosing to get to Lexington and go to work on their goal of a 2014 NCAA title rather than try out for the U.S. under-19 national team.More >>
The University of Kentucky's heralded freshmen are choosing to get to Lexington and go to work on their goal of a 2014 NCAA title rather than try out for the U.S. under-19 national team.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:33:46 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Only three rookie pitchers in the National League have struck out more hitters than Tony Cingrani this season. He struck out 28 guys and walked four in his first three starts withMore >>
Tony Cingrani, Cincinnati's top pitching prospect, returns to start in Louisville Thursday. Rick Bozich also discusses the future for U of L baseball and former Cards hoops' star Terrence Williams.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:42 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:42:14 GMT
University of Louisville forward Montrezl Harrell will try to earn one of 12 spots on the USA Basketball 19-and-under team. No players from Kentucky or Indiana are on the 24-man roster.More >>
University of Louisville forward Montrezl Harrell will try to earn one of 12 spots on the USA Basketball 19-and-under team. No players from Kentucky or Indiana are on the 24-man roster.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:14 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:14:50 GMT
Tom Jurich and Rick Pitino are up for national awards tonight in New York City, plus U of L says it will take a financial loss on its Sugar Bowl appearance.More >>
Tom Jurich and Rick Pitino are up for national awards tonight in New York City, plus U of L says it will take a financial loss on its Sugar Bowl appearance.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:46 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:46:31 GMT
Basketball analyst Will Perdue doesn't see a guy you can build a team around in the 2013 NBA Draft, but he believes that Indiana junior Victor Oladipo is the most NBA-ready player.More >>
Basketball analyst Will Perdue doesn't see a guy you can build a team around in the 2013 NBA Draft, but he believes that Indiana junior Victor Oladipo is the most NBA-ready player.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:03 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:03:47 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- This has a familiar sound. Bobby Petrino takes over a program making a conference change and looks to lift it in stature.The new Western Kentucky University coach was at the ConferenceMore >>
In Eric Crawford's "Morning Line," Bobby Petrino says he's not patient and wants to get WKU "cranked up pretty good" in a hurry, plus John Calipari's storm donation and more.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:01:42 GMT
The post-season travel plans for the Louisville men's and women's basketball teams is being debated at the AAC league meetings, but as a one-year member the Cards are not represented.More >>
The post-season travel plans for the Louisville men's and women's basketball teams is being debated at the AAC league meetings, but as a one-year member the Cards are not represented.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:38:47 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Teddy Bridgewater doesn't ask for much. So when he told University of Louisville football coach Charlie Strong and offensive coordinator Shawn Watson that he wanted to ask somethingMore >>
Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is certainly going to be a Heisman Trophy candidate to start next season, but he has told coaches he doesn't want a Heisman publicity campaign.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:48:11 GMT
Louisville coach Rick Pitino has not settled on his presenter when he is inducted in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, but Dick Vitale has to be at the top of the list of candidates.More >>
Louisville coach Rick Pitino has not settled on his presenter when he is inducted in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, but Dick Vitale has to be at the top of the list of candidates.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:41 AM EDT2013-05-20 04:41:21 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The scene is always the same. After every University of Kentucky basketball home game, the coach walks across the Rupp Arena court, puts on his headset and starts talking withMore >>
Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari will do things a bit differently with his young but talented Wildcats team this season.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:35:29 GMT
Joel Rosario is one of the best jockeys in the country, but he did not deliver one of his best rides as Orb was beaten in the Preakness. Opening week college football point spreads are out.More >>
Joel Rosario is one of the best jockeys in the country, but he did not deliver one of his best rides as Orb was beaten in the Preakness. Opening week college football point spreads are out.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:37 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:37:54 GMT
Horse racing's wait for another Triple Crown winner, now at 35 years, continues. Oxbow won the Preakness. Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner, finished fourth, nine lengths back.More >>
Horse racing's wait for another Triple Crown winner, now at 35 years, continues. Oxbow won the Preakness. Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner, finished fourth, nine lengths back.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-10 03:47:42 GMT
If Nerlens Noel is taken first in the 2013 NBA Draft, Kentucky will be the first school to produce the top pick three times in a four-year period. Noel would follow Anthony Davis and John Wall.More >>
If Nerlens Noel is taken first in the 2013 NBA Draft, Kentucky will be the first school to produce the top pick three times in a four-year period. Noel would follow Anthony Davis and John Wall.More >>
