Cherie DeVaux arrived at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May as one of racing's brightest young trainers with a chance to win the Kentucky Derby. She left as the first woman ever to do it.

Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey was back in his hometown Thursday — not just back but on the mound at Great American Ballpark, throwing out the first pitch before the Reds beat the White Sox.

The Louisville basketball team had been through a tough time in the 1971 season, losing head coach John Dromo to a heart attack nine games into the campaign after a win at Tulsa.

I feel fortunate to have had a few memorable moments with Hall of Fame Louisville Denny Crum, who died Tuesday at age 86.