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* 07/05/2009

Home Game: Cards' Pujols leads All-Star voting
Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols is the fans' favorite choice to start the 80th All-Star game in St. Louis.

* Federer beats Roddick for record 15th Grand Slam
Roger Federer won his record 15th Grand Slam title Sunday, outlasting Andy Roddick for his sixth Wimbledon championship in a marathon match that went to 16-14 in the fifth set.

* Dramatic final lap leaves Stewart in Victory Lane
Tony Stewart and Kyle Busch gave the fans what they wanted in a four-lap shootout for the checkered flag in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona.

* 07/04/2009

Former NFL quarterback, Steve McNair, killed in Tennessee
Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon in a downtown condominium. Police said a woman was also shot dead. Titans owner Bud Adams confirmed the quarterback’s death in a brief statement released Saturday.

* Mike Smith to ride Mine that Bird in West Virginia Derby, Travers
Trainer Chip Woolley announced Saturday afternoon that Mike Smith would ride Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) winner Mine That Bird in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (Grade II) on Aug. 1 and the $1 million Shadwell Travers (Grade I) on Aug. 29.

* Serena beats sister Venus in Wimbledon final
Serena Williams has won her third Wimbledon title, beating sister Venus Williams 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the final.

* 07/02/2009

Louisville Football to play UConn & Syracuse at Noon
The BIG EAST Conference announced that the University of Louisville football games at Connecticut on October 17 and the home game versus Syracuse on November 14 will be televised as the BIG EAST Game of the Week.

* Cards 2009-10 Big East Men's Basketball Foes Announced
The University of Louisville's 2009-10 men's basketball season in the BIG EAST Conference will include a challenging slate of 18 games, including two games each against Connecticut, Syracuse and St. John's.

* 07/01/2009

Judge rules in Mayfield’s favor
A U.S. District court judge says NASCAR can test Mayfield extensively to determine “if he’s been a methhead or not.”  

* Pair of Cardinals Sign MLB Deals
Former University of Louisville third baseman Chris Dominguez, a third round selection by San Francisco in the 209 MLB Draft, has agreed to terms and signed a professional contract with the Giants, while former Cardinals’ shortstop John Dao has signed a free agent contract with the Cincinnati Reds.

* Xavier Henry decides to stick with commitment to Kansas
Earlier on Tuesday Henry's father, Carl, went on 610sports saying his son may be rethinking his decision to go to Kansas and instead may want to play for UK.

* 06/29/2009

Samardo Samuels to Play for Jamaica National Team
University of Louisville sophomore forward Samardo Samuels will compete as a member of the Jamaican National Basketball team in the 20th Carribean Basketball Championship

* Kentucky seeks to move Billy Gillispie lawsuit
Athletics Association says former coach has sued the wrong people in the wrong place.

WHAS11 Coverage
Lawsuit: UK vs. Gillispie
UK News Release - UK Files Law Suit
UK releases statement regarding Gillispie lawsuit

* 06/28/2009

Derby winner Mine That Bird set for Monday workout
Calvin Borel is readying to saddle up Mine That Bird again.

06/30/2009

Basketball recruit Xavier Henry may be considering Kentucky
Highly touted basketball recruit Xavier Henry may be having a change of heart about attending Kansas in the fall and could be considering Kentucky instead.

* 06/28/2009

Perry wins Travelers Championship with record 258
Kenny Perry shot 63 Sunday to finish with a tournament-record 258 and win the Travelers Championship by three strokes over Paul Goydos and David Toms.

* 06/27/2009

T-Will: Nets top draft pick wants to make "a splash"
A day after the New Jersey Nets traded eight-time All-Star Vince Carter, the team's top draft pick was asked whether he felt pressured about being thrown into the rugged waters of the NBA.

* 06/26/2009

Churchill promises triple the staff for tonight's "Downs After Dark"
Churchill promises they will double the number of beverage stations, lower the beer to $1 and triple its staffing for the next night racing on Friday.

Previous Coverage:
Historic night race at Churchill Downs draws crowd of 28,011
WHAS11 Coverage
Night racing kicks off at Churchill Downs

* 06/25/2009

Bucks pick Meeks at No. 41
The Milwaukee Bucks have picked guard Jodie Meeks in the second round of the NBA draft with the 41st pick, adding a sharpshooter on a team that’s in need of scoring punch.

Two Cardinals selected in first round of NBA Draft
Terrence Williams interview

* Two Cardinals selected in first round of NBA Draft
Two members of the 2008-09 University of Louisville men’s basketball team—Earl Clark and Terrence Williams—were selected in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft. 

Terrence Williams interview
Bucks pick Meeks at No. 41

* Two Cardinals selected in first round of NBA Draft
Terrence Williams and Earl Clark are selected in the NBA Lottery. Williams will head to New Jersey to play for the Nets and Clark will play for the Phoenix Suns.

* Abdullah Heads to 2009 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships
University of Louisville freshman thrower Khadija Abdullah is set to compete against the country’s elite 19-and under athletes in the shot put at the 2009 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Friday at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.

* Zych Named to 2009 USA National Team
University of Louisville right-handed pitcher Tony Zych was named to the 2009 USA Baseball National Team on Wednesday night following the completion of the 10-day team trials

* 3 local players projected to be picked in NBA draft
Terrence Williams, Earl Clark and Jodie Meeks are expecting to hear their names called tonight during the NBA draft.

* 06/23/2009

Donnie Hale gives verbal commitment to Purdue
Donnie Hale made his college decision earlier today, his family announced. The New Albany star will stay in-state after his senior year of high school to play for Matt Painter’s Purdue program.

* 1st U of L football game of the year to air on WHAS11
It's hard to believe but football season is coming up very soon. If you are a University of Louisville football fan, WHAS11 is the place to be!

* 06/24/2009

Second person charged in Pitino extortion case
Another person has been charged in connection with the alleged extortion attempt against Cards’ Coach Rick Pitino.

Related Coverage:
Prosecutors ask for delay in Pitino extortion case
Defendant in Pitino extortion says she was set up
The Sypher drama continues
Sypher pleads not guilty in extortion case
Sypher indicted with trying to extort money from Pitino
News Release: Sypher charged with extortion, making false statements to FBI
Sypher release conditions amended
Media Release: Sypher charged with extortion, making false statements to FBI
Sypher charged with extortion in alleged plot against Rick Pitino
Pitino addresses alleged extortion attempt

* 06/23/2009

Reaction to the KY Gambling bill dying in the Senate
Lawmakers voted "no" Monday evening on legislation that could legalize slot machines at Kentucky horse tracks.

Tell us: What do you think?
Previous Coverage:
KY gambling bill dies in Senate
Gambling supporters' pitches won over House
Senate leader says special session may end Friday
Kentucky legislature convenes in special session
Conway: Lawmakers have authority to allow gambling

* Vancil Leads US Under-20 National Team to Germany
University of Louisville freshman goalkeeper Taylor Vancil is currently in Germany with the US Under-20 National Team for matches against the England and German Under-19s

05/28/2009

UK News Release - UK Files Law Suit
UK Files Suit in Franklin Circuit Court Regarding Billy Gillispie and Memorandum of Understanding

* 02/05/2009

Pot charge possible after Phelps' pipe photo
Olympic superstar Michael Phelps could face criminal charges as part of the fallout from a photo that surfaced showing the swimmer smoking from a marijuana pipe at a University of South Carolina house party.

Tell Us: What do you think?
Previous Stories:
Phelps acknowledges photo using pot pipe
Damage Control: Michael Phelps

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