The stars of Monster Jam (returning to Louisville January 27,28) cost about $600,000 per year each to build, maintain, transport and staff but entertain more than 4 million fans annually. An interview with one of the drivers reveals interesting background and some monstrous figures and facts.
"With a team that’s lost five of seven games, any win gives the fans hope," says UofL fan Nick Coffey, who operates TheCardinalConnect.com. But those wins are getting harder to come by for UofL basketball coach Rick Pitino. The season is in free fall and the fan base is starting to erode.
In recent years time and time again city officials have attempted to lure pro-basketball teams to the city, with varying degrees of success.
Calipari hints the traditional "home" game at Freedom Hall may come to an end if fans don't show. If the school puts a halt to future games there, it can only blame itself.
The city of Louisville seems like an odd home to professional hockey but that hasn't stopped plenty from trying.
Professional Lacrosse is making it's way to Louisville with the Kentucky Stickhorses, a team which will play their inaugural season in 2012.
Break out the balloons and party hats as we explore why The KFC YUM center is better than advertised!
For the past couple of months I've been occasionally throwing out iconic athletes from Louisville. Sports legends of the Ville I called the series. But, I'd like to add to that series, sports legends of a different variety; the iconic buildings and arenas that made the city's historic sports past what it is today.
For years now I haven't thought much about those plaques that sit around the fair and expo center. However, I recently discovered these plaques represent more than pictures of great Kentucky sports figures.
The NBA-to-Louisville discussions have been heating up lately — a team may have already moved to town by the time you read this!
With Get the Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin making a stop at the Kentucky Center's Whitney Hall this Friday, I found it fitting to share some facts about the last time Led Zeppelin played Louisville (April 25, 1977).
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