February fizzles for Louisville basketball
So much for getting better in February. Still another of those defensive struggles for the University of Louisville, the 58-51 loss to South Florida, reaffirming that this U of L…
Sun setting for Swopshire, Kuric and Chris Smith
Where did the time go? Final game on Denny Crum Court, three more players making their way into the University of Louisville basketball archives. The calendar and clock running out…
Despite popularity, KFC Yum! Center remains magnet for controversy
More than a little confusing some of the recent activities related to the management of the KFC Yum! Center, possibly suggesting that the community should be bracing for some unsettling news about the sparkling home…
Russ highlight
Russ Smith gets a pick-me-up from teammate Chane Behanan during the Louisville’s 57-54 win over Pittsburgh Sunday. Not that Russ knew where he was at the time.
Louisville ekes past Pitt in Sunday napper
One defensive struggle after another these days, each team knowing what the opposition is attempting every trip down court. Four and a half minutes into the game the University of…
A salute to Cool Hand Luke
A sharply dressed Denny Crum look, with a rolled up program, of course, was selected for the mural of the University of Louisville’s Hall of Fame coach, hoisted into place…
Burke for 20 in final home game
Becky Burke bids farewell to University of Louisville women’s basketball fans after lighting up the KFC Yum! Center scoreboard with 20 points in her last home game, a 75-62 win…
Senior Day for Becky Burke
[stextbox id=”custom”] The day has arrived, no putting if off. We’re going to miss seeing Becky Burke in a University of Louisville basketball uniform. Her contagious smile and her gung-ho…
Pitino has candidates for officiating hall of fame
Rick Pitino has some candidates — Sean Corbin, Jamie Luckie, and Bryan Kersey — when the hall of greatness for officials gets around to the balloting process. Yep, same ones…
Cincinnati fans back on bandwagon
Cincinnati may have way more than its share of bandwagon fans. But when they get finally get back on board, they are among the most rabid in the college ranks.…
Fundraising for UofL baseball expansion going well
Card Game has learned that fundraising is moving right along, and there’s a unique opportunity for fans to get involved. The planned expansion of the University of Louisville’s baseball stadium…
Louisville baseball wins home opener, observer gets tacos
The Cardinal Bird shows off his new batting gloves during the University of Louisville baseball team’s home opener Wednesday at Jim Patterson Stadium. Freshman righthander Nick Burdi launched what may…
Cardinal Crunch
Freshman Nick Burdi, a 6-foot-3 righthanded pitcher from Downers Grove, Ill., will be on the mound Wednesday at 3 p.m. when the University of Louisville baseball team goes against Eastern…
Report: Ohio State linebacker may transfer to Louisville
The Ohio State student newspaper is reporting that sophomore linebacker Jordan Whiting may be transferring to the University of Louisville to play football. When asked about the possibility, the Trinity…
Notre Dame stifles Louisville’s 3-point shooters
Bria Smith gets the ball slapped away by Notre Dame’s Brittany Mallory during the University of Louisville women’s 68-52 loss Monday at the KFC Yum! Center. The Lady Cards were…
Presidents Day serves up Louisville vs. Skylar Diggins
Happy Presidents Day. Funny how nobody ever seems to like the current executive in the White House but the holiday was changed to celebrate all of them. Should have left…
Louisville wins two of three in Big East-Big Ten baseball challenge
[stextbox id=”custom”] A run-scoring sixth-inning single to left centerfield by second baseball Ryan Ratajczak was the decisive blow in the University of Louisville baseball team’s 7-6 win over Michigan State…
DePaul refuses to roll over, but Louisville escapes
Relax for a half a second in a Big East Conference basketball game and someone will have your lunch. Sixty bus loads of Louisville fans making the trek to Chicago,…
Big change more likely new chapter in marketing
Sorry, no Big 12 invitation right now. Probably no switch from adidas to Nike. Nor much of a change in the athletic department’s web site either. Having had a couple of…