Rick Howlett

How Louisville Went From 'Little Brother' To Powerhouse

Rick Howlett — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:28:00 +0000

University of Louisville fans have had a lot to cheer about lately — and not just basketball.

Monday's big victory by Louisville's men's basketball team over Michigan is just the latest success for the school and for an athletic department that is quickly becoming one of the country's most admired.

In January, the football team upset fourth-ranked Florida to win the Sugar Bowl, and coach Charlie Strong turned down a lucrative offer from the University of Tennessee to continue rebuilding the Louisville program.

Louisville also fields some of the nation's best teams in other sports, like s

Tuesday Second Court Furlough Day

Rick Howlett — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:35:46 +0000

Tomorrow marks the second of three furlough days in Kentucky’s state judicial system. Courthouses across the state will be closed as part of the system’s budget cutting plan. Most court operations, including pre-trial services, driver license branches and bond processing will be shut down.

I'll Have Another Retired; Dullahan New Belmont Favorite

Rick Howlett — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 19:55:47 +0000

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I’ll Have Another’s racing career is over.

The colt’s handlers withdrew him from tomorrow’s Belmont Stakes after a swollen tendon was discovered in his left foreleg. Owner Paul Reddam says he'll be retired.

I’ll Have Another was the 4-5 favorite to win the Belmont Stakes and become racing’s first Triple Crown winner since 1978.

I'll Have Another Scratched From Belmont Stakes

Rick Howlett — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:43:54 +0000

Triple Crown contender I’ll Have Another has been scratched from tomorrow’s Belmont Stakes.

Trainer Doug O’Neill says he pulled the colt from the race after he showed early signs of tendonitis in his left front leg. O’Neill told radio talk show host Dan Patrick that he’s not sure how I’ll Have Another was injured, but he’s not taking any chances by running him Saturday.

I’ll Have Another was positioned to become rac