Rahaman Ali writes about Muhammad Ali’s “Rope-A-Dope” strategy, his marriages, his Olympic gold medal and his celebrity encounters.
Author: Tim Sullivan, Louisville Courier Journal
Phoenix Rising FC relinquishes hosting rights for 2020 USL Championship Final after earning home-field in part due to forfeit
Phoenix Rising relinquished claim to home-field advantage for the 2020 USL Championship Final out of respect to the LGBTQ community.
Opinion: College football should consider punting its season until the spring
With a large number of at-risk players and no coronavirus vaccine in sight, college football should consider postponing its season.
Wes Unseld: Louisville legend remarkably strong, singularly unselfish in basketball and life
Wes Unseld, the Hall of Fame center who died Tuesday at 74, was remembered for his power and his example.
Unbeaten Bob Baffert-trained horse Nadal retired after suffering leg fracture
Nadal, an unbeaten 3-year-old who was the Kentucky Derby qualifying points leader, has been retired due to a condylar fracture in his left front leg.
Despite coronavirus-related uncertainties, officials say a 2020 Kentucky Derby remains definite
Churchill Downs was eerily quiet on the original date of the Kentucky Derby. But officials are still confident the Run for the Roses will return.
Secretariat favored, but no sure thing, in virtual Kentucky Derby Triple Crown Showdown
A star-studded virtual reality race will fill the time slot normally reserved for the Kentucky Derby with a virtual Triple Crown Showdown.
Opinion: Mongolian Groom’s death at Breeders’ Cup raises big concerns for veterinarians
Some veterinarians who watched videos of Mongolian Groom days before his death at Breeders’ Cup say the horse showed leg issues in training.
Derby-winning trainer takes to streets outside Breeders’ Cup in support of horse racing
Trainer Doug O’Neill, twice the winner of the Kentucky Derby, held a sign outside of the Breeders’ Cup on Friday in support of his embattled sport.
Opinion: Kentucky coach John Calipari cries wolf as NBA considers expanded draft
Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari says those pushing for an expanded NBA draft are out to ruin college basketball.