Card forever and current Milwaukee Brewer, Corey Ray, was named to the 2017 U.S. team for the futures game to be played as part of the MLB All-Star weekend. Per mlb.com “The 2017 All-Star Game festivities, like they have every year since 1999, get rolling with the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. The prospect-laden exhibition takes…
Month: June 2017
Brendan McKay has won just about every baseball award he possibly could , including the Dick Howser trophy, ACC player of the year, John Olerud 2-way player of the year, Baseball America player of the year and he was the 4th pick in the MLB draft. Well, you can add Golden Spikes awards to…
LJ tha Fiasco recently sat down with Coach Kenny Johnson for a brief update on the UofL basketball program. From recruiting, to training, to the NCAA ruling we touched on a few things. Listen here.
This time of year is often referred to as the “Dead Period.” We are approximately 65 days away from college football and there is not much else going on. For me, it’s the time of year where I start watching games from the previous season on Youtube and start searching the internet to see what…
The Ladybirds are not an average dance team. @CoachToddSharp is not an average coach. But 'average' is overrated. #SoSharp premieres 7/26. pic.twitter.com/P7Y2g1nUTw — Lifetime (@lifetimetv) June 26, 2017 In the dance team world, @CoachToddSharp reigns supreme. @etnow shows you the 🌟 of our upcoming series #SoSharp: https://t.co/5kHy4hkNZC. pic.twitter.com/3bkAhRWvz7 — Lifetime (@lifetimetv) June 27, 2017
Although U of L came up short being eliminated by TCU last Thursday, the Cardinals finished with a 53-12 record. The team set a school-record for wins, while also earning their fourth College World Series trip. Here are some pictures from my trip to Omaha. I hope you enjoy! (Click more for gallery)
This morning, the Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets negotiated a blockbuster trade that sent super star point guard Chris Paul to the Rockets. Originally reported, in return the Clippers received the Rockets’ 2018 1st round pick, Sam Dekker, Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams. But it is also apparent that power forward, and former Louisville…
Late last night, former Louisville guard Chris Jones was shot in the leg following an altercation on a basketball court in his hometown of Memphis, TN. Fortunately, his injury was non-life threatening, and his condition is listed as “non-critical”. We here at Cardinal Sports Zone wish him a speedy recovery. 2 injured in basketball court…
The 2017 ACC Football Kickoff, or as most like to call it – ACC Media Day, will be held on July 13-14 at the Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C. No surprise to anybody, Louisville has chosen to send Lamar Jackson and Jaire Alexander as their two representatives. Per ACC.com – The football student-athletes who will be…
Following the historic 2017 season for the Cardinal Nine, the program announced today the summer assignments for the remaining players who either did not graduate or did not sign major league deals. The team ended with a mark of 53-12, as well as earned a berth to its fourth College World Series, and third in…
The ACC announced the dates for all of the Big Ten-ACC Challenge games today, and Louisville will play the Purdue Boilermakers on Tuesday, November 28th. In Louisville’s first true home test last season, the Cardinals defeated the Caleb Swanigan-led Boilermakers, 71-64. Matchup Dates for 2017 Big Ten-ACC Challenge Announced: https://t.co/2a88jQDWGo #B1GACC #ACC #ACCMBB pic.twitter.com/ImK8Pd0quf —…
The rims at Ballard High School are still there – Barely – No thanks to Montrezl Harrell. Saturday evening, the Russ Smith Foundation and TBM hosted an event at Ballard High School to benefit the family of Officer Nick Rodman who died in the line of duty. The charity basketball event was headlined by former…
Another year, another brutal way for the Cardinal Nine’s season to end. After trailing 4-0 early, the Cardinals rally ended one run short, as TCU eliminated the Cardinals 4-3 on Thursday night in Omaha. The loss eliminates Louisville (53-12) from the College World Series, matching their highest finish in the College World Series (5th/6th, 2007)….
With the 13th pick in the 2017 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets select Donovan Mitchell from LOUISVILLE. Mitchell, a lottery pick, was then traded to Utah for the 24th pick and Trey Lyles. Mitchell played just 2 seasons at Louisville where he averaged 15.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists in his final collegiate season. He…
As you probably know by now, the NCAA came down hard on the Louisville Cardinals basketball program in the wake of the Andre McGee/Katina Powell sex scandal. The program faces the potential of getting 100+ wins vacated, as well as the 2012 Final Four and 2013 National Championship. Lost in the sanctions though, was the…
A lot of people think that since we write for a website, we get information before it is released to the public. In some cases we do but when the NCAA Committee on Infractions released its ruling on the U of L case, I was just like you – A fan listening to the radio…
The following is a candid update letter, regarding the NCAA’s ruling, from Rick Pitino to members of “Friends of the Ville”, a philanthropy group managed by the university. “June 21, 2017 Dear Friends of the Ville I am writing to you as close supporters and Friends of the Ville members. You are special to me…
What started as a pitcher’s duel ended up with Louisville blinking first. Singer delivered seven quality innings while striking out nine, as the Gators defeated Louisville 5-1. Singer, who is listed as the top sophomore prospect on Perfect Game and Baseball America’s listings, showed his worth at the mound. The 6’5″ standout delivered a gem…
The Russ Smith Foundation, TBM and Sullivan’s Tap House have teamed up to form a charity basketball event in honor of Officer Nick Rodman, who was killed in the line of duty this past March. The event will feature the Metro City Stars, a team comprised of former Louisville players and prominent local figures…
Prior to tomorrow’s matchup against the #3 Florida Gators, the #7 Louisville Cardinals took to the practice field, where Defensive Player of the Year Devin Hairston was mic’d up.