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The NBL Christmas Classic & President's Cup rocked Broadbent Arena

December 21, 2009 (Louisville, KY)  -- If you have seen Avatar, James Cameron's new epic motion picture now in theaters, about 30 minutes into the movie you will notice a Louisville Golf wood mallet putter prominently used by actor Giovanni Ribisi. Several years ago the production team called Louisville Golf and placed an order for a group of clubs. Louisville Golf is the world's best-known manufacturer of wooden golf clubs.

NBL National Racing Action Set to Take Place at Broadbent Arena between Christmas and New Year's

HILLIARD, OH. (Dec.17, 2009) — The City of Louisville will host more than 2000 BMXers as they converge on the grounds of the Kentucky Expo Center for the annual NBL Christmas Classic and President's Cup. This year's event includes the first NBL Elite race of the season, where the top National and International stars will be competing for cash and points towards the year-end Elite title.

Louisville Native Selected Following Extensive National Search; Will Start January 1

LOUISVILLE, KY. ( Dec. 07, 2009) – Karl F. Schmitt Jr. has been named executive director of the Louisville Sports Commission. A Louisville native and longtime sports executive, Schmitt has served as the organization's interim director since July and will take over duties full time beginning Jan. 1, 2010. The announcement was made today by Board Chairman Steve Higdon.

Sports enthusiasts given chance to gain insider information on Louisville sports

December 7, 2009 - (Louisville, KY) - The Louisville Sports Commission will kick off the holiday season with its inaugural "Sports Insiders" membership event on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at The Sports & Social Club in Fourth Street Live!