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Hillerich Family Named Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame

Louisville, Ky. – June 11, 2026 – The Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) announced today that the Hillerich Family, owners of Hillerich & Bradsby Co., has been named the presenting sponsor of the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame. Founded in 1963 and operated by the LSC since 2018, the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes and sports figures who are Kentucky natives, as well as individuals who have participated in

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Urban Bourbon Half Marathon & 5K Tops Kentucky List in National Runner Poll

Voted No. 1 half marathon in Kentucky by runners across the country Louisville, Ky. – April 30, 2026 – The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon & 5K has been named Kentucky’s top half marathon, based on feedback from runners across the country. The recognition comes from RaceRaves, a leading online platform where runners discover, review and rate races. Each year, RaceRaves highlights standout events nationwide using a combination of runner votes

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Louisville Sports Commission Golden Ticket Winner Drawn on WHAS11

Louisville, Ky. – April 28, 2026 – Leigh Anne Burke-Shaad has been named the winner of the Louisville Sports Commission’s 16th annual Golden Ticket raffle. Gabriel Gonzalez, WHAS11 morning anchor, drew the winning ticket this morning from the backside of Churchill Downs. “While the Golden Ticket offers an incredible year of sports, its greatest impact is felt in the opportunities it creates for young people in our community,” said Greg

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Louisville 2028 Local Organizing Committee Established for Gymnastics City USA 2028

Louisville, Ky. – April 15, 2026 – Following today’s announcement that Louisville will host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics, the Louisville Sports Commission also unveiled Louisville 2028, the local organizing committee responsible for working with USA Gymnastics to plan and deliver Gymnastics City USA 2028. Louisville 2028 will partner with USA Gymnastics to deliver a 15-day celebration of the sport, culminating in the Olympic Trials and featuring

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Louisville to host 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics, become Gymnastics City USA 2028

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (April 15, 2026) – Louisville will be the final stop on the journey to LA28 when it hosts the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics, USA Gymnastics and the Louisville Sports Commission announced Wednesday. Highlighted by the Olympic Trials at the KFC Yum! Center, Louisville will take on the moniker of Gymnastics City USA 2028, bringing together five of the sport’s most prestigious events over the course of 15 days,

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One Lucky Sports Fan to Win Ultimate Sports Package

Louisville, Ky. – March 6, 2026– Imagine winning two tickets to some of Louisville’s biggest sporting events—all while helping kids in marginalized neighborhoods gain access to youth sports. That opportunity comes through the Louisville Sports Commission’s annual Golden Ticket Raffle. One lucky winner will receive two tickets to each of the following events, with proceeds from the raffle supporting the Sports Commission’s youth sports initiatives: 2026 Kentucky Oaks 2026 Kentucky

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