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Press Releases - 2025

Louisville Sports Commission Opens Applications for 2026 Sports Fun(d) Grants

Louisville, Ky. – Dec. 1, 2025 – The Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) announced today that applications are currently being accepted for its Sports Fun(d) grants program. Sports Fun(d) provides small financial grants* to 501(c)(3) organizations to help establish and expand affordable, recreational-level sports activities in Louisville’s marginalized neighborhoods. Through these grants, the LSC partners with existing sports programs to increase participation and act as a catalyst for creating new opportunities

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Braxton Jennings Earns 16th Annual Howard Schnellenberger MVP Award

Award Given to MVP on Winning Team in Annual UofL vs. UK Kentucky Governor’s Cup Louisville, Ky. – Nov. 29, 2025 – University of Louisville true freshman walk-on Braxton Jennings rushed for 113 yards on 20 carries to earn the Howard Schnellenberger MVP Award as the Cardinals shut out Kentucky 41-0 in the season-ending rivalry game at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Jennings was selected by a vote of the

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Six Players from Five Conferences plus One Independent School Named Finalists for the 2025 Paul Hornung Award

Award Presented by Texas Roadhouse to Most Versatile Player in Major College Football Louisville, Ky. – Nov. 6, 2025 – Six players representing the Big Ten, SEC, Sun Belt, ACC and Big 12 Conferences, plus one independent, were named finalists for the Paul Hornung Award, given annually to the most versatile player in major college football. Making the list are Washington’s Jonah Coleman, a workhorse running back and prolific scorer

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Winners Announced for 2025 Urban Bourbon Half Marathon & 5K

Louisville, Ky. – Oct. 18, 2025 – With more than 3,000 registered participants, the Louisville Sports Commission’s Urban Bourbon Half Marathon & 5K went off this morning under cool, clear skies at race start. Urban Bourbon Half Marathon Winners The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon saw an exciting finish in the men’s and women’s divisions. Luke Leonard of Jackson, Tenn., captured the men’s title with a time of 1:16:20, narrowly edging

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Winners announced for 2025 Louisville Pure Tap® 5K

Louisville, Ky. – August 23, 2025 – With more than 750 registered participants, the sold-out Louisville Pure Tap® 5K went off this morning under warm, sunny conditions at race start. Race participants started and finished at the Louisville Water Tower, home of Louisville’s award-winning drinking water, and followed a course that ran east and west on River Road. Paul Dawayad of Louisville, Ky., won the men’s division in a time

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46 Players Named to the 16th Annual Paul Hornung Award Watch List

Presented by Texas Roadhouse, Award Given to Nation’s Most Versatile Player Louisville, Ky. – July 31, 2025 – Forty-six players representing schools in ­­­­nine conferences that compete for the Football Bowl Series have been selected for the 2025 Paul Hornung Award Pre-Season Watch List. Leading the way are 2024 Paul Hornung Award Finalist Isaac Brown from Louisville and 11 players who made the weekly Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll at

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