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Iowa forward Kris Murray (24) shoots over Seton Hall forward Tae Davis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Iowa Hawkeyes at Seton Hall Pirates 11/16/2022

Nov. 16, 2022 08:32 PM EST

Appalachian State guard Terence Harcum (23) looks for a shot from between Louisville forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) and forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
App State hands Louisville third straight one-point loss

Nov. 15, 2022 08:39 PM EST

Louisville guard El Ellis (3) attempts to get through the defense of Wright State forward Brandon Noel (14) and guard Trey Calvin (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Wright State won 73-72. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Calvin hits winner at buzzer, Wright State beats Louisville

Nov. 12, 2022 03:27 PM EST

Louisville head coach Kenny Payne shouts instructions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bellarmine in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Tipton scores 21, Bellarmine holds off Louisville 67-66

Nov. 09, 2022 11:41 PM EST

FILE - Louisville NCAA college basketball head coach Rick Pitino answers a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference men's media day in Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 26, 2016. An independent panel has fined Louisville $5,000 and placed the men’s basketball program on two years' probation, but sparing the school major penalties from NCAA allegations leveled in the aftermath of a federal investigation of corruption in college basketball. The Independent Accountability Resolution Process (IARP) also declined to penalize former Cardinals coach Rick Pitino, whom the NCAA initially cited for failure to promote an atmosphere of compliance. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
Louisville escapes major sanctions in hoops bribery case

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 03, 2022 10:40 AM EDT

FILE - Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) smiles against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on March 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. Kentucky begins with college basketball’s best player and a preseason No. 4 ranking, though it’s unknown when injured Tshiebwe will be available to help the Wildcats live to up to their lofty billing. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)
No. 4 Kentucky begins with concerns about Tshiebwe's health

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 20, 2022 04:01 PM EDT

FILE - Kenny Payne, newly named coach of the Louisville basketball team, gestures during a news conference in Louisville, Ky., March 18, 2022. As if being a rookie head coach wasn’t challenging enough,Payne must rebuild a Louisville program where he was part of its storied past while learning the ropes. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Payne faces many challenges as rookie coach with Louisville

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 19, 2022 11:07 AM EDT

FILE - North Carolina's Caleb Love goes up for a shot past St. Peter's Clarence Rupert during the first half of a game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament March 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. “We kind of want to write our own story,” Love said. “This is a new team. This is a new age. For us to go out this year and do what we've got to do, knowing what happened last year, we're more motivated than ever.” (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
ACC preview: UNC, Duke stand out even with coaching turnover

By Aaron Beard Oct. 19, 2022 11:05 AM EDT

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 14 1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. ...

Arkansas to open against Louisville in Maui Invitational

Aug. 01, 2022 12:39 PM EDT
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Arkansas will face Louisville in the opening round of a loaded 2022 Maui Invitational bracket. The eight-team bracket announced...

FILE - University of Louisville interim athletic director Josh Heird speaks to reporters following a meeting of the University Board of Trustees and the Louisville Athletic Association board, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. A person with knowledge of the situation says Louisville will promote Josh Heird to athletic director after serving nearly six months as interim AD. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the move has not been publicly announced. Louisville has scheduled a news conference Friday morning, June 3, 2022, for a “special announcement” about the athletic program following a special meeting of the University of Louisville Athletic Association's board of directors and personnel committee. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Louisville promotes Heird to full-time athletic director

By Gary B. Graves Jun. 03, 2022 08:40 AM EDT

FILE - University of Louisville interim athletic director Josh Heird speaks to reporters following a meeting of the University Board of Trustees and the Louisville Athletic Association board, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. A person with knowledge of the situation says Louisville will promote Josh Heird to athletic director after serving nearly six months as interim AD. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the move has not been publicly announced. Louisville has scheduled a news conference Friday morning, June 3, 2022, for a “special announcement” about the athletic program following a special meeting of the University of Louisville Athletic Association's board of directors and personnel committee. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
AP source: Louisville to promote Josh Heird to permanent AD

By Gary B. Graves Jun. 02, 2022 11:46 AM EDT

Louisville adds Cardinals scoring great Milt Wagner to staff

May. 24, 2022 02:50 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has added Milt Wagner as its men's basketball director of player development and alumni relations, reuniting the Cardinals scoring...

Butler's new head coach Thad Matta speaks after he was introduced during an NCAA college basketball news conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ex-Louisville interim coach Pegues hired on Butler's staff

Apr. 15, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

FILE - Maryland interim head coach Danny Manning reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in College Park, Md. Louisville head coach Kenny Payne has named former Kansas great and college basketball Hall of Famer Danny Manning as an assistant, a month after the coaching veteran completed an interim stint at Maryland.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Louisville coach Payne adds Danny Manning to Cardinals staff

Apr. 15, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

Louisville names ex-Duke assistant Smith to Cardinals staff

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 11, 2022 03:34 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville coach Kenny Payne has named former Duke staffer Nolan Smith as assistant coach, his first staff hire since becoming Cardinals head...

AP source: Duke's Nolan Smith heading to Louisville staff

By Aaron Beard Apr. 05, 2022 01:04 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Duke assistant coach Nolan Smith is heading to Louisville. A person with knowledge of the situation said the former Blue Devils All...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2022 11:21 AM EDT
March 29 1929 — The Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup with a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers to complete a two-game sweep. 1940 —...

Kenny Payne, new head coach of the Louisville NCAA men's college basketball team, speaks during an introductory press conference at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky., Friday, March 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Kenny Payne ready for many challenges as Louisville coach

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 18, 2022 12:34 PM EDT

AP source: Louisville to hire Kenny Payne as men's coach

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 16, 2022 04:37 PM EDT
Louisville and Kenny Payne have agreed on a deal for the former Cardinals player and current New York Knicks assistant to become the men’s basketball program’s first...