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Press Releases - 2016

Louisville to Host TEAMS ’18

The World’s Largest Gathering of Sports-Event Organizers Will be the First Travel-Industry Event Held in Newly Expanded Convention Center The TEAMS ’18 Conference & Expo, the world’s leading conference and expo for the sports-event industry, will be held in Louisville, Kentucky. The announcement was made today at the Louisville Visitor Center during a press conference organized by the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Louisville Sports Commission.  Presented by

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Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers Named 2016 Paul Hornung Award Winner

Defensive Stalwart who Returns Kicks and Plays Offense Earns Most Versatile Player Honor Louisville, Ky. – Wednesday, December 7, 2016 – University of Michigan third-year sophomore Jabrill Peppers, who this year became the first person to earn Big Ten defensive player of the year, linebacker of the year and return specialist of the year, was named winner of the seventh annual Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse. The Louisville

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Stephen Johnson wins 7th Annual Howard Schnellenberger MVP Award

Award Given to MVP on Winning Team in Annual UofL vs UK Kentucky Governor’s Cup Louisville, Ky. – November 26, 2016 – University of Kentucky junior quarterback Stephen Johnson was named winner of the 2016 Howard Schnellenberger MVP Award after leading the Wildcats in a 41-38 upset win over the University of Louisville today at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. Johnson was selected by a vote of the working media covering

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Johns Hopkins Women, North Central Men Capture 2016 NCAA Division III Cross Country Team National Championships

Amy Regan of Stevens Institute,  Ian LaMere of University of Wisconsin-Platteville Capture Individual Titles Louisville, Ky. – November 19, 2016 – The best-of-the-best teams and individuals took home the hardware today under blustery conditions and mid 40-degree temperatures at the NCAA Division III Cross Country National Championships at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park. Johns Hopkins University women won their fourth team title in the past five years and perennial power

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Four Players from Pac 12, Big 10 and Big 12 named Finalists for the 7th Annual Paul Hornung Award

Winner and Two Finalists from 2015 Make the List Again Along with One Newcomer Louisville, Ky. – Thursday, November 17, 2016 –  Two defensive stars who also return kicks and spot play on offense, and a pair of prolific playmakers who play offense and return kicks have been named finalists for the seventh annual Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse and given annually to the most versatile player in

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International Field of Cyclists Descend on Louisville for 10th Annual Derby City Cup Nov. 5-6

Weekend Showcases 60 Categorized Cyclo-cross Races for Top Juniors, Masters and Pros LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2016) – – The sports spotlight will shine on Eva Bandman Park in Louisville for international cycling the weekend of Nov. 5-6, 2016, as the Derby City Cup returns for a 10th year. Both days of cyclo-cross events for elite athletes will include Category 1 and Category 2 races sanctioned by the Union Cycliste

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