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Louisville Bats announce upcoming "Community Nights" games

Louisville Bats announce upcoming "Community Nights" games

LOUISVILLE, KY - The Louisville Bats will host five Community Nights this summer. These nights are meant to recognize persons, groups or organizations that promote the betterment of the community or persons who otherwise would not be able to attend a game at Slugger Field. The Community Nights have been designated for May 27, June 10, June 24, July 29, and August 26 (all Mondays).

Cardinal Caravan to make five regional stops

Cardinal Caravan to make five regional stops

From University of Louisville

LOUISVILLE, KY University of Louisville coaches, student-athletes, and athletic staff members will make five regional stops on the “Cardinal Caravan” in June to interact with UofL fans across the region.

Louisville Metro Parks to host MLB skills youth competition

Louisville Metro Parks to host MLB skills youth competition

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation will host Pitch, Hit and Run™, the official youth skills competition of Major League Baseball®, presented by Scotts® at Wyandotte and California parks on Friday, May 17.

This grassroots program is designed to provide kids with an opportunity to compete—free of charge—in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills.

The competition on May 17 will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at two area parks:

California Park

1104 S. 16th Street

(16th and St. Catherine Streets)

Wyandotte Park

1104 Beecher Street

(Beecher St. and Taylor Bouleveard)

Louisville’s season opener versus Ohio to air on ESPN

Louisville’s season opener versus Ohio to air on ESPN

From UofL

LOUISVILLE, KY – For the fourth straight year, the University of Louisville football team will open its season on national television as the Cardinals host Ohio on Sunday, Sept. 1 beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. It’s the seventh consecutive year the Cardinals open the season at home.

UPS joins The Masters as an international partner beginning in 2014

UPS joins The Masters as an international partner beginning in 2014

From UPS

ATLANTA, GA – Billy Payne, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announced UPS (NYSE: UPS) will become an International Partner of the Masters Tournament, beginning at the event in 2014.

Hershey’s Track & Field Games registration underway

Hershey’s Track & Field Games registration underway

From Julie Kredens

LOUISVILLE, KY Kids between the ages of 9 and 14 who love to run, jump and throw are invited to sign up for the Hershey’s Track & Field Games, to be held at 6 p.m. on May 8 at Fern Creek Traditional High School Football Stadium, 9115 Fern Creek Road, Louisville KY.

Steve Clements' last-minute purchase results in Golden Ticket win

Steve Clements' last-minute purchase results in Golden Ticket win

From Lisa Mills

LOUISVILLE, KY -  Steve Clements, who purchased his raffle ticket just minutes before sales were cut-off, is the winner of the Louisville Sports Commission's third annual Golden Ticket raffle.