Here's What We’d Replace Horses With If We Controlled The Kentucky Derby

As the 150th Kentucky Derby comes just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to list 10 animals we think…

By Caleb Stultz

Horses are iconic to the Downs, but what if another animal was to race?
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22 Places For Kayaking, Canoeing, And Paddleboarding Near Louisville

Whether you're into kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding, Louisville and the surrounding area is full of parks, rivers and lakes where you can…

By LEO Weekly Staff

kayaking down ohio river
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26 Beatiful Hiking Trails Near Louisville Where You Can Enjoy The Outdoors

Kentuckiana is lush with outdoor activities. Kentucky alone is home to more than 2,000 native species of plants and 19,400 native species…

By LEO Weekly Staff

Tioga Falls Trail
    Louisville Nashville Turnpike, West Point, KY
    Tioga Falls is a 1.9-mile, out-and-back trail that features a majestic series of waterfalls. The trail runs parallel to an active railroad track (stay off the track!) and passes the remnants of a 19th-century house before you reach the falls. The falls are about 130 feet high.
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Racing Louisville Unveils New Jersey Before Home Opener

Racing Louisville has unveiled their brand new team jerseys just in time for their home opener. Inspired by traditional jockey silks, the…

By Sydney Catinna

Racing Louisville Unveils New Jersey Before Home Opener
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PHOTOS: UK Defeats UofL In 2023 Governor's Cup Rivalry Game

The UofL and UK football teams brought their longstanding rivalry to L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium on Saturday in the 2023  Governor's…

By LEO Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: UK Defeats UofL In 2023 Governor's Cup Rivalry Game
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PHOTOS: UofL Beats Murray State 56-0 In Football Home Opener

At L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium last night, the UofL football team tackled Murray State – literally and figuratively, of course –…

By LEO Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: UofL Beats Murray State 56-0 In Football Home Opener
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Pools, Water Parks And Splash Pads: Louisville's Essential Spots To Cool Down This Summer

We've already had a taste of the summer heat. We want to make sure you know how to stay cool and where…

By LEO Weekly Staff

Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
    937 Phillips Lane
    One of the best waterparks in Louisville, Hurricane Bay has water rides and thrills for every thrill level. Just want to relax? You can rent a cabana or enjoy floating down Castaway Creek. Tickets range from $29.99 to $49.99. Child and senior discounts are available.
    via Google Maps
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PHOTOS: A Late-Game 1-0 Loss To FC Cincinnati Kicks LouCity Out Of The 2023 Open Cup

On Wednesday night, LouCity fell to its former Dirty River Derby rivals FC Cincinnati in a 1-0 loss in the 85th minute.…

By LEO Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: A Late-Game 1-0 Loss To FC Cincinnati Kicks LouCity Out Of The 2023 Open Cup
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PHOTOS: Relive The Highs And Lows Of March Madness In Louisville

On Friday, March 24, and Sunday, March 26, Louisville hosted three March Madness games at the KFC Yum! Center: San Diego State…

By LEO Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: Relive The Highs And Lows Of March Madness In Louisville
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PHOTOS: Despite Record-High Home Opener Crowd, LouCity Suffers First Loss Of 2023

LouCity suffered its first regular-season loss of 2023 on Saturday afternoon in a match against El Paso Locomotive FC, despite a home-opener…

By LEO Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: Despite Record-High Home Opener Crowd, LouCity Suffers First Loss Of 2023
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PHOTOS: All The High-Flying Gymnastics Action We Saw At The 2023 Winter Cup

For the best American gymnasts, the USA Gymnastics Winter Cup is the beginning of the road to high-level competitions. At the three-day…

By LEO Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: All The High-Flying Gymnastics Action We Saw At The 2023 Winter Cup
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PHOTOS: UofL Basketball Team Defeats Clemson, Celebrates 2013 Team With New Banner

For the UofL men's basketball team, Saturday's game against Clemson was a banner night — literally. Members of the 2013 team returned…

By LEO Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: UofL Basketball Team Defeats Clemson, Celebrates 2013 Team With New Banner
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PHOTOS: All The Shots And Stunts We Saw At The Harlem Globetrotters Game

The Harlem Globetrotters once again defeated the Washington Generals at the KFC Yum! Center on Friday night. The novelty basketball team danced,…

By LEO Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: All The Shots And Stunts We Saw At The Harlem Globetrotters Game
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PHOTOS: Players, Fans Rejoice At LouCity's Overtime Triumph In Eastern Conference Final

After a no-scoring first half, a second half that continued into overtime, and a brief period of rain, LouCity defeated the Tampa…

By LEO Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: Players, Fans Rejoice At LouCity's Overtime Triumph In Eastern Conference Final
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PHOTOS: Hardcore Music and Headlocks: Everything We Saw At Fright Night 4

On Saturday, indie wrestlers from around the country and four local hardcore bands (Prayer Line, Ghost Bomb, Sacred Sorrow and Taken Lives)…

By LEO Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: Hardcore Music and Headlocks: Everything We Saw At Fright Night 4
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PHOTOS: Soccer Fans Protest After Former Racing Louisville Coach Accused Of Sexual Misconduct

Since sexual assault allegations against former Racing Louisville coach Christy Holly surfaced on Monday, fans have been demanding institutional change. When LouCity…

By LEO Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: Soccer Fans Protest After Former Racing Louisville Coach Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
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PHOTOS: All The Action We Saw At UofL's Exciting Football Home Opener

On Friday, Sept. 16 at Cardinal Stadium, the UofL football team faced off against the Florida State Seminoles in the Cardinals' first…

By LEO Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: All The Action We Saw At UofL's Exciting Football Home Opener
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PHOTOS: Jack Harlow, The Homies And Other Local Legends Played Kickball For A Good Cause

Last night at UofL's Jim Patterson Stadium, Jack Harlow did something that didn't made him an international hip-hop megastar: he played kickball.…

By LEO Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: Jack Harlow, The Homies And Other Local Legends Played Kickball For A Good Cause
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Fights, Flips, Fans: All The Wrestling Action We Saw at IMPACT's Derby City Rumble

On Friday and Saturday, IMPACT Wrestling returned to Old Forester's Paristown Hall for a two-night event, Derby City Rumble. LEO got a…

By LEO Weekly Staff

Fights, Flips, Fans: All The Wrestling Action We Saw at IMPACT's Derby City Rumble
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The Internet was Loving Rich Strike’s Kentucky Derby Upset

We love a long-shot.  Rich Strike was facing 80-1 odds when he blasted past favorites Epicenter and Zandon in the final stretch…

By LEO Weekly Staff

The Internet was Loving Rich Strike’s Kentucky Derby Upset
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Everything We Saw At The 2022 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon And Mini Marathon

Thousands of marathoners ran and wheeled their way to the finish line in the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon on Saturday.…

By LEO Weekly Staff

Everything We Saw At The 2022 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon And Mini Marathon
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Fans And Fancy Footwork: All The Action We Saw At LouCity’s Season Opener

There were chills all throughout Lynn Family Stadium Saturday night — literally and figuratively — as the Louisville City FC team defeated…

By LEO Weekly Staff

LouCity fc
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All The Dunking And Dribbling We Saw At The Harlem Globetrotters Game In Louisville

The Harlem Globetrotters once again brought fun-filled basketball to the KFC Yum! Center on Saturday night. The novelty basketball team, best known…

By LEO Weekly Staff

All The Dunking And Dribbling We Saw At The Harlem Globetrotters Game In Louisville
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