The news was first reported by ESPN.com. Here is part of the report...

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Louisville will join the Atlantic Coast Conference, becoming the sixth former Big East school to leave for the ACC, sources told ESPN.

The ACC's presidents and chancellors voted to add the Cardinals Wednesday morning to replace Maryland, which will leave for the Big Ten in 2014.

Louisville is expected to join the ACC in the same season, sources said. Big East rules require a $10 million exit fee and 27 months notice, but the Cardinals -- like several schools before them -- should be able to negotiate a higher buyout to leave before the 27-month period.

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In June a group of Louisville fans paid for a billboard near the University of Kentucky, in Frankfort, that read “Lexington is for the Birds.” Well, it look as the message was not appreciated by Wildcat fans...

The University of Louisville is currently building a new Student Recreation Center (SRC) which is scheduled to open in the fall 2013. Well according to KentuckySportsRadio.com, an email was sent from the SRC’s project superintendent warning employees and vendors that support for other teams will not be tolerated at the construction site. The email also established July 13 as the last day that such behavior would be tolerated. I wonder if they're referring to some workers possibly sporting UK gear? I think so.

Maker's Mark will be offering up this limited edition Charlie Strong bottle for Louisville fans starting July 20...



Dear Crown Royal...

According to Kentucky Sports Radio's Howie Lindsey, this Wildcat football billboard is located directly above an administration building on Arthur Street on Louisville’s campus...