This historic basketball tournament celebrated its 56th year finale with Back to School giveaways and plenty of action on the ...

With a rich batter and cinnamon-sugar topping, dirt bombs are a way to start the day of sweetly. Get our take on it here!

In fact, many Dirt Bowl alumni played for Division I schools and in top professional leagues. Former Louisville and NBA star Darrell Griffith is among the most famous to ever play at the Dirt Bowl.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Some of Louisville's best basketball talent helped put the Dirt Bowl on the map. Now a local film maker is releasing a documentary that shares the history of the event ...

The 56th annual Dirt Bowl continues Sunday at 1 p.m. at Shawnee Park, promising yet another day of basketball, pride and community unity.

The Dirt Bowl first launched in 1969 as a way to bring black neighborhoods together under the spirit of competition. The event lost its purpose somewhere along the way.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For decades, the Dirt Bowl has been a neighborhood favorite. There has been so much history in 50 plus years with memories spanning generations. Seeing 5-on-5 on the blacktop ...

A History of the Dirt Bowl, the Crown Jewel of the Most Basketball-Obsessed City in America." The book ($20) was a project of the Louisville Story Program at Spalding University, 851 S.

Dirt Bowl organizers said the tournament is much more than basketball; It’s a cultural event and a family event that has become part of the city. “If it’s existed this long, there’s no reason that it ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The co-founder of Louisville's iconic Dirt Bowl, Ben Watkins, has died at 71. Family told WLKY he passed away Saturday morning after a short battle with cancer.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- On Thursday you'll be able to get your hands on a piece of Louisville's history. "I Said Bang!” is a history of "The Dirt Bowl" at Shawnee Park , the crown jewel of ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The 54th annual Dirt Bowl returned to Shawnee Park and this year they have partnered with UofL Health to give free health trainings and screenings during the event. A shooting ...