Quirk in schedule provides Louisville with great chance to get off to fast start in ACC race
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Back in October, the University of Louisville men’s basketball team was picked…
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Scoring spurt by Uetrecht sparks Northern Kentucky women to first Horizon League victory
Northern Kentucky’s women’s basketball team earned its first Horizon League victory on Friday, defeating UIC 55-53, after a clutch performance…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Plenty to look forward to on state hunting and fishing scene in 2016
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune The first day of winter arrived last week but you wouldn’t have known it…
Opening Up: Pitino breaks long silence on sex scandal, skipping press conferences and more
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — It was billed as a news conference by University of Louisville basketball…
Northern Kentucky men travel to Wisconsin-Green Bay for first Horizon League encounter
In the midst of a three-game road swing, the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team will embark on its inaugural…
Northern Kentucky women close seven game home stand with conference match against UIC
The Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team closes out its seven-game home stand on Friday when the Norse welcome in…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Once endangered river otters now likely to be found in Kentucky for generations
This is the fourth article in a series about Kentucky furbearers The river otter (Lontra canadensis) is thriving in Kentucky…
Thomas More set to add nine new inductees to Athletic Hall of Fame in Feb. 20 ceremony
Thomas More College will induct nine into its Athletic Hall of Fame 2016 class, including St. Elizabeth Healthcare CEO Garren…
Sports Notes: By any definition, Pitino’s exiting salute to UK fans took some shine off a great game
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune A few leftover ramblings from a great rivalry game that lived up to the…
Russ Brown: Win or lose, Pitino damaging his reputation with his ongoing acts of irresponsibility
LOUISVILLE — In the aftermath of Louisville’s 75-73 loss to Kentucky, UofL coach Rick Pitino is taking heat again. And…
Lee goes for the ‘kill,’ but comes up a bit short as Cardinals fall to Ulis-fueled Wildcats in thriller
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the last 30 minutes of another rip-roaring Louisville-Kentucky basketball game,…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: State’s reputation as top deer hunting destination reinforced by record season
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Kentucky often comes up in discussions about the best places in the country to…
It may not be a platoon system, but Louisville depth could be a factor against Kentucky
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — It doesn’t reach the level of John Calipari’s platoon system with his…
Unofficial champions of the Western Athletic Conference, Cards step up in class to take on Cats
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Forget RPI, power rankings or any of the other metrics used to…
State Christmas for the Fishes program recycles your old holiday tree for helpful natural habitat
Help create habitat for fish while disposing of your old Christmas tree this season with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s Christmas…
Billy Reed: UK-U of L rivalry game heaps additional stress on the already stressful holiday season
While our new Governor was merrily whacking away at his predecessor’s Executive Orders a few days ago, he should have…
NKU men blister the nets from long range, post third straight win with rout of Kokomo
The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team placed 11 players in the scoring column as it cruised to its third-straight…
Bill Straub: Although lagging in polls, there are reasons why the GOP wants Paul to stay in race
WASHINGTON – It’s reached a point where Sen. Rand Paul’s obscure presidential campaign is relying on the kindness of strangers….
Tight end Conrad, cornerback Westry earn third-team All-Freshman team recognition from Athlon
Kentucky tight end C.J. Conrad and cornerback Chris Westry have earned Third-Team Athlon Sports All-Freshman recognition, the publication announced on…
Big Red Machine shortstop Concepcion set for May Opening Day appearance with Freedom
Number 13 will be in town on May 13 for Opening Night of Greater Cincinnati’s Minor League baseball team. Cincinnati…
Kentucky’s Shelby, Louisville’s Burdi, Funkhouser named to preseason All-American team
Kentucky junior third baseman JaVon Shelby has been tabbed third-team preseason All-America by Louisville Slugger, it was announced by Collegiate…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Much-maligned opossum actually one of Kentucky’s most interesting creatures
It’s easy to understand why opossums are held in such low regard. This slow-moving mammal with dingy fur has a…