Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Teal-only season gives waterfowlers additional hunting days
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune Kentucky waterfowl hunters have additional days to pursue teal in September. A teal-only season,…
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Billy Reed: Recent assault in Texas prep football game shows not much has changed in last 25 years
In a fascinating twist of fate, the author of Friday Night Lights will return to Midland-Odessa, Texas at a time…
NKU Sports Notebook: Norse take on Illini in women’s soccer; volleyball team heads to Evansville
The Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer team (4-0) returns to action on Friday when it travels to take on Illinois…
Beginning of Keeneland September Yearling Sale opening salvo in run up to Breeders’ Cup
Keeneland’s 2015 September Yearling Sale, the world’s largest and most significant Thoroughbred auction, starts Monday at 11 a.m. with a…
Jamie Vaught: Youthful UK defense was disappointing, but brighter days are ahead
As you saw it on Saturday night, Kentucky’s defense in the second half was nothing to brag about. Facing a…
Three Saints’ student-athletes earn weekly recognition from Presidents’ Athletic Conference
Thomas More College senior football wide receiver Tyler Vogelpohl (Cincinnati, Ohio/LaSalle), sophomore women’s tennis student-athlete Alyssa DeFiglio (West Harrison, Ind./East…
UK Alumni Charity Basketball Game Sunday set for national television exposure on ESPNU
For the first time in the game’s history, the UK Alumni Charity Game will be telecast on national television. ESPNU…
Libs, Creamer shine for Norse, but EKU posts volleyball win in straight sets
Haley Libs set the pace once again for the Northern Kentucky University volleyball team, leading the way with eight kills…
Freedom fumble late three-run lead, eliminated from playoffs after Rascals rally in the eighth
The Florence Freedom suffered a stunning 6-5 defeat at the hands of the River City Rascals in their one-game play-off…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: You don’t have to venture too far from civilization to find good fishing
Located about halfway between Lexington and Louisville, Guist Creek Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for largemouth bass and catfish. The…
Freedom’s UC Health Stadium will serve as site for 2016 Frontier League All-Star Game in July
Florence’s UC Health Stadium will be the site of the 2016 Frontier League All-Star Game, Freedom officials announced Tuesday. In…
Northern Kentucky men, women release home basketball schedules; season tickets now available
Season tickets for the 2015-16 men’s and women’s basketball campaigns are available for purchase. Several options exist to catch the…
Portz paces Norse men to eighth-place finish in season’s first golf tournament
The Northern Kentucky men’s golf team earned a share of eighth place in its first tournament of the season, the…
Northern Kentucky athletics department adds Hays, Ford to marketing, sales staff
Northern Kentucky University has announced the addition of Brandon Hays and Micki Ford to the athletic department staff. Hays joins…
Sports Notes: Sure, Wildcats hang on for close win, but it looks like a short honeymoon for Stoops
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune It took about four hours Saturday for the mood of the Big Blue Nation…
Freedom fall to Southern Illinois, sets up one-game playoff against Rascals Tuesday
The Florence Freedom (49-47) will face the River City Rascals (56-40) in a one-game playoff on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Increasing numbers in state deer herd seen as ‘new norm’
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Kentucky receives national acclaim for the quality of its deer herd, and the numbers…
Zayat says American Pharoah deserves shot at Breeders’ Cup, may train at Churchill Downs
With the belief that American Pharoah “deserves the chance to be in the sport’s premier year-end event,” his owner and…
Billy Reed: Predictions include bowls for UK, Cards, but Toppers might be most interesting to watch
I must begin my 2015 college football predictions with the safest bet of all: My alma mater will go unbeaten,…
Freedom capture sixth straight series, hit the road holding edge for final playoff spot
The Florence Freedom (48-45) defeated the Windy City ThunderBolts (40-53) 3-1 Thursday night behind yet another outstanding performance by pitcher…
NKU Sports Notebook: Norse women put four-game streak on the line; men’s soccer on the road
Northern Kentucky University’s women’s soccer team looks to extend its four-game win streak on Friday, Sept. 4 when it plays…
Freedom named 2015 Frontier League Organization of the Year by general managers
Florence has been named the 2015 Frontier League Organization of the Year by a vote of the league’s General Managers….