Heavy rain forces postponement of Freedom-Slammers game; doubleheader set for Thursday
The Florence Freedom and the Joliet Slammers’ game Tuesday was postponed due to rain and a tornado warning in the…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Wood ducks, teal provide stern test for state waterfowl hunters
They are small, fast-flying ducks that test the wing shooting skills of Kentucky waterfowl hunters. Wood ducks and teal may…
Freedom host Strike Out Cancer Night to focus on ‘remembering, hope and encouragement’
The Florence Freedom will host their 12th annual “Strike Out Cancer” Night presented by Thorntons on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The…
Spots still available for Saturday’s Northern Kentucky University Baseball Prospect Camp
Spots still remain for the 2015 Northern Kentucky University Baseball Prospect Camp, set for Saturday, Aug. 22 at 9 a.m….
Jamie Vaught: Chance meeting with baseball legend Clemente results in a lifetime of memories
Over the years, I have written similar articles about my boyhood hero, legendary Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates, for…
Record crowd sees NKU best Wildcats in men’s soccer matchup; Norse women tie Western
In front of a record crowd of 2,188 fans, the Northern Kentucky University men’s soccer team defeated Kentucky 1-0 in…
Florence takes two of three against Gateway, pulls to within six games in the wild card race
Florence took an early lead against the Gateway Grizzlies Sunday night and never looked back in an 8-1 win at…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Fish and Wildlife quota hunt application period begins on Sept. 1
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune The opening of Kentucky’s fall squirrel season this weekend means hunting opportunities are about…
Keith Taylor: Dawson comfortable with either Towles or Barker calling signals for Cats
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Shannon Dawson doesn’t have a timetable set for naming starting quarterback. With the season…
Florence forces extra innings with run in the ninth, but CornBelters pull out late victory
The Florence Freedom fell to the Normal CornBelters by a score of 3-2 in 11 innings on Thursday night. Normal…
Freedom weekend series includes Superheroes, fireworks, diamond hunt, appearance by Ickey Woods
The Florence Freedom return this weekend to take on the Gateway Grizzlies Friday through Sunday at UC Health Stadium, and…
Early goal by Frey the difference as Norse women top Louisville in soccer exhibition matchup
An early goal from sophomore midfielder Jessica Frey lifted the Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer team over ACC foe Louisville…
Billy Reed: Is it unreasonable to hope Tiger Woods has at least one more major win left in him?
Surely Tiger Woods has one more major golf championship left in him. Surely, for four days, he will turn the…
Freedom see three-run advantage vanish, CornBelters parlay four-run eighth into win
The Florence Freedom saw a three-run lead evaporate in the eight inning as the Normal CornBelters scored four times in…
Bluegrass Adventures: A little knowledge can ease the anxiety caused by encounter with snake
By Daniel Leathers Special to NKyTribune Phil and Thomas were hiking along their favorite section of trail one sunny day…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Comeback of Canada geese a major conservation success story
There have been big changes in hunting for Canada geese in Kentucky over the past 40 years. This species’ reversal…
NKU Women’s Soccer: Norse open exhibition season with home match against Louisville
The Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer team opens 2015 exhibition action on Wednesday, Aug. 12, when it plays host to…
CornBelters limit Freedom to just eight singles, turn a trio of double plays in shutout win
The Florence Freedom dropped a 2-0 decision to the Normal CornBelters at the Corn Crib on Tuesday. Florence starter Chuck…
Keith Taylor: On limited time, Kentucky safety A.J. Stamps is making an impact on the field
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Time is short and A.J. Stamps knows it. “I’m on a limited schedule and…
Sports Notes: Barnhart says not every Cat fan thrilled about big Thursday night home game with Auburn
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart took a turn at the podium at the beginning…
Norse get national audience for 21 volleyball, soccer matches through deal with ESPN3
Northern Kentucky will broadcast 21 contests this fall on the Horizon League Network on ESPN3, including s even events each…
Thomas More comes in at No. 8 in first National Soccer Coaches Association women’s poll
The Thomas More College women’s soccer team has debuted at No. 8 in the first National Soccer Coaches Association of…