NKy Prep Sports Notebook: Vickers jumps into title contention; Shields inducted into Hall of Fame
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Holmes senior Freddie Vickers qualified to compete in the boys’ high jump at…
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NKU’s Bauml earns second straight All-Atlantic Sun honor, Ganns on All-Freshman squad
Two Northern Kentucky University baseball players have been honored by the Atlantic Sun Conference for their performance on the field…
Stephens shuts down Frontier as Freedom capture fourth straight win to open season
For the second straight season, the Florence Freedom are 4-0. Starter Coleman Stephens (2-0) shut down the Frontier Greys (0-3)…
Ryle eliminates Conner from post-season play; Newport Catholic Central among district winners
By John Lachmann NKyTribune sports reporter In the most consequential elimination game of the day, Ryle knocked Conner out of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Allure of bullfrog season is experiencing the outdoors at night
The season opens in spring, but the nightly chorus of bullfrogs is considered by many to be the song of…
Calipari denies New Orleans media reports that he has interest in coaching Pelicans
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Hours after media speculation in New Orleans that he was interested in discussing a…
NKU Sports Notebook: Bauml named to Academic All-A Sun team; search on for new softball coach
Northern Kentucky University’s Cole Bauml was named to the 2015 Academic All-Atlantic Sun Conference team, the league office announced. Bauml…
Simon Kenton baseball, softball teams advance in state tournaments with district wins
By John Lachmann NKyTribune sports writer The Simon Kenton, Cooper, Dixie Heights, St. Henry and Beechwood baseball teams all punched…
Sports Notes: Despite conference upgrade to ACC, Louisville baseballl still hitting on all cylinders
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Those predicting a tumble for the University of Louisville’s baseball program following its move…
Northern Kentucky prep athletes are top qualifiers in 21 total events for upcoming state track meet
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky high school athletes are listed as top contenders in 21 events for…
Cook becomes first Thomas More female track athlete to qualify for NCAA Championships
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the qualifiers for next week’s Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships and…
NKU men’s basketball squad adds Alabama transfer Jeff Garrett to roster
Jeff Garrett has officially committed to join Northern Kentucky’s men’s basketball team beginning with the fall of the 2015-16 season….
Billy Reed: Triple Crown run for American Pharoah would provide pleasant distraction for racing
Dear Racing Gods: That was quite a fit you guys threw at Pimlico Saturday, just before the Preakness. The way…
Triple Crown bid alive as American Pharoah overcomes sloppy track to capture Preakness
Zayat Stables’ American Pharoah romped over the sloppy track at Pimlico Race Course to register a seven-length victory in Saturday’s…
Senior Day disappointing as Norse complete season with loss to Lipscomb
Cole Bauml and Brad Bohlen each recorded two hits to lead the Northern Kentucky University baseball team, but the Norse…
Notre Dame girls, CovCath boys fall short of state titles, but still proud of accomplishments
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The four seniors on the Notre Dame tennis team didn’t seem upset after their…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Knowing your needs is the key to getting the right kayak
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune FRANKFORT, Ky. – The first time I fished a stream out of a kayak,…
American Pharoah again the horse to beat as top Derby challengers return for Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah is set to take the second step along the Triple Crown trail in Saturday’s 140th…
Battle of the Blue Bloods: Kentucky heads to Kansas for Big 12-SEC Challenge matchup
The two winningest schools in NCAA Division I history will meet during the 2015-16 season when Kentucky plays at Kansas…
Highlands softball, baseball among the favorites as road to state tourney begins
By John Lachmann NKyTribune sports reporter The Highlands and Notre Dame softball teams locked up in another thriller on Thursday….
Notre Dame girls, Covington Catholic boys advance to finals of state tennis tournament
Notre Dame and Covington Catholic will play in the girls’ and boys’ championship finals of the state team tennis tournament…
Late rally by Northern Kentucky falls short as Lipscomb takes A-Sun victory
Caleb Lonkard finished 3-for-4 from the plate and scored once as the Northern Kentucky University baseball team fell to Lipscomb…