Billy Reed: In merry spirit of Christmas, I can only say the UL-UK game was only a bit better than I expected
Staying in the merry spirit of Christmas, I am determined to write something nice about the Kentucky-Louisville game in the…
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Louisville holds off Kentucky for 62-59 win, sends Wildcats (1-6) to sixth consecutive defeat
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The struggles continued for Kentucky on Saturday. The Wildcats suffered their sixth consecutive setback with…
Louisville looks to end rivalry skid against Kentucky, extend Wildcats’ early-season woes on Saturday
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today During his media teleconference Thursday morning, Kentucky head coach John Calipari told reporters that he…
Jamie Vaught: Struggling UK might have found permanent solution at point guard in Davion Mintz
With its slow start this season, the University of Kentucky has been struggling to find a reliable point guard who…
Despite 1-5 start, Calipari still having fun; UK eyes turnaround against rival Louisville on Saturday
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari insists he’s still having fun as he navigates…
No. 8 Thomas More women remain unbeaten, knock off No. 7 Shawnee State in overtime on Wednesday
NKyTribune staff Zoie Barth scored 22 points as No. 8 Thomas More outlasted No. 7 Shawnee State in overtime by…
Calipari asks Fletcher to step away from team, evaluate future at UK and ‘get his priorities in order’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari is used to players leaving his program. It’s…
NKU’s Duvall named Horizon League Player of the Week; Thomas More women ranked No. 8 nationally
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball standout Lindsey Duvall has been named the Horizon League Player of the Week….
Kentucky receives invitation to Gator Bowl, will meet North Carolina State on Jan. 2 in Jacksonville
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky began its current bowl streak in Jacksonville and will be making a return to…
Ryle begins delayed preseason practice ranked No. 1 in Northern Kentucky girls basketball coaches poll
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky girls basketball coaches have selected Ryle as the No. 1 team on…
Youngstown State snaps Norse jinx, salvages weekend split with 70-60 win at NKU on Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor In the world of college basketball, disappointing afternoons in December can ultimately lead to…
Billy Reed: UK basketball is no longer must-watch TV for me (back to National Lampoon’s Christmas)
The last time the Kentucky men’s team opened the basketball season with a 1-5 record was 1926-’27. I was not…
Eleeda, Warrick find range against Youngstown State zone, NKU coasts to 79-64 Horizon League win
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Northern Kentucky’s Adham Eleeda is the epitome of a 3-point shooting specialist. The senior…
Beechwood works overtime, pulls out 24-23 win over Lexington Christian in Class 2A state title game
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor LEXINGTON — While competing at the Class 1A level, Beechwood won 14 state championships…
Kentucky to play North Carolina instead of UCLA in CBS Sports Classic in Cleveland on Saturday
By Eric Lindsey University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky will play North Carolina on Saturday in the CBS Sports…
Don Owen: As Horizon League schedule tips off, painful weekend could loom for youthful NKU
This weekend could be painful for Northern Kentucky University. It goes with the territory in college basketball when three or…
Battle-tested Beechwood meets top-ranked Lexington Christian for Class 2A state championship on Friday
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Start by combining a rugged schedule with talented football players. Add an accomplished coaching…
NKU’s Böhm named Horizon League Freshman of the Week; Thomas More women defeat Indiana Wesleyan
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University’s David Böhm has been named the Horizon League Freshman of the Week. Böhm, a 6-foot-9…
Prep Sports Notebook: Beechwood promoting senior quarterback Hergott for Mr. Kentucky Football
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Beechwood’s football program has compiled a statistical history of senior quarterback Cameron Hergott’s three-year…
Barnhart: Elzy has ‘earned and deserved’ chance to lead UK’s women’s basketball program
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today University of Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart removed the interim tag from Kyra Elzy’s temporary…
Four players score in double figures as No. 9 UK women post 88-54 win over Samford on Sunday
By Tim Letcher University of Kentucky Chasity Patterson scored 16 points to lead a balanced scoring effort as the ninth-ranked Kentucky…
Kent State trio combines for 60 points in 92-73 victory over NKU; Norse women defeat Robert Morris
NKyTribune staff Justyn Hamilton, Danny Pippen and Michael Nuga combined for 60 points to lead Kent State to a 92-73…