Billy Reed: Going home to old friend, as Bellarmine University will play basketball at big Freedom Hall
While almost every college and university that plays basketball in NCAA Division I is anticipating severe attendance and revenue drops…
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Notre Dame pulls out five-set thriller over Louisville Mercy to win volleyball state championship
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune contributor A 26-year drought ended on Saturday night for Notre Dame Academy, which won the state…
Notre Dame defeats West Jessamine in four sets, advances to state championship match against Mercy
NKyTribune staff Anna Long, Sydney Nolan and Abby Powers combined for 44 kills and eight blocks Saturday afternoon as Notre…
First week of Kentucky high school football playoffs postponed due to state’s pandemic issues
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association notified member schools Saturday morning that the start of the football playoffs will be…
Highlands snaps three-game losing streak with 34-21 win over Campbell County in regular-season finale
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Scoring two touchdowns in less than two minutes was the roaring start Highlands needed…
Notre Dame advances to state semifinals by sweeping past McCracken County, 25-15, 25-15, 25-18
NKyTribune staff Anna Long recorded 12 kills and 12 digs as Notre Dame Academy swept past McCracken County by scores…
NKU picked third in Horizon League preseason poll; Murray State, Austin Peay co-favorites in OVC
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University has been picked to finish third in the Horizon League men’s basketball preseason poll. Wright…
No. 14 Thomas More buries No. 7 Southeastern (Fla.) with barrage of 3-pointers during 85-47 victory
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Playing a zone defense against Thomas More’s all-guard lineup probably isn’t a good idea…
UK’s Big Blue Madness returns to Memorial Coliseum; TV-only basketball event set for Nov. 20
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Big Blue Madness is returning to its roots with a twist this year. For the…
Assumption attempts to defend state volleyball title; Notre Dame seeks first championship since 1994
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune contributor Is this the year that a public school wins the KHSAA state volleyball championship? Or…
Thomas More women shake off slow start, open season with 94-71 victory over IU East on Tuesday
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor The final statistics don’t include hustle points and energy plays, but Thomas More head…
Notre Dame sweeps past Wolfe County in opening round of state volleyball tournament Monday night
NKyTribune staff The Notre Dame Academy volleyball team posted a 25-11, 25-10, 25-10 victory at Wolfe County in the opening…
NKU to play home basketball games without fans until at least January; Bellarmine to call Freedom Hall home
NKyTribune staff Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Northern Kentucky University will begin the 2020-21 men’s and…
Wake Forest transfer Olivier Sarr glad to be part of ‘winning culture’ at Kentucky in final season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Olivier Sarr couldn’t turn down an opportunity to play for Kentucky and waiting for a…
Holmes extends win streak to five behind powerful rushing attack; Holy Cross defense scores three TDs
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Quietly but powerfully, Holmes has emerged as a contender for a Class 4A regional…
Billy Reed: Sports management program is a good idea, but the timing just doesn’t seem quite right
My alma mater, Transylvania University, has begun the process of starting a sports management program. I like the idea, even…
Brossart reclaims Class 1A girls state cross country title with first three finishers in the race
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Claire Curtsinger became the first Brossart runner to finish first in a state cross…
Struggles continue for Kentucky offense during 14-3 loss to No. 5 Georgia on Saturday afternoon
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It didn’t take much offense for Georgia to defeat Kentucky on Saturday. The fifth-ranked Bulldogs…
Beechwood cruises to 45-0 win over NewCath behind senior quarterback’s perfect passing
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Beechwood’s football team continued its recent run of dominating performances with a 45-0 win…
Highlands cross country runner wins second Class 2A state championship in three years
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Highlands senior Maggie Schroeder won the Class 2A girls state cross country meet for…
Batte pours in 24 points, Thomas More opens season with 65-59 win over Taylor (Ind.) on Friday
NKyTribune staff Ryan Batte scored 18 of his game-high 24 points in the first half as Thomas More opened the…
Notre Dame repeats as 9th Region champion with four-set win over Ryle; Scott takes 10th Region title
NKyTribune staff The Notre Dame Academy volleyball team defended its 9th Region championship Thursday night by knocking off Ryle in…