EKU’s Quantasia Perry enjoying challenges, rewards of being a student-athlete and mom
(On July 27, 2018, Quantasia Perry gave birth to her daughter, Kali… less than 10 months later, she lined up to race…
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Former Campbell County hoops star Taylor Clos transfers from NKU to Thomas More
NKyTribune staff A week ago, the women’s basketball program at Northern Kentucky University added a talented backcourt transfer from Louisville…
Jamie Vaught: After sassing Adolph Rupp, Hall of Famer Louie Dampier believed UK career was over
(Editor’s Note: During our national COVID-19 crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be writing about the ex-Wildcats who…
Prep Sports Notebook: Protective face masks being sold as spiritwear by local high school teams
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Golf outings, youth sports camps and car washes are a few of the fundraisers…
Calipari, former Kentucky players brace for very different kind of NBA Draft due to pandemic
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky head coach John Calipari will be keeping a close eye on the NBA Draft….
UK assistant coach Joel Justus ‘coming into his own,’ earns national respect on ESPN listing
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Joel Justus is gaining respect from his peers as one of the top assistant…
Inspired by teachers, NKU basketball standout Emmy Souder aims to make impact through education
By Chloe Smith NKU Athletics Communications In addition to juggling a hectic schedule of classes, practices and games, Northern Kentucky…
Billy Reed: Can’t wait for ‘Play Ball!’ even for half a season and dreaming of Reds fulfilling their potential
When last we heard from the Cincinnati Reds – you remember them, right? – they were playing spring-training games, working…
Louisville quarterback enjoys extra time with family, remains focused on playbook during pandemic
By Rocco Gasparro University of Louisville University of Louisville quarterback Evan Conley has learned to take the good with the…
Kruse adds three runners for NKU cross country, track teams; Norse volleyball recruiting class lauded
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University cross country/track & field coach Steve Kruse has announced the addition of three runners for…
Louisville, ACC prepared to play football without member schools that choose to cancel season
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today While the college football season remains in limbo due to the coronavirus pandemic, speculation about…
NKU women’s basketball adds Louisville transfer Duvall; Thomas More’s Gahan earns academic honor
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball head coach Camryn Whitaker has announced the addition of Lindsey Duvall, a 5-foot-9…
UK volleyball coach excited about athletic ability of incoming recruiting class — ranked No. 1 nationally
University of Kentucky volleyball head coach Craig Skinner and his staff have assembled the nation’s top recruiting class, according to…
College basketball notebook: Ryle grad Schwartz enjoys outstanding freshman season at Rice
By Don Owen NKyTribune news editor The college basketball season ended prematurely this March, but former Ryle High School standout…
Churchill Downs’ Spring Meet opener Saturday draws 162 entries; includes champion Monomoy Girl
Horses are back at Churchill Downs and they are ready to run, with 162 entries for Saturday’s 11 scheduled races….
Already an NCAA and NBA champion, former Wildcat Nazr Mohammed wins new title — UK graduate
By Guy Ramsey, Amy Jones-Timoney and Brad Nally University of Kentucky Twenty-five years ago, Nazr Mohammed left Chicago to enroll…
KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett says fall sports could be vastly different for Kentucky’s schools
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Julian Tackett is hopeful a form of normalcy can be achieved in high school sports…
Youth volleyball club director celebrating this Mother’s Day with hundreds of kids on her mind
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Jill Hunt got the chance to spend this Mother’s Day weekend with her husband,…
Billy Reed: Good and bad news for sports, but the coronavirus rules — and the rules are changing
A few weeks ago, the National Football League conducted its first virtual draft, and the Cincinnati Bengals, surprising absolutely nobody,…
Don Owen: Denied NCAA title, near-perfect NKU softball produced supernatural season in 2005
The nickname seemed perfect. Just like the squad that appeared destined for a historic finish to a mind-boggling season of…
Louisville football coach ‘sitting in limbo’ as pandemic disrupts normalcy for college athletics
By Rocco Gasparro University of Louisville Everyone would love to see football back soon, but no one wants it to…
Former basketball standouts Turner, Mercer among six selected for induction into UK Hall of Fame
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Wayne Turner won two national championships at Kentucky and was one of six former student-athletes…