Jamie Vaught: Remember the UK guy picked before Michael Jordan? Sam Bowie always a class act
(Editor’s Note: During our national COVID-19 crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be writing about the ex-Wildcats who…
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Wake Forest transfer Sarr looks to reboot career at Kentucky; averaged 13.7 points last season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky landed a future post player on Wednesday when Wake Forest standout Olivier Sarr announced…
Former Thomas More women’s basketball player pursuing career in sports medicine research
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Katie Kitchen had no background in sports medicine when she first joined a research…
Brad Calipari returns to Rupp Arena, but this time to play against Kentucky in Detroit Mercy uniform
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Brad Calipari will play against his dad for the first time next season. Calipari, a…
Louisville basketball program hit with four allegations of NCAA violations committed during Pitino regime
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today The day the University of Louisville dreaded, while hoping it never arrived, came to fruition…
Legendary Madison Central High School baseball coach Don Richardson dead at age 88
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A legendary figure in Kentucky high school sports has passed away. Longtime and retired Madison…
Miranda Wucherer: As a tribute to my mom, these pink shoes have a deeper meaning than volleyball
When I sat down to tell my story, I didn’t know where to start. I wanted to share something that…
Former Louisville field hockey player Hannah Boyle went from the turf to a career at the racetrack
By Lori Harmon University of Louisville The first Saturday in May is traditionally Derby Day – except for this year,…
Soltes ready to end NKU soccer career in positive fashion after rehabbing second ACL injury
By Robby Johnson NKU Athletic Communications Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer standout Emily Soltes will be in unfortunate-but-familiar territory this…
Calipari, Wildcats begin season against Kansas in State Farm Champions Classic on Nov. 10
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will open the college basketball season against Kansas in the State Farm Champions Classic…
Thomas More swimmer Miller named All-American; finished eighth nationally in 1,650-yard freestyle
Thomas More senior swimmer Shelby Miller has been named an All-American by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of…
With shortened MLB draft, Louisville baseball coach lobbies for expanded rosters at collegiate level
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today This is always an unsettled time of the year for University of Louisville baseball coach…
NKU track and field athletes chosen to participate in virtual NCAA Career in Sports forum May 27-29
Northern Kentucky University track and field athletes Megan Kappen and Jenna Tracy have been chosen to participate in this year’s…
EKU’s Abbott a ‘Jacob’ of all trades on the baseball diamond; has played eight different positions
When Jacob Abbott took the mound on a cool February night in Baton Rouge, the Eastern Kentucky University baseball team…
UK’s Stoops hopeful college football season will start on time, wants fans in the stands this fall
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Mark Stoops is proceeding with caution. The University of Kentucky football coach is hopeful the…
Western Kentucky adds JUCO standout Osawe, CORE4 Academy star Milton for upcoming season
Western Kentucky University has added junior-college basketball standout Kevin Osawe and CORE4 Academy star Kylen Milton for the 2020-21 season….
Don Owen: First pitch, replica jersey on hold, but local photographer makes Harambe a worldwide icon
Disruptions are everywhere at the moment. Businesses are going bankrupt. Schools are closed. College and professional sports have been shut…
Billy Reed: Hard to take, but coronavirus is victor on first Saturday in May; there’s an at-home party
The Kentucky Derby has been a big part of life ever since I covered my first one on May 7,…
Viva Las Vegas: UK’s Bowden to begin NFL career with Raiders after being drafted in third round
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Las Vegas rolled the dice on Lynn Bowden Jr. Friday night. The University of Kentucky…
UK adds Rhode Island transfer Jacob Toppin, plans to ‘chase greatness’ with Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari officially added another transfer to his roster Monday. Rhode Island forward Jacob Toppin…
Jamie Vaught: Former Kentucky Mr. Basketball Pelphrey appeared Vanderbilt-bound until UK called
(Editor’s Note: For the next few months during our national coronavirus crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be…
Former NKU player Adheke, now at East Tennessee State, needed to Google ‘basketball’ as a youth
By Joe Avento Johnson City Press You can certainly say Silas Adheke has come a long way in his basketball…