Jamie Vaught: Tubby Smith says senior leadership propelled ‘Comeback Cats’ to 1998 NCAA title
(Editor’s Note: For the next few months during our national coronavirus crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be…
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NKU golfer Kelsey Wessels balances life with cystic fibrosis; senior nursing major to graduate in May
Being a student-athlete is a laborious juggling act. Northern Kentucky University’s student-athletes are diligent in balancing school work, practices, competitions,…
DeGregorio joins UK as walk-on; grandson of Calipari’s college coach averaged 17.9 ppg
The University of Kentucky basketball team has added Isaac DeGregorio out of North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh to its…
Billy Reed: Remembering Al Michaels and other icons of sports announcing, including Marty Brennaman
During a recent Facetime conversation with my granddaughters Caroline and Lucy, they surprised me by asking if I knew Al…
Tiz the Law retakes lead in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll; voting to be suspended amid COVID-19 cancellations
Of all the impressive statements made by the sophomore male class thus far in 2020, the emphatic victory by Tiz…
NKU women’s soccer signs Cincinnati Country Day standout Katie Brock; TMU begins season Aug. 26
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer coach Bob Sheehan has announced the addition of Katie Brock to the program….
Don Owen: When Jane Meier resigned at NKU, leakers and moles dripped in dehydration
Leaks. It’s a word that causes every media relations director to frown when preparing for a big announcement. And it’s…
EKU standout guard Jomaru Brown declares as early entrant in NBA Draft; eligible to return to school
Eastern Kentucky University sophomore guard Jomaru Brown has submitted his name as an early entrant in the 2020 NBA Draft….
UK’s Stoops keeping focus on people, safety of players’ families during COVID-19 pandemic
With how quickly things were changing, University of Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops could see the writing on the…
For NKU hurdler Kayla Thompson, hard work and positivity key to success in athletics, academics
The moment Kayla Thompson realized she wanted to do track was after watching her older brother Stephen beat their high…
All “A” Classic baseball, softball playoffs cancelled; all high school sports remain on hold across state
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Beechwood’s baseball team won’t get a chance to claim an unprecedented third consecutive Kentucky…
NKU softball pitcher Faith Howard embraces lifelong learning, sets career sights on becoming a professor
Faith Howard has always been one to give back. The sophomore pitcher on the Northern Kentucky softball team has already…
After enduring hard times growing up, family now defines NKU basketball standout Trevon Faulkner
Family. In its simplest of definitions, a family is a group consisting of parents and children, sometimes also including grandparents…
NKU women’s basketball standout Kailey Coffey aims to use talents to give back to hometown community
It’s hardly news to hear that Northern Kentucky women’s basketball player Kailey Coffey is a top performer in the classroom,…
Don Owen: NKU basketball, writing novels symbolically intersect during this unfortunate March
Playing sports and writing novels have more in common than I ever imagined. You can approach the first completion point…
Thomas More standout Batte named NAIA honorable mention All-American; averaged 13.8 points
NKyTribune staff Thomas More men’s basketball standout Ryan Batte has been named NAIA honorable mention All-American. Batte, a sophomore center…
Maker wins Jeff Ruby Steaks and Bourbonette Oaks, but Ward takes Turfway Park winter/spring trainer title
The last race on what became the last day of the Turfway Park 2020 winter/spring meet and the last at…
Final three days of racing suspended at Turfway Park, decision follows governor’s ‘Healthy at Home’ order
NKyTribune staff Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced the suspension of racing at Turfway Park in Florence, Ky. effective immediately,…
Thomas More women (22-10 record) finish in top 15 nationally in 10 NAIA statistical categories
NKyTribune staff The Thomas More women’s basketball team finished the 2019-20 season ranked in the top 15 of 10 different…
Jamie Vaught: Nearly 35 years later, Cotton Nash still gets autograph requests for Sports Illustrated cover
(Editor’s Note: For the next few months during our national crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be writing…
NKU standout guard Sharpe named to NABC All-District 12 second team; led Norse to 23-9 record
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky standout guard Tyler Sharpe has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District 12…
Don Owen: Exactly 24 years ago, a walk with Ken Shields was a journey into NKU history
National television beckoned for the first time in school history. An NCAA championship would be at stake in less than…