Local teams are among leading contenders going into All “A” Classic state basketball tournaments
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky teams are among the leading contenders in the All “A” Classic state…
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Owners of Florence professional baseball team to announce new name, logo for team tonight
NKyTribune staff The wait is almost over. The sales of the Florence Freedom to a new ownership group was announced…
Stan Steidel will be honored during All “A” Classic state tournaments that he created for small schools
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Organizers of the All “A” Classic plan to honor the statewide athletic program’s founder,…
College basketball notebook: Sharpe honored by Horizon League, Walton making ‘progress’ from injury
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky’s Tyler Sharpe sizzled from long range last week, and the torrid-shooting lefty from…
Calipari’s ejection gives Cats the spark they needed in 73-66 win over Arkansas in Fayetteville
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The message was simple and Kentucky responded to adversity with ease in a 73-66 win…
St. Henry prevails in another wild finish to claim first 9th Region All “A” Classic boys title since 2008
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter A steady stream of friends, fans and former players congratulated St. Henry coach Dave…
Don Owen: Motivated and focused, NKU continues to prove toughness overcomes adversity
Be completely honest. Think back to October, just a few weeks before the college basketball season tipped off. Did you…
Battaglia’s Turfway Park selections for Saturday
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. SATURDAY, JANUARY 18,…
Brossart sweeps 10th Region All “A” Classic basketball titles for fifth time in nine years
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Brossart remained the premier program in 10th Region All “A” Classic basketball after winning…
Fantastic finish puts St. Henry in championship game of 9th Region All “A” Classic boys basketball playoffs
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter St. Henry scored nine straight points in the last two minutes and defeated Newport…
Nun the Less continues love affair with Turfway Park polytrack, takes Forego Stakes
Nun the Less again proved his affinity for Turfway Park, coming off an eight-month layoff to take Friday night’s $75,000…
No longer a laughing matter for NKU fans, Cleveland State visits BB&T Arena on Saturday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky basketball fans will not be laughing when Cleveland State arrives at BB&T Arena…
Battaglia’s Turfway Park selections for Friday
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. FRIDAY, JANUARY 17,…
Sharpe joins 1,000-point club, NKU extends win streak to four with 88-63 triumph over Youngstown State
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Tyler Sharpe can give you at least 1,000 reasons that Northern Kentucky’s resounding 88-63 victory…
Battaglia’s Turfway Park selections for Thursday
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16,…
Wildcats blow 14-point lead, fall to Gamecocks on last-second shot Wednesday night in Columbia
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky’s four-game winning streak came to an end Wednesday night in South Carolina. The 10th-ranked…
Don Owen: NKU braces for furious Thursday night storm as Youngstown State invades BB&T Arena
A furious winter storm is scheduled to hit Northern Kentucky on Thursday night. It’s forcefully approaching from the Northeast Ohio…
Brossart basketball teams advance to 10th Region All “A” Classic finals for second consecutive year
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Brossart has a chance to sweep the 10th Region All “A” Classic boys and…
Former high school athletes will be honored during Hall of Fame induction ceremonies on Wednesday
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Two induction ceremonies will take place Wednesday when the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of…
Sharpe, Faulkner and Langdon combine for 60 points, NKU rolls to 96-71 win at IUPUI on Sunday
NKyTribune staff INDIANAPOLIS — Tyler Sharpe, Trevon Faulkner and Bryson Langdon combined for 60 points Sunday afternoon as Northern Kentucky…
Late scoring run carries NewCath girls to victory in 9th Region All “A” Classic championship game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Everyone in the gym could see that Newport Central Catholic coach Ralph Meyer Jr….
Quickley strikes as late heroics — and his 19 points — help Wildcats sink Crimson Tide at Rupp
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky reached a milestone and remained unbeaten in the Southeastern Conference Saturday. The No. 14…