Two local players named to Kentucky All-Stars boys’ basketball team for summer series against Indiana
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Two seniors who led their Northern Kentucky boys’ high school basketball teams to the…
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., 14-time NASCAR Most Popular Driver, to retire at the conclusion of 2017 season
After 18 seasons and more than 600 races behind the wheel, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will bring his NASCAR Cup Series…
Keith Taylor: Calipari not afraid to let players take a chance and pursue professional career
It shouldn’t have been a surprise when Kentucky coach John Calipari gave Hamidou Diallo his blessing after the freshman guard…
Five and counting: UK freshman Bam Adebayo hires an agent, opts to remain in NBA Draft
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune It didn’t take Bam Adebayo long to decide his future plans. The Kentucky freshman…
Northern Kentucky high school players receive top awards at women’s sports association banquet
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Simon Kenton junior Ally Niece and Ryle senior Hayley Bush received high school Player…
NKU golfer Jacob Poore named to Horizon League All-Conference first team; best all-league honor
By Bryan McEldowney NKU Athletics Communications Northern Kentucky’s sophomore men’s golfer Jacob Poore was named a Horizon League First Team…
Hansen sells stake in Derby hopeful, Fast and Accurate, to Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller
NKyTribune staff Bode Miller, 2010 Olympic gold medalist, multiple World Cup alpine skiing champion and horseman, has bought a stake…
Ex-Wildcat Derek Willis chooses agent, starts preparing for next phase of basketball career
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune BEREA — Derek Willis is ready for the next phase of his career. Nearly…
Campbell County wins showdown with Beechwood to maintain best record in local baseball
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The two teams with the best records in Northern Kentucky high school baseball faced…
UK senior Hawkins visits elementary, middle school students in return to his hometown
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune BEREA — Dominique Hawkins returned to his hometown Friday. The University of Kentucky senior…
Prep Sports Notebook: Scott retires Ohmer’s basketball jersey number after remarkable career
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After Scott senior Jake Ohmer signed a letter of intent to play basketball at…
UK football team enters new phase of Stoops era, fifth-year coach ready to put foot on the gas
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky has entered a “new phase” of the Mark Stoops era. Going into his…
Conner baseball team off to 11-3 start with varsity veterans and first-year starters leading the way
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Seniors dominate the Conner baseball team’s lineup this spring. Some of them are varsity…
NKU men’s basketball team caps historic run with No. 21 final ranking in Mid-Major Top 25
Following a historic run this year, the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team closed the season ranked No. 21 in…
Incoming UK freshman guard Gilgeous-Alexander shines in annual Derby Festival Classic
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s future talent was on display last weekend, with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander snagging Most…
Heisman Trophy winner Jackson stars in U of L spring game; newcomer Fitzpatrick also impressive
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — After last year’s 73-7 Red romp, Bobby Petrino thought he had divided his…
Backups Hoak, King make solid showing Cats in spring-ending Blue-White scrimmage
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The backups shined and were the stars in Kentucky’s spring-ending Blue-White scrimmage Friday night…
Akhator, Epps make UK Hoops history; both are selections in early rounds of WNBA Draft
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern With the conclusion of their basketball careers at the University of Kentucky, Evelyn Akhator and…
Prep Sports Notebook: CovCath quarterback accepts college scholarship offer from Miami of Ohio
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Several college football teams were recruiting Covington Catholic junior quarterback A.J. Mayer, but the…
Stoops plans to stick to the basics during UK’s annual Blue-White game to end spring workouts
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops won’t change his team’s routine going into his fifth…
$1 million at stake May 20 as NASCAR, Charlotte celebrate 25th anniversary of ‘One Hot Night’
As the engines fired, the lightbulbs buzzed – a first for the annual non-points extravaganza. Never before had an all-star…
NewCath wins extra-inning game against Beechwood to claim 9th Region All “A” Classic baseball title
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Newport Central Catholic baseball coach Jeff Schulkens enjoyed watching his players throw their gloves…