Billy Reed: Glorious run on sloppy track as Always Dreaming shatters others’ dreams all over the place
LOUISVILLE (WAVE) – It was over really, at the top of the stretch, when Always Dreaming took the lead in…
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Heralded 5-star recruit Kevin Knox chooses UK over Duke, North Carolina and Florida State
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune rida State. Knox, a senior at Tampa Catholic in Florida, averaged 28.9 points and…
Trainer Pletcher gets second Kentucky Derby winner as favored Always Dreaming captures the roses
Always Dreaming just made his stakes debut in the Florida Derby (G1) on April 1, and one race later was…
Billy Reed: No shortage of intriguing story lines in this year’s captivating Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE – it’s a crying shame that the 143rd Kentucky Derby doesn’t have any good story lines. All we have…
Beyond one and done: Calipari creating a love for learning for current, former players
By Keith Taylor KyForward Senior Sports Writer John Calipari never wants his players to stop learning. “Our job as coaches…
Prep Sports Notebook: Two local teams headed to All “A” Classic state baseball tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter With rain in the weekend forecast, the first round of the All “A” Classic…
Billy Reed: Member of ‘Slew Crew’ has a favorite when discussion starts over racing’s greatest horse
LOUISVILLE – It still is difficult to understand Jean Cruguet’s thick French accent, and that’s too bad because he’s perfectly…
Anybody’s Race: No overwhelming favorites for Saturday’s wide-open running of the Kentucky Derby
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune contributor The 143rd renewal of the Kentucky Derby has attracted an overflow field of 22 horses…
Jamie Vaught: All-American infielder White fueling Wildcats’ surge to the top of NCAA baseball rankings
Evan White is one of the big reasons why Kentucky is a baseball powerhouse this spring, ranking among the Top…
Kentucky Derby: Owner, trainer, breeder Cameron expects tight race in Run for the Roses
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The first Saturday in May is more than just the first weekend of the…
Florence Freedom names coaching staff for season — which starts with opening game on May 17
The Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, and manager Dennis Pelfrey have finalized the team’s coaching staff for the…
Billy Reed: Resurgence of famed Calumet Farm recalls controversies surrounding Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE – Now that it appears that Calumet Farm will have one horse, maybe two, in Saturday’s 143rd Kentucky Derby,…
New girls’ basketball coach at Boone County looking to restore program’s winning tradition
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After spending 11 years as an assistant coach in boys’ high school basketball, Ryan…
Two years after major renovation unveiled, Commonwealth Stadium renamed Kroger Field
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Nearly two years ago, Kentucky’s football stadium underwent a major renovation project. The 44-year-old…
Germany’s Michael Jung scores record third-time win at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event at Horse Park
In the 39-year history of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover, only three riders have ever managed…
Keeneland Spring Meet produces strong attendance, wagering results — and some racing milestones
Keeneland successfully concluded its 2017 Spring Meet on Friday as exceptional racing, enhanced food and hospitality offerings, one-of-a-kind special events…
Three former UK players sign free-agent contracts after not being chosen in NFL Draft
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune For the first time in a decade, no University of Kentucky football player was…
Hometown Teams exhibit celebrating city of Newport’s rich sports history opens to the public
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter An exhibit celebrating the city of Newport’s rich sports history was a trip down…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Now a common presence in state, coyotes coexist in the urban landscape
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune An expansion from its historic range in the interior plains brought the coyote to…
Billy Reed: Gunnevera might be best chance for Castellano to finally add a Derby win to his resume
The Kentucky Derby history book is brimming over with fascinating stories, but it’s safe to say there’s never been one…
Turfway Park hosts traditional Kentucky Derby Party in the Paddock, but with a few new twists
The greatest two minutes in sports includes an all-day party at Turfway Park, which will host its annual Kentucky Derby…
Walton-Verona, Brossart baseball teams earn berths in All “A” Classic state tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Walton-Verona and Brossart earned berths in the All “A” Classic small-school state baseball tournament…