NCAA Rematch: Kentucky gets a second chance to take down UCLA, Alford in NCAA Sweet 16
By Keith Taylor NKyTribune senior sports writer The competition will only get tougher for Kentucky when the Wildcats resume their…
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UK Hoops season comes to sudden end with loss to Ohio State in NCAA tourney second round
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune Intern UK Hoops second-half rally fell short in an 82-68 loss to Ohio State in the…
Bowling Green defeats Cooper, 67-56, in title game of boys’ state basketball tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — In the final seconds of Sunday’s state championship game, Cooper boys’ basketball…
NCAA Tournament: Wildcats reject determined Wichita State’s upset bid, reach Sweet Sixteen
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune INDIANAPOLIS — Malik Monk gained a reputation as a scorer. He may end the…
Thomas More junior guard Abby Owings selected to D3hoops.com All-American first team
Thomas More College junior guard Abby Owings (Independence, Ky./Simon Kenton) was named to the D3hoops.com All-America First Team Saturday night….
Strong fourth quarter carries Cooper to Sweet 16 SF win, into championship game with Bowling Green
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune Intern LEXINGTON — Cooper needed a strong fourth quarter to get past Fern Creek, 51-44, in…
Final shot doesn’t fall for Scott boys’ basketball team in state semifinal loss to Bowling Green
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — One field goal. That’s how close the Scott boys’ basketball team came…
NCAA Tournament: Past won’t dictate the present when Cats, Shockers meet in tourney rematch
By Keith Taylor KyForward Senior Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS — Kentucky and Wichita State aren’t rivals, but based on the previous…
Keith Taylor: Cats haven’t reached peak, but winning is all that matters this time of year
INDIANAPOLIS — Northern Kentucky gave Kentucky its best punch. The Wildcats overcome the Norse and survived and moved on to…
NCAA Tournament: Kentucky overcomes challenge from Northern Kentucky in opener
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune INDIANAPOLIS — Northern Kentucky wasn’t intimidated by Kentucky. The Norse were simply overmatched. De’Aaron…
Cooper boys’ basketball team rides defense to another playoff victory in state quarterfinals
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune Intern LEXINGTON – You wouldn’t have know it was Cooper’s second game in less than 24…
Living the dream: Scott boys’ basketball team continues impressive run in state tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — A basketball team with no previous state tournament experience, a first-year head…
UK Hoops hold off resilient Belmont in opening game of NCAA Tournament, face OSU Sunday
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune Intern UK Hoops began the NCAA Tournament in front of a home crowd with a 73-70…
Billy Reed: Congrats to Norse for milestone, but do any of the regionals have a shot to make Final Four?
It’s a terrific achievement for Northern Kentucky University to make the NCAA Division-I Basketball Tournament the first year its team…
Cooper boys’ basketball team wins state tournament debut with another good defensive effort
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — A video celebrating the 100th year of the Kentucky boys’ high school…
Turfway Park selections for Friday
Turfway Park in Florence provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. FRIDAY, MARCH 17…
Cats respect NKU, want to keep winning streak going against Norse in NCAA opener
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune INDIANAPOLIS — De’Aaron Fox has never played in the NCAA Tournament but won’t be…
Jake Ohmer scores 41 points in Scott basketball program’s first state tournament victory
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Jake Ohmer has been among the leading scorers in Kentucky boys’ high school basketball…
Turfway Park selections for Thursday
Turfway Park in Florence provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. THURSDAY, MARCH 16…
NKU in the NCAA: Norse preparing for first foray into March Madness, Friday match with in-state rival Cats
The 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, affectionately known as March Madness, has kicked off, and South Region No. 15-seed Northern…
Cooper making debut in boys’ state basketball tournament as one of the top contenders
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The day after Cooper won the 9th Region boys’ basketball championship game, head coach…
Jamie Vaught: Lots of Bluegrass color in NCAA Big Dance field beyond just UK and UofL
There are lots of representatives from the state of Kentucky in the Big Dance beyond just UK and U of…