Keith Taylor: Calipari wants Cats to get back to doing what’s right for team following loss to Vols
KNOXVILLE — Maybe Kentucky was looking ahead to its showdown with Kansas. Maybe the Wildcats simply didn’t heed John Calipari’s…
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Jamie Vaught: Kentucky native Patrick Smith making a basketball name for himself in the Show Me State
In the junior college ranks, there is a veteran basketball coach from the state of Kentucky who is doing very…
Walton-Verona player provided “an inspiration to all” leading team to All “A” Classic state tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When Walton-Verona junior guard Zach Clinkenbeard received the most valuable player award after the…
Now past the learning curve, Gabriel building his confidence and giving Cats boost in post
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Wenyen Gabriel has given Kentucky a boost during the past two weeks and the…
Faulkner’s career-high 29 propel Norse men to win; NKU women capture second straight on road
The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team cruised to a 101-87 victory over Detroit Mercy on Sunday afternoon behind Mason Faulkner’s…
Childress, Hendrick among five enshrined in NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremony in Charlotte
Five of NASCAR’s legendary competitors – three owners and two drivers – were enshrined into the NASCAR Hall of Fame…
NewCath wins 9th Region All “A” Classic boys’ basketball title for fifth consecutive year
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Newport Central Catholic boys’ basketball coach Ken Collopy said the challenging schedule his players…
Crewman survives objections, nearly sets track record in winning Forego Stakes at Turfway Park
Crewman survived two jockeys’ objections to win the $50,000 black type Forego Stakes at Turfway Park Saturday by three-quarters of…
Keith Taylor: Led by Hawkins, Cats use makeshift backcourt to overcome Gamecocks
Kentucky found a way to win without its point guard. The fifth-ranked Wildcats (17-2, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) kept its perfect…
9th Region All “A” Classic: Lloyd boys’ basketball team needs one more win to claim first region title
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Lloyd boys’ basketball team is one win away from claiming the first regional…
Saturday selections from Turfway Park
Turfway Park in Florence provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. SATURDAY, JANUARY 21…
Kentucky expects another push and shove encounter against surging South Carolina
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky senior Derek Willis hasn’t forgotten last year’s win over South Carolina. “It was…
Norse men return from layoff, host Oakland in key Horizon League showdown
The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team hosts Oakland University at BB&T Arena on Friday night. It is $1 beverage…
Friday selections from Turfway Park
Turfway Park in Florence provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. FRIDAY, JANUARY 20…
CovCath edges Cooper, 55-52, in showdown between area’s top two boys’ basketball teams
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The showdown between the top two boys’ basketball teams in Northern Kentucky this season…
9th Region All “A” Classic: Lloyd, Ludlow advance to semifinals with seniors leading the way
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Lloyd shot 54.5 percent (30 of 55) from the field and defeated St. Henry,…
Thursday selections from Turfway Park
Turfway Park provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 RACE 1…
9th Region All “A” Classic: Newport edges Holy Cross after 3-point shot sends game into overtime
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Newport sophomore guard Donnie Miller made a desperation 3-point shot to send the game…
Keith Taylor: Fox delivers late, helps Wildcats avoid potential disaster in 88-81 win over Bulldogs
STARKVILLE — When things started falling apart for Kentucky, De’Aaron Fox stepped up and helped the Wildcats avoid a potential…
Wednesday selections from Turfway Park
Turfway Park provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 RACE 1…
9th Region All “A” Classic: Lloyd wins another close game behind senior’s 28-point performance
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Most of the games the Lloyd boys’ basketball team has played this season were…
NKU women fall to 5-13 for the season with loss in Detroit; Titans win 57-49 with strong fourth
By Chloe Smith NKU Athletics Communications Northern Kentucky women’s basketball held a tight game with Detroit Mercy, which was picked…