Notre Dame doubles team advances to semifinal round of state tennis tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter The Notre Dame doubles team of senior Francie Case and junior Kylie Moellering…
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Top two Derby finishers set up for rematch in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune correspondent When undefeated Nyquist sailed to victory in the Kentucky Derby on May 7, he conjured…
Rascals rally with four-run sixth inning, hang season’s first sweep on Freedom
The Florence Freedom were swept for the first time in 2016 with a 6-5 loss to the River City Rascals…
Ryle baseball team entering post-season playoffs as top contender for 9th Region title
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Banners celebrating the Ryle baseball teams that won 9th Region championships in 2007…
Heralded prospect Marquis Bolden makes awaited decision, chooses Duke over Kentucky
By Keith Taylor NKyTribune senior sports writer Marquis Bolden made his decision Thursday and he won’t be coming to Lexington….
Freedom cough up late lead, suffer doubleheader sweep at hands of River City Rascals
The River City Rascals denied the Florence Freedom any chances at revenge for last years Wild Card game by taking…
Freshman guard Charles Matthews granted a full release from scholarship at Kentucky
Kentucky men’s basketball freshman Charles Matthews will transfer, coach John Calipari announced Wednesday. Matthews will be granted a full release…
Keith Taylor: Calipari has room for Bolden if Lee, Briscoe return; Skal’s NBA stock on the rise
Marques Bolden’s future will be decided this week. The heralded 6-foot-11 star is expected to make his decision known at…
Prep Sports Notebook: St. Henry basketball player will continue career across the river
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter One of the leading scorers in 9th Region boys’ basketball the last two…
Saints’ Hetzer earns PAC Coach of the Year honors; nine placed on all-conference baseball squad
Thomas More College head baseball coach Jeff Hetzer has been named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Coach of the Year…
Towns becomes first former Wildcat to earn NBA Rookie of the Year honors; choice was unanimous
Succeed and proceed. From NCAA All-American to NBA Rookie of the Year, former Kentucky men’s basketball player Karl-Anthony Towns has…
Thomas More knocks off Washington & Jefferson in PAC finals, locks up berth in NCAA D-III tourney
Top-seeded Thomas More College rallied to defeat third-seeded Washington & Jefferson 4-3 Sunday in the championship game of the 2016…
Thunderbolts capture season’s first series against Florence with 12th-inning rally
Aided by the International Rule, the Windy City ThunderBolts took the series from the Florence Freedom by scoring in the…
Keith Taylor: Calipari says Tyler Ulis will excel in NBA; Cats to play twice in New York next season
John Calipari thinks Tyler Ulis will enjoy a successful career and credits Isaiah Thomas for paving the way for the…
Billy Reed: Dilapidated Pimlico likely to see Nyquist capture second leg of racing’s Triple Crown
As we begin contemplating the second jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown, your first question probably is, “What is a…
Prep Sports Notebook: Highlands softball team has perfect record against local opponents
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter The Highlands fast-pitch softball team that has not lost to a Northern Kentucky…
Brothers win regional doubles title in final season together on CovCath tennis team
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Covington Catholic senior Jake Haught dropped his tennis racquet and hugged his younger brother,…
Keith Taylor: Incoming freshman class has John Calipari beaming about UK’s prospects next season
Kentucky coach John Calipari isn’t going to the NBA anytime soon. He’s too busy raving about his incoming class as…
Date set for Big Blue Madness, exhibition schedule features Clarion and Asbury University
It’s never too early to get excited about next year. Next season officially begins Oct. 14 with the annual Big…
Freedom looking for fourth playoff spot in five years when new season begins this weekend
Opening weekend for the Florence Freedom is here. The Freedom begin their quest for a fourth playoff appearance in five…
Jamie Vaught: Pineville native, former EKU star Madon getting his pro shot with Oakland Raiders
This week has been kind of hectic for former Eastern Kentucky University football standout Ben Madon, but that’s okay. While…
Keith Taylor: Nyquist braces for next step in racing career, moves on to Pimlico after Derby victory
LOUISVILLE — Nyquist is preparing for the next step in his racing career. The Kentucky Derby winner departed Churchill Downs…