Keith Taylor: Drew Barker doesn’t plan to change his approach as UK’s starting quarterback
Drew Barker won’t spend his summer trying to figure out how to beat out an incumbent quarterback. Moments after he…
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Kentucky’s new-look offense will feature ‘condensed’ game plan in annual Blue-White spring finale
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune For the third time in four years, a new coordinator will be calling the…
Billy Reed: In golf, nerves and the mind gets to the best of them, just ask Jordan Spieth
The golf world is just now beginning to come to terms with Jordan Spieth’s historic meltdown on the final day…
Keith Taylor: Tubby Smith can achieve success at Memphis — John Calipari proved it’s possible
John Calipari once called Memphis home. Now, a former Kentucky coach is taking up residence in the birthplace of Rock…
NCAA Public Recognition Award for academic excellence goes to NKU women’s basketball squad
The Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team was one of 13 Horizon League squads across all sports recognized for its…
With future ‘bright,’ Cards’ Petrino receives seven-year contract extension worth over $30 million
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — Under terms of a lucrative contract extension announced Thursday by the University of…
Jamie Vaught: Retired from coaching, Dale Brown still maintains fight against hypocritical NCAA
Dale Brown has fought against NCAA for a long time and still does. The former LSU basketball coach didn’t like…
Beechwood wins 9th Region All “A” Classic baseball title for third consecutive year
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter The Beechwood baseball team accomplished the first goal it set for this season…
Field set for Doc Morris Invitational high school baseball event
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Baseball teams from Highlands and Scott that made it to the final four…
Prep Sports Notebook: Ryle quarterback accepts scholarship offer from Western Michigan football team
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Ryle quarterback Tanner Morgan has made a commitment with Western Michigan University, according…
Keith Taylor: Future UK guard Fox impresses at Hoop Summit; former Wildcat Booker on fire for Suns
Two future Kentucky Wildcats — De’Aaron Fox and Wenyen Gabriel — participated in the Nike Hoop Summit last weekend and…
Northern Kentucky women add Indiana transfer Jess Walter to basketball roster
Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball has announced the signing of transfer Jess Walter, who will join the team for the…
Chicago Cubs to unveil 15 portraits at Wrigley by ‘baseball’s Van Gogh,’ NKy artist Gary Cieradkowski
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Northern Kentucky artist and author Gary Cieradkowski — called “baseball’s Van Gogh” — has hit…
Kentucky Lions All-Star Classic rosters announced, three from Northern Kentucky included
The Bluegrass Sports Commission announced Thursday that the Kentucky Lions All-Star Classic, which annually matches the top Kentucky high school…
Pitch count rule could help Kentucky high school baseball players avoid overuse injuries
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Kentucky high school baseball coaches have a new pre-game ritual this season. In…
Kentucky’s new offense installed, Gran pleased with Drew Barker’s progression at quarterback
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The new offense has been installed. The next step for Kentucky offensive coordinator Eddie…
Prep Sports Notebook: Local basketball standouts playing in senior all-star game on Saturday
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter The leading scorers on the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams that won 9th…
Saints sweep Geneva, Hetzer surpasses 400 career victories as head baseball coach
Thomas More College head baseball coach Jeff Hetzer picked up his 400th career win Wednesday in the Saints’ Presidents’ Athletic…
Billy Reed: Why not Geno? He’s only the most successful college basketball coach in history
University of Connecticut women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma always has made it clear that he considers himself to be a…
Jamie Vaught: A legendary figure, Rupp deserved more balanced portrayal by national media
Over several decades, there have been many national articles about Adolph Rupp and his 1965-66 Wildcats, popularly called “Rupp’s Runts.”…
Keith Taylor: Tyler Ulis opts for the NBA Draft, set to ‘open next chapter’ of his playing career
Tyler Ulis is taking his act to the next level. The Kentucky sophomore guard officially declared for the NBA Draft…
U of L levies additional penalties on men’s baskeball program, including loss of two scholarships
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — Continuing to try and stay ahead of the current NCAA investigation into a…