Former Cincinnati assistant Shumate added to Brannen’s basketball staff at Northern Kentucky
Chris Shumate has been named an assistant coach by Northern Kentucky men’s basketball head coach John Brannen. Shumate joins assistant…
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NKU wraps up softball regular season with three games at Horizon League foe Youngstown State
The Northern Kentucky University softball team wraps up the 2016 regular season this weekend with a three-game series at Horizon…
Keith Taylor: Stoops plans to participate in satellite camps this summer, but won’t ‘overdo it’
Mark Stoops plans on taking advantage of the latest trend in college football this summer. The Kentucky coach will take…
Prep Sports Notebook: Bezold plans to join West Virginia men’s basketball team as walk-on
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Tyler Bezold got an idea of what it takes to play major college…
Can’t make it to Churchill downs for the Kentucky Derby? Turfway Park has plenty of activities planned
Turfway Park will celebrate the 142nd renewal of the Run for the Roses with its annual Kentucky Derby simulcast and…
Billy Reed: Turns out Triple Crown winner Bob Baffert much more than a one-hit wonder
So here came the new shooter from California, a dude with a mop of prematurely white hair, tinted sunglasses, and…
Keith Taylor: UK recruit Bolden getting close to decision; Briscoe, Lee NBA combine alternates
Marques Bolden is still pondering his future but is expected to make a decision on his college choice sooner rather…
Northern Kentucky’s Ganns named Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week
Northern Kentucky sophomore left-handed pitcher Trey Ganns has been named a Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week after striking…
Ganns enjoys career night with 14 strikeouts as Norse blank Milwaukee; NKU softball drops decision
Sophomore Trey Ganns enjoyed a career night at Miller Park on Sunday, striking out a Northern Kentucky Division I program…
Kentucky linebacker Josh Forrest chosen in the sixth round of NFL Draft by L.A. Rams
Kentucky linebacker Josh Forrest was chosen by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round of the National Football League…
Former Kentucky men’s basketball standout Ed Davender dies at age 49
Former Kentucky men’s basketball player Ed Davender died Thursday night after suffering a heart attack earlier in the week. He…
Prep Sports Notebook: Tennis teams put streaks on the line in regional tournaments
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Several interesting story lines will be unfolding during the high school tennis post-season…
Billy Reed: It’s always good to wager on experience when handicapping Kentucky Derby prospects
Here is one of the better gambling tips you’ll receive between now and the first Saturday in May: Beware of…
NKU hosts final weekend softball series, Norse baseball traveling to Milwaukee
The Northern Kentucky University softball team will open up the final weekend home series of the season when the Norse…
Former White Sox prospect, Covington native Isler to pitch for Freedom this year
Former Chicago White Sox prospect and Covington native Zach Isler has signed to play for the Florence Freedom. “It’s fun…
Jamie Vaught: Baseball fans will find lots to like at Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum
If you are a baseball fan, you certainly will enjoy a popular attraction at the Great American Ball Park in…
State champion distance runner dealing with injury in final high school season
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Ethan Shuley’s high school running career may have been cut short by a…
Keith Taylor: Mitchell takes full responsibility for ‘upheaval’ but deserves chance to end disruption
Building a program came easy for Matthew Mitchell. Staying there has been harder than he imagined. It took just three…
NKU splits softball doubleheader with IUPUI; Ball State topples Norse men
Dani Devlin’s three-run home-run helped key the Northern Kentucky University softball team to a 3-0 victory over IUPUI in the…
UK honors its top student-athletes in CATSPY Awards, Tyler Ulis named top male athlete
UK Athletics presented 38 honors at the 14th annual CATSPY Awards, held Monday at Memorial Coliseum to recognize athletic and…
Keith Taylor: Calipari awaiting decision from Bolden; Forrest, Spence set for NFL Draft
Kentucky coach John Calipari is awaiting the final word from heralded recruit Marques Bolden but hasn’t been spending his time…
Conner fast-pitch softball team continues to win after unexpected coaching change
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Despite an unexpected coaching change and having two inexperienced pitchers, the Conner fast-pitch…