Jamie Vaught: Kentucky native Matt Figger playing a key role in South Carolina’s basketball resurgence
South Carolina, which faces UK on Saturday, Feb. 13, has been playing winning basketball this season, going all the way…
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Green Bay invades BB&T Arena for Horizon League collision with Northern Kentucky; women at UIC
Green Bay visits BB&T Arena for a clash with the Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team on Thursday night. The contest…
Bret Battaglia’s Turfway picks for Thursday card
Bret Battaglia sets the morning line at Turfway Park in Florence and provides daily picks and comments for the Trib…
Prep Sports Notebook: College football team’s first recruiting class includes player from Scott
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Deondre Pleasant, a senior captain on the Scott football team that posted a…
Keith Taylor: UK coach Mark Stoops makes an instate splash with fourth recruiting class
From the time he arrived at Kentucky, Mark Stoops has emphasized the importance of instate recruiting. Although there were hits…
Knoxville meltdown: Wildcats blow 21-point lead in shocking 84-77 loss to Tennessee
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky coach John Calipari wanted to get out of Knoxville as fast as he…
Lamar Thomas joins UK football staff as wide receivers coach
Lamar Thomas, former Miami three-sport great and eight-year veteran of the NFL, has been hired as Kentucky’s wide receivers coach,…
Beechwood part of power shift in 35th District boys’ basketball this season; they gain ‘confidence’
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Covington Catholic and Holmes have been the dominant teams in the 35th District…
Wall to Wall Coverage: UKathletics.com to offer behind-the-scenes football Signing Day live stream
UKathletics.com will once again offer wall-to-wall behind-the-scenes coverage as Kentucky football welcomes its 2016 class on Signing Day. Signing Day…
Despite big win over Tar Heels, Pitino still not sure just how good his inexperienced Cards can be
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — Judging the significance of Louisville’s 71-65 win over No. 2/1 North Carolina Tuesday…
Career-high 23 points by McDonald not enough as NKU men fall to Oakland
Drew McDonald scored a career-high 23 points, but Northern Kentucky fell to Oakland, 85-74, on Monday night at BB&T Arena….
From Clark Kent to Superman, Cardinals rebound big time to take down mighty North Carolina
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — Well, that was quite a turnaround in 48 hours. A Clark Kent to…
Ryle among top contenders in 9th Region girls’ basketball under new coach
Thanks to St. Elizabeth Healthcare Sports Medicine for sponsoring our girls’ high school basketball coverage this season. See all of our girls’…
Keith Taylor: Tennessee’s Barnes says UK will be a team to watch between now and March
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has taken note of Kentucky’s recent growth spurt that has propelled the Wildcats to three victories…
Roush Times Two: Northern Kentucky senior guard duo grab pair of Player of Week awards
The Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team picked up a pair of accolades this week, as seniors Courtney Roush and…
Wildcats’ point guard Ulis among 10 national finalists for 2016 Naismith Bob Cousy Award
Sophomore point guard Tyler Ulis has been named one of 10 finalists for the 2016 Bob Cousy Point Guard of…
Home Again: Northern Kentucky men back at BB&T Arena for Horizon League rematch with Oakland
Winners of four of its last six games, the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team returns to BB&T Arena for…
Pitino, Cardinals seeking redemption with top-ranked North Carolina heading to town
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — Trey Lewis sat glumly in his stall in the quiet University of Louisville…
Prep Basketball Notebook: Ohmer breaks Scott boys’ basketball team’s career scoring record
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Jake Ohmer became the Scott boys’ basketball team’s all-time scoring leader Friday night…
UK encounters heavy ‘Phog’ down the stretch in 90-84 overtime loss at No. 4 Kansas
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky took Kansas to the limit but couldn’t overcome the heavy “Phog” at Allen…
Bret Battaglia’s Turfway picks for Sunday card
Bret Battaglia sets the morning line at Turfway Park in Florence and provides daily picks and comments for the Trib…
Cordia ends NewCath’s three-year reign as All “A” Classic boys’ state champion
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Newport Central Catholic’s three-year reign as Kentucky All “A” Classic boys’ basketball champion…