Keith Taylor: Lee gets message, brings energy to court in UK’s win over Illinois State
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Marcus Lee got the message after missing his first start of the season. Benched…
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Louisville has nothing to blame for lack of early spot in polls other than lightweight schedule
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Catching up with University of Louisville hoops while waiting for a UK…
Possible absence of Ulis against Illinois State could turn into an opportunity for Hawkins
With Tyler Ulis sidelined by a hyperextended elbow, a role opened for Dominique Hawkins last Friday. Hawkins played nine minutes…
Norse men travel to North Carolina A&T; NKU women rally late to knock off Robert Morris
The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team will play its second contest of a three-game road swing when it takes…
Stoops promises ‘tougher’ off-season as Wildcats regroup following disappointing 5-7 campaign
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky had the tools in place for a successful season. A refurbished stadium, eight…
CovCath’s talented roster garners top spot in N. Ky. boys’ basketball coaches poll
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Over the last four seasons, Covington Catholic boys’ basketball teams have won a state…
Kentucky quarterback Patrick Towles decides to transfer to finish out collegiate career
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Playing football at the University of Kentucky was a dream come true for Patrick…
Strong offensive performance from Jackson saves Louisville from embarrassing loss to Kentucky
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune Let’s be honest. And blunt. Lamar Jackson saved Bobby Petrino from a very embarrassing…
Holmes ranked No. 1 in N. Ky. girls’ high school basketball coaches poll going into 2015-16 season
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Holmes girls’ basketball coach Tony Perkins expects his team to have a highly successful…
Keith Taylor: Season-ending loss to Louisville sums up another late collapse by Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s season-ending loss to instate rival Louisville in the Governor’s Cup summed up a…
Wabash halts Thomas More NCAA Championship run with 33-27 second-round overtime decision
The ninth-ranked Thomas More College football team fell 33-27 in overtime to seventh-ranked Wabash College Saturday in a second round…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: With Farmer as host, KET program always kept focus on everyday folks
By Dave Baker Special to NKyTribune Twenty years ago, viewers of Kentucky Afield tuned their televisions to a most unusual…
Career high 18 points from Lyttle power NKU women to home win over Tennessee Tech
Rebecca Lyttle posted a career-high 18 points on Friday evening as the Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team used a…
Football Roundup: Beechwood advances to title game; Simon Kenton’s best season comes to end
The NKyTribune is offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth Healthcare…
NewCath scores twice in the fourth quarter to win Class 2A semifinal game against Danville
The NKyTribune is offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth Healthcare…
UK freshmen pick up the slack after Tyler Ulis suffers elbow injury in win over South Florida
By Keith Taylor Special to the NKyTribune Kentucky cruised without its floor general Friday. The top-ranked Wildcats (6-0) remained undefeated…
Pulaski County rallies in second half to deny Highlands a return trip to state football finals
The NKyTribune is offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth Healthcare…
Petrino hoping to see improved ground attack in Governor’s Cup showdown with Kentucky
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE – Traditionally, the Louisville-Kentucky football games have been won by the team that…
Keith Taylor: Bragging rights, bowl berth on the line for UK in season finale against Louisville
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune A rivalry game is all about bragging rights. Kentucky’s regular-season finale against Louisville Saturday…
Calipari’s Cats begin post-Thanksgiving schedule facing old friend Antigua, South Florida
The top-ranked Kentucky Wildcats hit the road to face South Florida on Friday at American Airlines Arena in Miami. KENTUCKY…
Cardinals’ leading receiver Staples will present big challenge for Wildcat defense Saturday
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE–Jamari Staples is Louisville’s leading receiver and perhaps the most dangerous offensive threat Kentucky…
Jamie Vaught: Bell County product Morris adjusting well to pace, new role with Mitchell’s Wildcats
Over the years, UK has had a handful of Kentucky “Miss Basketball” players who went on to have productive careers…