Billy Reed: Chronically underachieving Reds desperately in need of a shakeup in leadership
I must begin this column about the Cincinnati Reds with a disclaimer. You need to know that no team or…
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Florence offense lights up scoreboard with 22 hits, 14 runs to sweep doubleheader from Slammers
Florence scored 14 combined runs and 22 hits in a doubleheader sweep of the Joliet Slammers Thursday night. They won…
Prep Football Previews: Holy Cross coach expects young team to be more competitive this season
The NKyTribune will be offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…
Calipari adds another top tier recruit for coming season in Australian center Humphries
Already loaded with one of the best recruiting classes in the country, the Kentucky men’s basketball team has bolstered its…
Prep Football Previews: Pioneers expect to continue recent run of success in program’s 50th season
The NKyTribune will be offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…
Prep Sports Notebook: Football official making a comeback to varsity games
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter One of the best comeback stories in Northern Kentucky high school football this season…
Norse women picked to finish fifth in initial Horizon League coaches’ poll
The Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer team was picked to finish fifth in the 10-team Horizon League race in its…
Joliet jolts Freedom with six-run fifth inning, reeling Florence drops fifth straight road game
The Florence Freedom dropped their series opener to the Joliet Slammers by a score of 10-4 on Wednesday. It’s the…
Bluegrass Adventures: Take proper care of your feet and they will take care of you
By Daniel Leathers Special to NKyTribune I’ll never forget that day many years ago at Fort Leonard, Missouri. I was…
Reds’ broadcaster Welsh among the participants in the Roast of Pete Rose on Sept. 3
The first four ‘Roasters’ for ‘The Roast of Pete Rose’ being held on Thursday, Sept. 3 at UC Health Stadium…
Straight from New Jersey, UK freshman Josh Allen ready to be a contributor on defense
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The University of Kentucky football roster features faces from a variety of places. Despite…
Heavy rain forces postponement of Freedom-Slammers game; doubleheader set for Thursday
The Florence Freedom and the Joliet Slammers’ game Tuesday was postponed due to rain and a tornado warning in the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Wood ducks, teal provide stern test for state waterfowl hunters
They are small, fast-flying ducks that test the wing shooting skills of Kentucky waterfowl hunters. Wood ducks and teal may…
Prep Football Previews: Lloyd is loaded with varsity veterans looking to make deep run in playoffs
The NKyTribune will be offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…
Patrick Towles makes biggest leap of all, beating out Drew Barker for UK quarterback job
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune It’s hard to beat an incumbent. The University of Kentucky coaching staff gave backup…
Freedom host Strike Out Cancer Night to focus on ‘remembering, hope and encouragement’
The Florence Freedom will host their 12th annual “Strike Out Cancer” Night presented by Thorntons on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The…
Prep Football Previews: Cooper’s returning offensive leader setting higher goals for his senior season
The NKyTribune will be offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…
Spots still available for Saturday’s Northern Kentucky University Baseball Prospect Camp
Spots still remain for the 2015 Northern Kentucky University Baseball Prospect Camp, set for Saturday, Aug. 22 at 9 a.m….
Jamie Vaught: Chance meeting with baseball legend Clemente results in a lifetime of memories
Over the years, I have written similar articles about my boyhood hero, legendary Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates, for…
Prep Football Previews: Coaching change instilled new attitude in Boone County team after 1-10 season
The NKyTribune will be offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…
Record crowd sees NKU best Wildcats in men’s soccer matchup; Norse women tie Western
In front of a record crowd of 2,188 fans, the Northern Kentucky University men’s soccer team defeated Kentucky 1-0 in…
Florence takes two of three against Gateway, pulls to within six games in the wild card race
Florence took an early lead against the Gateway Grizzlies Sunday night and never looked back in an 8-1 win at…