Libs, Creamer shine for Norse, but EKU posts volleyball win in straight sets
Haley Libs set the pace once again for the Northern Kentucky University volleyball team, leading the way with eight kills…
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Freedom fumble late three-run lead, eliminated from playoffs after Rascals rally in the eighth
The Florence Freedom suffered a stunning 6-5 defeat at the hands of the River City Rascals in their one-game play-off…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: You don’t have to venture too far from civilization to find good fishing
Located about halfway between Lexington and Louisville, Guist Creek Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for largemouth bass and catfish. The…
Freedom’s UC Health Stadium will serve as site for 2016 Frontier League All-Star Game in July
Florence’s UC Health Stadium will be the site of the 2016 Frontier League All-Star Game, Freedom officials announced Tuesday. In…
Northern Kentucky men, women release home basketball schedules; season tickets now available
Season tickets for the 2015-16 men’s and women’s basketball campaigns are available for purchase. Several options exist to catch the…
Portz paces Norse men to eighth-place finish in season’s first golf tournament
The Northern Kentucky men’s golf team earned a share of eighth place in its first tournament of the season, the…
Northern Kentucky athletics department adds Hays, Ford to marketing, sales staff
Northern Kentucky University has announced the addition of Brandon Hays and Micki Ford to the athletic department staff. Hays joins…
Stoops knows cleaning up defensive issues a top priority with USC looming next
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune How does Kentucky’s defense rank against the rest of the 13 teams in the…
Sports Notes: Sure, Wildcats hang on for close win, but it looks like a short honeymoon for Stoops
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune It took about four hours Saturday for the mood of the Big Blue Nation…
Freedom fall to Southern Illinois, sets up one-game playoff against Rascals Tuesday
The Florence Freedom (49-47) will face the River City Rascals (56-40) in a one-game playoff on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in…
Kentucky makes good on its ‘obligation’ with 40-33 win over Louisiana Lafayette in ‘new’ CWS opener
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Mark Stoops wasn’t about to let a poor second half get the best of…
Prep Football Roundup: Late field goal gives Brossart third consecutive win; Lloyd, Holmes, NewCath win close games
The NKyTribune will be offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Increasing numbers in state deer herd seen as ‘new norm’
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Kentucky receives national acclaim for the quality of its deer herd, and the numbers…
Friday Football Roundup: Stringer scores four touchdowns in Beechwood win; Cooper, Ludlow blanked by downstate opponents
The NKyTribune will be offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…
Zayat says American Pharoah deserves shot at Breeders’ Cup, may train at Churchill Downs
With the belief that American Pharoah “deserves the chance to be in the sport’s premier year-end event,” his owner and…
Billy Reed: Predictions include bowls for UK, Cards, but Toppers might be most interesting to watch
I must begin my 2015 college football predictions with the safest bet of all: My alma mater will go unbeaten,…
Freedom capture sixth straight series, hit the road holding edge for final playoff spot
The Florence Freedom (48-45) defeated the Windy City ThunderBolts (40-53) 3-1 Thursday night behind yet another outstanding performance by pitcher…
Fans also feel the heat at Florence Freedom celebrity Roast of Pete Rose, the ‘Hustler,’ Thursday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Pete Rose wasn’t the only person getting roasted at UC Health Stadium Thursday night….
NKU Sports Notebook: Norse women put four-game streak on the line; men’s soccer on the road
Northern Kentucky University’s women’s soccer team looks to extend its four-game win streak on Friday, Sept. 4 when it plays…
Keith Taylor: Stoops wants Kentucky to make lasting impression in ‘new’ Commonwealth Stadium debut
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune When Mark Stoops arrived more than three years ago, he was more interested in…
Prep Sports Notebook: NewCath basketball player accepts college scholarship offer
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Ben Weyer, one of the leading scorers and rebounders in 9th Region boys’ basketball…
Freedom named 2015 Frontier League Organization of the Year by general managers
Florence has been named the 2015 Frontier League Organization of the Year by a vote of the league’s General Managers….