Highlands finishes one point behind winning team in Class 2A boys’ state track meet
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Two seconds. That’s how close Highlands came to winning a state championship trophy in…
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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Safe experience on the water should be the top priority for state’s boaters
By Kevin Kelly Special to KyForward FRANKFORT, Ky. – Memorial Day weekend serves as the unofficial start to summer and…
Thomas More’s Pogue adds to post-season honors, earns first-team All-America recognition
Thomas More College junior designated hitter Donovan Pogue (Sharonville, Ohio/St. Xavier) has been named to the American Baseball Coaches Association…
Scott uses extra innings to top Brossart; Ryle knocks Boone County out of softball postseason
John Lachmann NKyTribune sports reporter Region 10 baseball champion Scott needed 10 innings to edge Brossart and clinch a regional…
Weaver flirts with no-hitter, Freedom bats come alive in 9-0 victory over Frontier Greys
Chuck Weaver won his second decision of the year with a dominant performance on the mound and Florence’s offense was…
Dixie Heights three-sport athlete Johnson striving to meet one more goal before graduation
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Graduation is just nine days away, but Dixie Heights senior Branden Johnson has more…
Calipari picks up Alltech 2015 Humanitarian Award for helping others ‘reach their dreams’
Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari received Alltech’s prestigious 2015 Humanitarian Award on his home court at Rupp Arena on…
Thomas More junior DH Donovan Pogue earns pair of first team All-Mideast Region honors
Thomas More College junior designated hitter Donovan Pogue (Sharonville, Ohio/St. Xavier) has been named All-MidEast Region by the American Baseball…
District Tournaments: Region 10 champ Scott edges Brossart; CovCath survives Holy Cross
By John Lachmann NKyTribune sports reporter Region 10 baseball champion Scott needed 10 innings to edge Brossart and clinch a…
Florence offense misfires in shutout, season-opening win streak snapped by Frontier
The Florence Freedom saw their four game winning streak to open the season snapped with a 5-0 loss to the…
Bluegrass Adventures: Human-powered watercraft provide unique view of outdoors
Editor’s note: Veteran outdoorsman and adventurer Daniel Leathers joins KyForward’s regular contributors with “Bluegrass Adventures,” a column highlighting the many…
Paul Long: Running 100 miles in the Florida sun, heat is how some NKy residents spent a day (or more)
It’s safe to say that most people headed to Florida are looking for sand, sea, and sun — lots and…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: Vickers jumps into title contention; Shields inducted into Hall of Fame
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Holmes senior Freddie Vickers qualified to compete in the boys’ high jump at…
NKU’s Bauml earns second straight All-Atlantic Sun honor, Ganns on All-Freshman squad
Two Northern Kentucky University baseball players have been honored by the Atlantic Sun Conference for their performance on the field…
Stephens shuts down Frontier as Freedom capture fourth straight win to open season
For the second straight season, the Florence Freedom are 4-0. Starter Coleman Stephens (2-0) shut down the Frontier Greys (0-3)…
Ryle eliminates Conner from post-season play; Newport Catholic Central among district winners
By John Lachmann NKyTribune sports reporter In the most consequential elimination game of the day, Ryle knocked Conner out of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Allure of bullfrog season is experiencing the outdoors at night
The season opens in spring, but the nightly chorus of bullfrogs is considered by many to be the song of…
Calipari denies New Orleans media reports that he has interest in coaching Pelicans
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Hours after media speculation in New Orleans that he was interested in discussing a…
NKU Sports Notebook: Bauml named to Academic All-A Sun team; search on for new softball coach
Northern Kentucky University’s Cole Bauml was named to the 2015 Academic All-Atlantic Sun Conference team, the league office announced. Bauml…
Simon Kenton baseball, softball teams advance in state tournaments with district wins
By John Lachmann NKyTribune sports writer The Simon Kenton, Cooper, Dixie Heights, St. Henry and Beechwood baseball teams all punched…
Sports Notes: Despite conference upgrade to ACC, Louisville baseballl still hitting on all cylinders
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Those predicting a tumble for the University of Louisville’s baseball program following its move…
Northern Kentucky prep athletes are top qualifiers in 21 total events for upcoming state track meet
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky high school athletes are listed as top contenders in 21 events for…