NKU Sports Notebook: Norse’s Griffith in USA Track Junior Nationals; Field on All-Academic team
Northern Kentucky University track and field athlete John Michael Griffith will compete at the 2015 USA Track and Field Junior…
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Davis solid on the mound in Freedom debut, but Wild Things pull off 4-2 victory
Florence fell behind early and couldn’t catch up in a 4-2 loss to the Washington Wild Things Thursday night. Washington…
Renovation of Meinken Field in Covington seen as ‘blessing for the whole community’
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter The renovation of Meinken Field in Covington is nearly completed and a ribbon-cutting…
It’s Official: Five-star combo guard Murray joining Wildcats’ top-ranked recruiting class
Adding to what was already considered one of the top recruiting classes in the country, highly touted guard Jamal Murray…
Cincinnati native Henn throws second no-hitter in Freedom franchise history; 8-0 over Washington
Cincinnati native Casey Henn delivered the highlight of the season so far on Wednesday as he fired the second no-hitter…
Thomas More checks in at No. 15 in preseason Sporting News Division III poll
The Thomas More College football team is ranked No. 15 in The Sporting News Division III preseason Top-25. The Saints…
Bluegrass Adventures: Lots of options factor in when choosing the right backpacking stove
By Daniel Leathers Special to NKyTribune Chet was getting ready to go on his very first backpacking adventure with a…
Good friends compete for starting quarterback position on Ryle football team
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter When Tanner Morgan transferred to Ryle High School last December, Aaron O’Hara was…
Freedom host Independence Community Night to raise funds for first responders
The Independence Police Department, Independence Professional Firefighters Local 3945, and the Florence Freedom are teaming up for Fischer Homes Independence…
Former Wildcats stock could be impacted by a blockbuster deal prior to upcoming NBA Draft
By Jonathan Coffman Special to NKyTribune Seven Kentucky players will wait to hear their names called during the NBA Draft…
Wildcats Bryant, Harrison on the semifinal list for college track’s prestigious Bowerman Award
Kentucky track and field standouts Dezerea Bryant and Kendra Harrison are semifinalists for the Bowerman Award, the highest collegiate recognition…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: American toad is common summertime front porch visitor
On summer nights across rural Kentucky homeowners may find an unexpected visitor hanging around their porch –the American toad. Insects…
Paul Long: On a rainy morning, running gives adults the chance to play in the puddles
When you first start out running on a rainy morning, you want to jump over or run around the puddles,…
Sports Notes: Former Cat Reed, Legends’ O’Hearn could soon find themselves moving up
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune A pair of Class A first basemen with Kentucky ties are having a major…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: Ryle football team helps clothing drive; catchers named all-state in softball
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Football players at Ryle High School got together Monday morning to sort and…
Norse athletics home gets a new name: It’s BB&T Arena at Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky’s only collegiate sports and entertainment venue has a new name: BB&T Arena at Northern Kentucky University, NKU announced…
Freedom bats go silent, Miners stay hot to take Father’s Day victory
The Florence Freedom couldn’t get the bats going in a 4-0 loss to the Southern Illinois Miners (21-12) Sunday night….
Welcome to the BBNBA: Kentucky rookies could join former Wildcats through draft
By Jonathan Coffman Special to NKyTribune When John Calipari arrived as head coach of Kentucky in 2009, he came with…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Eliminate the squint factor by remembering your eye protection
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Every angler has at one time or another forgotten something in their rush to…
Gooding the star on the mound as Freedom gain first road win; Griffey Sr. set for Father’s Day appearance
The Florence Freedom earned their first road series victory of the season with a 3-0 defeat of the Lake Erie…
Volleyball club gave Bush sisters the opportunity to impress college recruiters
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Ashley Bush had never played competitive volleyball before she joined the Northern Kentucky…
Freedom make effective use of two-out offense, scramble to 6-3 win over Crushers
Florence used clutch two-out hitting to beat the Lake Erie Crushers 6-3 Wednesday night. The Freedom got on the board…