Back at Churchill Downs, new Triple Crown champ American Pharoah rests, meets adoring fans
Fewer than 24 hours after his tour de force triumph in the Belmont Stakes that made him racing’s first Triple…
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Veteran jockey Ouzts moves win total to 6,470, ties Fires for 11th all-time at Belterra
Veteran jockey Perry Ouzts became the 11th leading rider in the history of racing on Sunday when he rode See…
Free bases prove the difference as Florence walks off with 10-inning victory over Lake Erie
Florence’s Cody Bishop went hitless in the series against the Crushers. But his sharp eye won the game for the…
Highlands unable to recover after bad start in state baseball final, fall 10-3 to West Jessamine
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — Highlands got off to a bad start and wasn’t able to recover…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Non-interference the best policy when encountering young wildlife
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Encounters with young wildlife increase in spring as people spend more time outdoors. An…
Highlands baseball team advances to state championship game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — The Highlands baseball team is one win away from making history. If…
Scott’s playoff run ends with stunning loss in state semifinals
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — Scott baseball coach Jeff Trame didn’t think it would end this way….
Florence horse player enjoys the challenge of his favorite hobby — online handicapping contests
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Millions of people will be watching the Belmont Stakes on television this Saturday to see…
Notre Dame ends season with second loss in state softball tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Notre Dame’s season came to an end Friday morning with a 2-1 loss…
Impressive pitching performance puts Scott in final four of state baseball playoffs
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Scott sophomore pitcher Jake Ohmer allowed only two hits in a 7-0 win…
Burlington’s first pro hit spurs three-run rally as Freedom overcome Traverse City
Florence used a three-run seventh inning to power past the Traverse City Beach Bums 5-3 on Thursday night. Florence went…
Notre Dame softball team held to one hit in state tournament opener
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Notre Dame was limited to one hit in a 3-0 loss to Ashland…
Florence gets strong start from Stephens, first home run by Kelly, but drops doubleheader
Florence dropped back to back close decisions on Wednesday evening to the Traverse City Beach Bums in a Frontier League…
Jamie Vaught: New bench coach Barbee has been part of Calipari’s ‘family’ for 20 years
Tony Barbee sure has come a long way in going from a Wildcat opponent to becoming an assistant coach at…
Highlands advances to semifinals in state baseball tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Junior pitcher Ricky Raisor protected a one-run lead with the help of a…
Bluegrass Adventures: Cooking in a Dutch oven one of the many highlights of getting outdoors
By Daniel Leathers Special to NKyTribune The smell of food wafts through the air and finds you nestled down in…
Sure, it’s only June, but Governor’s Cup luncheon provides a chance to talk UK-U of L football
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune FRANKFORT, Ky. — Under gray skies, the chilly air had the nip of a…
Liane Crossley: American Pharoah to face seven challengers in final leg of Triple Crown
American Pharoah became the third horse in four years with a chance at the Triple Crown when he scored a…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: Local coaches select top players in baseball, softball
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Notre Dame senior Haylee Smith returns to the fast-pitch softball state tournament this week…
Kentucky recruit Briscoe set for USA Basketball U19 World Championship team tryout
Kentucky men’s basketball signee Isaiah Briscoe is a finalist to represent the United States at the World Championships in late…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Small towns that feature outdoor activities courting recent retirees
The first wave (the so-called leading edge) of the Baby Boomer Generation, born between 1946 and 1955, have retired or…
Paul Long: Hitting the pavement runs in the family; members of NKU’s first family have shared passion
Consider the first family of Northern Kentucky University. Intelligent and highly educated — or well on their way. Well-travelled. Community-…