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…
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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…
Cook becomes first Thomas More female track athlete to qualify for NCAA Championships
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the qualifiers for next week’s Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships and…
NKU men’s basketball squad adds Alabama transfer Jeff Garrett to roster
Jeff Garrett has officially committed to join Northern Kentucky’s men’s basketball team beginning with the fall of the 2015-16 season….
Triple Crown bid alive as American Pharoah overcomes sloppy track to capture Preakness
Zayat Stables’ American Pharoah romped over the sloppy track at Pimlico Race Course to register a seven-length victory in Saturday’s…
Senior Day disappointing as Norse complete season with loss to Lipscomb
Cole Bauml and Brad Bohlen each recorded two hits to lead the Northern Kentucky University baseball team, but the Norse…
Notre Dame girls, CovCath boys fall short of state titles, but still proud of accomplishments
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The four seniors on the Notre Dame tennis team didn’t seem upset after their…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Knowing your needs is the key to getting the right kayak
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune FRANKFORT, Ky. – The first time I fished a stream out of a kayak,…
Skies threatened but Freedom fans saw stars: Big Red Machine legends Johnny Bench, George Foster
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Rain threatened to delay the start of the Florence Freedom game Friday night, but…
American Pharoah again the horse to beat as top Derby challengers return for Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah is set to take the second step along the Triple Crown trail in Saturday’s 140th…