Upcoming stretch of games should be gut-check time for Cal’s top-ranked Cats
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune In the beginning of any journey, motivation is fresh. At the ending, the light…
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NKU opens softball season this weekend, faces top field in Kennesaw State Kickoff Classic
The Northern Kentucky University softball team gets the 2015 season started this weekend as they compete in the Kennesaw State…
Boone County brothers share limelight after squaring off in Region 6 bowling championship
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When the Kentucky High School Athletic Association made bowling a sanctioned sport in 2012,…
Jamie Vaught: Once a rival, LSU’s Dale Brown now able to marvel at Wildcats’ consistency
A trivia question for you. Can you name a former college basketball coach who has defeated Kentucky more than anyone…
UK Football Signing Day: With recruiting over, coaches switch to player development mode
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune The value of forgetfulness is encouraged in myriad forms – coaches preaching memory loss…
NKU’s record-setting Webber earns Track Athlete of the Week honors from Atlantic Sun Conference
Northern Kentucky University track and field athlete J.J. Webber was named Atlantic Sun Conference Male Indoor Track Athlete of the…
35th annual Labor of Love race for couples coming up at NKU — just two miles but not easy
I’ll admit this up front: I have a bias about the Annual Valentine’s Day 2-Mile Labor of Love Run that’s…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Late season squirrel hunting requires a few adjustments in strategy
Hunters who aren’t quite ready to pack it in should consider late-season squirrel hunting. The leaves are down and the…
Harrison’s offense, Towns’ defense seals win over Georgia, No. 1 UK takes 22nd straight win
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune With 41 seconds on the clock, and Kentucky holding a 67-58 lead against a…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: Hoge, Murrer, Brownell lead locals headed to Division I football programs
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Highlands quarterback Beau Hoge heads the list of Northern Kentuky high school football players…
What’s in a name? Plenty, when it comes to horses, as early Derby contenders prove
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune Most Kentucky Derby winners have majestic names worthy of their place in history….
Pair of Thomas More track standouts earn Athlete of the Week honors from Presidents’ Conference
Thomas More College senior Lucas Nare (Guilford, Ind./Oldenburg Academy) and freshman Christina Cook (Independence, Ky./Simon Kenton) earned weekly honors Tuesday…
Sports Notes: Todd’s history of success seems to be rubbing off on Morehead State basketball program
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Morehead State women’s basketball coach Greg Todd is no stranger to success; he’s won…
Softball City has new owner, getting ready for a big 31st year for the family-friendly complex
By Nick Gonnella Special to NKyTribune In less than one month, Softball City Sports Complex will be abuzz with activity,…
Holy Cross girls win nail-biter in All ‘A’ Classic Championship; NewCath boys breeze past Monroe
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter FRANKFORT, Ky. — A pair of Northern Kentucky high school basketball teams picked up…
NKU centerfielder KC Straley named to Atlantic Sun’s pre-season all-conference team
Northern Kentucky University center fielder KC Straley was named to College Sports Madness’ 2015 Atlantic Sun Conference Preseason All-Conference team,…
NKU falls 74-64 to Florida Gulf Coast University despite strong showing from Tayler Persons
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Tayler Persons posted 20 points and eight rebounds to lead Northern Kentucky, which suffered a 74-64…
Hot-shooting Wildcats take charge early over Alabama; only team now standing with no losses
By Ashley Scoby KyForward Sports Reporter Kentucky and Alabama played 40 minutes of basketball on Saturday night in Rupp Arena….
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Strong opening month fuels state’s second-highest deer harvest
By Kevin Kelly Special to KyForward After two seasons of record harvests, Kentucky’s deer hunters kept the pace up this…
Halfway home to perfection, unbeaten Cats too good not to think about making history
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Whether the Kentucky Wildcats like it or not, they’re halfway there. With a 69-53…
Northern Kentucky voted eighth in preseason Atlantic Sun Conference baseball poll
The Northern Kentucky University baseball team was picked to finish eighth in the 2015 Atlantic Sun Conference Preseason Poll, the…
Jamie Vaught: Former UK star Issel believes new NBA franchise would work in Louisville
In recent years, there have been some movements or discussions as well as media stories about bringing an NBA franchise…