NKU can’t pull off upset against top-seed Houston but Norse proved they belong on NCAA’s big stage
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The moment was definitely not too big for Northern Kentucky’s Norse. But the top-seeded…
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Subpar shooting topples Newport in state tournament game that features player breaking scoring record
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — There were several reasons for Newport’s subpar shooting performance in a first-round…
Thomas More women will face top-ranked team in NAIA semifinals after close win in second round
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Thomas More junior Alex Smith scored seven of her team-high 24 points during a…
Prep Sports Notebook: Coaches name Meyer, Ipsaro co-winners of 9th Region Player of the Year Award
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Senior guards Jacob Meyer of Holy Cross and Evan Ipsaro of Covington Catholic were…
Kentucky coach John Calipari says Wildcats are in a good mindset heading into NCAA Tournament
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach John Calipari likes his team’s chances going into the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats…
Two-hour delay, Cumberlands cannot stop Thomas More women in NAIA finals opener in Sioux City, Iowa
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter So you’re all ready for your debut in the NAIA National Championship Women’s Finals…
Ninth Region, Newport will get off to traditional Day 2 start for Northern Kentucky teams down state
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter It’s almost an annual holiday – or holidays. The middle two Wednesdays in March…
Newport going for first state tournament win since 1955 against player closing in on scoring record
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The last time Newport won a game in the Kentucky boys state basketball tournament…
NKU men get NCAA top-seed Houston Thursday in Birmingham, Ala., and they could not be more thrilled
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The response was sheer exhilaration. “It’s not officially official until you see your name…
Indiana-bred Nobody Listens claims first victory outside home state with win in Big Daddy Stakes
Matt Kwiatkowski, Jason Kaylor and Roger Browning’s fleet-footed Indiana-bred Nobody Listens returned to the winner’s circle for the 10th time…
Thomas More women will play downstate rival in opening round of NAIA national tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Thomas More women’s basketball will continue its quest for a second consecutive NAIA…
Multiple graded stakes winner Major Dude leads 83 nominations to $700k Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway
Spendthrift Farm’s Major Dude, a flashy two-time graded stakes winner, leads a cast of 83 talented 3-year-olds that were nominated to…
Red-hot Vanderbilt hands Kentucky an early exit in Southeastern Conference with Friday’s 80-73 victory
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It was a rare short stay for Kentucky in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. For the…
Young Simon Kenton team battles to the end in double-overtime loss at girls state tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Simon Kenton probably had the youngest starting lineup among the 16 teams in the…
Shaky shooting performance collars Cooper girls in first-round loss at state basketball tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter A strong finish couldn’t compensate for a shaky shooting performance in Cooper’s 70-64 loss…
A confident Antonio Reeves will be key for Kentucky as Wildcats ready for their postseason run
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Once Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves discovered his role, he began to develop more confidence in…
Thomas More men suffer season-ending NAIA tourney OT loss at the line at Montana Tech
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The Thomas More men’s basketball season found out Wednesday why host Montana Tech was…
Hitting for 98, TMU women leave fans last NAIA memory but next week in Iowa is what really matters
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Dropping 98 points on a good Concordia (Neb.) team in the second round of…
Grade II winner Candy Overload leads field of nine in Saturday’s $125,000 Big Daddy Stakes at Turfway
Gary Barber, Wachtel Stable and Pantofel Stable’s Candy Overload, a former Grade II winner and recent local victor of the…
Newport guard scores winning basket on unplanned play to defeat Cooper, 44-42, in 9th Region boys final
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter None of the players on either team had ever been in a 9th Region…
On to the NCAA, Northern Kentucky men knock off Cleveland State to earn a spot in March Madness
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky’s Norse stuck with the formula – defense and determination – and for…
Thomas More men win NAIA opener big in Butte but now face host Montana Tech for trip to Kansas City
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Thomas More’s fifth-seeded men defended terrifically in a 66-44 win over No. 12 seed…