Kentucky uses speed to wear down Lions in final tuneup before showdown with Kansas
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky’s speed was too much for Texas A&M Commerce. The Wlldcats (2-0) overcame a slow…
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Wildcats both physically and mentally ready for No. 8 Alabama; kickoff set for noon Saturday in Lexington
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today In its last meeting against a top-ranked opponent, Kentucky didn’t fare too well in all…
Matt’s Take: Red-hot Bengals and end of an era for Cincinnati Reds
By Matthew McAdow NKyTribune sports columnist Red Hot Bengals Joe Burrow thrives in primetime games and displayed his skills on…
Kentucky taking routine approach as they get ready for Saturday’s showdown with No. 8 Crimson Tide
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will face a big challenge in the team’s final home game of the season…
Instead of calling plays, Dayton’s head football coach interacts with players on sidelines during games
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports writer Dayton head football coach Jesse Herbst doesn’t wear a headset during games. He put…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: It’s crossover time for football here, and basketball there, this week
We’re in one of those interesting crossover weeks in Northern Kentucky sports. College basketball is beginning and high school football…
Newport boys, Cooper girls voted No. 1 in preseason polls of N. Ky. high school basketball coaches
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports writer The high school basketball teams that won 9th Region championships last March were voted…
Kentucky uses big second half to defeat New Mexico State Aggies in Monday’s season opener
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It took a while, but Kentucky pulled away from rebuilding New Mexico State on Monday…
After two easy exhibition victories, Kentucky set to open basketball season tonight against Aggies
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The next one will officially count. Kentucky, which rolled to easy wins over Georgetown College…
Turfway Park to partner with Claiborne Farm for three-race ‘Make Your Mare’ series
Turfway Park Racing and Gaming will partner with Claiborne Farm for a three-race series where fillies and mares will receive…
Kentucky ends losing skid with win over Bulldogs, becomes bowl eligible for eighth straight season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky ended a three-game losing streak and became bowl eligible Saturday night. The Wildcats (6-3,…
Newport turns playoff replay with Holy Cross into a romp thanks to Wildcats’ speed on both sides of ball
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Just what you expected after the way these teams rocked and rolled one another…
Notre Dame volleyball team loses showdown with Louisville Assumption, 3-1, in state title match
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The two most successful high school volleyball teams in Kentucky faced off in the…
Dayton ends seven-game losing streak against Brossart with dominant defensive performance
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Dayton quarterback Chad Nickell did a good job running his team’s veer offense during…
CovCath opens what could be a 4-game home run to the playoff finals with a big win over Greenup County
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter You never know, is how Covington Catholic Coach Eddie Eviston sees the first playoff…
Lloyd Memorial’s Juggs didn’t see their 55-7 playoff win over Fleming County coming but they’ll take it
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Kyle Niederman had no idea the first round of the Kentucky High School Football…
Highlands has it going as Bluebirds hit on every part of the game in blanking South Oldham, 43-0
By Don Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The last thing that a running football team in Kentucky ever wants to see…
Notre Dame reaches semifinals of state volleyball tournament behind balanced offensive attack
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The balanced offensive attack that has been a key element in the Notre Dame…
Kentucky looks to stop three-game skid as they face Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It’s been more than a decade since Kentucky has beaten Mississippi State on the road….
Prep Sports Report: Six football playoff teams have quarterback with passing total above 2,000 yards
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Six local high school football teams preparing for first-round games in the state playoffs…
New-look NKU women’s basketball will sport new offense, new coaches and mostly new roster
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The NKU women’s basketball team hopes to build on last year’s final charge for…
Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard having fun and providing a steady presence for basketball Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Reed Sheppard’s family roots run deep at the University of Kentucky. His father, Jeff Sheppard,…