Kentucky by Heart: Legendary train engineer ‘Casey’ Jones spent much of his childhood in Western Ky.
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist John Luther “Casey” Jones was a Kentucky-raised boy who grew up to gain beloved stature…
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Billy Reed, 78, a legend among journalists, has died in Louisville after a long illness
Billy Reed, 78, an icon among sportswriters everywhere, has died at Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville after a long illness….
Billy Reed: What a train wreck at UofLouisville, having a need for a new president and a new AD
Somewhere Tom Jurich is. . .well, to tell the truth, I can’t even guess what he’s thinking about the train…
Billy Reed: Remembering day that ‘shall live in infamy’ — and ramifications that can still be felt
Somewhere in the late 1970s, I was introduced to Blackie Sherrod, the sportswriting legend of all Texans except those who…
Billy Reed: UK’s Stoops had much better team and it showed; he also took Cunningham out of his game
So many bettors fell in love with the shimmering talents of Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham that the Cardinals were made…
Billy Reed: A happy early Thanksgiving to all, and giving thanks for the escape sport offers this holiday
A happy early Thanksgiving to all readers of the Northern Kentucky Tribune and especially those who take the time to…
Billy Reed: Money (thus gambling) now infects college sports, so how much do players make?
As I was watching the University of Louisville football team hammer Syracuse, I was amazed at how much the Cardinals…
Billy Reed: UK’s Cats get beat as Coach K starts 40th season; hope he can end with championship
I rarely watch a game, any game, in its entirety, especially one that starts at 9:30 p.m., but I watched…
Billy Reed: I learned some things from Breeders Cup I need to fix, but John Gaines’ vision is justified
The Breeders Cup showed me a few things I need to fix about myself and I will try to do…
Billy Reed: The Breeders Cup starts today, offering classic races for race fans; here are Billy’s picks
I always feel a sort of proprietary interest in the Breeders Cup because I was among the handful of media…
Billy Reed: Connection to family makes admiration for George Clooney all the more special
George Clooney may well be my favorite actor. He picks good roles and plays them well. But there’s also the…
Billy Reed: Not out of the question that UK has lost its last game, but then there’s still UofL at Cardinal
Now that the University of Kentucky football team has registered its expected loss against Georgia in Atlanta, fans giddy over…
Billy Reed: I took a fall and fractured some ribs and it hurt like crazy — but worst, I missed deadline
In my long career in journalism, I’ve always taken pride in making my deadlines. My track record is pretty good….
Billy Reed: The horses are running at Keeneland, which is good, but they’ll run without Baffert stable
When the horses are running at Keeneland, the world is a better place. I can’t prove that, of course, but…
Billy Reed: Malik Cunningham deserves a raise. Said as college sports as we know it is dying as we watch
Malik Cunningham deserves a raise. I don’t know what the University of Louisville’s star running back is making now because…
Billy Reed: Lifting a cup in memory and salute to people along life’s path, like Rick Bailey, David Hawpe
I was sitting at home the other night, trying to figure out how to use a new iPhone I had…
Billy Reed: Moneyball, moneyball, moneyball — let’s play ball; we can watch and wonder as players collect
When Kentucky begins playing basketball this season, it will be difficult for me to keep from wondering just how much…
Billy Reed: Golf doesn’t like me — but, my, the fun I’ve had and the friends I’ve made, despite by play
The game of golf doesn’t like me and I’m not sure why. Maybe one of my ancestors made fun of…
Billy Reed: NKY native Jeff Walz may be the best college basketball coach in the state
It would completely embarrass Jeff Walz if someone suggested he might be the best college basketball coach in Kentucky. But…
Billy Reed: 100th anniversary of a classic football game, Centre 6, Harvard 0; cheating is part of story
I’ve happily accepted an invitation from the good folks at Centre College to moderate a panel discussing the 100th anniversary…
Billy Reed: Visit to Reds game on unbearably hot day serves as a reminder of the gift of good friendships
Last Thursday I went to Cincinnati with my friends Ronnie Galloway and Paul Haydon to see the Reds play the…
Billy Reed: In these contentious and uncertain times, the wise words of Muhammad Ali ring truer than ever
A few weeks ago, I had coffee with Lonnie Ali, widow of the most influential Kentuckian ever. She lives mostly…