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…
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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: After the most unconventional of college basketball seasons, I’m backing the Bears. Maybe…
This has been the most confounding college basketball season ever, a Las Vegas casino sort of thing in which Duke…
Billy Reed: Looking for the coaches who teach values and character — and not just pursuit of big money
My interest in sports has been tempered by what’s happening these days in our government. It’s difficult for me to…
Billy Reed: Breckinridge is one of only three Kyians to serve as U.S. vice president, but remove statue
Since becoming a state in 1792, Kentucky has produced three men who have served as Vice-President of the United States….
Billy Reed: Wise words to graduates — stay forever young, hold onto principles while reaching for stars
May God bless and keep you always, May your wishes all come true May you always do for others, And…
Billy Reed: Feast on this cornucopia of delicious (but not fattening) predictions in our world of sports
At Thanksgiving time, a cornucopia of delicious predictions… * Louisville Catholic powers Trinity and St. Xavier meet again, this time…
Billy Reed: Here’s hoping for a Trump epiphany, one that transforms him into gentleman, role model
In my imagination, I am conjuring up a conversation that could take place somewhere in the U.S. before the current…
Billy Reed: I’m no Charlie Brown, so stop with the promises, UK, and really show me something
University of Kentucky football fans, bless their Big Blue bleeding hearts, remind me of the classic Peanuts cartoon where Charlie…
Billy Reed: Imagining a Kentucky where Bevin decided to use governing style to ‘help’ our sports
Editor’s note: The following is a figment of the writer’s imagination. However, considering what’s happening these days in politics and…
Billy Reed: Too focused to fail, Louisville native, NASCAR rookie Ben Rhodes destined for greatness
SPARTA, Ky. – Ben Rhodes has a face made for a Wheaties box, not to mention the cover of Sports…
Billy Reed: Bellarmine president insisted on maintaining balance between academics, athletics
The last time I saw Jay McGowan, we talked briefly about his plans to start a football program at Bellarmine…
Billy Reed: ‘Deflategate’ media obsession ups the needle on Super Bowl’s ‘Silly-O-Meter’
Invariably, the week before the Super Bowl is an exercise in nonsense. There is little or no real news, so…