Kentucky by Heart: Looking back at ‘The King of Rock and Roll’ Elvis Presley and his Ky. connections
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Elvis Presley is, of course, one of the most recognizable names in the history of…
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UK basketball open practice, telethon raise over $2.4 million for Eastern Ky. flood victims; more planned
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will be taking one of its intra-squad scrimmage games on the road this season…
Kentucky’s Sahvir Wheeler could miss Saturday’s game against Georgia with neck strain
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky may be without its starting point guard Saturday. Sahvir Wheeler, who suffered a neck…
Woods, Southern give Wildcats all they can handle in Tuesday night’s Unity Series debut in Lexington
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Texas Southern stunned No. 20 Florida on Monday night in Gainesville. Kentucky coach John Calipari…
John Calipari’s Wildcats scratch, claw their way past surprising Miles College Friday at Rupp Arena
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today This one didn’t count and that was almost a good thing for Kentucky. Less than…
Overlooked Keion Brooks paves way for Wildcats in exhibition win over Kentucky Wesleyan
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today In its first dress rehearsal of the season, Kentucky rolled to a 95-72 exhibition win…
Plans are in place for Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at full capacity October 15; tickets TBA
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The dates are set for Big Blue Madness. The annual event was canceled publicly last…
Former CovCath star C.J. Fredrick looking to build on past experiences at Rupp Arena with transfer to UK
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today C.J. Fredrick has produced some memorable moments at Rupp Arena. The Iowa transfer hopes to…
Girls Sweet 16: Sacred Heart Academy narrowly defeats Marshall County to capture 2021 title
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune sports reporter For the fifth time in program history, the Sacred Heart Academy basketball team are…
Russell defeats Dixie Heights, 58-44, in girls Sweet 16; Colonels finish season with 27-3 record
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor LEXINGTON — Russell head coach Mandy Layne wasn’t surprised by Aubrey Hill’s performance against…
Bowling Green outlasts Brossart in double-overtime thriller, 50-48, in girls Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena
NKyTribune staff LEXINGTON — As the final buzzer sounded, Bowling Green players celebrated their 50-48 double-overtime win over Bishop Brossart…
Brossart (21-5) meets Bowling Green (18-10) in opening round of girls Sweet 16 in Lexington
NKyTribune staff After capturing the 10th Region championship last week in Winchester, Bishop Brossart visits Lexington on Wednesday for the…
Dixie Heights takes 22-game winning streak into state tournament, meets Russell on Thursday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Joel Steczynski chuckled when asked about the key to the 22-game winning streak his…
Don Owen: A football powerhouse for decades, Highlands is now King of the Bluegrass in hoops
The football powerhouse of years past is now the King of the Bluegrass in basketball. Fort Thomas is officially the…
Vinson scores 27 points, Highlands advances to state title game by defeating Ashland Paul Blazer
NKyTribune staff LEXINGTON — Highlands began the season in January with a victory over Ashland Paul Blazer. The Bluebirds eliminated…
Muller pours in 29 points, Highlands pulls out 63-53 win over McCracken County in state quarterfinals
NKyTribune staff LEXINGTON — Opposing coaches might believe that containing Sam Vinson is a certain way of beating Highlands. Think…
Don Owen: Distance is just a word, not an obstacle, for Highlands’ amazing perimeter shooters
They bury 3-pointers with the greatest of ease. Distance isn’t a problem. Think you can leave them open for that…
Highlands continues quest for state title with 88-60 victory over Muhlenberg County on Thursday
NKyTribune staff LEXINGTON — A bigger court and the vastly different shooting background in Rupp Arena didn’t slow down the…
Prep Sports Notebook: Kevin Listerman joins father on list of coaches with 9th Region championships
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The list of coaches who have won 9th Region boys basketball championships includes a…
Elizabethtown defeats Knott County Central; NKU recruit Mason scores 16 in Bowling Green victory
NKyTribune staff LEXINGTON — Jaquais Franklin scored 25 points, dished out seven assists and grabbed seven rebounds as Elizabethtown rolled…
Contrasting styles on display as Highlands meets Muhlenberg County; Brossart girls win 10th Region
NKyTribune staff It’s the high-scoring offensive attack of Highlands taking on the stingy defense of Muhlenberg County at 11 a.m….
Impressive winning streaks to collide Thursday as Highlands meets Muhlenberg County in Sweet 16
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor A long winning streak is guaranteed to end Thursday afternoon when Highlands faces Muhlenberg…