Kentucky falters late in second half, Alabama completes rare sweep with 70-59 win on Tuesday
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky slowed down Alabama, but the ninth-ranked Crimson Tide pulled away late and muscled their…
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Torrid shooting ignites NewCath’s 77-44 triumph over Newport; CovCath cruises past Ryle, 79-32
NKyTribune staff Newport Central Catholic built an 11-point halftime lead against city rival Newport on Tuesday night, and then blew…
Kentucky looks to cap challenging football season with Gator Bowl victory over N.C. State on Saturday
By Tim Letcher University of Kentucky As the college football bowl season progresses, there have been teams opting out and…
Louisville holds off Kentucky for 62-59 win, sends Wildcats (1-6) to sixth consecutive defeat
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The struggles continued for Kentucky on Saturday. The Wildcats suffered their sixth consecutive setback with…
Jamie Vaught: Struggling UK might have found permanent solution at point guard in Davion Mintz
With its slow start this season, the University of Kentucky has been struggling to find a reliable point guard who…
Despite 1-5 start, Calipari still having fun; UK eyes turnaround against rival Louisville on Saturday
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari insists he’s still having fun as he navigates…
Calipari asks Fletcher to step away from team, evaluate future at UK and ‘get his priorities in order’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari is used to players leaving his program. It’s…
UK sophomore Brooks embracing leadership role; averaged 4.5 points, 3.2 rebounds last season
By Tim Letcher University of Kentucky Keion Brooks finds himself in a unique position for the 2020-21 season. Brooks is…
UK football team faces emotional week, ending with No. 1 Alabama on Saturday in SEC battle
By Tim Letcher University of Kentucky On Monday, the University of Kentucky football team attended the funeral and a memorial…
UK inks three of nation’s top recruits on Wednesday; Calipari signs Collins, Hopkins and Hickman
By Deb Moore University of Kentucky During a year in which much has changed, one thing has remained a constant:…
Creighton graduate transfer Mintz says choosing UK ‘one of the best decisions that I’ve ever made’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Davion Mintz isn’t looking back on his decision to play one more season of collegiate…
Lack of execution at ‘critical moments’ proves costly for Kentucky during 42-41 overtime loss to Ole Miss
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today LEXINGTON — Kentucky ran every which way but loose, but it wasn’t enough to carry…
Newport Board of Education votes to allow football team to open season Friday at Bishop Brossart
By Don Owen NKyTribune news editor The Newport Wildcats will be on the football field Friday night — something that…
Eddie Sutton lived ‘full life’ amid triumphs, troubles; short tenure at UK rocked by 1989 recruiting scandal
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Eddie Sutton’s short tenure at the University of Kentucky was rocked by a recruiting scandal…
UK coaches have served as father figures to many players — on and off the court — for decades
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today College coaches are charged with more than just teaching their respective sports. They also serve…
UK season opener against Eastern Michigan moved to a Thursday to avoid conflict with Kentucky Derby
University of Kentucky football will return a bit earlier than expected this fall, breaking out of the starting gate first…
Calipari atop New York Knicks’ coaching wish list? UK mentor unlikely to consider NBA opening
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari’s name has surfaced yet again as a potential candidate for the head coaching…
Jamie Vaught: Remember the UK guy picked before Michael Jordan? Sam Bowie always a class act
(Editor’s Note: During our national COVID-19 crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be writing about the ex-Wildcats who…
Season over early but Calipari to keep in touch with team via calls, texts; Pitino hired at Iona in New York
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Reality is beginning to sink in for Kentucky coach John Calipari. After both the Southeastern…
Kentucky coach John Calipari wants Ashton Hagans in ‘great frame of mind’ heading into SEC Tournament
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari isn’t worried about Ashton Hagans and the Kentucky coach expects to meet with…
Ashton Hagans, Nick Richards day-to-day as Wildcats prepare to host Florida Gators at Rupp
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Ashton Hagans and Nick Richards didn’t practice Thursday and it’s uncertain if both players will…
Wildcats survive ‘rock fight,’ show their will to win against tough Ole Miss Rebels at Rupp
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Ole Miss gave Kentucky its best shot. In the end, Kentucky had a will to…