Northern Kentucky-born athletes have been playing in the National Football League for 100 years. The NFL took its name in 1922 after being founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA). In 1925, Bill Knecht from Newport made his NFL debut as a lineman after playing college football at Xavier. He attended high […]
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Hardin Fast: NKY prep football news from Newport, Conner, CovCath, Holmes, Bellevue and elsewhere
Games are fast approaching as Thursday kickoffs become more prevalent. Newport stuns with a quick start. Hartness gets to QBs in a hurry and so does Hurry. Conner’s TD maker is zooming. It’s all here in the fastest 1,000 words in sports. Opportunistic Wildcats Getting It Done Newport High School football coach Paul Wiggins says […]
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Hot start fuels “warm and fuzzy” Ryle volleyball team
Ryle High School’s volleyball team is experiencing a resurgence in success, led by head coach Tasha Tanner Lovins, who attributes the success to a deeper sense of pride and camaraderie among the players.
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Hardin Fast: NKY sports news from TMU, Calvary Christian, CovCath, Cooper, Walton-Verona, Villa Madonna and elsewhere
Northern Kentucky sports news happens so fast it’s hard to keep up. Right when you think you’re up to date, you’re not. Quick, who are the area’s leading soccer goal scorers? Who are the assist leaders? Are you up to date on multi-sport standouts? See what I mean? But don’t worry. We got your back. […]
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Ryle slays the beast! Volleyball team takes down Assumption at LIVT
Is the Ryle High School volleyball team one of the best in the country? The Raiders earned the right to make such a bold claim Saturday after defeating nationally-ranked Louisville Assumption. They defeated the Rockets in straight sets, 2-0, on their home floor at the Louisville Invitational Volleyball Tournament. Ryle, the eighth seed, defeated top-seeded […]
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Ever the crafter, coach Sullivan creates a different kind of Scott volleyball team
This story originally appeared in the September 13 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. It’s a bright, sun-drenched Tuesday in Taylor Mill, and the disposition of the Scott High School volleyball team is just as sunny. But the Eagles aren’t outside enjoying the smashing weather. They’re indoors, of course, […]
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Hardin Fast: NKY prep football news from Highlands, Ryle, Conner, Cooper and points in between
Friday, September 13 elicits horror for the superstitious. There’s actually a name for it. Paraskavedekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th. It’s a type of triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number 13. Those are king-sized words and a quick trip to a dictionary is required for spelling. Here’s a quick trip around the local […]
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Hardin Fast: NKY sports news from NKU, TMU, St. Henry, Brossart, Walton-Verona and elsewhere
Big names and small schools are making news in northern Kentucky. From the golf courses to the volleyball courts and soccer fields, we’ve got the latest on All “A” Classic tournaments and other special events. Get up to speed here with the fastest 1,000 words in sports. No One Fights Alone: Muller Golf Outing Benefits […]
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Volleyball bloodlines help revive Notre Dame championship mystique
This story originally appeared in the September 6 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. While teammates pack up their bags after smashing volleyballs in practice, the Notre Dame captains stick around to discuss history. Julia Grace and Lauren Ott are two of seven seniors playing for the two-time defending […]
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Hardin Fast: Prep football news from Highlands, Ryle, Dixie Heights and Simon Kenton
High school football is off to a fast start in northern Kentucky. Several area squads have been quick to assert dominance as local teams jockey for area supremacy. After two weeks of play on the gridiron, high-speed ascensions are already lifting spirits in several locations. So, let’s get right to the rapidly developing news. Witness […]
