Some facts about Adolph Rupp and race issue

By DICK GABRIEL, For Northern Kentucky Tribune Given the climate in America today when it comes to race relations, it was inevitable that a debate would open up about Rupp Arena and its namesake.

Reds opens long-delayed season with 7-1 victory

After 120 days and at 6:12 p.m. on Friday, July 24, Reds righthander Sonny Gray delivered a long-awaited first pitch to the Cincinnati Reds season. It was a two-seam fast ball which was a ball and the Reds 2020 season was finally underway.

Duffy, Jackson, Kinnard Tabbed Preseason All-America by Athlon Sports

Add another preseason accolade to the list for senior punter Max Duffy, senior center Drake Jackson and junior offensive tackle Darian Kinnard as they have been named to the 2020 preseason All-America team by Athlon Sports.

Nation-Leading 17 Wildcats on NBA Restart Rosters

Even under unique circumstances with several teams not playing in the NBA restart, the Kentucky men’s basketball team will still have the largest college presence for the remainder of the 2019-20 NBA season.

Jones is solid in Reds exhibition game

The Cincinnati Reds came from behind on Tuesday evening in their exhibition game versus the Detroit Tigers winning 9-7. The two teams will play a second game at 6:10 on Wednesday night before the two teams open the season on Friday night, July 24 at 6:10 p.m.

All Star Race at Bristol and Busch stripped of win

     The All Star race had a little different look this season as NASCAR took the event to Bristol and the short track. Location wasn’t the only change for the night as the numbers, as we mentioned last week, were moved from the center of the door closer to the rear wheel on the quarterpanel.

Max Duffy on Ray Guy Watch List

University of Kentucky senior punter Max Duffy is one of 19 candidates on the preseason watch list for the 2020 Ray Guy Award, it was announced Wednesday by the Augusta Sports Council. Duffy was the winner of the 2019 Ray Guy Award which honors the nation’s top collegiate punter.

Horizon League, NKU delays start of fall sports season

The Horizon League office in Indianapolis has announced that the start of fall sports competition will be postponed until October 1, prioritizing the health and safety of its student-athletes, coaches and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jones notches save in Reds scrimmage

     In his unofficial Reds debut, Pendleton Countian Nate Jones put together a solid outing as he recorded a save in a third-inning intersquad scrimmage on July 9 at Great American Ballpark.