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A new math‑driven ranking system, created by Michael Rundell and Joseph Thacker, is reshaping how Kentucky high school soccer teams are evaluated, especially in the northern region.
After a narrow playoff defeat, the Colonels are channeling disappointment into determination, emphasizing versatility, resilience, and a challenging schedule that includes a much‑anticipated rivalry showdown.
The Bowling Green State University men’s soccer team enters 2026 with a revamped lineup, key returning leaders and a slate of exhibition and conference matches designed to test its resilience.
The first week of the 2026 high school football season in the Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana area will begin on Thursday, August 20, with the majority of games scheduled for Friday, August 21, and a final slate on Saturday, August 22.
The 2025 girls soccer season in Greater Cincinnati will be remembered not only for two state championships and four Final Four appearances, but also for the surge of sophomore talent that emerged across the region.
After a 16‑16 finish and a 7‑13 Big East record, the Butler Bulldogs are navigating a turbulent offseason marked by departures, a rookie head coach and a influx of newcomers.
The 1980‑81 Simon Kenton boys basketball team captured the first state title for a Northern Kentucky school, overcoming a gas explosion, close games and a community‑wide rally.
The proposed Kentucky Cup would bring together every Division I basketball program in the Commonwealth for a rotating, four‑year showcase, echoing a late‑1980s tradition while confronting the logistical hurdles of scheduling.
Minnesota's head coach Dawn Plitzuweit has agreed to a contract through 2032, securing a $1.1 million base salary and a performance‑linked escalation that places her among the highest‑paid women's basketball coaches in the nation.
The 2026 World Cup begins with a clash between Mexico and South Africa, while 27 former college players from 14 conferences prepare to make their mark on the global stage.
Taylen Kinney’s selection highlights a family‑driven surge in basketball talent, as he commits to Kansas while his teammates include DeMarcus Henry and sister Seini Henry, all set to compete in Mexico.
The Northern Kentucky Youth Football League will launch a girls‑only flag football season this autumn, joining a statewide push to sanction the sport.