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Cincinnati Open 2026 brings top tennis stars back to Mason for expanded tournament

The Cincinnati Open is set to welcome many of the world’s best tennis players when the tournament returns to the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason from Aug. 8 through Aug. 23. Tournament organizers announced the initial singles player fields this week, confirming that several current and former world No. 1 players have entered one…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

Close-up of a Cincinnati Reds pitcher holding a baseball on the field during the 2026 season.

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Reds unveil post-break rotation

The Cincinnati Reds will open the second half of the 2026 Major League Baseball season with a revised starting rotation. This comes after injuries forced another pitching change. Manager Terry Francona will send Brady Singer to the mound for the series opener against the Colorado Rockies. Rhett Lowder and Hunter Greene will follow, according to…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

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Reds-Cubs series begins with Hunter Greene returning for key NL Central matchup

The Cincinnati Reds will welcome the Chicago Cubs to Great American Ball Park on Friday night for the first game of an important three-game National League Central series. Cincinnati hopes to end the first half of the season on a positive note after dropping a 1-0 game to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. The matchup…

ByNina OliverioJuly 10, 20260Comments

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Hunter Greene Returned, But the Reds’ Deadline Problem Remains

Great American Ball Park had the setup the Reds would have chosen if they could have scripted it in February. Fourth of July. Fireworks night. Baltimore in town. There was anticipation for Hunter Greene, the fireballer, to step onto the field once again. Hunter Greene walking back to the mound for his season debut after…

ByRob KantnerJuly 5, 20260Comments

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The Bengals Spent Big On Defense. Did They Fix The Right Problem?

At this point last season, the Bengals were posting defensive numbers that looked more like a statistical anomaly than those of a playoff contender. Through the first eleven weeks of 2025, Cincinnati allowed 0.205 EPA per play on defense. No other team in the league was above 0.148. The Bengals defense struggled mightily last season.…

ByRob KantnerJune 14, 20260Comments

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Bengals restructure Joe Burrow contract to create salary-cap flexibility

The Cincinnati Bengals have restructured quarterback Joe Burrow’s contract, creating additional salary-cap room as the franchise prepares for the upcoming season. The restructure is expected to convert a portion of Burrow’s compensation into a signing bonus, a common NFL cap-management technique. The transaction was first reported by multiple outlets, including the Bengals’ official website and…

ByNina OliverioJune 9, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Company Quietly Ends Up Under the NBA Conference Finals

The stars of the NBA playoffs are easy to recognize. The company underneath them usually isn’t. As the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, and San Antonio Spurs battle through the 2026 Conference Finals, all four teams are competing or training on flooring systems made by Robbins Sports Surfaces . This is…

ByDan O’KeeffeMay 21, 20260Comments

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Bengals’ international game set for Spain matchup against Falcons

The Cincinnati Bengals will reportedly face the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain, during the 2026 NFL season as the league continues expanding its international footprint. Multiple outlets reported that Cincinnati is expected to play in Spain at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The matchup would mark the Bengals’ third international regular-season game in…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

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FC Cincinnati Development Is Reshaping the West End

FC Cincinnati development is no longer just about what happens on the field. The club has become one of the most powerful engines shaping Cincinnati’s urban core, particularly in the West End and Over-the-Rhine corridor surrounding TQL Stadium. What started as an unlikely lower-division soccer experiment now influences real estate, nightlife, tourism, city branding, and…

ByDan O’KeeffeMay 7, 20260Comments

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Bengals offense ranking draws scrutiny ahead of 2026 season

The latest Bengals offense ranking has raised questions about how national analysts view Cincinnati heading into 2026. Several outlets, including Bleacher Report, placed the unit around the middle of the league during offseason evaluations. According to reporting aggregated by Sports Illustrated, one analysis ranked the Bengals’ offense No. 12 overall. That position contrasts with widespread…

ByNina OliverioMay 6, 20260Comments