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Panoramic view of the Cincinnati Open outdoor tennis stadium court and seating stands under a blue sky.

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Cincinnati Open offers concerts, dining and more beyond tennis

Cincinnati Open fans can expect more than tennis when the tournament continues in Mason this week. The Cincinnati Open features live music, restaurants, family activities and player appearances across the 40-acre campus. The 2026 tournament runs through Aug. 23 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The event has expanded its entertainment offerings as organizers transform…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

Wide-angle, elevated view of an empty outdoor tennis stadium at the Cincinnati Open, featuring blue hard courts and multi-tiered blue grandstand seating under a partly cloudy sky.

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Cincinnati Open begins this weekend in Mason

The Cincinnati Open remains one of the most important tournaments before the U.S. Open. Tournament officials expect thousands of fans to attend the expanded event at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The tournament serves as a critical stop in the hard-court season and often provides insight into which players may contend for a Grand Slam…

ByNina OliverioAugust 7, 20260Comments

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Roster shortage cancels high school football season

Lockland High School has canceled its 2026 varsity football season because it does not have enough players to field a team, according to a statement released by the school district. The decision ends the Panthers’ season before the first game and leaves opponents scrambling to adjust schedules. School leaders said they expected participation challenges entering…

ByNina OliverioAugust 5, 20260Comments

Shemar Stewart Injury: Close-Up of Football Player Being Carted Off Training Camp Field

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The Shemar Stewart Injury Casts a Shadow Over Bengals Camp

Shemar Stewart left the practice field on a cart Wednesday after hyperextending his left knee. The Bengals' 2025 first-round pick couldn't put weight on the leg and needed help off the field. The Shemar Stewart injury raises fresh questions about a Bengals defensive front already thin on proven pass rushers. It happened on just the…

ByRob KantnerJuly 29, 20260Comments

High-angle exterior view of Paycor Stadium with illuminated signage showcasing Phase 1 renovations.

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Paycor Stadium renovations debut as Bengals complete phase one of $500M project

The Cincinnati Bengals have completed the first phase of the largest renovation project in Paycor Stadium’s history. The improvements are part of an approximately $500 million modernization plan designed to enhance the fan experience while extending the stadium’s lifespan. The upgrades will be in place for the start of the 2026 National Football League (NFL)…

ByNina OliverioJuly 21, 20260Comments

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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 OliverioJuly 16, 20260Comments

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 OliverioJuly 16, 20260Comments

A wide-angle night view of a fully lit, packed baseball stadium during the Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs series, showing the field and packed stands.

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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

Photorealistic image of a Cincinnati Reds pitcher throwing from the mound at Great American Ball Park with a blurred red crowd behind him.

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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

Bengals Super Bowl contenders debate illustrated by Cincinnati defensive players standing in front of the Cincinnati skyline, Roebling Bridge, and Paycor Stadium under dramatic skies.

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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