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Bengals Pro Bowl honors extend as Joe Burrow joins Chase and Higgins

Joe Burrow adds to the Bengals Pro Bowl honors with his selection. The Bengals Pro Bowl roster now includes Burrow, Chase, and Higgins. The Bengals Pro Bowl spotlight widened this week as Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow officially joined the AFC roster for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games. This bolsters a hometown representation that already…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 2, 20260Comments

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Super Bowl host cities confirmed through 2028: NFL announces future locations

Article Summary The NFL has confirmed Super Bowl locations through 2028, setting host cities for the league’s biggest annual event. Super Bowl LX will be played Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Super Bowl LXI follows on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Super Bowl LXII is scheduled…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 30, 20260Comments

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Sports

NFL coaching moves and GM changes reshape league

Article Summary The 2026 NFL offseason is heating up as coaching and GM changes reshape the league. The Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken as head coach, while teams like the Raiders and Cardinals continue interviews. Coaching moves are influencing front office decisions, with some teams promoting or retaining GMs to align with new leadership. Veteran…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 29, 20260Comments

Sports

Reds’ Offseason Reload: Bullpen Beefed Up, Big Bat Still Elusive

Article Summary The Cincinnati Reds used the 2025–26 offseason to stabilize their bullpen and improve roster depth after last year’s playoff run. While pitching reliability has improved, the offense still lacks proven power. With limited but real payroll flexibility remaining, the front office faces a familiar choice: add a short-term bat or trust internal growth.…

ByRob KantnerJanuary 28, 20260Comments

Sports

Bengals coaching continuity holds as Dan Pitcher remains offensive coordinator

Article Summary The Cincinnati Bengals are entering the 2026 offseason prioritizing coaching stability, with offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher remaining in place despite outside interest. After a difficult 6–11 season, team leaders believe maintaining continuity gives quarterback Joe Burrow and the offense a stronger foundation to rebound. Head coach Zac Taylor emphasized collaboration and growth, while…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 27, 20260Comments

Group of athletes running on an outdoor track, illustrating the debate over transgender athlete bans reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Supreme Court signals support for transgender athlete bans

Article Summary The U.S. Supreme Court signaled support for transgender athlete bans this week, indicating it may uphold state laws that bar transgender girls from female sports teams. Cases from Idaho and West Virginia focus on whether these bans violate Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause. Conservative justices emphasized fairness in women’s athletics, while…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 17, 20260Comments

Sports

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Faces a Defining 2026 Season After Major Turnover

Article Summary Cincinnati football recruiting enters the 2026 season in the middle of a roster reset after a productive 2025 campaign ended with significant turnover, most notably at quarterback. Bearcats recruiting added volume through the transfer portal. However, they still sit near the bottom of Big 12 recruiting rankings. The next step depends on quarterback…

ByRob KantnerJanuary 16, 20260Comments

After the Loss: Burrow, Chase, and the Weight of an Unfinished Season. Bengals Offseason Plan: Strategies for Improvement

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Bengals Offseason Plan: Browns Loss — and Keeping Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin

The Bengals offseason plan is officially built around continuity. And as a Cincinnati sportswriter who’s also a fed-up Bengals fan, I’ll tell you the truth: continuity after a 6–11 season doesn’t feel like stability — it feels like the franchise daring fans to believe again. On Jan. 4, the Bengals lost their season finale to…

ByRob KantnerJanuary 5, 20260Comments

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Joe Burrow Trade Rumors Explode: Could the Bengals Actually Deal Their Franchise QB This Offseason?

As the Cincinnati Bengals limp to the end of a frustrating 2025 season—currently sitting at around 6-10 after a disappointing campaign marred by injuries and defensive struggles—the NFL world is buzzing with one question: Is Joe Burrow on the trade block, possibly leading to a Joe Burrow trade? The 29-year-old superstar quarterback's candid comments in…

ByRob KantnerDecember 31, 20250Comments

Skateboarder performing a mid-air trick over a ramp that will be soon be seen at Camp Washington Skate Park in Cincinnati under a cloudy sky.

Community Sports

Funding has been secured for the new Camp Washington skate park opening in 2026

Funding is fully secured for the long-awaited Camp Washington skate park in Cincinnati, marking a major milestone for the neighborhood. The project remains on schedule for a Summer 2026 opening as construction preparations begin. For years, local skateboarders have advocated for a dedicated, municipally-owned facility within Cincinnati city limits. That vision is finally becoming a…

ByNina OliverioDecember 30, 20250Comments