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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 Oliverio1 day ago0Comments

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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 Oliverio1 day 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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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

Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart celebrating during Reds hot start in 2026

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Reds Hot Start Isn’t Just Elly — It’s Depth Finally Showing Up

The Reds hot start is real, and it’s not built on one guy going nuclear. At 17-9 and tied for first in the NL Central (per official MLB.com standings), they’re winning games even when Elly De La Cruz isn’t the story. That alone changes the feel of a night. The Reds hot start to the…

ByRob KantnerApril 25, 20260Comments

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Bengals Trade #10 Pick for Dexter Lawrence

The Bengals Defense Was Broken—and They're Paying Dearly to Fix It Cincinnati's decision to Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick isn't a bold strategy—it's damage control. The Bengals allowed 147.1 rushing yards per game in 2025, the worst in the NFL. That's not a scheme failure; it's a…

ByRob KantnerApril 19, 20260Comments

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FC Cincinnati Unveils “Seven Hills” Kit—Fans Already Weighing In

FC Cincinnati has officially unveiled its latest jersey, the “Seven Hills” kit—marking the club’s newest effort to connect its on-field identity with the city it represents. At first glance, it’s a clean, city-inspired design. But like most modern kit releases, the conversation around the FC Cincinnati Seven Hills kit goes deeper than just how it…

ByCincinnati ExchangeApril 12, 20260Comments

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

Reds unveil post-break rotation

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

Hunter Greene Returned, But the Reds’ Deadline Problem Remains

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

Bengals restructure Joe Burrow contract to create salary-cap flexibility

FC Cincinnati Development Is Reshaping the West End

Reds Hot Start Isn’t Just Elly — It’s Depth Finally Showing Up

Bengals Trade #10 Pick for Dexter Lawrence

FC Cincinnati Unveils “Seven Hills” Kit—Fans Already Weighing In

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