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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

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

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Reds series win boosts momentum ahead of MLB trade deadline

The Cincinnati Reds return home with renewed confidence after taking two of three games from the St. Louis Cardinals. Cincinnati capped the series with a 5-3 victory in 10 innings on July 26 at Busch Stadium. The win improved the club’s recent form after a difficult stretch before the All-Star break. It also comes as…

ByNina OliverioJuly 27, 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

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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

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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

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Cincinnati Open begins this weekend in Mason

The Shemar Stewart Injury Casts a Shadow Over Bengals Camp

Reds series win boosts momentum ahead of MLB trade deadline

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

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