The Reds grabbed Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron with the No. 18 pick — a power-speed prospect whose swing and glove give Cincinnati a high-upside infielder.

JJ Watt hailed St. Xavier alum Luke Kuechly’s instincts and preparation as key reasons he belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Cincinnati, Ohio State, Xavier and Dayton will play an Oct. 7 doubleheader at Mason's Lindner Family Tennis Center as part of the CareSource Invitational. One ticket admits both games.

The Big 12 unveiled a multiyear partnership with Monster Energy that will brand regular‑season football and basketball, add co‑branded patches and send new revenue to schools.

Miami University Regionals will end athletics at its Middletown campus after the 2026-27 academic year, moving teams to a Hamilton-based regional program and giving the ThunderHawks one final season.

A Hamilton County judge will issue a July 9 ruling on whether players who graduated in 2022 can get a fifth season under the NCAA’s new age-based rule. The decision could affect rosters and NIL deals in Ohio and beyond.

Miles Robinson started for the U.S. in the World Cup, becoming the first active FC Cincinnati player to do so and capping a comeback after a 2022 injury.

Dailyn Swain, a former Xavier forward who broke out at Texas, was selected No. 15 by the Chicago Bulls. The Columbus native’s size and playmaking earned him first‑round buzz.

Julian Garcia, 31, will make his MLB debut for the Cincinnati Reds after a decade-long climb from independent ball to Triple‑A success.

Former Bearcat Lance Stephenson appeared to punch ex‑Xavier star Jordan Crawford during a BIG3 game, sparking multiple ejections and an early stoppage.

Burrow says he backed a contract tweak to give the Bengals cap space to keep the core intact and add pieces ahead of training camp.

The OHSAA has moved to sanction girls flag football as clubs and pro teams helped seed programs statewide. More than 160 Ohio high schools now field squads and a May state final ran in Canton.

A fan at Busch Stadium dangled his child by the legs to try to grab a wedged home‑run ball; stadium security stepped in during the Cardinals' 5‑3 win.