DirecTV pulled WCPO‑9 in a retransmission dispute, leaving Cincinnati viewers scrambling to find a feed for Wednesday's Spurs‑Knicks opener. Antennas and streaming apps remain options.

Elly De La Cruz exited Sunday’s Reds‑Braves finale after pulling up rounding first; the club listed right hamstring tightness and testing is pending.

Black Sheep Performance in Blue Ash is more than doubling its space, adding turf and a 24-hour gym. The Blue Ash facility has become a go‑to offseason spot for Bengals players.

Princeton High's five-star guard Kam Mercer verbally committed to the University of Cincinnati and will reclassify to 2027. The pledge is a major local recruiting win for UC.

OHSAA member schools approved new transfer exceptions and a new NIL bylaw that lets students sign marketing deals with agent disclosure requirements.

The Bengals are slated to face the Atlanta Falcons at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu on Nov. 8, 2026 — a designated Bengals road game and part of the NFL’s growing international slate.

Maketewah Country Club will host the LPGA Kroger Queen City Championship May 14–17, bringing a 144‑player field, a $2M purse and local Xavier standouts to Cincinnati. The move marks the tournament's first spring staging at Maketewah after a major restoration.

Kévin Denkey will make his 50th FC Cincinnati appearance as the Orange and Blue host Inter Miami and Lionel Messi this Wednesday. The club’s leading scorer arrives on form for a high-profile midweek test.

Industry reporting suggests Cincinnati has the inside track on the 2029 NFL Draft, city leaders say the riverfront could host the three‑day festival.

Hamilton County approved $5.7M to demolish Paycor Stadium's scoreboard, clearing the way for a roughly $12M replacement and other small upgrades.

Brandon Williamson left Wednesday's start with left-shoulder fatigue as the Reds were thumped 13-2 by the Rockies. The team is awaiting MRI results.

The Reds will honor Brandon Phillips, Aaron Harang, Reggie Sanders and Lou Piniella this weekend with museum meet‑and‑greets, an on‑field induction and a gala. Expect fireworks, giveaways and a Xavier tie‑in as the city marks the class of 2026.

Cincinnati has reportedly acquired All‑Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the Giants in a pre‑draft swap that sends the No. 10 pick to New York.