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.

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.