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Several area teams were ranked in the first Associated Press state football poll.
September 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Several area teams were ranked in the first Associated Press state football poll.
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“That’s what separates the mediocre teams and the good teams and the great teams, and we talked about having the ‘Santa Clara standard,’” Knight said. “If you want to be in Santa Clara (for the Super Bowl) at the end of the season, you’ve got to be able to finish.”
Cincinnati Bengals: ‘Nasty’ defensive unit shines on first day of full pads
After Joe Burrow was nearly perfect Sunday in team drills, the defense bounced back Monday with a little energy boost provided by a chance to put the full pads on for the first time in 2025.
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July 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“That’s what separates the mediocre teams and the good teams and the great teams, and we talked about having the ‘Santa Clara standard,’” Knight said. “If you want to be in Santa Clara (for the Super Bowl) at the end of the season, you’ve got to be able to finish.”
Rookies reported to the facility Saturday, and Stewart was not among them, as he remains the only one of six Bengals draft picks still unsigned. Veterans are set to report Tuesday ahead of the start of training camp Wednesday, and Tobin said he expects all players under contract to be there.
Tobin: Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson has ‘earned a raise’, top pick Stewart needs to be in camp
Cincinnati Bengals executive Duke Tobin acknowledged Trey Hendrickson has “earned a raise and an extension,” but while the organization works to come to an agreement on what that looks like, it doesn’t appear there will be much give in the discussions to get first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart under contract.
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July 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Rookies reported to the facility Saturday, and Stewart was not among them, as he remains the only one of six Bengals draft picks still unsigned. Veterans are set to report Tuesday ahead of the start of training camp Wednesday, and Tobin said he expects all players under contract to be there.
The former Flyer was held scoreless for the first time in postseason.
Toppin, Pacers fall to Thunder in Game 7
The dream of playing in Game 7 of the NBA Finals turned into a nightmare for former Dayton Flyers forward Obi Toppin and the Indiana Pacers.
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June 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The former Flyer was held scoreless for the first time in postseason.
“I hate to be the cliche guy, but every year is a big year, because every year you’re fighting for your spot,” Volson said.
Bengals: Volson restructures contract, looking for more consistency
Cordell Volson quietly agreed to restructure his contract two weeks ago and said he never considered asking the Cincinnati Bengals for a release instead.
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May 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“I hate to be the cliche guy, but every year is a big year, because every year you’re fighting for your spot,” Volson said.
The OHSAA softball regionals begin today at 2 p.m. We'll have coverage from several sites this afternoon.
Road to Akron: 5 things to know about the softball regional tournament
With the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s expansion to seven divisions in softball, there will be several new state champions crowned this season.
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May 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The OHSAA softball regionals begin today at 2 p.m. We'll have coverage from several sites this afternoon.
The Ring of Honor game will be held Oct. 26 against the Jets.
Who was nominated for the Bengals ‘Ring of Honor’?
The Cincinnati Bengals announced their “Ring of Honor” game this year will take place Oct. 26 against the N.Y. Jets, and that means it’s time to narrow down the candidates for this year’s class.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Ring of Honor game will be held Oct. 26 against the Jets.
The Firebirds jumped out in front on a leadoff home run by Hannah Perdue and never looked back.
High school softball: Turner’s no-hitter sends Fairmont to district title
Jaylin Turner pitched a no-hitter for Fairmont as the Firebirds beat Fairfield in a Division I softball district final
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May 23, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The Firebirds jumped out in front on a leadoff home run by Hannah Perdue and never looked back.
The Warriors winning formula includes speed and defense.
High school softball: Northwestern back in district final for first time since 2017
In his first game back in the Northwestern High School dugout, Warriors softball coach Chris Roberts saw his squad’s potential.
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May 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Warriors winning formula includes speed and defense.
Mack-Russell is the grandson of Louis Orr, a Cincinnati native who played at Syracuse from 1976-80 and then spent eight years in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. Orr was a head coach at Siena, Seton Hall and Bowling Green.
Dayton offers scholarship to top Ohio recruit in 2027 class
Isaiah Mack-Russell, a 6-foot-5 guard in the class of 2027, announced Wednesday he received a scholarship offer from the Dayton Flyers.
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May 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Mack-Russell is the grandson of Louis Orr, a Cincinnati native who played at Syracuse from 1976-80 and then spent eight years in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. Orr was a head coach at Siena, Seton Hall and Bowling Green.
Collin Ross is third 2026 recruit to receive UD offer this month.
Dayton’s latest 2026 scholarship offer goes to 6-10 forward
Collin Ross, a 6-foot-10 forward in the class of 2026, announced Monday he received a scholarship offer from the Dayton Flyers.
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May 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Collin Ross is third 2026 recruit to receive UD offer this month.
The two-time Ms. Basketball finalist is seeking a new school.
Springboro senior reopens recruitment after signing with Washington
Springboro High School senior Bryn Martin is seeking a new college basketball program eight months after committing to Washington.
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May 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The two-time Ms. Basketball finalist is seeking a new school.
Division III top-ranked Butler beat fourth-ranked Tippecanoe 11-5 on Wednesday afternoon in Tipp City. The teams will meet again on Friday at 7 p.m. in Vandalia.
PHOTOS: Butler at Tippecanoe baseball
The Division III top-ranked Butler High School baseball team beat fourth-ranked Tippecanoe 11-5 in a Miami Valley League Miami Division game on Wednesday afternoon at Upper Valley Medical Center Sports Complex in Tipp City. Michael Cooper / STAFF PHOTO
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May 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Division III top-ranked Butler beat fourth-ranked Tippecanoe 11-5 on Wednesday afternoon in Tipp City. The teams will meet again on Friday at 7 p.m. in Vandalia.
Check out my photos from Monday's Clark County Track and Field Championships.
PHOTOS: Clark County Track and Field Championships
The Clark County Track and Field Championships were held on Monday, May 5 at Northwestern High School. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL COOPER
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May 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Check out my photos from Monday's Clark County Track and Field Championships.
Several college coaches are in the area this week to get an up close look at football players from the GWOC, MVL and DPS.
High school football: GWOC programs team up for recruiting showcase
Dozens of college coaches descended on the Miami Valley on Monday for the annual high school football recruiting showcase
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May 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Several college coaches are in the area this week to get an up close look at football players from the GWOC, MVL and DPS.
Tyler Callihan likely suffered a broken arm after crashed into the outfield wall on Monday night.
McCoy: Callihan injury overshadows Reds 4-0 loss to Braves in series opener
A 4-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves Monday night in Truist Park was secondary in the grand scheme of things for the Cincinnati Reds.
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May 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Tyler Callihan likely suffered a broken arm after crashed into the outfield wall on Monday night.
The OHSAA rang in May by announcing divisional alignments for football for the 2025 season.
2025 OHSAA football playoff regions in Southwest Ohio for 2025
Here are OHSAA football playoff division assignments for Southwest Ohio for 2025
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May 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The OHSAA rang in May by announcing divisional alignments for football for the 2025 season.
Fairmont, Butler and Northmont could all serve as boys and girls basketball state semifinal host sites.
OHSAA to bring back basketball Final Four next March
Even more basketball is coming to the Dayton area next spring after the OHSAA announced a return to a Final Four format for it tournaments
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May 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Fairmont, Butler and Northmont could all serve as boys and girls basketball state semifinal host sites.
Top-ranked Butler isn't looking too far ahead.
High school baseball: Unbeaten Butler winning with familiar formula
When a team has a winning tradition, what is the best way to keep it going?
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April 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Top-ranked Butler isn't looking too far ahead.
The Bengals are likely looking for help in the trenches.
NFL Draft: Bengals have needs to fill on Day 2
The Bengals checked off one box when they selected edge rusher Shemar Stewart in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday.
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April 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Bengals are likely looking for help in the trenches.
The Rams, last year's D-II state runner-up, won have 12 of the last 13 games against rival Fenwick.
High school baseball: Red-hot Badin beats Fenwick for 10th straight victory
It was hard to spot Wednesday night. Caleb Driessen didn’t have his usual firepower.
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April 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Rams, last year's D-II state runner-up, won have 12 of the last 13 games against rival Fenwick.
Several local grads are entering the transfer portal.
College football: These local high school grads are on the move via the transfer portal
The college football spring window transfer window is open, and a pair of local quarterbacks headline the group of local high school grads looking for new homes
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April 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Several local grads are entering the transfer portal.
The Cougars bats EXPLODED on Monday night, setting a state record with 12 home runs.
High school softball: Kenton Ridge sets record for home runs in a game
The Division IV top-ranked Kenton Ridge High School softball team put on an offensive display for the ages on Monday in New Carlisle.
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April 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Cougars bats EXPLODED on Monday night, setting a state record with 12 home runs.
Cassell and Tecumseh, who went 12-14 in 2024, tallied five consecutive wins after beginning this year 1-1.
High school baseball: Tecumseh sees ‘confidence growing’
Tecumseh’s baseball team trailed 7-0 after four-and-a-half innings on April 14 against London and lefty Braden Collins.
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April 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Cassell and Tecumseh, who went 12-14 in 2024, tallied five consecutive wins after beginning this year 1-1.