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Florence Speedway: persevering amid an uncertain economy
Josh King was just 8 years old when his dad, the late Jerry King, bought Florence Speedway in 1984. “It’s been my entire life I’ve been involved with it,” King said. The half-mile clay oval on U.S. 42 near Walton is still a family business. Florence Speedway...
UC volleyball star back at Olympics, aiming for second gold medal
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Former University of Cincinnati women’s volleyball star Jordan Thompson is back for more gold. Thompson was part of Team USA’s first gold medal-winning indoor volleyball team in team in Tokyo. Three years later, she’s preparing for Paris and another chance at proving she’s the best in the world.
Reds hold moment of silence to honor late radio legend Jim Scott
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Reds are back in town for their series against the Detroit Tigers. Before the game, the team took a moment to honor the late radio legend Jim Scott. Scott was diagnosed with ALS in 2022. His wife, Donna, broke the news of his passing on Facebook on Saturday, saying that her husband "continued to spark joy in everyone he met."
College announcements include pressure for players
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The state of college football and college athletics is much different than even just five years ago. With the addition of name, image and likeness and increased pressure from coaches, boosters and social media, it’s even more stressful for these student athletes to pick a school to play for the next four years.
Lima brings Round Net Tournament to Star Spangled Spectacular
LIMA, OHIO (WLIO) - New to the Star Spangled Spectacular was a round-net tournament. Round-net is a sport that is growing in popularity around the country, especially in the Midwest. The Lima tournament drew teams from Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Columbus. All skill levels were invited to play in the bowl at Faurot Park. If you are wondering how you play it, the rules are pretty simple.
Nasty Nati to tip off in The Basketball Tournament July 19-23
CINCINNATI – The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on FOX Sports – will see the return of Nasty Nati, a Cincinnati alumni team. Nasty Nati will host the Cincinnati Regional, with games played at Fifth Third Arena from July 19-23. Nasty Nati, the top seed in the Cincinnati regional, is organized by former Bearcat Kevin Johnson and coached by Cashmere Wright. The roster includes Jarron Cumberland, the son of Scott and Cheryl Cumberland, formerly of Hillsboro. He is a graduate of Wilmington High School.
From ‘Dogs to ‘Cats: Drew Blair joins University of Cincinnati men’s basketball coaching staff
Drew Blair has been hired by the University of Cincinnati to become a graduate assistant for the men’s basketball team. Blair recently finished his Bulldog career in which he became the all-time scoring leader with 2,772 points. He also led the team in points, rebounds, and steals this past...
Getting to know new Cincinnati Bearcats basketball 'Shot Doctor' Tim Buckley
He didn't enter the Richard E. Lindner Center conference room in a lab jacket with a medical bag. He has no vanity plate on his car, nor a parking spot with his nickname earned through years of NCAA Division I basketball. But, make no mistake, "The Shot Doctor" is on the clock at...
Fort Thomas Firecracker 5K sees increased participation, Rieskamp wins
Josh Rieskamp doesn’t think anyone likes running in heat and humidity. The Oakley resident did just fine Thursday – he crossed the Ohio River and won the Fort Thomas Firecracker 5K. He covered the 3.1 miles in 16 minutes, 29 seconds. “It could be hotter,” Rieskamp said. “You...
Cal Basketball Upsets Cincinnati, Greets Oscar: 1959 Semifinals
Cal's Top 50 sports moments countdown features the memorable 1959 encounter between Cal and Oscar Robertson, where Bob Dalton's disarming introduction to the basketball legend set the stage for a legendary upset. Oscar Robertson scored 19 points and 19 rebounds against Cal in 1959. Cal's Bob Dalton and Jack Grout...
Ben’s Baseball Blog #7: A trip to Chattanooga and an interview with a future star
Editor’s Note: Local teacher Ben Fawbush is sharing his adventures through the Reds organization via a Lilly grant with WZBD. Follow along with each post as he takes an inside look at professional baseball in America. Special Report for WZBD. I have never been to or through Chattanooga, Tennessee...
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