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10+ hour, 29+ min ago (249+ words) CINCINNATI "The Bengals dropped their opening injury report of Dolphins week on Wednesday afternoon.Joe Burrow popped up on the report with a knee injury but went full on the day while Tee Higgins logged another limited practice while he remains in concussion protocol. Cincinnati had a lengthy list of names broken down by status below: Did Not Practice - Noah Fant, B.J Hill, Kris Jenkins, Chalie Jones, Joseph Ossai (all ankle injuries) Limited - Higgins (concussion), Drew Sample (neck) Full - Burrow (knee), Dylan Fairchild (hamstring), PJ Jules (ankle), Amarius Mims (knee), Samaje Perine (ankle), Shemar Stewart (knee), DJ Turner II (ankle) ZacTaylor'steamdid not expect to be out of playoff contention earlier than any season yet since the last AFC Championship appearance. "Yeah,it'sfrustrating.Thisis a team that I thought was a talented team that was going to have a chance to…...

10+ hour, 46+ min ago (508+ words) CINCINNATI, Ohio " Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made headlines a week ago with his press conference talking about wanting to have fun playing football amidst a difficult season. He missed nine games with a turf toe injury, and his team will miss the playoffs for the third consecutive year. During his Wednesday press conference, Burrow addressed speculation about his future while offering a mature perspective on the unpredictable nature of the NFL. When directly asked if there was any scenario where he wouldn't be the Bengals' quarterback next season, Burrow was unequivocal. "I can't see that. No," he said. This immediate reassurance for Cincinnati fans comes amid a difficult season where injuries limited his impact to just five games. However, what made the press conference particularly fascinating was Burrow's willingness to speak honestly about the uncertainty every NFL player faces in…...

12+ hour, 40+ min ago (373+ words) Appeals court Judge Marilyn Zayas Appeals court Judge Marilyn Zayas, a Democrat who lost a 2022 race for an Ohio Supreme Court seat, said she is going to run again next year for a position on the state's highest court. First elected in 2016 to the Cincinnati-based 1st District Court of Appeals, Zayas will challenge incumbent Justice Dan Hawkins, a Republican who won a 2024 election for an unexpired term, getting 55 percent of the vote. Hawkins, who was a Franklin County Common Pleas Court judge before winning the Supreme Court seat, is running for re-election for a full six-year term. Zayas said in her Tuesday announcement: "Now is the time to stand up for Ohio. We need accountability, not party politics." But party politics has played a significant factor in Ohio Supreme Court races, particularly since the Republican-controlled state Legislature passed a law, effective…...

14+ hour, 35+ min ago (221+ words) Moments ago, a college football coach was dismissed for "serious professional misconduct." In a shocking turn of events, the Ohio Bobcats have fired head coach Brian Smith. He's been leading the program since the 2024 Cure Bowl. Although he's been very successful at the helm, his run in the Mid-American Conference has come to an end. "Today, Ohio University terminated the contract of Head Football Coach Brian Smith for cause," the school announced. "The termination follows an administrative review of allegations that Smith violated the terms of his employment agreement by engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University." Defensive coordinator John Hauser has been named Ohio's interim coach for the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl. A search for Ohio's permanent head coach will begin immediately. It's unclear if Hauser will be a candidate for…...

14+ hour, 51+ min ago (428+ words) Dec 17, 2025 " 38 minutes ago Brian Smith barely completed his first full regular season as Ohio University's head football coach before he was suspended amidst an internal investigation. Smith will not see additional time atop the Bobcats program. Ohio University officials announced Wednesday, after it first announced Smith was being suspended and probed on Dec. 1, that Smith has been permanently relieved of his coaching duties with the school after he earlier was placed on indefinite suspension. The school issued the following statement: "Today, Ohio University terminated the contract of Head Football Coach Brian Smith for cause," it read. "The termination follows an administrative review of allegations that Smith violated the terms of his employment agreement by engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University." With its statement that Smith engaged in "serious professional misconduct" and…...

19+ hour, 6+ min ago (362+ words) In the new year, LaRosa's Pizza and Big Ash Brewing will come together under one roof to launch LaRosa's Taphouse out of the current Big Ash space, which is located at 5230 Beechmont Ave. in Anderson ... LaRosa's Pizzeria takes over Cincinnati East Side craft brewery to open taphouse by Christian LeDuc, Cincinnati Business Courier LaRosa's is opening a taphouse on the East Side. (Corrie Schaffeld | CBC) CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A Tri-State pizza staple and East Side brewery are joining forces to open a first-of-its-kind collaboration project. In the new year, LaRosa's Pizza and Big Ash Brewing will come together under one roof to launch LaRosa's Taphouse out of the current Big Ash space, which is located at 5230 Beechmont Ave. in Anderson Township. Taphouse will serve a full LaRosa's menu, complete with a drive-up window and delivery just like any other…...

20+ hour, 1+ min ago (263+ words) Ohio University coach Brian Smith is out of a job. Following an administrative review, Smith was fired by the school on Wednesday for "engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University," according to a press release from Ohio athletics. He had been on administrative leave since Dec. 1 for undisclosed reasons. Ohio University did not give specifics on his misconduct. Smith's attorney, Rex Elliot, provided a statement to The Athletic on Wednesday challenging the firing. Defensive coordinator John Hauser will continue serving as the interim coach when Ohio takes on UNLV in the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl on Dec. 23. The school will begin a search for a new permanent head coach "immediately," per the release. Smith had been the Bobcats' coach since last December, replacing Tim Albin, who spent four years as the head…...

21+ hour, 3+ min ago (34+ words) If you saw a giant centipede coming toward you, you would probably get spooked. These three cheetahs at the Cincinnati Zoo did not enjoy playtime when a (not real) centipede came rolling toward them....

21+ hour, 14+ min ago (1591+ words) Another year is almost in the books and for fans of Cincinnati sports teams, 2025 represented a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, the Reds and FC Cincinnati each made playoff runs while offering hope for a bright future in the coming seasons. On the other hand, the Bengals have struggled to string together wins in 2025 and won't be in the playoffs for the third straight season, due in part to an injury suffered by their franchise player. On the college level, the Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team made a run to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years but then lost their head coach to the team they beat in that tournament. To be a Cincinnati sports fan is to live with the good, the bad and the ugly, and 2025 brought each of those…...

21+ hour, 18+ min ago (838+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " The lasting image of a now-complete era in the Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry is a damning one for the Wolverines, even after they spent most of the last half-decade beating and trolling the Buckeyes. The scene came at midfield of Michigan Stadium where, moments after their formal postgame pleasantries were complete, Ohio State coach Ryan Day reapproached former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore. The leader of the scarlet and gray encouraged his counterpart to push the maize and blue back up the stadium's lone tunnel and into their locker room. The Wolverines were reluctant to do so, assuming the Buckeyes would try to plant a flag on their logo after a long-awaited 27-9 win. Day reaffirmed no flag planting would take place. Behind him, Ohio State's staff made sure Day's promise was kept while much of the roster was…...