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Covers:  MLB, NFL, MLS, and NCAA basketball and football.
Doesn't Cover: NBA, NHL.
@AP_Sports reporter in Cincinnati. 32 years in journalism. Probably listening to an Indie band. Evertonian. instagram.com/jeffmwallner/

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Freelance sports journalist for 27 years. Based in Cincinnati, OH. He has written for Basketball Times, Associated Press, WCPO.com, MLB.com, Cincinnati Enquirer, Sports Xchange/Reuters, Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Boston Herald, Philadelphia Daily News, St. Paul Pioneer Press, and many others. Regularly cover the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, FC Cincinnati, and Xavier University and University of Cincinnati sports. Spent two years writing for the Cincinnati Enquirer business section, focusin…

Jeff Wallner’s Journalist Portfolio

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Life in the bullpen: A little bit of craziness

Life in the bullpen: A little bit of craziness

CINCINNATI -- Being a relief pitcher is among the most thankless jobs in sports. There is little praise for d…

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Cincy fans show hometown pride in Nashville

Cincy fans show hometown pride in Nashville

NASHVILLE. Tenn. -- The Queen City convoy was traveling in full force by Friday morning. Cars with Ohio licen…

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Cincinnati Reds' Frazier wins Derby in front of home fans

Cincinnati Reds' Frazier wins Derby in front of home fans

CINCINNATI -- Todd Frazier wasn't pleased with last year's performance in the All-Star Home Run Derby, when h…

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XU's Goodin is lookin' good for tourney time

XU's Goodin is lookin' good for tourney time

CINCINNATI -- It is the middle of February in Omaha, Nebraska, which must seem like the other side of the pla…

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On the oddest of Opening Days, Reds show potential

On the oddest of Opening Days, Reds show potential

CINCINNATI - Mike Moustakas' two-run home run in the seventh inning on Friday night normally would have lande…

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Doaks, Ridder help No. 6 Cincinnati run past Houston 38-10

Doaks, Ridder help No. 6 Cincinnati run past Houston 38-10

CINCINNATI (AP) - Gerrid Doaks believes Cincinnati deserves a shot at the College Football Playoff. He added …

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Gauff beats Pegula for 2nd Cincinnati Open title; France's Fils beats American Tiafoe in men's final

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By Jeff Wallner Verified
| New Castle News Verified
MASON, Ohio (AP) — Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula, 6-2, 6-4, to capture her second women's Cincinnati Open title on Sunday, and Arthur Fils of France defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0, in the men's final for his first Masters 1000 title. In Saturday’s semifinals, Pegula beat defending champion Iga Swiatek and Gauff defeated Sara Bejlek to set up the first all-American women’s final at the Cincinnati Open in 56 years. kAm%96 =2DE E:>6 EH@ p>6C:42? H@>6? A=2J65 :?
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Coco Gauff tops Jessica Pegula in all-American final at Cincinnati Open

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By Jeff Wallner Verified
| Chattanooga Times Free Press Verified
MASON, Ohio — Coco Gauff defeated fellow American tennis player Jessica Pegula, 6-2, 6-4, to capture her second Cincinnati Open women's singles title Sunday, and France's Arthur Fils defeated Frances Tiafoe of the United States, 6-3, 1-6, 6-0, in the men's final for his first Masters 1000 title. In Saturday's semifinals, Pegula beat 2025 champion Iga Swiatek and Gauff defeated Sara Bejlek to set up the first all-American women's final at the Cincinnati Open in 56 years.
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Jessica, Gauff to meet in first all-American Cincinnati women’s final in 56 years

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| The Pioneer (India) Verified
Jessica Pegula beat defending champion Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff defeated Sara Bejlek on Saturday to set up the first all-American women’s final at the Cincinnati Open in 56 years. Pegula rallied from down a break in the third set to get past Swiatek, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, for her tour-leading 45th win this year. It was the 300th tour-level victory of Pegula’s career, and it snapped Swiatek’s 10-match winning streak.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing a column for a free weekly downtown newspaper.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

It is placing an importance on speed over accuracy which is not a good thing.