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@AP_Sports reporter in Cincinnati. 32 years in journalism. Probably listening to an Indie band. Evertonian. instagram.com/jeffmwallner/
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Life in the bullpen: A little bit of craziness

Life in the bullpen: A little bit of craziness

WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH) — CINCINNATI -- Being a relief pitcher is among the most thankless jobs in sports. There is little praise for doing your job well, but the criticism can be harsh when you don't. You prepare to pitch before every game even though you could go days without taking the mound.
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Cincy fans show hometown pride in Nashville

Cincy fans show hometown pride in Nashville

WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH) — NASHVILLE. Tenn. -- The Queen City convoy was traveling in full force by Friday morning. Cars with Ohio license plates, many with stickers or plate holders adorned with blue X's or red C's, lined Interstates 71 and 65.
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Cincinnati Reds' Frazier wins Derby in front of home fans

Cincinnati Reds' Frazier wins Derby in front of home fans

United Press International (UPI) — CINCINNATI -- Todd Frazier wasn't pleased with last year's performance in the All-Star Home Run Derby, when he managed just one homer in the finals and lost to Yoenis Cespedes. "I put up a poor showing at the end," the Cincinnati Reds third baseman said. "I had some unfinished business."
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XU's Goodin is lookin' good for tourney time

XU's Goodin is lookin' good for tourney time

WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH) — CINCINNATI -- It is the middle of February in Omaha, Nebraska, which must seem like the other side of the planet for a kid from Campbellsville, Kentucky. There are 4.6 seconds remaining, and the fifth-ranked Xavier Musketeers have the ball, trailing the Creighton Blue Jays, 71-70.
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On the oddest of Opening Days, Reds show potential

On the oddest of Opening Days, Reds show potential

WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH) — CINCINNATI - Mike Moustakas' two-run home run in the seventh inning on Friday night normally would have landed in a sea of red-clad Opening Day revelers in right field. Instead, it cleared the advertising banners draped over sections of empty seats and landed with no one around to claim the souvenir.
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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

Associated Press — CINCINNATI (AP) - Gerrid Doaks believes Cincinnati deserves a shot at the College Football Playoff. He added the Bearcats' resume with a stellar performance Saturday. Doaks rushed for a career-high 184 yards, Desmond Ridder ran for three scores and threw for another, and No. 6 Cincinnati rolled to a 38-10 victory over Houston.
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Reds' new-age approach to pitching, plus Kyle Boddy, should bring big dividends next season

Reds' new-age approach to pitching, plus Kyle Boddy, should bring big dividends next season

WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH) — CINCINNATI - Kyle Boddy had job offers on the table from a few major-league teams, reportedly the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets among them. But early in the interview process, the Cincinnati Reds distinguished themselves from the rest.
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Reds wary of hostile Phillies fans

Reds wary of hostile Phillies fans

Philadelphia Inquirer — CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jonny Gomes, who was a member of the Tampa Bay Rays when they faced the Phillies in the 2008 World Series, learned one thing about baseball fans in the City of Brotherly Love. "They love the Phillies and they hate you," Gomes said.
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Naji Marshall's career night lifts Xavier to Crosstown Shootout win

Naji Marshall's career night lifts Xavier to Crosstown Shootout win

WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH) — CINCINNATI - This year's Crosstown Shootout wasn't a blood bath. There were no brawls, no handshake-line altercations, and only a few verbal spats. The 87 th meeting between the UC Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers was typical of college basketball in early December: two teams trying to find their identity, playing to their strengths and weaknesses, and allowing their star players to take over.
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Does style matter in NCAA Tournament?

Does style matter in NCAA Tournament?

WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The question coming into March Madness was how top seed Virginia's plodding style would translate into success in the NCAA Tournament. The Cavaliers were the nation's best defensive team throughout this season. Coming into the tournament, coach Tony Bennett's team also ranked No. 314 in scoring.
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Who let the underdogs out? Will UC, XU escape?

Who let the underdogs out? Will UC, XU escape?

WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Just call it the "Parting of the South Region". In the wake of the University of Maryland Baltimore County's historic upset of No. 1 seed Virginia on Friday night and losses by No. 3 seed Tennessee and No. 4 seed Arizona, the second-seeded Cincinnati Bearcats own the only remaining top 4 seed in the region.
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Brazilian blessing: Timing right for FC Cincinnati to sign Brenner - Cincinnati Soccer Talk

Brazilian blessing: Timing right for FC Cincinnati to sign Brenner - Cincinnati Soccer Talk

cincinnatisoccertalk.com — It was a fair question to ask, and one that was offered to FC Cincinnati general manager Gerard Nijkamp in various forms during a videoconference call with media on Tuesday. How did FCC manage to sign Brenner Souza da Silva?
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Improper Sendoff, But A Fond Farewell for Nippert - Cincinnati Soccer Talk

Improper Sendoff, But A Fond Farewell for Nippert - Cincinnati Soccer Talk

cincinnatisoccertalk.com — If you squinted hard enough you could envision a sea of orange and blue. If you listened close enough you could hear the drums, the chants, the cheers.
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Bell's big hit sets tone as Bengals stun slumping Steelers

Bell's big hit sets tone as Bengals stun slumping Steelers

Associated Press — CINCINNATI (AP) - Bengals safety Vonn Bell made a beeline for JuJu Smith-Schuster and delivered a devastating hit, forcing a fumble while sending the Steelers' receiver flying backward. After dancing on Cincinnati's midfield logo before the game, Smith-Schuster got planted in the turf - and the underdog Bengals were no pussycats at all in a 27-17 upset Monday night.
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For XU's KyKy Tandy, the reminders are always there

For XU's KyKy Tandy, the reminders are always there

WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH) — CINCINNATI — The reminders are always there. The lessons he learned. The wristband he wears. The number on his back. KyKy Tandy was among the nation’s most heralded basketball recruits when he signed with the Xavier Musketeers, but he never strayed far from his roots. In Hopkinsville, Kentucky, located about four hours from Xavier’s campus, Tandy became well-known at a young age. But he didn’t go out much. Instead, he kept to himself, focusing mainly on basketball, school and family.
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Deacons turn cold after hot start, lose 68-53 in Skip Prosser Classic

Deacons turn cold after hot start, lose 68-53 in Skip Prosser Classic

Winston-Salem Journal — CINCINNATI - Coach Jeff Bzdelik was curious to see how his Wake Forest team would respond in its first true road test this season. But, after playing their first 12 games either at home or in the Bahamas in the Battle 4 Atlantis, they crumbled Saturday at Xavier.
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UMass just misses big upset of No. 10 Xavier

UMass just misses big upset of No. 10 Xavier

MassLive.com — By JEFF WALLNER CINCINNATI - The University of Massachusetts took 10th-ranked Xavier to the brink Saturday afternoon, losing an 82-80 men's basketball thriller at Cintas Center. However, the mood following the game was anything but celebratory as the Minutemen lamented yet another opportunity lost in a season chock full of them.
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Michael Lorenzen's late-game heroics powers Cincinnati Reds over Arizona Diamondbacks

Michael Lorenzen's late-game heroics powers Cincinnati Reds over Arizona Diamondbacks

Cincinnati Enquirer — A career season for Eugenio Suárez continued on Sunday, while Michael Lorenzen added to his growing legend. Suárez hit two home runs to set the stage for Lorenzen's pinch-hit walk-off double in the ninth as the Reds avoided being swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 4-3 victory at Great American Ball Park.
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Joe Morgan, member of the Big Red Machine, dies at 77

Joe Morgan, member of the Big Red Machine, dies at 77

WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH) — CINCINNATI - On Sept. 19, Pete Rose called his friend and former Big Red Machine teammate Joe Morgan to wish him a happy birthday, as he did most years. When Morgan didn't return his call or texts, Rose became concerned. "That wasn't really Joe," Rose said by phone on Monday.
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Reds prospect Greene is working hard in Dayton

Reds prospect Greene is working hard in Dayton

WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH) — DAYTON, Ohio -- Hunter Greene sat in the home dugout at Fifth Third Field, a Dayton Dragons hoodie draped over his head still beading with sweat after a lengthy pitchers' meeting in the steamy outfield, wondering where the past year had gone.
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