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Rose Lavelle Gets Key To Cincinnati

By Ambriehl Crutchfield • Jul 19, 2019

Cincinnati native and World Cup Champion Rose Lavelle is being recognized with a key to the city.

FC Cincinnati Unveils Stadium Design, Saying It Will 'Reclaim Vigor and Glory' In The West End

By Ambriehl Crutchfield • Jul 16, 2019

fc cincinnati stadium 2019 — Courtesty of FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati owners are unveiling the design of the team's new soccer 12.4-acre stadium.

Rose Lavelle To Be Honored In Cincinnati

By Jennifer Merritt • Jul 12, 2019

Rose Lavelle, midfielder for the World Cup-winning U.S. Women's National Team, is returning to her hometown of Cincinnati Thursday, July 18, and Friday, July 19, to be honored for her success.

City Prepares For Florence Freedom To Be Sold

By Patricia A. Scheyer • Jul 11, 2019

Florence city council this week approved an assignment, assumption and third amendment to the lease with the team at the municipally owned UC Health Stadium, where the Freedom play.

See How The Banks Crowd Reacted To Rose Lavelle's World Cup Goal

By Jennifer Merritt • Jul 8, 2019

world cup reaction — Shae Combs / Game Day Communications

Forward Megan Rapinoe may have dominated the headlines during the U.S. Women's Soccer team's rise to winning the 2019 World Cup, but in Cincinnati, all eyes were on midfielder Rose Lavelle.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Wins World Cup Title For A 4th Time

By Russell Lewis • Jul 7, 2019

The U.S. women's soccer team is still the world's best after dominating the Netherlands in the Women's World Cup final and winning 2-0. Throughout the tournament, the U.S. brushed aside criticism, complaints of arrogance and calls for the team to tone down their goal celebrations. All the team did was win. All seven World Cup games, in fact.

Thomas More Makes NAIA Move Official

By Tana Weingartner • Jul 1, 2019

Thomas More University is officially back in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, NAIA. The school made the jump to the Mid-South Conference from NCAA Division III Monday.

Crosley Field Closed 49 Years Ago This Week, But Lives On In The Mind's Eye

By Howard Wilkinson • Jun 28, 2019

The stands at Crosley Field were packed with 28,027 Reds fans on the night of June 24, 1970, the final game in the cozy, quirky ball park that had been the home of the Cincinnati Reds since 1912.

Stargel Stadium Set To Kick Off This Football Season

By Ambriehl Crutchfield • Jun 19, 2019

Cincinnati Public School's Stargel Stadium is on schedule to open for the 2019-2020 football season.

Western & Southern Open CEO: Some Tickets 50% Cheaper This Year

By Ann Thompson • Jun 17, 2019

If you buy tickets to this year's Western & Southern Open, you will notice there are 18 types of tickets instead of four, as in previous years. CEO Andre Silva pointed out at a media luncheon some are as much as 50% cheaper.

U.S. Men's Soccer Team Trains In Cincinnati Ahead Of Sunday's Match

By Tana Weingartner • Jun 7, 2019

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) arrived in Cincinnati Thursday evening to begin training for its final tune-up match ahead of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The is the team's first-ever match in Cincinnati.

Sports Betting Bill Considering Qualifying Venues

By Andy Chow • Jun 4, 2019

The Ohio House is considering a bill, HB194, that would allow sports betting through the Ohio Lottery Commission, which can open the door to several venues. As Statehouse correspondent Andy Chow reports, the Speaker of the House is voicing his opinion on where sports betting should be allowed.

FC Cincinnati Names New General Manager

By Tana Weingartner • May 30, 2019

FC Cincinnati is naming a Dutch football executive as its new general manager. The team selected Gerard Nijkamp (pronounced NIE-camp) to run its soccer operations.

NFL Officially Awards 2021 Player Draft To Cleveland

By editor • May 23, 2019

Cleveland will host the 2021 NFL Draft, the annual selection of the top players in college football, National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell annouced Wednesday.

Goodell also named Kansas City as the host for the 2023 draft. No announcement was made regarding 2022.

Cleveland's draft will follow Las Vegas, which will host the 2020 draft before the Raiders move from Oakland and begin playing in Nevada for the 2020 season.

Soccer Star Rose Lavelle Unveils Mural, Talks About Upcoming World Cup

By Tana Weingartner • May 21, 2019

Rose Lavelle is set to make her first World Cup appearance at this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup in France. Before joining the U.S. Women's National Team for training, she's visiting with friends and family in Cincinnati and unveiling a mural in her honor.

How The U.S. Men's Soccer Team Is Preparing For Cincinnati Match

By Tana Weingartner • May 16, 2019

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team plays its first-ever match in Cincinnati on June 9. It's the team's final match ahead of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, a tournament featuring 16 teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean.

eSports Tournament Comes to Mason, New Program To NKY High School

By Michael Monks • May 15, 2019

Three-hundred and eighty million people watched eSports in 2018, according to a report from market analytics company Newzoo, which offered details about the $1 billion burgeoning industry. The activity is so popular now that dozens of colleges have launched varsity eSports teams, some with scholarship opportunities, and it is now a sanctioned sport recognized by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.