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FC Cincinnati Acquire Yamil Asad

FC Cincinnati Acquire Yamil Asad

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting May 1, 2025

FC Cincinnati has announced the signing of Argentine Winger Yamil Asad. Asad’s contract will last until the end of the season, with an option for the 2025 season. Asad has been without a team since the end of last MLS season when DC United declined...

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Bengals Go Risky: Full Draft Class and Analysis

Bengals Go Risky: Full Draft Class and Analysis

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting May 1, 2025

Going into draft night, Bengals fans were hoping for some solid defensive picks and growth for the offensive line. Full Draft Class Cincinnati went for three defensive picks and three offensive picks. The big one, edge rusher Shemar Stewart, was...

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Upcoming Track & Field Senior Night

Upcoming Track & Field Senior Night

Saniya Taylor April 24, 2025

Join the Firebirds in a night of running, throwing, jumping, and vaulting, April 23rd to celebrate their hard work and achievements for the past 4 years.  What is Senior Night? Senior Night is a tradition shared among many sports in college and...

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Mike Brown Brings Out the Big Bucks: Chase and Higgins Extensions Secured

Mike Brown Brings Out the Big Bucks: Chase and Higgins Extensions Secured

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting March 27, 2025

 After a stressful few weeks for fans, players, and administrators alike, the deals with receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were finally secured. Extension Details Chase’s contract took precedence over Higgins', and boy, was it a big one....

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Sweet Sixteen Preview: March Madness Breakdown

Sweet Sixteen Preview: March Madness Breakdown

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting March 27, 2025

Wow, what a weekend it was for the NCAA tournament. While there were not as many upsets as in past years, this year's opening weekend for March Madness certainly entertained. The second round, especially, with Arkansas's Cinderella run continuing, Maryland...

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Boys Lacrosse: Lakota West Firebirds Vs. Lebanon Recap

Boys Lacrosse: Lakota West Firebirds Vs. Lebanon Recap

Alex Dufek March 27, 2025

March 21st marked the first game for the Lakota West Boys' Lacrosse Team. Led by the new senior captain, Tyler Hall, he scored four goals and three ground balls by the end of the game. On defense, Ethan Petters saved thirteen goals, Letting West win 9-10...

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Does Media Impact Athletes?

Does Media Impact Athletes?

Elizabeth Meyer March 27, 2025

Positive Impacts Social media can help athletes become better versions of themselves in various ways. This could promote sports teams, encourage fans to come watch and participate in fundraisers, which could lead to commercial opportunities, sponsorship...

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FC Cincinnati Finalize Deal to Sign Evander from Portland Timbers

FC Cincinnati Finalize Deal to Sign Evander from Portland Timbers

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting February 28, 2025

FC Cincinnati are finalizing a blockbuster transfer to acquire star attacking midfielder Evander from Portland Timbers. The deal involves a cash transfer fee of $12 million plus add-ons. It will be one of the biggest outbound transfers by an MLS team...

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Lakota West Boys Basketball Season Recap

Lakota West Boys Basketball Season Recap

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting February 28, 2025

With the tournament coming up soon, it’s time to reflect on an incredible regular season for the Lakota West Boys basketball team. We’ll go from December to the middle of February, discussing the ups and downs of a season to remember. December Lakota...

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Orlando Begins to slide: Post All-Star Break Eastern Conference Power Rankings

Orlando Begins to slide: Post All-Star Break Eastern Conference Power Rankings

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting February 27, 2025

Now that we have crossed through the All-Star break, let's take another look at the Eastern Conference power rankings as we get closer to the playoffs. Washington Wizards  The Wizards' one goal is to tank for Cooper Flagg or another high-draft...

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FC Cincinnati Loan Alvaro Barreal to Santos

FC Cincinnati Loan Alvaro Barreal to Santos

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting February 26, 2025

FC Cincinnati announced in a press release Thursday that it has loaned defender Alvaro Barreal to Brazilian first-division side Santos FC. The loan will last until December 2025, and Santos will have a purchase obligation if performance metrics are...

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FC Cincinnati Finalizes Transfer of Lucho Acosta to FC Dallas

FC Cincinnati Finalizes Transfer of Lucho Acosta to FC Dallas

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting February 26, 2025

FC Cincinnati has agreed on a blockbuster deal to sell former MLS MVP Lucho Acosta to fellow MLS side FC Dallas. The deal was completed using the league’s new Cash for Player trade system. This system allows MLS teams to send cash to other teams...

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