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FC Cincinnati Acquire USMNT Defender Deandre Yedlin in Trade

FC Cincinnati Acquire USMNT Defender Deandre Yedlin in Trade

Ethan McDonald March 14, 2024

FC Cincinnati has acquired former USMNT right back Deandre Yedlin from Inter Miami, announced Monday. FCC has sent Inter Miami $172,799 in 2024 General Allocation Money (GAM). The move is very key for Inter Miami as it opens up significant salary-cap...

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Pickett’s Future with Pittsburgh Likely Over Amidst Wilsons Signing

Pickett’s Future with Pittsburgh Likely Over Amidst Wilson’s Signing

Nikos Stollenwerk March 14, 2024

With veteran QB Russell Wilson now signed to a one-year 1.21 million dollar deal, Kenny Picket will likely be on his way out. 2023 starter Kenny Pickett has had a rollercoaster of a career in his first two years with Pittsburgh. Despite leading his...

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What’s in Store for the Jungle in 2024?

What’s in Store for the Jungle in 2024?

Carter Ledford March 14, 2024

With the loss of a Super Bowl to a weak Offensive line (2021), a season cut short due to a loss of strong players (2022), and proceeding a season riddled with injuries it leaves most to wonder what’s next for Cincinnati’s jungle in the upcoming 2024...

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Women’s Basketball LSU vs. South Carolina Fight

Women’s Basketball LSU vs. South Carolina Fight

Stacia Simmons March 14, 2024

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, one of the most important games in college women’s basketball took place. Louisiana State took on South Carolina in what turned out to be a very intense battle. They played to continue in the SEC tournament which ended in...

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FC Cincinnati Acquire USMNT Defender Deandre Yedlin in Trade

FC Cincinnati Acquire USMNT Defender Deandre Yedlin in Trade

Ethan McDonald March 14, 2024

FC Cincinnati has acquired former USMNT right back Deandre Yedlin from Inter Miami, announced Monday. FCC has sent Inter Miami $172,799 in 2024 General Allocation Money (GAM). The move is very key for Inter Miami as it opens up significant salary-cap...

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FC Cincinnati Stuck in Stalemate with DC United

FC Cincinnati Stuck in Stalemate with DC United

Ethan McDonald March 14, 2024

FCC would rest a massive part of their lineup from their last result, a 1-0 loss in the Concacaf Champions Cup against Monterrey CF. Defenders Kipp Keller, Luca Orellano, and Alvas Powell would replace the back line of Ian Murphy, DeAndre Yedlin, and...

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Lakota West Girls Basketball Coach, Andy Fishman, Announces Retirement

Lakota West Girls Basketball Coach, Andy Fishman, Announces Retirement

Nick Johnson, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2024

On March 12, 2024, longtime Lakota West Girls Basketball coach, Andy Fishman, went about the school day with the usual spirit he has always shown. As he checked in on students in his class, it seemed barely noticeable that he had announced his retirement...

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UFC 298: An Explosive Cards Recap

UFC 298: An Explosive Card’s Recap

Carter Ledford March 4, 2024

This past weekend UFC fans witnessed the falling of a featherweight king, and arguably the featherweight GOAT (greatest of all time). In a time frame of 8:32 minutes into the fight (3:32 of the second round) fans would watch the first fall of Alexander...

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FC Cincinnati Loan In Argentine winger Luca Orellano

FC Cincinnati Loan In Argentine winger Luca Orellano

Ethan McDonald March 4, 2024

FC Cincinnati has agreed to bring Argentine winger Luca Orellano on a season-long loan from Brazilian side Vasco da Gama. The 23-year-old will be with FCC until December when FCC will then have the option to make the deal permanent once the loan ends...

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Winter Sports Seasons Coming to an End

Winter Sports Seasons Coming to an End

Stacia Simmons March 4, 2024

With the Winter Sports Season coming to an end and Spring airsing, this time can be mixed with a lot of different emotions. Every team can qualify for tournaments but it takes a hard and long fight to see who will make it out with a championship. The...

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A Look Into the New College Football Playoff Format

A Look Into the New College Football Playoff Format

Andrew Odle March 4, 2024

With the 2023-24 College Football season ending, the 4-team playoff format leaves. The new format will be a 12-team playoff, a large jump from four teams.  How does it work? The new 12-team playoff will include the “five highest-ranked conference...

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How the Cavs Turned Around Their Franchise

How the Cavs Turned Around Their Franchise

Andrew Odle February 15, 2024

Led by star SG Donovan Mitchell, along with Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and others, the Cavs had an optimistic look into the 2023-24 season. They have won 17 of their last 19, and have taken over the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference....

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