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Blockbuster Trade Leaves KAT in New York, Julius Randle in Minnesota

Blockbuster Trade Leaves KAT in New York, Julius Randle in Minnesota

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting October 14, 2024

On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves trade became official. The deal sends Karl-Anthony Towns and draft rights to James Nnaji (via Charlotte) to the Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, Keita...

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Bengals Fall 1-4, Heartbreaking Overtime Loss to Baltimore

Bengals Fall 1-4, Heartbreaking Overtime Loss to Baltimore

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting October 10, 2024

This past Sunday, our offense scored 38 points, but the Bengals still dropped a crucial game to a division rival. What Went Wrong Cincinnati looked like they had the game locked down, with multiple different 10-point leads in the second half. The...

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Kendrick Lamar: Super Bowl 2025

Kendrick Lamar: Super Bowl 2025

Ysabel McCreadie September 26, 2024

It was announced last Sunday that Kendrick Lamar will perform at the Super Bowl scheduled on February 9th, 2025 at Caesars Superdome. It's the American rapper’s second time at the Super Bowl, but it's his first time headlining alone. The previous time...

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FC Cincinnati Scrap Away Point at Nashville SC

FC Cincinnati Scrap Away Point at Nashville SC

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting September 26, 2024

FC Cincinnati leaves Nashville with an away point, and they have a second-half free-kick goal from star wingback Luca Orellano to thank for that point. The start of the match was a nightmare for FCC. Nashville star midfielder Hany Mukhtar started a...

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Bengals Look Even Worse After Atrocious Loss to Washington

Bengals Look Even Worse After Atrocious Loss to Washington

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting September 26, 2024

After an okay performance vs Kansas City, the Bengals look more lost than ever before. Cincinnati had a strong first drive but struggled in the red zone the rest of the game. Cincinnati had several miscues; Burrow missed on several throws and McPherson...

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FC Cincinnati Summer Transfer Window Recap

FC Cincinnati Summer Transfer Window Recap

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting September 17, 2024

FC Cincinnati's main goal during this window was to ensure they didn’t let their “championship window” slip away, as general manager Chris Albright said in the post-secondary transfer window press conference. “I think we’re on a two to three-year...

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Cincinnati Embarrassed at Home by New England: What Went Wrong?

Cincinnati Embarrassed at Home by New England: What Went Wrong?

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting September 17, 2024

After a pathetic home opener, the Cincinnati Bengals will now attempt to regroup heading into week 2. The biggest question remains: What went wrong? Expectations VS. Reality After his massive contract, Burrow had an injury-riddled season in 2023...

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Suarez Brace Gives FCC 4th Straight Loss

Suarez Brace Gives FCC 4th Straight Loss

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting August 29, 2024

With FCC head coach Pat Noona out due to suspension, FCC got its 4th straight loss for the first time in the Noonan era, losing 2-0 to Inter Miami. FC Cincinnati was behind from the jump, as just 35 seconds in, Inter Miami wingback Marcelo Weigandt...

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Bengals Previews and Predictions

Bengals Previews and Predictions

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting August 29, 2024

With the 2024 NFL season beginning September 4th and week 1 for the Bengals starting on September 8th vs the Patriots, there are a lot of expectations for Cincinnati’s finest. Key losses on both sides of the ball Despite these expectations, there...

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NBA Playoffs: Second Round Takeaways

NBA Playoffs: Second Round Takeaways

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting May 23, 2024

With the second round nearly wrapped up, there is much to take away from these playoffs. New stars and upcoming young teams are headlining the most impressive parts of the 2nd round, while familiar faces are also coming up huge.  Anthony Edwards is...

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Anthony Edwards: Overrated or Legend?

Anthony Edwards: Overrated or Legend?

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting May 17, 2024

Throughout this Minnesota playoff run, Anthony Edwards has been balling out with 30/6/6 (ppg/rpg/apg) shooting 53.5% from the field and 42.5% from three. Through his 10 playoff games, he is 7-3 including a sweep of the big three in Phoenix, and is...

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New NFL Kickoff Rework: What is it And Why is it So Confusing?

New NFL Kickoff Rework: What is it And Why is it So Confusing?

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting May 9, 2024

With the new changes to the NFL kickoff, many fans are still concerned about adjusting the play's intricacies and effect on the game. Next season, kick returns will look very different. For many, the big question is, “Why?” The answer is simple...

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