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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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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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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - NOVEMBER 11: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder flashes a smile during the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Paycom Center on November 11, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)

Lakers Climb with Luka: Post-Allstar Break Western Conference Power Rankings

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting February 26, 2025

Now that we have crossed through the All-Star break, let's take another look at the Western Conference power rankings as we get closer to the playoffs. Utah Jazz  The Jazz are simply entering a rebuilding year. No one on the roster is safe from...

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The Avengers: University of Georgia Track & Field Recruits

The Avengers: University of Georgia Track & Field Recruits

Saniya Taylor February 25, 2025

The University of Georgia's new track and field recruits have displayed talents that are beyond what many high school athletes are capable of. They gain the title “avengers” as more track athletes commit to the school, and more importantly, how they...

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Changes to the LCK: Kinship, Contest and Controversy

Changes to the LCK: Kinship, Contest and Controversy

Philip Lee January 16, 2025

The 2024 season of League of Legends has ended, with another win for the LCK team T1. Looking back, there were many powerful teams who made the Worlds Tournament, as well as a very competitive regular season. As the 2025 season approaches, many changes...

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The Road Ends Here: Ohio State vs Notre Dame

The Road Ends Here: Ohio State vs Notre Dame

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting January 16, 2025

#8 Ohio State vs #7 Notre Dame. How did we get here? Before discussing the matchup between the Buckeyes and the Fighting Irish, let’s first dive into how we got into this position. If you would’ve told someone when the BCS system was still around...

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NFL Wildcard Weekend Review

NFL Wildcard Weekend Review

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting January 16, 2025

With Wildcard Weekend wrapped up, let’s take a look at the winners and losers from last week’s matchups.  Houston Texans Vs. LA Chargers: 32-12 The games began in Houston with this demolition of the Chargers. LA started the game with a 6-0...

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Cincinnati Loses Another One-Score Game at Home Vs. Pittsburgh

Cincinnati Loses Another One-Score Game at Home Vs. Pittsburgh

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting December 6, 2024

The Bengals add to a long list of one-score losses, this time in a crucial game to an AFC North Rival. Game Recap Despite scoring 38 points, the team lost in a shootout to the Steelers 44-38. It was a rollercoaster of a game, with both teams’...

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FCC Eliminated From 2024 MPS Cup Playoffs

FCC Eliminated From 2024 MPS Cup Playoffs

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting December 5, 2024

After a full 90 minutes and a penalty kick shootout, New York City FC upset FC Cincinnati and advanced to the next round of the MLS Cup. The first half would start with FCC on the front foot, as they would get numerous goal-scoring chances early on....

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Western Conference Power Rankings

Western Conference Power Rankings

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting November 25, 2024

Now that the NBA season is nearly five weeks in, things are beginning to fall into place in the standings. The West is 44-25 versus the East this season, so let's take a deep dive into the power rankings of an incredibly stacked conference.  Criteria These...

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