CINCINNATI — The Bearcats have another player in the mix for a major national award on the football field. Linebacker Jake Golday is a semifinalist for the Butkus Award, annually earned by the nation's top linebacker. The award started in 1985 and is named for legendary linebacker Dick Butkus. Cincinnati's top tackler is one of 12 semifinalists.

Once the non-conference, ESPN+ portion of the UC schedule is up, Nelson will return to the radio with long-time partner Hoard. In no means was this a Tony Pike dismissed /returned scenario, where the UC Hall of Fame quarterback was let go by iHeart, then rehired a week later.

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Expert recap and game analysis of the Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Western Carolina Catamounts NCAAM game from November 3, 2025 on ESPN.

A new beer is debuting at the Truist Arena at Northern Kentucky University this week – Norse Up, a light lager that will benefit student-athletes.

ICE was detaining close to 60,000 immigrants in the third week of September, according to the most recent data. Of those, 71.5% had no criminal conviction, the data showed.

Here's who is running for Cincinnati City Council in 2025: The Cincinnati Democrats have endorsed a slate nine candidates, including eight incumbents and one newcomer, Ryan James. Councilwoman Victoria Parks is not running for reelection. The Democratic endorsement has become crucial in recent years.

Brad Mills, 68, retired after a final season as Terry Francona's bench coach. Mike Napoli and Willie Harris were promoted in staff shuffle for 2026.