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CINCINNATI

FC Cincinnati forward Brenner (left) in action against Columbus Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 20.
SOCCER
Dec 1, 2023
'Hell is Real' in American soccer's new hotbed
When it comes to Ohio, there is the authentic feel of a real local derby around the clash between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew.
Bengals quarterback Jake Browning passes against the Ravens in the third quarter of their game at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium on Nov. 16.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Nov 23, 2023
Bengals and Steelers in transition heading into division showdown
Two teams undergoing significant midseason changes and turmoil will collide when when the Cincinnati Bengals host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Japan Times
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Jan 30, 2023
Chiefs and Eagles set up showdown in Super Bowl
The Chiefs and Eagles will square off in the Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.
Japan Times
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Jan 26, 2023
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ready for 'challenge' of Bengals
The Bengals have won their last three games against the Chiefs. Cincinnati limited Mahomes to 223 yards and one TD pass in their Dec. 4 meeting.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Football
Jan 23, 2023
Bengals beat Bills, 49ers end Cowboys' hopes in NFL playoffs
The Bengals win sets up an AFC Championship clash with the Kansas City Chiefs, while the 49ers will face the Philadelphia Eagles for a place in the Super Bowl.
Japan Times
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Jan 6, 2023
NFL cancels Bills-Bengals game
The league noted in its announcement that no teams will make the playoffs or be eliminated from contention based on the Bills-Bengals game being canceled.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jan 3, 2023
Bills safety Damar Hamlin in critical condition after collapsing
The NFL announced that Hamlin, who collapsed on the field after making a tackle, was in critical condition.
Japan Times
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Sep 30, 2022
Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffers second head injury as Dolphins take first loss
Replays of the incident showed Tagovailoa's fingers contorted into an unnatural position, a condition known as a 'fencing response' often caused by a head injury.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 21, 2022
Stefanos Tsitsipas downs Daniil Medvedev to reach Cincinnati final
The former French Open finalist set up a match with Borna Coric, who defeated Cameron Norrie in the day's other semifinal.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 17, 2022
Serena Williams falls in generational clash, Naomi Osaka out in Cincy
The loss leaves Serena Williams with just one professional tournament remaining before she drops the curtain on her historic career: The U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 29.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 12, 2022
Seiya Suzuki drives in run to help Cubs win 'Field of Dreams' game
Replicating a scene from the film, both teams entered the ground set in cornfields in Dyersville wearing respective uniforms from the 1910s and 20s before a sold-out crowd of 7,823.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 27, 2022
Former Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama to return to NPB with Carp
The Carp are hoping Akiyama will play in the outfield and lead off following the departure of slugger Seiya Suzuki to the Chicago Cubs ahead of this season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 19, 2022
Shogo Akiyama to return to Japan after lack of U.S. interest
The 34-year-old, who joined the Reds on a three-year, $21 million contract ahead of the 2020 season, said he will fly back to his homeland within days and look for his next team there.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 16, 2022
Shogo Akiyama to leave Padres' Triple-A affiliate
The former Seibu Lions standout is looking for a new team and will consider joining a Nippon Professional Baseball club, according to a source.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 8, 2022
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo belts first home run of season in win for Pirates
With two outs, Tsutsugo whiffed at a fastball before blasting a high 1-2 heater from reliever Phillip Diehl, sending it 118 meters into the stands.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 6, 2022
Reds release Shogo Akiyama with one year left on deal
The 33-year-old, who will still receive $8 million from Cincinnati, becomes a free agent and can sign with any other MLB team or return to play in Japan.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 4, 2022
Shohei Ohtani homers as Shogo Akiyama misses Reds' Opening Day roster
Ohtani looks sharp in Angels' spring camp. Akiyama, meanwhile, has a decision to make ahead of his final season of a three-year deal with Cincinnati.
Japan Times
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Feb 14, 2022
Rams edge Bengals to win Super Bowl
'Stafford and Kupp came to life,' said Rams head coach Sean McVay. 'Our best players shined the brightest when they had to and that's why we got it done.'
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Feb 13, 2022
Nice fit: Joe Burrow belongs to everyone
Bengals QB Joe Burrow loves listening to rap, watching 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' playing Super Smash Bros., smoking victory cigars and throwing deep touchdown passes.
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Feb 8, 2022
NFL touts its COVID safety record ahead of Sunday’s super bowl
Allen Sills, the NFL's chief medical officer, said only one person was hospitalized for COVID-19 this season out of the league's over 7,000 players, coaches and staff.

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