Cincy, Cleveland, Denver NWSL expansion finalists Cincinnati, Cleveland and Denver are the three finalists to become the NWSL’s 16th team, commissioner Jessica Berman announced on Friday at CPKC Stadium.

Cincy tops MLS table after 5-goal rout of Miami Yuya Kubo scored twice, while Luciano Acosta had a goal with two credited assists, as FC Cincinnati used their four-goal first half to rout visiting Inter Miami 6-1 on Saturday and vault them into first place in the Supporters’ Shield standings.

Cincy star Corleone (blood clots) out indefinitely Cincinnati star defensive lineman Dontay Corleone is out indefinitely while being treated for blood clots in his lungs.

Orellano strikes from midfield as Cincy wins late Luciano Acosta’s brace led host FC Cincinnati to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night, but it was the home side’s third goal by Luca Orellano that stole the show.

Hamlin starts scholarship to honor Cincy ‘heroes’ Bills safety Damar Hamlin is honoring the medical team that helped save his life by launching a scholarship program for Cincinnati youths.

49ers QB Purdy clears protocol, to start vs. Cincy After clearing the concussion protocol Saturday, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will get the start against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Purdy in concussion protocol, uncertain vs. Cincy 49ers QB Brock Purdy is in the concussion protocol, jeopardizing his status for Sunday’s game against the Bengals.

Messi returns to Miami squad as sub vs. Cincy Lionel Messi has returned to Inter Miami’s matchday squad for the first time in five matches, after being named as a substitute for Saturday’s key MLS matchup at home versus FC Cincinnati.

Ravens already ailing, down 4 starters vs. Cincy The Ravens have ruled out four starters for Sunday’s game against the Bengals, although Baltimore isn’t seeking any sympathy.

Burrow inks new deal, eyes ‘long’ career in Cincy Joe Burrow said he was involved in getting his historic new contract with Cincinnati finished, with the hopes of allowing the Bengals to retain key players in future years.

Cincy retakes top spot, Miami marches on FC Cincinnati is 10 points clear in the Shield race and on top of our MLS Power Rankings again, while Messi’s Miami has sights set on the playoffs.

Djokovic outlasts Alcaraz in thrilling Cincy final Novak Djokovic overcame a match point and stifling heat to beat world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 5-7, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4) and win the Cincinnati Open in a heart-pounding thriller Sunday.

Alcaraz, Djokovic win, forge marquee final in Cincy Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz erased a match point in the second set and rallied past unseeded Hubert Hurkacz in a men’s semifinal Saturday at the Western & Southern Open in Mason, Ohio, setting up a championship final with Novak Djokovic.

Source: Cincy LB Wilson gets $37.25M extension The Bengals have agreed to terms with linebacker Logan Wilson on a four-year deal worth up to $37.25 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.