Ask Hal: Why do the Reds cut players who perform well in Spring Training?

Hall-of-fame baseball writer Hal McCoy knows a thing or two about America’s pastime. If you’d like to tap into that knowledge, send a question to halmccoy1@hotmail.com. Q: Who do you see as the biggest threat to the Reds in the National League Central this year? - JIM, FORSYTH, ILL. A: ...

• 10:22 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2013

Bengals loaded with picks, options heading into draft

While the Cincinnati Bengals have been virtual bystanders during the first phase of roster restocking, signing just one external player since free agency began March 12, that likely will not be the case in a little more than three weeks at the NFL Draft. Already armed with two extra picks ...

• Updated: 11:33 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2013

Baker ready to make a break for Cincy

And then there were four. As of Friday, a total of 11 teams had fled the desert, and the Cactus League schedule had dwindled to just a few games. Some teams, like the Angels, Giants and Brewers, headed home for exhibition games in their home parks. The Padres and Rangers ...

• 4:43 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2013

Votto slides into season with new craft

Joey Votto’s approach to hitting is meticulous. He works umpires and pitchers deep into the count looking for any advantage, then sprays hits throughout the ballpark. So it’s no surprise that when something took a swipe at his livelihood, Votto countered with extra preparation. Votto’s knee injury last summer came ...

• 6:03 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Bengals officially re-sign two more free agents

The Cincinnati Bengals took another step toward a near cloning of their 2012 roster with the official re-signing of unrestricted free agents Brandon Tate and Adam Jones.Both players agreed to terms last week, and the completed paperwork Monday brings the number of UFAs the team has retained to 11, along ...

• 4:43 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2013

Modell’s FBI files include extortion attempt and Ray Lewis trial

In the weeks after he testified as a character witness for Ray Lewis in connection with Lewis’ role in a fight that led to the stabbing deaths of two men, Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell received two threatening, racist postcards.“Hope you have a stroke as you read this,” read one ...

• 8:27 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013
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Bengals smart to take slow approach to free agency

By Friday night, the fourth day of free agency in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals were one of only two teams that had not signed a player who wasn’t on their own roster in 2012. Technically, the Bengals have yet to sign anyone in free agency. In addition to the ...

• 3:47 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013

Browns Introduce Paul Kruger

The Cleveland Browns introduced Paul Kruger to the media on Wednesday. Kruger, who is coming off a Super Bowl Championship with the Ravens, signed a 5-year, $40M deal with Cleveland.

• 7:48 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Hamilton vs Princeton

• 4:46 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2013

Middies vs Kings

• 4:34 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2013