SPORTS
Move over, Kentucky Derby. This weekend's for the pigs
Good morning and welcome to Flying Pig weekend! I'm high school sports reporter (and The Enquirer's resident running geek) Brendan Connelly. Thousands of runners will take part in this weekend's events, which range in distance from tonight's 50 West Mile to Sunday's full marathon. ...
Flying Pig planner: Wet start to weekend but looking clear for full, half marathons
CINCINNATI — The rain rolled in overnight and will linger through around 8 a.m., with the final sprinkles fading by 10 a.m. Rainfall totals will be less than 0.5" across the area. Enjoy a comfortable afternoon with temperatures that top out in the low-to-mid-70s. This is the coolest day...
Flying Pig runners add new challenge to miles and hills — the heat
CINCINNATI — As the Flying Pig Marathon approaches, the only dark cloud hanging over the start is the sun. The heat is expected to be a factor for many runners. “It's looking like it's going to be a little bit of a warmer marathon,” said Jack Randall. “Whether you're up front in the race or just trying to finish. I think you can take some solace in the fact that everybody's pushing through the same obstacle.”
Falcons rally in 6th, gain split with Bulldogs
BATAVIA — Clinton-Massie and Batavia split two games Wednesday in SBAAC American Division softball. The Falcons won the first game 13-12, rallying in the sixth inning with six runs. The game was started and postponed from earlier in the season. The Bulldogs won the nightcap 10-2. ”Definitely good to...
Catch the 150th Kentucky Derby in style at these Cincinnati-area watch parties
It's nearly here: The 150th Kentucky Derby is racing toward us this Saturday, May 4. Whether you've placed bets on this year's race or you're just looking for an excuse to spend time with friends, the Derby is on pretty much everyone's watchlist. You don't have to attend the race in person to experience all the excitement and fanfare surrounding Derby Day.
Meet the top contenders for the 2024 Flying Pig marathon, half marathon titles
Move over, Kentucky Derby. For Cincinnatians, the first weekend in May means it's time to toe the starting line for the Flying Pig Marathon. This is the 26th running of the race that brings the Greater Cincinnati running community together like none other. ...
'Put the guns down, pick the ball up': Basketball tournament this Saturday
A group of students at Dater and West high schools are hoping to divert some of their classmates away from violence, at least for one day. This Saturday's three-on-three basketball tournament asks for participants to "put the guns down, pick the ball up." Last year, a record number of teens...
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