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Win tickets to “Dollar Days” at the Florence Speedway with Amanda Valentine all this week!
It’s another “Dollar Days” at Florence Speedway, this Saturday, May 11th! $1 drinks, $1 food items and $1 beer, yes, $1 beers! Just $12 to get in and kids 12 and under are free for a night of high speed dirt racing entertainment plus an action packed demo derby! Get your tickets now at Florence Speedway.
Union native Urso wins first career BFL Tournament
Boater Adrian Urso of Union caught a five-bass limit weighing 26 pounds, 1 ounce, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Kentucky-Barkley Lakes. Hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, the tournament was the third event of the season for...
Flying Pig Saturday races delayed 2 hours due to weather
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -The 5K and all of the other races Saturday were delayed by two hours due to the weather, according to Flying Pig officials. The start time of the 5K, originally scheduled for 10 a.m., was moved to noon,. Participants were asked to seek shelter at Paycor Stadium and...
Flying Pig Marathon participants deal with warm, humid conditions
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - At the Flying Pig Marathon Sunday, warm weather impacted some runners forcing them to slow down and adjust their goals. 150 runners were treated by the medical staff and 20 had to go to local hospitals. While it’s not unusual to have warm weather at the beginning of May, runners and walkers are not acclimated to the warm weather this early in the year.
West Virginia Drops Game 3 and the Series to Cincinnati
Cincinnati – The West Virginia Mountaineers (28-18, 15-9) mistake filled afternoon results in series deciding game three to the Cincinnati Bearcats (27-21, 13-11) Sunday afternoon by a final score of 8-2. The Bearcats were aggressive at the plate and on the base paths and jumped all over West Virginia...
Former Bearcats QB Desmond Ridder shares story of recruitment call at Kentucky Derby
Among those guesting on the Kelce brothers' "New Heights" podcast from Fifth Third Arena recently was former University of Cincinnati Bearcat player Desmond Ridder. Ridder grew up in Louisville, so this weekend's Kentucky Derby is a familiar event. ...
Can’t make it to the Derby? Latonia has you covered
The Kentucky Derby and horse racing in general is an old Kentucky tradition, one that has roots here in the NKY region. Two businesses in Covington’s neighborhood of Latonia, which at one time was its own city that housed the historic Latonia Race Track, will honor the heritage of the neighborhood by holding events this weekend where local people can enjoy the Derby and other festivities without traveling.
Softball Recap: Rising Sun picks up 17th straight win at home
Rising Sun put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Friday. They put the hurt on the Switzerland County Pacers with a sharp 13-2 win. Winning may never get old, but Rising Sun sure is getting used to it with their tenth in a row.
Runners kick off Flying Pig weekend with the 50 West one-mile run
CINCINNATI — Flying Pig weekend got off to an incredible start, with runners taking on the 50 West one-mile run Friday night. For many, it's just the beginning of this action-packed weekend, with runners planning to tackle the 5K, the half and even the full marathon. WLWT was there...
Cincinnati connection to Kentucky Derby tradition starting to get recognition
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Oliver Lewis is a name you would think would be etched in the minds of most horse racing fans. Now, his role in one of our most famous sporting events will never be forgotten after the research done by his family and Kentucky State University. Lewis...
Baseball Recap: Pikeville snaps five-game streak of wins on the road
It was a good run, but Pikeville unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They lost 14-5 to the Covington Catholic Colonels. Dylan Thompson put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Thompson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base.
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