Nippert Stadium has hosted night football games dating back to 1923's 17-0 victory over Kentucky Wesleyan.
The tradition continues as the Cincinnati Bearcats host the Western Carolina Catamounts, an FCS team that last played here in 2005. Since 2000, UC is 20-0 vs. FCS competition. Dating back to 2006, when UC knocked off then-No. 7 Rutgers under the lights 30-11, the Bearcats are 39-16 in "Nipp at Night" games.
This is the second of four straight games in Cincinnati for the 1-0 Bearcats. Next week, they're at TQL Stadium for "The Battle for the Victory Bell" vs. the Miami RedHawks. UC finishes the stretch Sept. 26 with their opening Big 12 game against Kansas State.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's shocking divorce led to much speculation about a family rift, especially after claims that their daughters were fighting over the breakup. However, it seems that the two, who split in September 2025 after 19 years of marriage, are slowly getting back on good terms.
"Things have gotten so much better," a source recently told the National Enquirer. "They're actually speaking again — and he's now suggesting that they should do Christmas as a family in Australia."
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Jennifer Aniston reportedly cannot stop bringing a comparison between her boyfriend, Jim Curtis, to her exes. According to a new report, a source claimed that the "Friends" alum has gained an entirely new perspective on her relationships in the past after her romance with the wellness author and hypnotherapist. The Hollywood star allegedly believes that Jim Curtis is "the best lover" she has ever had.
Jennifer Aniston reportedly believes that "none of her exes can compare" to her current boyfriend, Jim Curtis. As reported by the National Enquirer, a source told them that "Jen fully admits that she and Jim are still in the honeymoon stage." The source then explained that the couple has been in a romantic relationship for more than a year now.
According to the source, it is quite "remarkable" for the actor and the wellness author to still share this type of "electricity," which generally begins to "fade at this point in a relationship."
Furthermore, the insider claimed that Jennifer Aniston can't stop comparing her beau, Jim Curtis, to the others she was in a relationship with in the past. The "Just Go With It" actor was married to Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005. She also had a married life with Justin Theroux from 2015 to 2018.
Per the insider, according to the actor, the hypnotherapist is "hands down the best lover she's had in every way." The source continued, "Brad was obviously incredibly handsome and there was plenty of passion between them. But looking back, she sees how much of that relationship revolved around him and his needs."

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On this episode of the College Football Enquirer Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the latest between LSU and the SEC... Is this saga finally coming to an end?
From there we dive into Ohio State going down to Austin to take on the Longhorns, as well as Michigan welcoming the Sooners to Ann Arbor.
To round out the show We've Got a Feeling about week 2 matchups!
00:00 Show Rundown
00:38 The SEC no longer seeking expulsion for LSU

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's divorce included reports of inappropriate flirting, growing jealousy and their two daughters, Sunday Rose, 18, and Faith Margaret, 15, picking sides. Nine months after finalizing their split, however, a source says the exes have become cordial.
"Things have gotten so much better," the source confirms to the National Enquirer. "They're actually speaking again — and he's now suggesting that they should do Christmas as a family in Australia."
As Enquirer previously revealed, the Practical Magic 2 actress, 59, spent the 2025 holiday season in Australia with the pair's girls following her September divorce filing. She'd cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason her 19-year marriage to the country singer, 58, ended.
"It was the first time they didn't celebrate Christmas as a family," reveals the source. "For obvious reasons, the last person Nicole wanted to see was Keith."
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With former Bearcats and NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce, Connor Barwin and Brent Celek on hand, the University of Cincinnati football squad extended its home-opening winning streak to 25 games on Sept. 5, bashing Boston College 34-15.
The game was a slow grind with UC holding leads of 3-0 after one quarter and 10-0 at halftime. It was 24-0 late in the third quarter before Boston College scored and a late touchdown pass with just over a minute to go cut the Eagles' final deficit to 19.
In the UC vs. Boston College game preview, The Enquirer predicted 200-plus running yards.
Outcome: The Bearcats ran for 254 yards, with fifth-year player Gi'Bran Payne, who ran for 108. The last UC player to surpass 100 yards on the ground was Tawee Walker last Nov. 15 against Arizona.
We also said the Bearcats would pass for more than 200 yards.

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Kickoff for FC Cincinnati's home game against D.C. United at TQL Stadium has been delayed by lightning.
The kickoff was expected to be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. The club announced a lightning delay at 7:15 p.m., meaning it's a minimum of 30 minutes before warmups can resume on the field.
Lightning was visible above the roof of TQL Stadium at 7:20 p.m., and radar showed a small storm system approaching downtown Cincinnati.
This story will be updated.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: FC Cincinnati game delayed by lightning

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Kickoff for FC Cincinnati's home game against D.C. United at TQL Stadium has been delayed by lightning.
The kickoff was expected to be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. The club announced a lightning delay at 7:15 p.m., meaning it's a minimum of 30 minutes before warmups can resume on the field.
Lightning was visible above the roof of TQL Stadium at 7:20 p.m., and radar showed a small storm system approaching downtown Cincinnati.
This story will be updated.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: FC Cincinnati game delayed by lightning

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BATTLE CREEK - We are listing the top 10 high school boys cross country runners in the area and asking readers to vote for who will end up being the Battle Creek Enquirer Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year when the season is over.
It's the 2026 Battle Creek Enquirer Preseason Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year poll.
Meets have just started, and some athletes are already serving notice that they are ready for breakout years. But here's a preseason list of possible choices.
MORE: Enquirer Boys Cross Country Season Preview
You can vote for who you believe to be the Preseason Battle Creek Enquirer Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year below. Online poll open until noon on Sept. 11

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CINCINNATI (AP) — The NCAA has cleared the University of Cincinnati of any wrongdoing in its investigation of former quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Sorsby played the 2024 and '25 seasons for the Bearcats before transferring to Texas Tech. He was ruled permanently ineligible by the NCAA in April after he placed thousands of impermissible sports bets over the past four years at Indiana and Cincinnati.
"Earlier this summer, NCAA enforcement staff completed an inquiry into a former Cincinnati student-athlete's prohibited betting activity during his time at the university. The inquiry is now closed and the student-athlete was found to have committed a Level III violation," Cincinnati senior **** ociate athletic director for communications Zach Stipe said in a statement. "Cincinnati worked closely with the NCAA throughout the process, which began when the initial reports of impermissible sports wagering began."
The Cincinnati Enquirer was the first to report on the university being cleared.
The NCAA sent an official letter of inquiry to the school regarding Sorsby in early July. That came after Sorsby's agent, Ron Slavin, said during a radio interview in Dallas that Cincinnati was aware of Sorsby's gambling.

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BATTLE CREEK - We are listing the top 12 high school girls swimmers and divers in the area and asking readers to vote for who will end up being the Battle Creek Enquirer Girls Swimmer/Diver of the Year when the season is over.
It's the 2026 Battle Creek Enquirer Preseason Swimmer/Diver of the Year poll.
Meets have just started, and some athletes are already serving notice that they are ready for breakout years. But here's a preseason list of possible choices.
MORE: Enquirer Girls Swimming/Diving Season Preview
You can vote for who you believe to be the Preseason Battle Creek Enquirer Swimmer/Diver of the Year below. Online poll open until noon on Sept. 9

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The Cincinnati Enquirer once again is offering a new weekly feature recognizing the accomplishments of cheerleaders, dance team members and their squads: The Spirit Award.
Much like the popular athlete of the week voting, school fans and friends voted on two weekly ballots (individual and team) for The Spirit Award. Only coaches can provide nominations each week, either for their squads or other teams.
Eligible are varsity girls and boys cheerleaders and dancers who exemplify the fruits of the spirit ‒ love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control – while uplifting their squads, the student body and others. Team nominations focus on squads that come together to help each other, work hard, do things right that week, show outstanding virtues when dealing with or serving others, exceed expectations to prepare something special for the school or take part in any other honorable reason they might be acknowledged.
This week's Spirit Award winners are:
The senior cheerleader has been named one of the squad's dance leaders for this season. Over the past four years, Skylar has grown tremendously ‒ not only as a cheerleader, but also as a teammate and leader. This senior year, she has really stepped up, showing more confidence, taking on additional responsibilities, and being willing to try new skills.

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CHICAGO -- Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz is facing a possible second stint on the injured list this year after exiting in the seventh inning Sunday (Aug. 30) because of "left quad tightness."
The extent of the injury was not immediately clear. The Reds led 7-3 when De La Cruz left the game, with second baseman Matt McLain shifting to short.
De La Cruz spent close to four weeks on the injured list in June because of a right hamstring strain. It was the first IL move of his career.
De La Cruz, who didn't miss a game in 2025, played through left quad tightness much of the second half that season.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Reds SS Elly De La Cruz exits game with quad problem

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On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the conferences passing rules against players returning from the NFL. From there we break down the matchup between UNC and TCU, and what we can expect from year two of Bill Belichick in Chaple Hill.
To round out the show we bring back I've Got a Feeling about the week 0 matchups!
All this and more on this episode of the College Football Enquirer.
00:00 Show Start
00:47 Conferences pass rules against NFL players returning

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Isaiah Mack-Russell, a class of 2027 guard at Winton Woods High School, announced via Instagram his commitment to UNLV.
Mack-Russell, the Enquirer's 2025-26 Div. II boys' basketball player of the year, had offers from Cincinnati and Xavier, in addition to Arizona State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Virginia, Washington, South Florida, Bowling Green, Kent State, Ohio, Liberty, Toledo, Creighton, Dayton and Detroit Mercy.
Mack-Russell led the Eastern Cincinnati Conference in scoring last season with 23.7 points per game. His 43-point game against Withrow including 10-of-15 from 3-point range.
The Runnin' Rebels finished last season 18-17 overall, 11-9 in the Mountain West Conference in Josh Pastner's first season as head coach. They reached the NIT second round.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Isaiah Mack-Russell, Winton Woods Class of 2027 guard, commits to UNLV

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Zendaya's professional and personal success is fueling fresh tension between her and Sydney Sweeney, a source tells the National Enquirer.
The Odyssey continues to break box office records long after its July 17 release date and Zendaya's latest film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has made over $2 billion in global ticket sales, per Variety. The actress, 29, also recently tied the knot with longtime love Tom Holland.
"It's got to be hard for Sydney because Zendaya has gone to a new stratosphere," reveals the source. "[She and Tom] have achieved total superstardom and everyone, including Sydney, can see that."
Sweeney, 28, struck gold with 2025's The Housemaid but Christy, her recent boxing biopic, bombed at the box office. The actress' American Eagle ad campaign also caused quite a bit of controversy and her new lingerie line, Syrn, is reportedly in crisis, according to In Touch.
"She's out there hustling and working hard and insisting that her lingerie brand will be a huge success in time," says the source. "But there's no doubt seeing Zendaya achieving so much is a bitter pill to swallow."

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The following results were provided by high school coaches or their representatives. Send results each night to prepsportsenquirer.com. Please submit Team or Athlete of the Week nominations by Monday morning for the previous week's performances to mlaughmanenquirer.com.
Kings 153, Little Miami 155
Franklin 195, Edgewood 197
Valley View 160, Monroe 172
Mount Notre Dame 191, Mariemont 223

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BATTLE CREEK - We are listing the top 35 high school football players in the area and asking readers to vote for who will end up being the Battle Creek Enquirer Football Player of the Year when the season is over.
It's the 2026 Battle Creek Enquirer Preseason Football Player of the Year poll.
Games are starting this week and many players are ready for breakout years. Here's a preseason list of possible choices.
MORE:Battle Creek Enquirer Guide to 2026 High School Football Season
You can vote for who you believe to be the Preseason Battle Creek Enquirer Football Player of the Year below. Online poll open until noon on Sept. 1.

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BATTLE CREEK - We are listing the top 10 high school boys tennis players in the area and asking readers to vote for who will end up being the Battle Creek Enquirer Boys Tennis Player of the Year when the season is over.
It's the 2026 Battle Creek Enquirer Preseason Boys Tennis Player of the Year poll.
Matches have just started, and some players are already serving notice that they are ready for breakout years. But here's a preseason list of possible choices.
MORE: 2026 Battle Creek Enquirer Boys Tennis Season Preview
You can vote for who you believe to be the Preseason Battle Creek Enquirer Boys Tennis Player of the Year below. Online poll open until noon on August 29.

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It's been nearly five years since his infamous Oscars slap, and Will Smith is still consumed with bitterness toward Chris Rock, a source tells the National Enquirer.
"Will has repeatedly apologized to Chris publicly and got absolutely nothing in return, which is very triggering for him," says the source. "He can't stand the fact that Chris is refusing to accept his apology and move on from this."
In the wake of SlapGate, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed Smith, 57, a 10-year ban, prohibiting him from attending the Oscars as well as other Academy events.
"It's incredibly hard for him to have zero control over a situation, that is something he absolutely hates," the source admits. "The fact that he's got another five and a half years to go before he can set foot in the [Academy Awards] is infuriating."
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One thing that makes the NFL unique is that the best teams don't always play in the biggest markets. Consider that the Seahawks, the reigning Super Bowl champions, play in Seattle.
The Chiefs, winners of three Super Bowls since 2019, play in Kansas City. In addition, the team with the longest active streak of seasons reaching the Playoffs is the Bills, who play in Buffalo. Seattle (13th), Kansas City (33rd), and Buffalo (54th) are all outside the Top 10 in the 2025 Nielsen DMA (Designated Market Area) Rankings, according to the United States TV Database.
This is why the NFL is the greatest league in the world. You don't have to be in a big market to have the best fanbase. The Seahawks, the Chiefs, and the Bills all have great fanbases. As do the Bengals, with Cincinnati ranking 37th in the aforementioned rankings.
The Nielsen Scarborough NFL Fandom Index recently unveiled its top five teams, with the Bengals checking in at No. 4 on the list.
It's the first year of the study, which, as Cincinnati Enquirer Sports Editor Jason Hoffman notes, is a "comprehensive study that moves beyond simple headcount to identify where the sport's pulse beats strongest, revealing that America's most avid fans are often found in the heart of its mid-sized legacy markets."

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BATTLE CREEK - We are listing the top 15 high school boys soccer players in the area and asking readers to vote for who will end up being the Battle Creek Enquirer Boys Soccer Player of the Year when the season is over.
It's the 2026 Battle Creek Enquirer Preseason Boys Soccer Player of the Year poll.
Games have just started, and some athletes are already serving notice that they are ready for breakout years. But here's a preseason list of possible choices.
MORE: 2026 Battle Creek Enquirer Boys Soccer Season Preview
You can vote for who you believe to be the Preseason Battle Creek Enquirer Boys Soccer Player of the Year below. Online poll open until noon Friday, August 28

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With a sweep over Lebanon on Aug. 20, Kings volleyball coach Amanda Meadows picked up her 500th career win.
Meadows has coached the Knights since 2004, compiling a 375-153 record. She started her coaching career at Turpin, leading the Spartans from 1996-2003 and amassing a 125-62 record. She has won a total of 12 conference ****** les, two district ****** les, and a historic 2023 Division I state championship.
According to the Ohio High School Athletic ****** ociation record book, she is the fourth Cincinnati coach to reach 500 wins, joining Ed Stewart (589 wins at Williamsburg), Carol Schawe (579 at Roger Bacon) and Tracey Kornau (528 with Seton, Lakota and Lakota West).
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Kings volleyball coach Amanda Meadows reaches 500 wins

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The following results were provided by high school coaches or their representatives. Send results each night to prepsportsenquirer.com. Please submit Team or Athlete of the Week nominations by Monday morning for the previous week's performances to mlaughmanenquirer.com.
Indian Hill 158, Mariemont 166, Madeira 171
Medalist: Ben McClorey (Mar) with a two-over par 37 on the front of Camargo Club.
Roger Bacon 169, Norwood 192
Cincinnati Country Day 166, Princeton 188

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The following results were provided by high school coaches or their representatives. Send results each night to prepsportsenquirer.com. Please submit Team or Athlete of the Week nominations by Monday morning for the previous week's performances to mlaughmanenquirer.com.
Indian Hill 158, Mariemont 166, Madeira 171
Medalist: Ben McClorey (Mar) with a two-over par 37 on the front of Camargo Club.
Roger Bacon 169, Norwood 192
Cincinnati Country Day 166, Princeton 188

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Mason native Peyton Stearns and her doubles partner, Marta Kostyuk, knocked off Serena and Venus Williams in the Cincinnati Open WTA doubles draw.
After the match, the 24-year-old Stearns, who attended grade school at St. Margaret of York and took online classes in high school, suggested that she'd love her hometown crowd to show more support for her.
"It's awesome playing with Marta here in my hometown," Stearns said in the on-court, post-match interview. "Maybe next round we can get it a little louder for us, you know?"
"I kind of expected it going into the match, but it kind of stung a little bit that this is my hometown and it's just a couple of family and friends cheering for us out there in our box," Stearns added, per The Enquirer's Shelby Dermer. "I won't hold it against anyone as long as they come out next round and give us some love."
Stearns, the 2022 NCAA champion for the Texas Longhorns, finished her sophomore season with a 33-2 overall record in singles play.

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Mason native Peyton Stearns and her doubles partner, Marta Kostyuk, knocked off Serena and Venus Williams in the Cincinnati Open WTA doubles draw.
After the match, the 24-year-old Stearns, who attended grade school at St. Margaret of York and took online classes in high school, suggested that she'd love her hometown crowd to show more support for her.
"It's awesome playing with Marta here in my hometown," Stearns said in the on-court, post-match interview. "Maybe next round we can get it a little louder for us, you know?"
"I kind of expected it going into the match, but it kind of stung a little bit that this is my hometown and it's just a couple of family and friends cheering for us out there in our box," Stearns added, per The Enquirer's Shelby Dermer. "I won't hold it against anyone as long as they come out next round and give us some love."
Stearns, the 2022 NCAA champion for the Texas Longhorns, finished her sophomore season with a 33-2 overall record in singles play.

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After leading the Bulldogs to their first state championship appearance, St. Ursula quarterback Penelope Bolinger has been named the 2026 Bengals Girls Flag Football Player of the Year.
The Cincinnati Bengals honored Bolinger in a ceremony during halftime of their preseason opener on Aug. 13, 2026. She was surprised with a personalized Bengals jersey to commemorate the accomplishment. Bolinger was joined by the rest of the Bulldogs flag football team to celebrate.
Bolinger, a 2026 St. Ursula graduate, was one of the top quarterbacks in the state last season. She finished the year ranked No. 1 in Ohio by MaxPreps with 312 completions for 3,394 passing yards and 61 touchdowns. St. Ursula's team captain was also named to the Enquirer's all-city first team. The Bulldogs finished as runners-up in the Cincinnati regional tournament at Paycor Stadium, earning a trip to the Ohio High School Athletic ***** ociation's first sanctioned tournament.
Bolinger was a dedicated multisport athlete and leader at St. Ursula. She helped the Bulldogs win the Division II state volleyball ***** le in 2024 and committed to continue her volleyball career at Wittenberg University. Bolinger volunteered over 25 hours at youth flag football camps, mentoring fifth through eighth grade athletes and helping grow the nascent sport. She also graduated with a 3.8 GPA.
After the award presentation, Bolinger took the field one final time as St. Ursula competed against Mount Notre Dame and Badin during halftime. The exhibitions are part of the Bengals commitment to growing the sport; the NFL franchise also provides local schools with equipment and training and hosts the annual regional tournament at Paycor Stadium.

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Angelina Jolie's brother James Haven is hoping to reestablish their connection after he recently came out as gay, a source tells the National Enquirer.
On Thursday, August 6, the former actor, 53, opened up about his "new chapter" in a video posted to ex-wife Romi Imbelli's Substack, sharing that he's now finally "free to live the life" that he was "always meant to live."
"This is obviously a huge moment in James' life and of course, he wants his little sister there to support him," says the source. "But it's not that simple because as much as Angie loves him, they have grown apart over the years."
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The Oscar-winning actress, 51, was noticeably absent from Haven's 2024 wedding to The Real L Word star, 44, in Laguna Beach, California.

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Minnie Driver is thanking her lucky stars after getting into a terrifying car accident in Paris — and a source says ex-boyfriend Matt Damon is amongst the legions of friends and colleagues who've wasted no time getting in touch while offering to help in any way possible.
"Minnie is so well-respected by the acting community," a source tells the National Enquirer. "She's still in touch with almost everyone she's ever worked with and Matt is on that list."
The former couple and costars began dating while filming 1997's Good Will Hunting but by the time the movie came out, their "sweet love affair" had met a "combustible ending," the 56-year-old actress told Entertainment Tonight in 2022.
These days though, "they are very good friends," shares the source. "She's even become friendly with his wife [Luciana Barroso] so naturally, when Matt heard she'd been in this horrible car crash, he got in touch to check on her."
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