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Reds

Reds remain in playoff hunt

Just 3 games back. The Cincinnati Reds are 47-50 heading into the second half of the season, but they are just 3 games back of the ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Friday, July 19, 2024 3:04 am

Coal Grove Hornets

Waller was a man of class, integrity

He was Mr. Hornet. Dave Waller grew up in Coal Grove, was a three-sport standout, earned a college scholarship to play at Morehead State, then returned ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Friday, July 12, 2024 8:44 pm

Sports

Ironton to host 8 teams for 7-on-7 competition

It’s a 7-on-7 with 9 quality names. Ironton — winners of the West Virginia University 7-on-7 event — will be hosting 8 other teams including 2 ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Thursday, July 4, 2024 7:37 pm

Reds

National anthem more than just a song before a game

Every once in a while, okay, maybe every few days, I can’t help getting on the internet and typing in Toby Keith’s Courtesy of the ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 9:01 pm

Reds

Revisiting the wisdom of Yogi Berra’s Yogi-isms

The name Yogi Bear always makes me think of the late, great Hall of Fame catcher Lawrence Berra known as Yogi Berra. The nickname was ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 8:58 pm

Reds

Abbott embraces role of pitcher instead of thrower

CINCINNATI — When looking at the Cincinnati Reds’ roster, each player is listed in a specific category. And when you see the name Andrew Abbott listed ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 8:56 pm

Sports

Ironton host 7-on-7 July 12

It’s a 7-on-7 with 9 quality names. Ironton — winners of the West Virginia University 7-on-7 event — will be hosting 8 other teams including 2 ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 8:10 pm

Ironton Tigers

Ironton native McKenzie Long headed to Olympics

EUGENE, OR — Yes, I need a ticket to Paris and I need to be there before July 26. Ironton native McKenzie Long is part of ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Saturday, June 29, 2024 11:33 pm

Ironton Tigers

Long advances to 200-meter dash finals

EUGENE, OR — Two down and one to go. Ironton native McKenzie Long is one race away from getting her plane ticket to Paris for the ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Friday, June 28, 2024 11:07 pm

Z Newsletter - Sports

Long advances to round 2 of 200M Olympic Trials

EUGENE, OR — Much better. After failing to qualify for the United States Olympic track and field team in the 100-meter dash, Ironton native McKenzie Long ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Thursday, June 27, 2024 11:04 pm

Reds

Friedl back on IL after hamstring strain

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl is back on the injured list. The Reds put the 28-year-old Friedl on the 10-day injured list ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Monday, June 24, 2024 10:39 pm

Ironton Tigers

Long fails to qualify for 100 meters at Olympic trials

EUGENE, Ore — One gone and one remains. Ironton native McKenzie Long failed to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in the 100-meter dash, ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Sunday, June 23, 2024 12:05 am

Chesapeake Panthers

Blankenship motors way to Nationals

CHESAPEAKE — Marshall Blankenship is too young to say, “I told you so.” But he’s been doing it with his actions. Read more

by Jim Walker, Friday, June 21, 2024 10:42 pm

Rock Hill Redmen

RH’s Litteral honored by Hall of Fame award

CHILLICOTHE — What seemed to be the sequel to the 1993 movie “Dazed and Confused,” Barry Litteral found himself dazed, confused, surprised and then elated. Read more

by Jim Walker, Friday, June 21, 2024 10:37 pm

Ironton Tigers

Blankenship’s game is just ‘aces’ at AJGA junior qualifying tournament

BELLEFONTE, Ky. — Evidently, “7” is Carson Blankenship’s lucky number. Playing in the practice round and qualifying round of the American Junior Golf Association Bluegrass Junior ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:32 pm

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