Chris Nerone

  • An essay on the importance of mentors

    Everyone has someone in their life beyond relatives that shapes their lives. Coaches at all levels fit that description for athletes. Through fitting the common definition of a mentor. Beyond athletics, clergy and teachers are among those that shape us.… Continue reading

    An essay on the importance of mentors
  • Weekly Review: Statements, remembering Ken Riley and more

    In this week’s review, a week of thought provoking statements. Major League Soccer avoids a lockout while Major League Baseball’s squabbling continues. Remembering legendary Cincinnati Bengals player Ken Riley and more. The sports world speaks out about racial injustices Seemingly… Continue reading

    Weekly Review: Statements, remembering Ken Riley and more
  • College Sports: will the kids be alright?

    In the midst of the turbulence that America and the rest of the world is facing. One particularly complex question worth asking lingers. How will all of this effect young people in the future? With the COVID-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty… Continue reading

    College Sports: will the kids be alright?
  • Weekly Review: an anniversary, a breakdown and baseball

    Sunday marked the one year anniversary of the first Cincy Sports Journal post. All that has transpired since that first post is bewildering in hindsight. Particularly given the week the United States just went through. Last week, the U.S. went… Continue reading

    Weekly Review: an anniversary, a breakdown and baseball
  • MLB proposals provide a re-opening blueprint for others

    While leagues around the world work on plans to resume activities. Major League Baseball’s latest re-opening plans could provide a blueprint for others. Particularly through their plan to have teams play at home. Leagues are floating all kinds of proposals… Continue reading

    MLB proposals provide a re-opening blueprint for others
  • Weekly Review: a photo snafu, remembrances and more

    In this Memorial Day edition of the Weekly Review; FC Cincinnati hires their next head coach. Noteworthy developments for two Cincinnati area sports venues. Plus, remembering two sports legends with Kentucky connections. FC Cincinnati hires Jaap Stam to be new… Continue reading

    Weekly Review: a photo snafu, remembrances and more
  • Weekly Review: FC Cincinnati update

    This week’s review takes a look at the latest FC Cincinnati developments. As the team looks to regroup after their season was halted in March. While also searching for a new head coach. FCC starts individual training sessions FC Cincinnati… Continue reading

    Weekly Review: FC Cincinnati update
  • Greater Cincinnati College Basketball on-court Dean’s List

    The end of a highly unusual school year is upon us. Providing time to reflect on the prematurely shuddered college basketball season. By recognizing local achievements, through an on-court version of a Dean’s List. Dean’s Lists are a way to… Continue reading

    Greater Cincinnati College Basketball on-court Dean’s List
  • Weekly Review: Examining the 2020 Cincinnati Bengals schedule

    This week’s review takes a closer look at the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2020 schedule. A schedule packed with intriguing games and story lines. The NFL released their 2020 season schedule last Thursday. Moving forward with their plans to have the season… Continue reading

    Weekly Review: Examining the 2020 Cincinnati Bengals schedule
  • Ways the NCAA’s NIL proposal could effect Cincinnati

    A pay day could be on the horizon for NCAA athletes. Through that organization’s name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation proposal. Giving reason to wonder how this proposal could potentially impact Cincinnati college athletes. Monday’s Cincy Sports Journal Weekly Review featured… Continue reading

    Ways the NCAA’s NIL proposal could effect Cincinnati