John Brannen
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Cincinnati sports’ 2021 best and worst in show
2021 will go down as an awesome year on the Cincinnati sports beat. With many historic and award-worthy performances from local teams and individuals. Here’s Cincy Sports Journal’s 2021 best and worst in show. Continue reading
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Pregame notes for a more typical Crosstown Shootout
Amid a year of shifts in local and national college sports. Saturday’s men’s Crosstown Shootout will feature a return to normalcy. With Xavier Basketball and Cincinnati Basketball set to renew their rivalry. Continue reading
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Weekly Review: FC Cincinnati wins and more
In this review, FC Cincinnati wins a match at long last. The Cincinnati Reds get pummeled in a seven-game home stand. While the legal feuding continues between John Brannen and his former employer. Continue reading
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Weekly Review: a losing streak, new stripes and more
In this week’s review, the Cincinnati Reds hit a cold snap after a hot start to their season. The Cincinnati Bengals unveil their new uniforms. While FC Cincinnati slides into unfortunately familiar form. Continue reading
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Travis Steele emerges as beneficiary of UC drama
Amid the at times soap operatic drama unfolding with Cincinnati Basketball. Xavier Basketball head coach Travis Steele now stands as a beneficiary to the chaos in Clifton. Continue reading
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Weekly Review: Opening Day and College Basketball
In this week’s review, the Cincinnati Reds have a red hot opening weekend. Cincinnati Basketball head coach John Brannen is put on administrative leave. While this year’s College Basketball season reaches it’s climax. Continue reading
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Weekly Review: Cincinnati Basketball chaos and more
In this week’s review, things go from bad to worse for John Brannen. Thomas More Women’s Basketball advance to the NAIA Championship Game. Plus, remembering the lives and legacies of Mike Bell and Howard Schnellenberger. Continue reading
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Question hovers over local College Basketball woes
Less than a week after Selection Sunday, several Cincinnati Basketball and Xavier Basketball players are entering the transfer portal. Presenting an off-season challenge for both program’s. While prompting a question that was already lingering around. Continue reading
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2020 Crosstown Shootout pregame notes
Like so much else in 2020, this year’s Crosstown Shootout is set to be an unusual affair. Nevertheless, it’s still set to live up to it’s reputation. As one of college basketball’s most heated rivalry games. Continue reading






