Dilbert

I was right. Very underwhelming

I mean they have several options. - move all games to Summerlin until new ballpark is ready - move all or some games to San Francisco (I doubt the Giants would allow it) - renew the Coliseum Visitors television booth opossums backyard contract and continue to play some or games until new ballpark in Las Vegas is ready. -Play games at the minor league or spring training ballparks. - Play in a cow field in Peculiar Missouri. -Send the team back to Kansas City or Philadelphia.

I mean when sports betting became legal in Ohio on January 1 this year, Pete made the first bet at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati. To no surprise, he bet on the Reds winning the World Series this year. At this point his ban is pretty pointless.

Why do I have a feeling that after all this hype, we are going to be extremely let down? I mean it is the Cardinals so I wouldnt be shocked.

While this may not be big for the rest of the league, this is huge for Bengals Nation. After 21 years the Bengals have switched chili partners from Gold Star to Skyline. All of the local sports venues (Reds, FCC, UC, XU, NKU, Cyclones) all serve Skyline. The Bengals were the only one with Gold Star. Whats more ironic is whenever the networks would show the clips coming back from commercial break of the chili parlor, ladling chili, the clip was usually always of Skyline, and not Gold Star.

Last night Rays-Reds game in Cincinnati brought out the smallest attendance in Great American Ball Park history. The 7,375 who did show up saw the punching bag of MLB, the Reds, beat the top team in baseball 8-1, giving the Rays there first loss on US soil this season. Yes it was a chilly night, and a school night, but when the ownership has alienated fans this much, somethings gotta give.

Atlanta is a big sprawling market. Forsyth is pretty much Macon. However that area of Georgia has grown. From the 2020 census (compared to 2010), Atlantas population is up 18.7%. Forsyth is up 15.7%. Nearby, Warner Robbins is up 20.6%, Perry is up 49% and Macon is up 72.2%. Atlanta/Macon is simmilar to what is happening in Cincinnati/Dayton. The population between them have grown to the point that the markets are starting to merge together. Here in Ohio, the Mason and West Chester areas are viewed as both suburbs of Cincinnati and Dayton. I imagine the same thing is happening between Atlanta, and Macon. Now while an arena could work there, you have to look at targeted demographic it is to serve. Years ago in MLS they started building stadiums in the suburbs (Frisco, Commerce City, Carson, Bridgeview) to market soccer to families with young kids (aka the Millennial and Gen Z crowd, who have been the demographics who support MLS the most. This move has since fallen apart as these generations have moved away from the suburbs to the more urban neighborhoods. Its why you see new stadiums (TQL, Citypark, Lower.com Field) in the urban areas. Now look at the demographic for hockey. While the demographic has grown in the sport to where it is watched by younger generations and people of color, its still followed more by the older demographics of white, Gen X, Boomers. These generations tend to live more outside the city and have little desire to go downtown.

Sure, why not? They already have an arena ready to go in Glendale. Hell, lets put a third team in Phoenix proper down at Footprint Center.

If the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles taught me anything, its this. "Forgiveness is divine but never pay full price for a late uniform reveal."

Lets get the NFL to DC and St Louis.

Last night was rough for FC Cincinnati. A few weeks ago I said that the match with St Louis was the one I was worried about the most. Its hard enough to win or draw on the road, especially against a team that started so hot. Then when we lost Acosta, that pretty much sealed the loss for me. The long weather delay didnt help either. For some reason, when we are without Acosta we revert back to our 2019-21 form.

Gotta pay the bills somehow.

Hearing more rumors of the ACC falling apart now. North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia Tech and Miami to the Big Ten. North Carolina State, Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh and Louisville to the Big 12. Florida State and Clemson to the SEC. I can see a few of these happening but not all. Its hard to get out of the ACC but If I heard correctly if 8 or more schools bolt that ACC deal becomes null and void. These realignment rumors are getting crazier.

Im sure @Sport would agree with me, but as someone from Cincinnati, most people in Ohio hate Pittsburgh when it comes to just about everything.

I agree. I would think they would want both UA and ASU, not to mention the fifth largest market in the US. Both schools have been in the same conference together since 1931. I cant see them splitting up now.

Red Bulls supporters group is walking out after the anthem

One of the latest Pac12-Big 12 rumors Ive heard is that the Big 12 is only interested in Colorado and Arizona and not Utah or Arizona State.

I know Klein said he would step down if the Galaxy missed the playoffs, but I dont know if supporters are willing to wait that long. If there are more LAFC fans at the Sports Park than Galaxy fans, Klein should step down immediately, rather than wait until the end of the season. You never want more away fans at your stadium, especially when its your rival.

I mean, there is a reason its called Salt Lake City and not Fresh Water Lake City

LAFC and... checks notes.... FC Cincinnati are the lone remaining unbeaten clubs in MLS. Cincinnati held on for a 1-0 victory over Philadelphia tonight. FCC plays at St Louis next week, possibly for the Supporters Shield lead. St Louis and Seattle are scoreless at the half. A loss or draw by St Louis gives Cincinnati, the supporters shield lead.

Down on the farm tonight, the Reds AA club, Chattanooga Lookouts were No Hit by the Angels AA club, Rocket City Trash Pandas. The Trash Pandas lost 7-5 though. All 7 runs came in the same inning off of 5 walks, 4 hit batters, an error and a wild pitch.

Could the NCAA allow them to move their football to DI (FCS) and remain at D-2, similar to Dallas Baptist for baseball and several hockey schools? That might make the most sense to me is have their football in the Big Sky.

Thursdays Phillies Home Opener against the Reds has been postponed to Friday due to impending weather. The Reds finale today with the Cubs was postponed due to weather as well. That'll be made up in a doubleheader in September. Two days off now for the Reds.

MLS just added Ticketmaster as their official ticketing partner a month ago for a multiyear deal, however the tickets I purchased recently for an FC Cincinnati match still went through Seat Geek.

St Louis suffers their first defeat of the season at the hands of Minnesota. Minnesota, LAFC and Cincinnati remain unbeaten. With Cincinnatis win tonight, they are now in first place in the Eastern Conference, for the first time in MLS, and are one point behind St Louis in the Supporters Shield standings.