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SPORTS AND STYLE IN THE QUEEN CITY

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Freezing for a Reason
Freezing for a Reason

The Cincinnati Polar Plunge returns to The Banks on Saturday, March 21, bringing icy fun and real impact to downtown. Benefiting Special Olympics Ohio, the event helps fund year-round sports training, competition, health education, and leadership opportunities for athletes across the state.

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Bridge Down Pig On
Bridge Down Pig On

The 2026 Flying Pig Marathon and Half Marathon have officially certified courses, giving runners a confirmed path to race day after route changes tied to the Fourth Street Bridge demolition. The new maps preserve the challenge, neighborhoods, river crossings, and energy that define Flying Pig weekend while keeping the marathon eligible for Boston qualifying times.

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The best way to do Reds Opening Day starts on foot
The best way to do Reds Opening Day starts on foot

Reds Opening Day in Cincinnati is one of the city’s great spring traditions, and the best way to experience it may be on foot. This guide maps out a food and drink walking tour from Findlay Market to Taft Theatre, with parade-day bites, cocktails, local flavor, and the best places to stop along the route.

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Raising the Stakes on Support
Raising the Stakes on Support

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati is launching a pilot with Almond Digital Health that could reshape how casinos approach responsible gambling and player wellness. By adding private digital support to the existing PlayersEdge program and pairing it with independent academic evaluation, the initiative brings mental health, technology, and gambling harm prevention into the same conversation.

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Chasing Falls in the Bluegrass
Chasing Falls in the Bluegrass

Kentucky’s best waterfall road trip winds through the southern half of the state with a lineup of unforgettable stops including Cumberland Falls, Yahoo Falls, Eagle Falls, Princess Falls, Flat Lick Falls, and more. This scenic drive pairs forest hikes, sandstone cliffs, small towns, and peaceful overlooks for a weekend filled with mountain air, rushing water, and some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the Bluegrass State.

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Does Miami’s Season Stack Up Against History?
Does Miami’s Season Stack Up Against History?

Miami’s 31-0 regular season gave college basketball one of its rarest modern feats and pushed the sport back into a timeless March debate. This op-ed explores the RedHawks’ historic run, how the NCAA tournament field is selected, and the seven men’s teams that finished the job with undefeated national championship seasons.

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The Key for the week of March 16, 2026
The Key for the week of March 16, 2026

March Madness has Ben talking brackets, 12-5 upsets, and whether Miami earned a place in the field of 68. This week’s Key also checks in on the Reds’ shaky rotation picture ahead of Opening Day and reflects on the life and legacy of Lou Holtz.

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