CINCINNATI — Al Golden knows it’s been a long, hard year for his young defense. He knows he’s a lightning rod of criticism for the Swiss cheese defense his unit was in the first 10 weeks of the season. The…

CINCINNATI — Ja’Marr Chase made NFL history and broke an eight-game touchdown drought to lead the Bengals to a second straight blowout win, 37-14, over the Arizona Cardinals Sunday at Paycor Stadium. Chase finished with seven catches for 60 yards…

CINCINNATI — Nick Krall went bargain hunting Saturday to rebuild his outfield. Hours after buying low on an outfielder the Reds believe can overcome sluggish 2025, the club’s President of Baseball Operations traded minor league outfielder outfielder Ethan O’Donnell to…

Cardinals (3-12) at Bengals (5-10) Sunday, Dec. 28 at Paycor Stadium (FieldTurf CORE), 1 p.m. ET, TV: FOX Locally WXIX-TV Ch. 19 (Cincinnati) Kevin Kugler (PBP), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Allison Williams (sideline). Radio: Dan Hoard, Dave Lapham. 700 WLW AM,…

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow found an early gift in his stocking on Christmas Eve. The Bengals franchise quarterback Wednesday was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the team’s 45-21 win at Miami in Week 16.…

CINCINNATI — Sunday in South Florida, Bengals fans finally got a look at what their team was projected to be way back in the hot months of July and August. An athletic defense flying around the field, giving up some…