<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati - The Athletic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati - The Athletic]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/location/cincinnati/</link><image><url>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.png</url><title>Cincinnati - The Athletic</title><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/location/cincinnati/</link></image><generator>The Athletic Media Company</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/rss/cincinnati/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:11:20 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2025 The Athletic Media Company, A New York Times Company]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><item><title><![CDATA[Where MLS's Apple TV docuseries 'Onside' gets it right – and what's missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can MLS cut through to the mainstream with a behind-the-scenes series like 'Drive to Survive' did for F1?]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149976/2025/02/21/where-mlss-apple-tv-docuseries-onside-gets-it-right-and-whats-missing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149976/2025/02/21/where-mlss-apple-tv-docuseries-onside-gets-it-right-and-whats-missing/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Pablo Maurer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:11:20 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/21003616/GettyImages-2200751418-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Box to Box executive producer Paul Martin speaks during a special screening of the new documentary series “Onside: Major League Soccer” hosted by MLS and Apple TV+ at Silverspot Cinema on February 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Sergi Alexander/Getty Images for ONSIDE: MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER - AppleTV+ )</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds roster projection 2.0: What the Reds roster looks like entering the Cactus League]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start of Cactus League games is the next big signifier that baseball season is coming.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149981/2025/02/21/reds-2025-roster-projection-2-0/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149981/2025/02/21/reds-2025-roster-projection-2-0/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[C. Trent Rosecrans]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:00:58 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/20175222/USATSI_25464442-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) runs drills during spring training, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz.</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which college football transfer portal classes have the most on the line in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's examine which transfer portal classes will hold the most stakes next season.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149932/2025/02/21/college-football-transfer-portal-classes-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149932/2025/02/21/college-football-transfer-portal-classes-2025/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Morales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:00:31 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/20180632/GettyImages-2186580172-scaled-e1740094586650.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CORVALLIS, OR - NOVEMBER 23: Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) runs the ball during a college football game between the Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers on November 23, 2024, at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Brian Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[An MLS XI of intrigue: Players with much to gain in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at some of the players who merit the most attention this season, including World Cup hopefuls, rising stars and reclamation projects]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149569/2025/02/21/mls-players-watch-2025-zaha-campana-luna/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149569/2025/02/21/mls-players-watch-2025-zaha-campana-luna/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Rueter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:00:30 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/21000522/AP24283169061808-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">Real Salt Lake rising star Diego Luna</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024-25 MLB Top 40 Free Agent Big Board: Pete Alonso returns to Mets, Alex Bregman goes to Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysis, best fits, and contract projections on a strong class that includes Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5891633/2025/02/20/2024-25-mlb-top-40-free-agmlb-top-40-free-agents-2024-big-boardent-big-board-welcome-to-the-juan-soto-sweepstakes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5891633/2025/02/20/2024-25-mlb-top-40-free-agmlb-top-40-free-agents-2024-big-boardent-big-board-welcome-to-the-juan-soto-sweepstakes/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Britton,Chad Jennings,Aaron Gleeman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:30:43 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2024/11/04205517/Untitled-1-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds' Terry Francona won't manage against Guardians in spring opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[“These games need to be about the players,” Francona said of not facing off against his former team. “It doesn’t need to be a hug-fest."]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149112/2025/02/20/reds-terry-francona-guardians-spring-opener/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149112/2025/02/20/reds-terry-francona-guardians-spring-opener/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[C. Trent Rosecrans]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:13:24 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/11205337/GettyImages-2177291493-scaled-e1739326227176.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 07: Terry Francona , the new Manager of the Cincinnati Reds talks to the media at Great American Ball Park on October 07, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLS preview roundtable: Staff predictions for league's 30th season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who will win it all? Who will be terrible? Who will surprise? Who'll arrive this summer? Our experts make their picks for MLS in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6148083/2025/02/20/mls-season-preview-2025-messi-predictions/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6148083/2025/02/20/mls-season-preview-2025-messi-predictions/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Tenorio, Felipe Cardenas and more]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:01:35 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/20123525/GettyImages-2188795646-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CARSON, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 07: Philip F. Anschutz Trophy is hold it by Maya Yoshida #4 of Los Angeles Galaxy after winning the 2024 MLS Cup Final at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 07, 2024 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men’s college basketball bubble watch: TCU arrives, SEC hopefuls take hits in stretch run]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was a big separation week, as we welcomed five more teams into the utopian realm of Lockdom. The bubble is shrinking.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6147945/2025/02/20/mens-ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-tcu-illinois/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6147945/2025/02/20/mens-ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-tcu-illinois/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Root]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:21:23 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/19224011/0219_BubbleWatch.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Famer Barry Larkin bringing lessons from the ring to the diamond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larkin started boxing during his playing career and has used the sport to help dozens of players he’s trained since his retirement.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6147107/2025/02/20/hall-of-famer-barry-larkin-reds/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6147107/2025/02/20/hall-of-famer-barry-larkin-reds/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[C. Trent Rosecrans]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:44 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/19205018/IMG_1955-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[USL questions answered: Can new division challenge MLS, will pro/rel work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Answering pressing questions about USL's new division to rival MLS, with promotion and relegation highlighted]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6146354/2025/02/20/usl-mls-promotion-relegation-sanctioning/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6146354/2025/02/20/usl-mls-promotion-relegation-sanctioning/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Tenorio and Jeff Rueter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:07 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/20002917/GettyImages-1966052741-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">PORTLAND, ME - SEPTEMBER 7: A crowded room at Bissell Brothers watches a promotional video in Portland on Thursday after the United Soccer League announced that Portland is receiving an expansion team in USL League One and is expected to begin play in 2025. (Staff photo by Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL beat writer mock draft 2025: Giants, Raiders secure their futures at QB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good news for teams that want to invest in the trenches: This draft is filled with talent on the offensive and defensive lines. ]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6143701/2025/02/20/nfl-mock-draft-beat-writers-raiders-trade/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6143701/2025/02/20/nfl-mock-draft-beat-writers-raiders-trade/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Athletic NFL Staff and more]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:05 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/20011355/NFL-beat-writer-mock-draft-1.0-1.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL projects 2025 salary cap to rise to at least $277.5 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The league is projecting an increase of $22.1 to $26.1 million from the 2024 salary cap of $255.4 million.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6146634/2025/02/19/nfl-salary-cap-projection-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6146634/2025/02/19/nfl-salary-cap-projection-2025/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dianna Russini, Mike Jones and RJ Kraft]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:07:01 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/19140630/GettyImages-2198581335-scaled.jpeg"/><media:description type="html">NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: The NFL logo is seen on the field ahead of Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gio Reyna and Borussia Dortmund are stuttering towards a summer separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USMNT attacker came off the bench but made little impact as his club future remains in limbo]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6146614/2025/02/19/reyna-dortmund-usmnt-champions-league/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6146614/2025/02/19/reyna-dortmund-usmnt-champions-league/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sebastian Stafford-Bloor]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:41:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/19152440/GettyImages-2199886904-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">19 February 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Soccer: Champions League, Borussia Dortmund - Sporting Lisbon, knockout round, intermediate round, second leg, Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund&amp;#039;s Giovanni Reyna (r) against Sporting&amp;#039;s Alexandre Brito. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa (Photo by Federico Gambarini/picture alliance via Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL's controversial franchise tags: from John Elway to Tee Higgins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside: Your primer on the NFL&#8217;s franchise tag: how it works these days, why one star is likely to receive it and its controversial history. Plus, meet the league&#8217;s youngest staff members. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic&#8217;s daily NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. Yesterday, shortly before the NFL franchise-tag window opened, Sports Illustrated reported the Bengals plan to place their non-exclusive franchise tag on 26-year-old WR Tee Higgins, with the hopes of then signing him to a long-term deal. That also happened last year,...]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6146311/2025/02/19/nfls-controversial-franchise-tags-from-john-elway-to-tee-higgins/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6146311/2025/02/19/nfls-controversial-franchise-tags-from-john-elway-to-tee-higgins/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Robinson and Dianna Russini]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:44:43 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/19114420/TwoPhotos_ScoopCity-13.png"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven men charged for alleged roles in burglaries targeting Mahomes, Kelce, other athletes' homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[They were charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property and face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6146093/2025/02/19/charges-athlete-home-robberies/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6146093/2025/02/19/charges-athlete-home-robberies/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenna West]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:02:12 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/19101251/GettyImages-2180099639.jpg"/><media:description type="html">SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi&amp;#039;s Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the best shape of our lives, ranking the best MLB spring training cliches]]></title><description><![CDATA[From "I don't want to leave anybody out" to "I'll do anything they need me to do" and others, a ranking of common spring training phrases.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6145181/2025/02/19/best-mlb-spring-training-cliches/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6145181/2025/02/19/best-mlb-spring-training-cliches/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Britton, Tyler Kepner and more]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:18:53 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/18192632/GettyImages-2200215759-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 17: Juan Soto #22 and Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets look on during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 17, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandel's Mailbag: Is Greg Sankey really college football's villain? What about Tony Petitti?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which schools could increase TV revenue for the SEC or Big Ten? Which teams could drop off like Florida State last year? ]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6145258/2025/02/19/greg-sankey-tony-petitti-college-football/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6145258/2025/02/19/greg-sankey-tony-petitti-college-football/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stewart Mandel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:00:55 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/18194735/GettyImages-2188447317-scaled-e1739926112382.jpg"/><media:description type="html">ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 07: SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey looks on prior to the SEC Championship game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Texas Longhorns on December 07, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 50 under 40: Young coaches ascending, along with other league difference-makers]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Sean McVay to Kevin O'Connell to Jason Kelce and Greg Olsen, this year's list has its stars and fast-risers around the NFL.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142002/2025/02/19/nfl-coaches-executives-agents-under-40/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142002/2025/02/19/nfl-coaches-executives-agents-under-40/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jourdan Rodrigue and Mike Jones]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:00:09 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/18105052/0412-nfl40-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does the NFL franchise tag work? Five leading candidates to get tagged this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tag was first introduced by owners in 1993 as a compromise in the NFL's fourth-ever CBA as the NFLPA sought to create free agency.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6141811/2025/02/18/nfl-franchise-tag-explainer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6141811/2025/02/18/nfl-franchise-tag-explainer/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Puleo and Mike Jones]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:00:15 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/17131436/GettyImages-2191701851-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Tee Higgins #5 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts after a 30-24 overtime victory against the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With eye on cleaner play, Reds focused on defensive improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of the top six teams in FanGraphs’ team Defense Runs Above Average statistic, five made the playoffs. ]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142600/2025/02/18/cincinnati-reds-defensive-improvement-analysis/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142600/2025/02/18/cincinnati-reds-defensive-improvement-analysis/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[C. Trent Rosecrans]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:45 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/17180939/GettyImages-2161830199-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 12: Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds throws the ball to first base after fielding a ground ball in the sixth inning during the game against the Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park on July 12, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB offseason grades for all 30 teams, from the Dodgers (A) to the Cardinals (F)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball’s winter is over. It’s time to decide which teams aced the assignment, and which are going to have a tough time in summer school. ]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142976/2025/02/18/mlb-offseason-grades-2024-25-trades-signings/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142976/2025/02/18/mlb-offseason-grades-2024-25-trades-signings/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Jennings, Aaron Gleeman and more]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:11 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/18102128/0217-MLBranking-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gavin Lux, now a Cincinnati Red, discusses his Dodgers exit: 'It's a business']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lux is eager for a fresh start and has a clear-cut opportunity in front of him at second base.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142682/2025/02/17/dodgers-gavin-lux-reds/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142682/2025/02/17/dodgers-gavin-lux-reds/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fabian Ardaya]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:39:28 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/17173413/USATSI_25425767-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">Cincinnati Reds second base Gavin Lux (2) jokes between live batting practice rounds at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandel: Arrogance of Big Ten, SEC leaders on full display in New Orleans college football meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two ruling parties are controlling college football: the Big Ten and SEC. And they’re about to light the whole thing aflame.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142361/2025/02/17/sec-big-ten-meetings-college-football-playoff-future/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142361/2025/02/17/sec-big-ten-meetings-college-football-playoff-future/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stewart Mandel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:03:26 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/17142814/USATSI_24174674-scaled-e1739820552823.jpg"/><media:description type="html">Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Big 10 commissioner Tony Petitti (left) and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey attend the game between the LSU Tigers and the Southern California Trojans at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[College baseball week in review: Fast start for Stanford slugger Rintaro Sasaki]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke stumbles at home. A big return for Ole Miss' ace. A (rare) fast start for Northwestern. A dominant outing from Jamie Arnold. ]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6141037/2025/02/17/college-baseball-week-rintaro-sasaki-texas-am-lsu/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6141037/2025/02/17/college-baseball-week-rintaro-sasaki-texas-am-lsu/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mitch Light]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:36:19 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/16210320/JPL_2340.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds notes: 'Hope' is that Matt McLain plays one spot — second base]]></title><description><![CDATA[While McLain won't move much if at all, there's a big group playing at third base this spring, including Gavin Lux.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6140744/2025/02/17/reds-matt-mclain-second-base/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6140744/2025/02/17/reds-matt-mclain-second-base/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[C. Trent Rosecrans]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:08:14 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/16182214/USATSI_25425311-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">Cincinnati Reds shortstop Matt McLain (9) takes the field at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential NFL salary-cap cuts for all 32 teams: From Cooper Kupp to Davante Adams and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which players could be salary cap-related cuts this offseason? The Athletic's beat writers make picks for every NFL team.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6137748/2025/02/17/nfl-salary-cap-roster-cuts-cooper-kupp/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6137748/2025/02/17/nfl-salary-cap-roster-cuts-cooper-kupp/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Athletic NFL Staff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:00:44 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/16140943/NFL-All-32-Salary-Cap-2025.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to try the other football? Picking soccer equivalents for all 32 NFL teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFL fans may be wondering what to watch during its long offseason. Consider this a guide to the alternative round-ball teams to root for. ]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6128389/2025/02/17/nfl-super-bowl-premier-league-teams-comparison/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6128389/2025/02/17/nfl-super-bowl-premier-league-teams-comparison/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eduardo Tansley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:00:19 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/15162728/0214_GuideTo_SoccerTeam_2.png"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Topps Series 1 baseball cards discussion: 1990 throwbacks bring the nostalgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look through the set that marks the unofficial start to baseball season ]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6137879/2025/02/15/2025-topps-series-1/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6137879/2025/02/15/2025-topps-series-1/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brooks Peck and David Betancourt]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:00:23 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/14190604/s-l1600-94.jpeg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What would the Bengals' perfect offseason look like?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Athletic Football Show discuss what a perfect offseason would look like for the Cincinnati Bengals.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6136388/2025/02/14/athletic-football-show-bengals-offseason/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6136388/2025/02/14/athletic-football-show-bengals-offseason/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emile Nuh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:06:08 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2024/02/15130738/GettyImages-1370370330.jpg"/><media:description type="html">INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9, Tee Higgins #85 and Ja&amp;#039;Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals look on before Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams t SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB power rankings: Dodgers, Yankees, Phillies 1-2-3 as spring training starts, season beckons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s look ahead to the season, taking stock of the league landscape and the rosters of all 30 teams, from the elite to the bottom dwellers.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6135930/2025/02/14/mlb-power-rankings-spring-training-dodgers-yankees/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6135930/2025/02/14/mlb-power-rankings-spring-training-dodgers-yankees/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Bowden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:43:05 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/13232823/0214_PowerRankings_SpringTraining.png"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bengals mock draft 0.5: Setting the table with an infusion for Al Golden's defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major looming decisions are keeping Cincinnati's draft strategy in flux, but here are some positions they'll likely be looking to address.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6134921/2025/02/14/bengals-mock-draft-al-golden/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6134921/2025/02/14/bengals-mock-draft-al-golden/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Dehner Jr.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:30:59 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2024/11/09134322/GettyImages-2177155786-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">EUGENE, OREGON - OCTOBER 04: Defensive lineman Derrick Harmon #55 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates after sacking quarterback Aidan Chiles #2 of the Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium on October 04, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. 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Trent Rosecrans]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:19 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/13220601/GettyImages-1232753527-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 07: Wade Miley #22 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with Tucker Barnhart #16 after pitching a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on May 07, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Reds defeated the Indians 3-0. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLS Moves I Like: Cincinnati's star swap, LA Galaxy's for-now striker solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[With MLS' season on the horizon, these faces in new places should make a positive impact.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6132033/2025/02/14/mls-moves-luciano-acosta-kevin-denkey-cincinnati/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6132033/2025/02/14/mls-moves-luciano-acosta-kevin-denkey-cincinnati/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Rueter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:08 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/13152149/Luciano-Acosta-FC-Dallas.jpg"/><media:description type="html">Luciano Acosta left FC Cincinnati for FC Dallas</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move over, Major League Soccer. A rival top flight men's league is coming to the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[USL is launching a new league with first-division sanctioning, offering an alternative to MLS and potentially opening the door to pro-rel.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6129972/2025/02/13/usl-launch-division-1-league-us-soccer-mls/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6129972/2025/02/13/usl-launch-division-1-league-us-soccer-mls/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Tenorio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:45:01 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2024/05/29105032/GettyImages-1258549217-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">BIRMINGHAM, AL - JUNE 07: A general view of USL Championship signage during the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup quarterfinal game between the Birmingham Legion FC and Inter Miami on June 7, 2023 at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. 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Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 spring training survey: MLB insiders on the players, teams and storylines to watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help us break down the most important storylines of spring training, The Athletic surveyed 32 execs, former execs, coaches and scouts.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6132468/2025/02/13/spring-training-2025-mlb-insiders-predictions/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6132468/2025/02/13/spring-training-2025-mlb-insiders-predictions/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jayson Stark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:00:48 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/12190331/0213_SpringTraining-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After a year off, Terry Francona is physically in a good place and wants to stay that way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Reds skipper underwent three surgeries after leaving the Guardians in 2023, adding to an estimated 45 in his lifetime. ]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6133313/2025/02/13/terry-francona-reds-manager-health/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6133313/2025/02/13/terry-francona-reds-manager-health/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Rosenthal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:00:13 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/12231148/GettyImages-2177453037-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 07: Terry Francona poses for a photo after he is introduced as the new manager of the Cincinnati Reds at a Press Conference at Great American Ball Park on October 07, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Cincinnati Reds)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FC Dallas acquires Luciano Acosta from Cincinnati for record $5 million cash return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acosta won the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award in 2023, scoring 17 goals and adding 14 assists in the regular season.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6132342/2025/02/12/fc-dallas-acquires-luciano-acosta-cincinnati/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6132342/2025/02/12/fc-dallas-acquires-luciano-acosta-cincinnati/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Rueter and Pablo Maurer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:22:25 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/12152745/GettyImages-1925612717-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Lucho Acosta of FC Cincinnati speaks at a press conference during a MLS media day event at the Miami Convention Center on January 11, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eno Sarris’ 2025 starting pitcher fantasy rankings with Stuff+ powered projections]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stuff+ projections are back with more information than ever to help steer you toward the starting pitchers who can help win your league.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6128052/2025/02/12/eno-sarris-2025-starting-pitcher-fantasy-rankings-stuff-plus-projections/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6128052/2025/02/12/eno-sarris-2025-starting-pitcher-fantasy-rankings-stuff-plus-projections/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eno Sarris]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:35:37 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/11154823/0212_StartingPitcherRankings.png"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB offseason awards: Bowden's picks for best trades, signings, most improved team and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[I thought it would be fun to hand out MLB offseason awards to the teams, players, managers, execs and agents who have defined this winter.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6130492/2025/02/12/mlb-offseason-best-trades-signings-hires/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6130492/2025/02/12/mlb-offseason-best-trades-signings-hires/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Bowden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:45 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/11233934/GettyImages-2151481170-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">BRONX, NY - MAY 07: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Houston Astros at bat during the game against the New York Yankees on May 7, 2024 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. 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Trent Rosecrans]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:22 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/11205337/GettyImages-2177291493-scaled-e1739326227176.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 07: Terry Francona , the new Manager of the Cincinnati Reds talks to the media at Great American Ball Park on October 07, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandel's Mailbag: Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia make up CFB's Tier 1, but where do others fit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How will the ACC-Clemson/Florida State situation play out? 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Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds adding veteran reliever Scott Barlow on 1-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barlow, 32, was 3-3 with a 4.25 ERA and two saves in 63 appearances with the Cleveland Guardians last season.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6129263/2025/02/11/reds-deal-reliever-scott-barlow/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6129263/2025/02/11/reds-deal-reliever-scott-barlow/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[C. Trent Rosecrans]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:25:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/11121252/GettyImages-2155466500-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 04: Scott Barlow #58 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates a strikeout in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field on June 04, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL's eight big offseason questions, plus why Aaron Rodgers is out in New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside: Eight storylines that will help shape 2025, including Myles Garrett, Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford, the 49ers, Aaron Rodgers, Sam Darnold, the Steelers, Titans and Tee Higgins. The end of each Super Bowl begins the race for another, regardless of what the NFL&#8217;s official calendar says. You can find post-Super Bowl Power Rankings here. Let&#8217;s go. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic&#8217;s daily NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. Entering the offseason, the Lions are hoping to stay healthy, the Raiders are searching for a...]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6128951/2025/02/11/nfl-eight-offseason-questions-to-watch-scoop-city/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6128951/2025/02/11/nfl-eight-offseason-questions-to-watch-scoop-city/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Robinson and Dianna Russini]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:56:56 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/11105640/TwoPhotos_ScoopCity-11.png"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds camp preview: Key dates, position battles and 3 questions to answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reds go into camp with more questions than answers, but at least they have the two most important positions on the diamond covered.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6121286/2025/02/11/reds-camp-preview-key-dates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6121286/2025/02/11/reds-camp-preview-key-dates/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[C. Trent Rosecrans]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:00:46 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/07175935/GettyImages-2176241110-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Spencer Steer #7 of the Cincinnati Reds in action against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 27, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. 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CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 10-step path to Super Bowl 60: How the Bengals can get back to the big game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many pieces are in place to get back into the championship mix, but a successful offseason is imperative.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6124463/2025/02/10/bengals-super-bowl-60-plan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6124463/2025/02/10/bengals-super-bowl-60-plan/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Dehner Jr.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:30:34 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/09154204/GettyImages-2178286791-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a touchdown with Ja&amp;#039;Marr Chase #1 and Tee Higgins #5 during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 13, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. 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Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what you missed during the MLB offseason while you were watching football]]></title><description><![CDATA[With football over, it's time to turn your attention to baseball. Here's what you may have missed.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6122794/2025/02/10/mlb-offseason-recap/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6122794/2025/02/10/mlb-offseason-recap/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Grant Brisbee]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:23 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/09174439/GettyImages-2189646216-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: Juan Soto of the New York Mets poses with his new uniform after his introductory press conference at Citi Field on December 12, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Mock Draft: After Super Bowl LIX, how might first three rounds look?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 NFL season is officially in the books, which means it's 2025 NFL Draft season. How will the early rounds unfold in April?]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6121443/2025/02/10/nfl-mock-draft-2025-super-bowl/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6121443/2025/02/10/nfl-mock-draft-2025-super-bowl/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick Baumgardner]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:19 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/08225231/0210_NFL_MockDraft_3.png"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl 2026 odds: Eagles open as early favorites while Chiefs fall; Giants, Titans dead last]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early odds for Super Bowl 2026 are out! Which teams are at the top, and which have moved the most since last year. Can you guess last place?]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6122481/2025/02/09/super-bowl-2026-eagles-chiefs-betting-favorites-odds/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6122481/2025/02/09/super-bowl-2026-eagles-chiefs-betting-favorites-odds/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jess Bryant]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:47:11 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/09224902/GettyImages-2198618802-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Chiefs-style dynasty in American soccer? Don't count on it]]></title><description><![CDATA[American soccer is not set up for one team to dominate - and that's not going to change]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6119577/2025/02/08/kansas-city-chiefs-soccer-dynasty/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6119577/2025/02/08/kansas-city-chiefs-soccer-dynasty/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Rueter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:08 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/07091119/GettyImages-2004246804-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs raises the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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(Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds top 20 prospects: Chase Burns, Rhett Lowder lead the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reds scout very well and that is reflected in their solid collection of top prospects.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6114510/2025/02/07/reds-2025-top-20-prospects-keith-law/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6114510/2025/02/07/reds-2025-top-20-prospects-keith-law/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Keith Law]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:28 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2024/07/15004923/USATSI_23375513-scaled-e1721018982438.jpg"/><media:description type="html">May 24, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest pitcher Chase Burns (29) starts against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the ACC Baseball Tournament at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-USA TODAY Sports</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonio Gates, Jared Allen lead smallest Hall of Fame class since '05; Eli Manning misses cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-person class is the first since 2005 with fewer than six inductees. Adam Vinatieri also missed out in his first chance.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6120229/2025/02/06/nfl-hall-of-fame-class-of-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6120229/2025/02/06/nfl-hall-of-fame-class-of-2025/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Sando and Dan Pompei]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:30:20 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/06221512/0206-hof-inductees-3.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men's college basketball bubble watch: Who needs to close strong in mad dash to March?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With roughly 10 games remaining for most teams, a large number of teams can still call themselves tournament hopefuls.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6116961/2025/02/06/college-basketball-bubble-watch-mens-ncaa-tournament-bids/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6116961/2025/02/06/college-basketball-bubble-watch-mens-ncaa-tournament-bids/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Root]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:06:44 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/05225322/0206_BubbleWatch.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bengals positional priority draft big board: Pinpointing needs and targets]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the dominoes fall with stars Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson will heavily influence how Cincinnati chooses at No. 17.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6114124/2025/02/06/bengals-draft-big-board-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6114124/2025/02/06/bengals-draft-big-board-2025/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Dehner Jr.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:37 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/05143558/GettyImages-1837886865-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 02: Kenneth Grant #78 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after a play in the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro Football Hall of Fame voting rules: Why the highest NFL honor is now more exclusive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Eli Manning or Adam Vinatieri become Hall of Famers tonight? Because of new rules, their path is now tougher.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6111416/2025/02/06/nfl-hall-of-fame-rules-class-of-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6111416/2025/02/06/nfl-hall-of-fame-rules-class-of-2025/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Sando]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:30 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/05134844/02-06-hof-rules.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big 12 roster shuffle reset: Who’s rising and falling after the winter portal window?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Big 12 added intriguing QBs in the winter portal window. 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Trent Rosecrans]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:33 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/05183354/GettyImages-2182711546.jpg"/><media:description type="html">GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 05: Edwin Arroyo #7 of the Glendale Desert Dogs throws during the game between the Scottsdale Scorpions and the Glendale Desert Dogs at Camelback Ranch - Glendale on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. 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Hill, Mike Hilton and Mike Gesicki are among those who will generate interest.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6110575/2025/02/04/bengals-free-agent-rankings-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6110575/2025/02/04/bengals-free-agent-rankings-2025/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Dehner Jr.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:30:27 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/03171043/GettyImages-2187754801-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 01: Tee Higgins #5 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a catch during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Soccer and MLS trial nears end as league and federation defend $500M NASL lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The antitrust trial has offered a deep dive into the convoluted world of American soccer]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6109394/2025/02/03/mls-nasl-trial-garber/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6109394/2025/02/03/mls-nasl-trial-garber/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Anzidei]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:10:28 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/01/16181825/GettyImages-455657574-scaled-e1737072572254.jpg"/><media:description type="html">Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber unveils the new MLS logo during an event in New York on September 18. 2014. MLS unveiled the new logo ahead of its 20th season. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the NFL equivalent of NBA's blockbuster Dončić deal? Plus: Eagles probably pull it off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside: The NFL version of the most shocking trade in NBA history, the Eagles&#8217; historic offseason, insights from the Senior Bowl and Kellen Moore in New Orleans. But first &#8230; Breaking news we&#8217;ll surely come back to in tomorrow&#8217;s newsletter: six-time All-Pro Myles Garrett has requested a trade out of Cleveland. Read more here. Back to the program. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic&#8217;s daily NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. I&#8217;m guessing you heard about the Mavericks dealing Luka Dončić — a top-five player in...]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6109555/2025/02/03/nfl-equivalent-of-nba-blockbuster-doncic-trade-scoop-city/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6109555/2025/02/03/nfl-equivalent-of-nba-blockbuster-doncic-trade-scoop-city/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Robinson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:01:27 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/03120055/02_TwoPhotos_Even-16.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bengals' Trey Hendrickson quandary: Will NFL's sack champ be traded, extended?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All-Pro's stellar performance, his age and the need to pay expensive offensive stars make for a complicated situation in Cincinnati.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6103891/2025/02/03/bengals-trey-hendrickson-future/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6103891/2025/02/03/bengals-trey-hendrickson-future/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Dehner Jr.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:15:59 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/02/01113420/GettyImages-2182885458-scaled-e1738454055175.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 03: Trey Hendrickson #91 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after making a sack in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Paycor Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jhon Duran is an MLS triumph, not just soccer's hottest topic and an $80M man]]></title><description><![CDATA[From MLS to Saudi-league millions took Duran less than two years.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6101169/2025/02/02/jhon-duran-aston-villa-mls-chicago/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6101169/2025/02/02/jhon-duran-aston-villa-mls-chicago/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Felipe Cardenas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:00:18 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/01/20141123/GettyImages-2176240123-scaled-e1738374400387.jpg"/><media:description type="html">BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Jhon Duran of Aston Villa celebrates the team&amp;#039;s victory at full time during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Aston Villa FC and FC Bayern München at Villa Park on October 02, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds mailbag, Part 2: City Connects, Candelario and Collier, oh, my!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We provide uniform thoughts and answer your questions on Matt McClain's potential, the Reds' pursuit of Roki Sasaki and more.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6101328/2025/01/31/reds-city-connects-jeimer-candelario-cam-collier/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6101328/2025/01/31/reds-city-connects-jeimer-candelario-cam-collier/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[C. Trent Rosecrans]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:00:03 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/01/30173421/GettyImages-2142184907-scaled-e1738282534888.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 05: Jeimer Candelario #3 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a sacrafice fly in the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Great American Ball Park on April 05, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Aaron Doster/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLS, Liga MX announce Leagues Cup overhaul: How new tournament will work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The revamp comes after the 2024 Leagues Cup dipped in popularity following a successful launch in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6099861/2025/01/30/leagues-cup-mls-liga-mx-format-how/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6099861/2025/01/30/leagues-cup-mls-liga-mx-format-how/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Pablo Maurer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:00:45 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/01/30094553/leagues-cup-columbus-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">COLUMBUS, OHIO - AUGUST 25: Columbus Crew celebrate winning the Leagues Cup 2024 tournament over Los Angeles FC after the Leagues Cup 2024 Final at Lower.com Field on August 25, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus Crew won 3-1. 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The Astros and Angels are at the bottom.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6094581/2025/01/30/mlb-farm-system-rankings-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6094581/2025/01/30/mlb-farm-system-rankings-2025/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Keith Law]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/01/29183511/0130_MLBFarmSystemRankings.png"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds, White Sox couldn't find common ground on Luis Robert Jr. trade, plus more MLB notes]]></title><description><![CDATA[More on Albert Pujols' upside as a future manager, the Brewers' curious offseason, and the Rays' potential next star as well.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6098787/2025/01/30/reds-white-sox-luis-robert-pujols/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6098787/2025/01/30/reds-white-sox-luis-robert-pujols/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:51 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/01/29220659/GettyImages-2171826058-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 13: Luis Robert, Jr #88 of the Chicago White Sox makes a sliding catch in the top of the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 13, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. 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If Saquon stayed in NY? An alternate look at 2024 NFL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[We created a multiverse for the 2024 NFL season — Joe Burrow plays alongside a decent defense, Sam Darnold is QB of the Jets ... and more!]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6097591/2025/01/30/nfl-season-2024-what-if-daniels-saquon-projections/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6097591/2025/01/30/nfl-season-2024-what-if-daniels-saquon-projections/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[James Boyd and Austin Mock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:08 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/01/30063523/0130_NFLWhatIf-1.png"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds mailbag, part 1: Luis Robert Jr., payroll questions and spring training recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a mostly quiet offseason for the Reds so far. You have questions. 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(Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Hays agrees to one-year deal with Reds: Source]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 29-year-old outfielder had a .699 OPS in 85 games for the Orioles and Phillies in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6094615/2025/01/28/austin-hays-contract-reds-mlb-free-agency/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6094615/2025/01/28/austin-hays-contract-reds-mlb-free-agency/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Rosenthal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:04:18 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/01/28115426/GettyImages-2170556590-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 27: Austin Hays #9 of the Philadelphia Phillies takes an at-bat during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park on August 27, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 5-0. 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Could Abdul Carter be Titans’ top pick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward land will dictate how much of Round 1 plays out in April.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6083815/2025/01/28/nfl-mock-draft-2025-abdul-carter-titans/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6083815/2025/01/28/nfl-mock-draft-2025-abdul-carter-titans/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick Baumgardner and Scott Dochterman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:00:44 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/01/28052055/0127_NFL_MockDraft2.0-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html"></media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Al Golden's path home provided perfect connection for Zac Taylor, Bengals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bengals' new defensive coordinator kept his residence in Cincinnati after his first stint with the team and is excited to be back.]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6092497/2025/01/27/al-golden-cincinnati-bengals-defensive-coordinator/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6092497/2025/01/27/al-golden-cincinnati-bengals-defensive-coordinator/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Dehner Jr.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:24:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2025/01/27151757/USATSI_25277179.jpg"/><media:description type="html">Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor introduced new defensive coordinator Al Golden at Paycor Stadium on Jan. 27, 2025.</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Submit your Reds questions for C. Trent Rosecrans' mailbag]]></title><description><![CDATA[With baseball season approaching, what questions are the Redleg faithful still asking leading up to the 2025 season?]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6091634/2025/01/27/submit-your-reds-questions-for-c-trent-rosecrans-mailbag/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6091634/2025/01/27/submit-your-reds-questions-for-c-trent-rosecrans-mailbag/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[C. Trent Rosecrans]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:44:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down Keith Law's top 100 MLB prospects list: Risers, fallers and top systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which teams had the most top 100 prospects? Which ones had the most top 40 prospects? Who climbed the ranks? Who fell the most?]]></description><link>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6088003/2025/01/27/mlb-top-100-prospects-by-the-numbers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6088003/2025/01/27/mlb-top-100-prospects-by-the-numbers/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Levi Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:00:03 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://static01.nyt.com/athletic/uploads/wp/2024/07/12063004/GettyImages-2099870498-scaled.jpg"/><media:description type="html">FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - MARCH 16: Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice before the Spring Breakout game against the Atlanta Braves at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on March 16, 2024 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)</media:description></item></channel></rss>