Author: Dave Clark, Cincinnati Enquirer

Several NFL players have voiced frustration about teams passing over Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy as a head-coaching candidate.

Former Reds announcer Marty Brennaman replied to an apology Stephen A. Smith made and wished his son’s employers “had been as forgiving.”

Former Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans defensive back Johnathan Joseph announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday after 15 seasons.

The father of John Keller announced on Twitter that the Central Michigan QB was going home from the hospital one month after being shot at a party.

Wade Miley on Incredible Hulk tattoo from his son, Jeb: “He loves the Avengers … so I’m rocking it. Maybe this gave me some strength, I don’t know.”

Reds pitcher Lucas Sims’ wife, Dani, found the fan who dropped his nachos while falling in pursuit of a home run ball at Great American Ball Park.

NL Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer questions a report saying he won’t return to Cincinnati.

Johnny Bench said he was brought to tears by a friend who bought more than $1M of his memorabilia at auction and donated the items back to him.

Thom Brennaman, who resigned from the Reds after using an anti-gay slur on the air, was hired by the Roberto Clemente League in Puerto Rico.

Former Reds, Fox broadcaster Thom Brennaman discusses how he has responded since using an on-air, homophobic slur during a FOX Sports Ohio broadcast.