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Sports Update: Thursday, Aug. 8th, 2024

Wednesday MLB Recap:

TJ Friedl hit a grand slam for Cincinnati, but the Reds fell 6-4 to the Miami Marlins. The four-game series finale is set for Thursday at 6:10 PM, with RHP Hunter Greene (8-4, 2.83 ERA) starting for Cincinnati. Live coverage begins at 5:40 PM on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.

In other news, the Reds and the Atlanta Braves are scheduled to play a regular season game at the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025. The speedway, known for hosting NASCAR events, can accommodate over 162,000 fans.

Saturday NFL Preview:

The Cincinnati Bengals kick off the exhibition season at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After finishing 9-8 last season and missing the playoffs, the Bengals look to start strong. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM, with live coverage beginning at 5:30 PM on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.