MLB:
- Friday: Milwaukee defeated Cincinnati 8-3. Spencer Steer and Stuart Fairchild both homered for the Reds.
- Saturday: The Reds were shut out by Milwaukee, losing 1-0.
- Sunday: Cincinnati bounced back with a 4-3 win over Milwaukee, with Tyler Stephenson hitting a home run.
The Reds now return home to face the St. Louis Cardinals (60-58, 2nd in NL Central) for a three-game series at GABP. LHP Andrew Abbott (9-9, 3.70 ERA) will start the series opener on Monday at 6:40 PM. Live coverage will be available on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
Saturday NFL: Bengals QB Joe Burrow went 5-7 for 51 yards and a touchdown in Cincinnati’s 17-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their exhibition opener. The Bengals will face the Chicago Bears this Saturday at 1:00 PM. Live coverage will be on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM. The Bengals’ season opener is set for Sunday, September 8, at home against the New England Patriots, with kickoff at 1:00 PM at PayCor Stadium in Cincinnati.
Olympic Basketball: The United States men’s and women’s basketball teams both claimed Gold Medals at the Paris Olympics. The men’s team defeated France 98-87, featuring three former University of Kentucky Wildcats: Anthony Davis, Devin Booker, and Bam Adebayo. The women’s team narrowly won gold by edging out France 67-66.
Sunday NASCAR: Austin Dillon took the checkered flag in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Motor Speedway.
