Show preview
6:05, Reds Hot Stove, live from Holy Grail Banks, w/Sam LeCure
7:05, Sports Talk
Guests
7:05, Jack Hannahan, Reds 3B
7:35, Steve Wolf, XU and CBS Sports Network analyst, former Musketeer
8:05, Byron Larkin, XU analyst, former Musketeer
8:35, Terry Nelson, UC analyst, former Bearcat
8:45, Ralph Lee, former Musketeer
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Reds
Frank Pastore passes away
KKLA
As many of you are aware, Frank Pastore was in a motorcycle accident Monday night, 11/19.  Gina Pastore informed us that in the early afternoon of Monday, December 17, Frank passed away. We will update you with any additional information as soon as it is available.

Pastore was 48-58 4.29 ERA during his eight Major League seasons.
He was drafted by the Reds in the second round in 1975.


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UC


From @GoBearcats on Twitter
The official helmets UC football will be wearing in the Belk Bowl vs Duke

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Nominate: Greater Cincinnati Sportsman of Year:
Who is your Greater Cincinnati Sportsman of Year? Let's spin off the Sports Illustrated award that honors accomplishments that embody the spirit of sportsmanship combined with a high level of on-field success:_________
Nominate: Top 10 Greater Cincinnati Sports Stories 2012
What stories had the greatest impact? What stories did we talk the most about in 2012?:_________
I plan to do these for topics on Friday, December 28.

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FINAL WEEK: 5th/3rd Bengals Trivia


This is the final week of our contest. Each winner will be entered into our year end drawing for 2 suite tickets for Bengals vs Ravens at PBS on Sunday, December 30. Weekly winners will be notified by email. ONE ENTRY PER PERSON. Deadline is noon each Friday.
This week's question:  2 QB's in franchise history have exactly one 300+ yard passing game as a Bengals QB. Name the QB's, the year and the opponent.
Send answer to: LanceMcAlister@clearchannel.com:
Last week: The Bengals have 15 post season interceptions in franchise history. One of those playoff interceptions has been returned for TD. Name the player to accomplish the feat, the year and the opponent.
Answer: Neal Craig, 1973, vs Miami.

This week: Who holds the oldest individual season record in Bengals history and what is the record?

Read more: http://www.espn1530.com/pages/lancesBlog.html?article=10592325#ixzz2DKtaocH6
This week: Who holds the oldest individual season record in Bengals history and what is the record?

Read more: http://www.espn1530.com/pages/lancesBlog.html?article=10592325#ixzz2DKtaocH6Last week's question: The Bengals have blocked two kicks in their playoff history. Bill Bergey blocked a field goal vs Baltimore in 1970. Name the other, and most recent Bengals player, to block a kick in a playoff game.Answer: Sherman White vs Buffalo, 1975.***Meijer Game of the Week


Each week Meijer offers you a chance to win tickets to a Tri-State sporting event. Tickets include Bengals, UC, Ohio State and more. Register to win by clicking on the Meijer Game of the Week button on the left hand side of my blog. A weekly winner will be drawn on Thursday evening and notified by email.
Next week: Ohio State vs Kansas (December 22)

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