After nearly a year of the expansion race to earn the league's 16th franchise, groups vying for the bid from Cincinnati, Denver and Cleveland comprise what's left of the race, NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said during a Friday news conference. Not mentioned during the prepared remarks on expansion were the groups from Nashville and Philadelphia.

Cleveland, Denver and the Caitlin Clark-backed Cincinnati bid group are the final three candidates in contention for a National Women's Soccer League expansion franchise, Commissioner Jessica Berman said on Friday.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark has joined Cincinnati’s bid for a National Women’s Soccer League expansion team. Major League Soccer’s FC Cincinnati heads the group trying to bring a women’s pro team to the city.

Dillon Mitchell had 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, and No. 18 Cincinnati beat Georgia Tech 81-58.

Dillon Mitchell scored 14 points and had 11 rebounds to lead No. 18 Cincinnati to an 81-58 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday in Atlanta.

The Reds sent the second baseman and outfielder Joey Wiemer to the Kansas City Royals on Friday for starting pitcher Brady Singer, addressing one of their biggest needs of the offseason and loosening up an infield logjam that more easily fits the return of Matt McLain and possibly even some playing time for Santiago Espinal.

The Kansas City Royals have added more firepower to their lineup. On Friday, they traded right-handed pitcher Brady Singer to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer.

The Reds traded Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer to the Royals in exchange for starting pitcher Brady Singer on Friday night. India won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 2021 and had become a fan favorite during his four seasons with the club.