Author: Dave Clark, Cincinnati Enquirer

With a trip to the AFC championship game on the line, Bengals kicker Evan McPherson had no doubts after his 52-yard field goal.

Bengals’ Tyler Boyd scored a touchdown late in the second quarter, but rules expert said it should have been negated by official’s erroneous whistle.

Bart Scott said on ESPN that the Baltimore Ravens would put a “red dot” on Joe Burrow in future meetings with the Bengals and get Zac Taylor fired.

Former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Korea Baseball Organization’s Kiwoom Heroes.

Former Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman said it bothers him that his on-air apology that included a home run call has taken on a “life of its own.”

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

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.

Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Joe Burrow: “He’s doing all the work. He’s worked his tail off and been an amazingly mature participant in his recovery.”

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.