Author: Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati Enquirer

Reds president Phil Castellini’s attitude of “we’re here, you’re lucky and show some respect” shows a problem at Pretty Good American Ball Park.

Dear Bengals, by Tim Krumrie, Tim McGee, Boomer Esiason, Cris Collinsworth, Joe Walter, Jim Breech, Reggie Williams, Eric Thomas and Solomon Wilcots.

Cincinnati did bring the joyous riot of the regular season, as Bearcats fans seemed to outnumber Tide backers inside AT&T Stadium. Joy travels well.

It’s time to let them enter and see what happens. The Bearcats should become the first Group of Five team to qualify for the national semifinals.

Who knows how many more athletes are just like Naomi Osaka, who’s competing at the Western & Southern Open? With her help, maybe we’ll find out.

A baseball radio or TV booth is not a genteel place, and Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman showed that Wednesday night.

Ken Riley, who died Sunday at 72, ranked fifth all-time in NFL interceptions, but his greatest gift might have been his understated generosity.