BOTTOM LINE: Cincinnati faces Western Illinois after Jillian Hayes scored 26 points in Cincinnati's 78-49 win over the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils. The Bearcats are 3-1 on their home court.

While Gayle hasn't straight up said he'll sign with Illinois this week, he's hinted at it heavily. Gayle was originally committed to Cincinnati, but he flipped to Illinois over the summer.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive coaching staff is starting to take shape under new defensive coordinator Al Golden.

BOTTOM LINE: Cincinnati plays Western Illinois after Jillian Hayes scored 26 points in Cincinnati's 78-49 victory against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils. The Bearcats are 3-1 in home games.

D.C., restaurant Rose’s Luxury and Cincinnati fine-dining institution Boca. Wildweed chef David Jackman is up for the best chef award in the Great Lakes region, which includes Illinois ...

The Cincinnati Bengals and tight end Cam Grandy agreed to a contract extension through the 2025 season. The Bengals announced ...

The former All American running back for Illinois finished with 120 rushing yards and five catches for 37 yards and the score. The win was Cincinnati's third in its last four games as it improved ...