CINCINNATI — UC football has likely finalized its backfield for the 2025 season. Wisconsin running back Tawee Walker is headed to Cincinnati from the transfer portal.

By the time the portal window closed for the Badgers on Dec. 28, 23 scholarship players and two walk-ons entered the portal.

Cincinnati’s newest multimillion-dollar luxury hotel is opening this week with two industry leaders at the helm. Hotel Celare, which is located at 310 Straight St. directly across from the University of Cincinnati, will welcome guests starting Friday, Jan. 17.

Cincinnati Public Schools will be closed Wednesday due to extreme cold, the school district said Tuesday afternoon. Schools are closed for all students, but the district is asking staff to report to school when they are able.

From the Senior Bowl to the Hula Bowl, Cincinnati will be well represented in NFL draft showcases this winter.

The California native becomes the fourth high-profile offensive player to announce their transfer commitment, joining wide receiver Will Pauling (Notre Dame), wide receiver C.J. Williams (Stanford) and quarterback Braedyn Locke (Arizona).

Gavin Lux was home in Wisconsin on Monday celebrating his grandfather's 91st birthday when news came that the Dodgers traded him to the Reds. Even after being involved in rumors for a while, it was something to absorb.

The Cincinnati Reds made their first major acquisition of the new year on Monday night, acquiring infielder Gavin Lux from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Arizona closed out its nonconference season with two lopsided wins and has been stellar since the start of its first season Big 12 season. The Wildcats pulled out road wins against Cincinnati and West Virginia — both ranked at the time — and stretched their winning streak to seven games with Tuesday's 81-70 win over No. 25 Baylor.

The baseball community is mourning the loss of Bob Uecker following the death of the longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster at the age of 90.

The Bearcats notched a conference win! Neil Meyer and I recap the 68-62 UC basketball road victory over Colorado, including a Simas Lukošius resurgence. Then, we preview the next basketball matchup against Arizona State on Saturday.

Watch: Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball HC Wes Miller, Simas Lukošius Discuss Cincinnati's 68-62 Win Over Colorado