In the wake of Chris Henry's death, there's a question about how the Bengals will respond against the Chargers. The stakes are high: Inside track for the second seed in the AFC, a first-round bye and a division title.

Crazy, isn't it?" That's what Chris Henry said when I asked him about changes in fans' perception of him. It's also the only possible thing I can come up with when trying to process or analyze the past 72 hours.

Paul Daugherty says: Heartbreak isn't a concept to the Bengals. It damned near wears a jersey. After Vikki Zimmer died, they played one of their best games, winning at Baltimore. Can they do it again for Chris Henry?

Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints aren't marching into history with a perfect season, thanks to the Cowboys, who emerged from their December doldrums to win, 24-17.

With products that include pools, bars, saunas, fireplaces, home theater, outdoor kitchens, patio furniture, fitness equipment, game tables, play gyms and tanning beds, President Erikk Mueller says Watson's is a one-stop shopping destination for the homeowner who wants luxury home

As we say goodbye to the decade that nobody seems to know what to call - The Zeros? The Aughts? - let's take a look at what we have to look forward to in 2010.

When you turn over your hard-earned money to pros so they can invest for your retirement, it's reasonable to assume your best interests will be taken to heart. But many stockbrokers are held to a lesser measure, the "suitability standard."

The Campbell County and Simon Kenton wrestling teams clinched spots in the state duals by finishing 1-2 at Saturday's Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference Championships.

I am a huge fan of turtlenecks in cold weather, and they are a staple in my winter wardrobe. But as with any piece of clothing, the key to creating an effective look in the workplace is all in how

The Five Seasons Cincinnati ladies 4.5 weekday doubles team shocked everyone with a Greater Cincinnati Indoor Tennis Association conference championship.

Stuart Crickmer invented the Portfolios Investment Simulation Game, which teaches players to invest in play stocks, bonds and money markets over a simulated 10-year period.

Moeller will host the All-Star Baseball Academy Ohio College Coaches Camp in January, featuring college coaches from Penn State, Maryland, Coastal Carolina, Cincinnati and Dayton. Plus, more high school reports.

Moeller has worn the crown of champion at the Southwest Ohio Wrestling Coaches Association Glenn Sample Classic tournament for the past five years. On Saturday, Elder put itself in position to end the Crusaders' streak by advancing seven wrestlers into

The Reds reworked and extended Scott Rolen's contract, meaning Rolen gave up some salary for 2010 for some added security down the road. But is it enough to keep Aaron Harang and Bronson Arroyo off the trade block?

One man's opinion (and spin) on the top five local sports stories from this past week:

WVXU-FM (91.7), WMUB-FM (88.5): Gary Burbank reads " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas," while host Lee Hay celebrates her fifth annual "Around Cincinnati Christmas" 7-9 p.m. today. (Repeats 7 p.m. on Christmas).

WCPO-TV and WXIX-TV agreed to pool video and audio coverage for certain scheduled news events, as stations do in Cleveland, Detroit, Phoenix, Tampa, Philadelphia, Dallas, Chicago and other cities.

In a bizarre finish prompted by a clock malfunction, No. 21 Butler beat Xavier 69-68 before 9,114 fans Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

For the entire year, Channel 12 chief meteorologist Tim Hedrick and his heavily promoted "Weather Authority" team has not used the $750,000 Doppler 12 radar unit in Cold Spring.

SEATTLE - Ten years ago, we would have been blown away by a cell phone with far more computing power and memory than the average PC had in 1999, along with a built-in camera and programs to manage every aspect