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Sunday Morning Sports Talk with Ken Broo -- 2/15/26

·1 hr 30 min·5 clips
Ken Broo breaks down why the Reds lineup just got better and why college football might ditch cupcake games.
The episode opens with Ken Broo setting the agenda for a multi-sport Sunday, highlighting the start of baseball spring training, ongoing basketball season, and the Olympics. He teases discussions on the Reds' recent signings and college football scheduling. The first segment reviews local college basketball results, including Xavier's win over Marquette and Florida's victory against Kentucky, featuring post-game sound from coaches. A focus then shifts to Miami (OH) basketball's 25-0 record, with analysis of their style and tournament seeding prospects under coach Travis Steele. The show transitions to FC Cincinnati, with guest Kevin Wallace from the Cincy Postcast previewing the CONCACAF Champions Cup opener and MLS season, addressing key player Kevin Den Kay's potential and Matt Miazga's uncertain health. Broo then talks Reds baseball with MLB.com writer Anthony Castrovitz, analyzing the signings of Eugenio Suarez and Nathaniel Lowe, the bullpen, and the NL Central landscape. Later, CBS Sports draft analyst Mike Renner joins to discuss the NFL Draft, advocating for the Bengals to select safety Caleb Downs if available at pick 10. The episode concludes with a segment on college football scheduling, featuring Sporting News writer Bill Bender arguing for Power Four conferences to play 10 conference games and expand the playoff to 16 teams. Throughout, Broo weaves in updates on the Olympics curling controversy, local game broadcasts, and promotional content.

As heard by us

A Cincinnati sports hour turns the winter lull into a practical look at the Reds' roster choices and resources.

With football briefly out of the way, the show settles into the Reds' spring buildup and treats bargain hunting as more than a transaction note.

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Why you'd press play

You want the Reds' spring roster puzzle, from Eugenio Suarez's signing to what the club might be doing with Steer.

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