Venus Williams’ return to professional tennis will not just be a one-tournament visit. She has been awarded a wild-card entry on Wednesday for next month’s Cincinnati Open.

Venus Williams' comeback might result in a US Open spot, but it's unclear if the 45-year-old seven-time Grand Slam title winner will request one.

Venus Williams has received a wild card main draw entry into the Cincinnati Open, the tournament said on Wednesday, as the 45-year-old American enjoys an age-defying return to the spotlight.

The contract dispute between the Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson took a wrong turn on Tuesday when the All-Pro edge rusher didn't report to training camp with the rest of the team's veteran players.

The ongoing offseason saga between star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals doesn't appear to have any end in sight. With the team reporting to training camp on Tuesday, Henderickson won't be among the contingency of players showing up to Kettering Health Practice Fields for Day 1.

Trey Hendrickson could've been reporting to Cincinnati Bengals training camp, he was in Jacksonville, Florida. His negotiations with the Bengals on a contract extension have dragged on the entire offseason,

Nick Lodolo pitched his first complete game with eight strikeouts, Nick Fraley and Santiago Espinal each had two hits and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 5-0