Austin Tanner Sports

29/07/2024

“He’s not creative enough.”

“You don’t look the part.”

“I NEVER would have hired you.”

These are all actual quotes from management at past jobs that I’ve been a part of.

Toxic? Yes.

Manipulative? You bet.

I had been lost, and I’ve contemplated my time in this industry many times, and ultimately I am grateful to have worked in the places I have. They lit a fire inside me to prove them wrong, and more importantly, to prove to myself that I AM meant to be in this line of work… and we did it!

BEST IN OHIO - Sport Talk Show: Executive Producer

THIRD PLACE: The Telly Awards (Global Competition) - Sports Series: Exeuctive Producer

This is just the beginning of what I am capable of, and it’s only going to go up from here!

13/06/2024

In this newest edition of covering sports I never thought I would cover, I visited the Cincinnati Rollergirls… and I think I’m hooked!

See how this team continues to have a strong fan base in one of the strongest sports markets in the country tonight on LOCAL 12, WKRC-TV!

08/06/2024

Words cannot express how incredibly proud I am of my department for the recognition from Press Club of Cleveland for our “Bengals Nation” show being named “Best in Ohio”. I know it sounds cliche, but so much blood, sweat and tears went into this production to make the best it could possibly be!

Two awards down, one to go! Emmy nominations come out Monday!

01/06/2024

Made a very last minute decision to sign up for the RedLegs Race 5K this morning!

Excited? Yes!

Will I survive? Hopefully…. Stay tuned 😅

29/05/2024

My first game as a fan, and Maddie’s first game PERIOD!! Let’s go FC!!

19/05/2024

CAREER UPDATE!

A couple months back, an opportunity was presented to me that I could not refuse as I’ve been trying to be more creative and more involved with my work!

I’m happy that to announce that I have accepted a Sports Photojournalist position here LOCAL 12, WKRC-TV!

Since going off air, I’ve been terribly missing filming games, being out in the community, and making strong connections with those to make our department the best it can be!

Incredibly honored and excited for this new chapter, and being able to film some of the best professional, college, and high school sports around!

06/05/2024

27/04/2024

Dusting off the play-by-play microphone for SENIOR DAY Thomas More Saints Softball!

Saints hosting Kentucky Wesleyan in their regular season finale!

First game slated to start at noon!

Watch and listen live here:

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05/04/2024

Are all of my NY friends and family okay?

01/04/2024

Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes! I cannot wait to be 29 for the next couple of years! Hope everyone had an amazing Easter!

31/03/2024

Thank you Duane Pohlman Local 12!

Please join me in wishing my LOCAL 12, WKRC-TV colleague, Austin Tanner Sports a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (He turns 29 today!)

28/03/2024

Opening Day: Year ✌🏼

04/03/2024

07/12/2023

I cannot believe that is has been ONE YEAR since starting work at LOCAL 12, WKRC-TV!

By far the greatest experience and job that I have had in the industry so far!

These highlights from the last 365 days do NOT do it justice.

Thank you to everyone who’s been here with me along the way!

20/11/2023

A passionate coach to advocate for his players is what you want in college sports.

UC head coach Wes Miller, again, pleads for answers from the on the eligibility of his two transfer athletes Aziz Bandaogo and Jamillie Reynolds.

Still no word on one of the players.

Cincinnati Bearcats Men's Basketball

LOCAL 12, WKRC-TV

18/11/2023

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said on Friday that quarterback Joe Burrow is likely out for the season with a torn ligament in his wrist that will likely require surgery.

STORY:

Burrow will need surgery.

06/11/2023

10 months after collapsing near midfield at Paycor Stadium, Damar Hamlin is back on the very same field warming up and interacting with various Bengals players ahead of on Sunday Night Football.

Even though he's inactive tonight, it's amazing to see him still out here following his dreams! Going to an emotional one in the Queen City.



LOCAL 12, WKRC-TV

04/11/2023

The Joey Votto era of the Reds seems to have come to an end today.

Cincinnati Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall said on Saturday that it was not a matter of money, but a matter of playing time for younger players.

LINK: https://local12.com/news/local/reds-decline-joey-vottos-2024-option-mlb-cincinnati-red-options-contract-money-millions-buyout-allstars-most-valuable-player-nick-krall-president-baseball-operations-hall-of-fame-greatest-players-history-free-agent #

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Saturday that the team has declined the 2024 club option on first basemen Joey Votto's contract.