Russ Heltman

Russ Heltman

Joined: Nov 1, 2021

Russ Heltman is on the Bearcats and Bengals beat for On SI. He is the morning host and producer for 89.3 WMKV in Cincinnati, OH. Russ can be found on Twitter: @RussHeltman11 or you can reach him by email at Heltmandm@yahoo.com.

Mar 4, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Akai Fleming (0) plays defense against the California Golden Bears during the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

Jan 2, 2026; Memphis, TN, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield reacts during the second quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Princeton's Kam Mercer drives to the basket during their Division I state championship win over Hilliard Bradley Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Jan 2, 2026; Memphis, TN, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brady Lichtenberg (16) hands the ball off to Cincinnati Bearcats running back Zion Johnson (13) during the first quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles forward Kenny White Jr. (13) collects a defensive rebound in the second half of the NCAA basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Cincinnati finished its non-conference schedule with a 76-67 win over the Golden Eagles.

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles At Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Hiring Xavier's Lead Trainer

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield walks the field during football practice at Sheakley Athletic Performance Center in Cincinnati on Dec. 18, 2025.

Football

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Slated For Toughest Schedule in Big 12 This Fall Based on 2025 Results

Following their win Wednesday, Mount Union's Marcus Steele, right, congratulates head coach Mike Fuline after the latter was recognized for becoming the program's all-time winningest coach last week, Jan. 8, 2025.

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Reportedly Adding Successful DIII Coach to Jerrod Calhoun's Staff

Boston College Eagles forward Jayden Hastings (22) is defended by Clemson Tigers center Carter Welling (22) Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina.

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Earns Commitment From ACC Forward Jayden Hastings in Transfer Portal

Princeton's Kam Mercer reacts after winning the Division I state championship over Hilliard Bradley Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Recruiting

Local Five-Star 2028 Talent Kam Mercer Visiting Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball This Spring

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) runs with the ball during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Football

Cincinnati Bearcats Athletics Reportedly Knew About Brendan Sorsby's Betting Practices Before 2025 Season

Texas Tech football player Brendan Sorsby reacts to a play during a Big 12 Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena.

Football

Former Cincinnati Quarterback Brendan Sorsby Taking Leave of Absence From Texas Tech For Betting Addiction

Recruiting

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Loses Commitment From Three-Star 2027 Running Back Javarris Warner

Jul 8, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Cincinnati offensive lineman Gavin Gerhardt answers questions from the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Bearcats Football Stalwart Gavin Gerhardt Selected in Seventh Round of 2026 NFL Draft

Nov 1, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Cyrus Allen (4) warms up before the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats Football WR Cyrus Allen Selected in 2026 NFL Draft

Sep 13, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Joe Royer (11) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Northwestern State Demons in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Star Tight End Joe Royer Selected in 2026 NFL Draft

Oct 25, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baylor Bears tight end Michael Trigg (1) is unable to hold on to a catch as he is tackled by Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Jake Golday (11) and defensive back Tre Gola-Callard (6) in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Bearcats Defensive Star Jake Golday First Cincinnati Player Selected Across 2026 NFL Draft