First Place, Sports Action - Kareem Elgazzar / The Cincinnati Enquirer, "Punched"FC Cincinnati defender Forrest Lasso (3) is punched in the face by Charlotte Independence goalkeeper Andrew Dykstra (50) on an attempt on goal in the first half of a USL match, July 18, 2018, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.
Second Place, Sports Action - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch, "Outfield Collision"Columbus Clippers center fielder Brandon Barnes (9) and left fielder Melky Cabrera (24) collide and drop a fly ball against Gwinnett Braves during their game at Huntington Park on May 16, 2018.
Third Place, Sports Action - Kareem Elgazzar / The Cincinnati Enquirer, "Off the Fngertips"Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Auden Tate (19) is unable to complete a catch as Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) defends in the fourth quarter of a game, Nov. 25, 2018, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cleveland Browns won 35-20.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Tyler Schank / Metropolitan Community College , "Whitewater"Isaac Braun reacts after a tough drop on the Saint Louis River during the Blast to the Bridge event at Paddlemania on July 28, 2018. About 30 kayakers entered the race to see who could make it to the Swinging Bridge in Jay Cooke State Park in Duluth the fastest.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch, "Facemask"Ohio State tight end Rashod Berry (13) tries to get away from Maryland linebacker Nnamdi Egbuaba (31) after making a catch on fourth down in overtime at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Maryland on November 17, 2018.
