James Rapien | Meet The Voices | Crown Network

James Rapien hosts First Word every weekday from 7–11 a.m. ET, breaking down the biggest stories in sports. Before joining The Crown Network, he spent six seasons covering the Cincinnati Bengals for Sports Illustrated. He’s also the creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube and the author of Enter the Jungle, a book on the team’s history. A University of Cincinnati graduate, Rapien has established himself as a leading voice in sports media. Start your day with @JamesRapien on @firstwordcincy! Only on @thecincycrown!