Bengals WR Andre Caldwell becoming the anti-Ochocinco, emerging as effective, but not flashyCINCINNATI — One locker is filled with eye-catching items. There’s a shiny pair of golden cleats resting in the shoe rack. A laminated list that says “Sweet Revenge” in Spanish is tacked to the side, naming every cornerback that the Bengals receiver plans to burn this season. Nix, Bruce help Cincinnati Reds beat Houston Astros 10-4 for sixth straight winHOUSTON — Jay Bruce and Laynce Nix homered and drove in three runs apiece, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 10-4 on Saturday night for their sixth consecutive win. BC-FBC–T25-Fresno St.-Cincinnati Stats, FBCTony Pike throws 3 TDs, No. 14 Cincinnati holds on for 28-20 win over Fresno StateCINCINNATI — Receiver Mardy Gilyard was asked what he thought about those astounding time-of-possession numbers on the stats sheet. It took him a few seconds to find the right line. Reds 10, Astros 4
Votto’s 4 RBIs lead Reds to 5th straight win, 10-4 over AstrosHOUSTON — Joey Votto drove in four runs with a homer and a double and the Cincinnati Reds won their fifth straight, 10-4 over the Houston Astros on Friday night. Bronson Arroyo pitches Cincinnati Reds past Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 before sparse crowdPITTSBURGH — Bronson Arroyo limited Pittsburgh to one run over seven innings and the Cincinnati Reds completed their second sweep of the plummeting Pirates in less than a month, winning 4-1 on Thursday to push the Pirates closer to a 100-loss season. A roar _ and an upset _ from the Lions’ denYes, the Detroit Lions are losers of historic proportions. Should they fall at home to Washington on Sunday, they will drop into a morass visited by only one team in NFL annals. FANTASY FOOTBALL: Terrible blocking by linemen killing stats for fantasy starsIf your normally reliable fantasy football stars are struggling, you can probably blame somebody who wasn’t on any preseason draft board: linemen. Reds 12, Pirates 2
Rolen drives in 3 runs as Reds beat Pirates 10-4; Pirates clinch another last-place finishPITTSBURGH — Scott Rolen had three hits and three RBIs, Joey Votto had three doubles and scored three runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh 10-4 on Tuesday night, clinching the Pirates’ third straight last-place finish in the NL Central. Reds 10, Pirates 4
Procter & Gamble features tennis’ Serena Williams in lighthearted Tampax campaignCINCINNATI — The Procter & Gamble Co. is featuring tennis star Serena Williams in a lighthearted ad campaign for its Tampax brand that begins just weeks after her U.S. Open outburst. Jets beat Patriots to establish themselves atop AFC East; Brees continues to blister NFCMark Sanchez and the New York Jets sent quite the message to the New England Patriots. Correll Buckhalter jolts Denver Broncos’ running game into high gearDENVER — Correll Buckhalter came to the sidelines in the second half Sunday after running an inside zone play and told his fellow Denver Broncos running backs one of them was going to eventually bust a run for a touchdown. Bengals hang on to late lead this time, hold on to beat Packers 31-24GREEN BAY, Wis. — Watching the clock about to tick down to 0:02, Aaron Rodgers took the snap, faked a spike and looked to the end zone. Bengals hang on this time, beat Packers 31-24GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t let this one slip away. Corky Miller’s rare homer backs Kip Wells’ pitching, Reds gain split with 8-1 win over MarlinsCINCINNATI — Corky Miller hit a rare home run to back Kip Wells’ strong pitching and the Cincinnati Reds gained a split of their four-game series against the Florida Marlins by rolling to an 8-1 victory Sunday. Reds 8, Marlins 1
Bengals WR Ochocinco fulfills promise, makes Lambeau Leap in third quarter against PackersGREEN BAY, Wis. — Chad Ochocinco made good on his promise. Sort of. BC-FBC–T25-Cincinnati-Oregon St. Stats, FBCNo. 17 Cincinnati beats Oregon St 28-18, snapping a 26-game nonconference home winning streakCORVALLIS, Ore. — Tony Pike threw for 332 yards and hit Mardy Gilyard with an 18-yard scoring pass in the fourth quarter as No. 17 Cincinnati stopped a second-half Oregon State comeback bid for a 28-18 victory on Saturday. Pinch-hitter Gload’s two-run homer gives Florida Marlins’ 3-2 win over Cincinnati RedsCINCINNATI — Pinch-hitter Ross Gload connected for a two-run homer in the eighth inning, Ricky Nolasco pitched seven sharp innings and the Florida Marlins rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds for the second straight day, winning 3-2 on Saturday night. Marlins 3, Reds 2
Marlins 4, Reds 3
Marlins rally for 4 in 9th, break 9-game losing streak in Cincy with 4-3 winCINCINNATI — John Baker’s RBI single highlighted Florida’s four-run rally in the ninth inning on Friday night, and the Marlins snapped their nine-game losing streak in Cincinnati with a 4-3 victory over a Reds team that had been previously perfect at holding such leads. Coroner says former Cincinnati Reds All-Star Lonny Frey dies of natural causes in IdahoCOEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Lonny Frey, a three-time All-Star with the Cincinnati Reds in the 1930s and 1940s and a member of the club’s Hall of Fame, has died in Idaho. He was 99. Overanxious in his rookie debut, Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno pledges more patienceENGLEWOOD, Colo. — At Georgia, Knowshon Moreno was known for his flash and his dash. The same couldn’t be said for his NFL debut. Reds 3, Marlins 2
Jay Bruce singles with bases loaded, Reds send Marlins to costly 3-2 lossCINCINNATI — Jay Bruce singled with the bases loaded in the first inning Thursday night, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 3-2 victory over the Florida Marlins, who wasted a chance to gain ground in the NL wild-card chase. Reds pitcher Aaron Harang buys golf cart to show appreciation for clubhouse attendantsCINCINNATI — Pitcher Aaron Harang found a really swift way to show his appreciation to the Cincinnati Reds’ clubhouse staff. Reds OF Jonny Gomes hits HR, gives bat to retiring writer Hal McCoyCINCINNATI — Jonny Gomes didn’t exactly promise a home run, but came through anyway. Reds 6, Astros 5
Joey Votto scores on wild pitch as Reds overcome 5 Houston homers for 6-5 victoryCINCINNATI — Joey Votto scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds overcame Jeff Keppinger’s first career multihomer game in a 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night. Reds 5, Astros 4
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