Preseason NFL Standings
Procter & Gamble, NFL sponsorship deal puts Old Spice, Gillette, others in locker roomsCINCINNATI — The Procter & Gamble Co. and National Football League are teaming up in a major new sponsorship deal. Tom Gorzelanny stars in first start with Cubs, setting up 6-3 win over slumping RedsCINCINNATI — Left-hander Tom Gorzelanny turned his first appearance for the Cubs into his best of the season, allowing only three hits and driving in a run Tuesday night for a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that kept Chicago in first place for another day. Cubs 6, Reds 3E_Theriot (13). DP_Cincinnati 1. LOB_Chicago 7, Cincinnati 7. 2B_Ar.Ramirez (10), Fontenot (17), K.Hill 2 (7), Tatum (1). 3B_A.Rosales (1). HR_Fukudome (8), D.Lee (22), Balentien (1). Tom Gorzellany stars in first start with Cubs, setting up 6-3 win over slumping RedsCINCINNATI — Left-hander Tom Gorzellany turned his first appearance for the Cubs into his best of the season, allowing only three hits and driving in a run Tuesday night for a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that kept Chicago in first place for another day. Reds 3B Scott Rolen has normal head CT scan, but still out of lineup after beaningCINCINNATI — Third baseman Scott Rolen got a CT scan that came back normal, an indication he could be back in the Cincinnati Reds’ lineup within a few days. Cubs add LHP Gorzelanny to roster to start against Reds, put INF Blanco on DLCINCINNATI — The Chicago Cubs have put infielder Andres Blanco on the 15-day disabled list with a strained calf, opening a roster spot for newly acquired Tom Gorzelanny. Stumping for Cincinnati, Kelly makes an unlikely rise to coaching stardomNEWPORT, R.I. — Brian Kelly is the son of an alderman, a political science major who figured he’d go into politics after college. Unlike many top football coaches, he has no pedigree, no ties to famous coaches or programs. Former champions Arizona and Vanderbilt in opposite brackets of Maui InvitationalLAHAINA, Hawaii — Arizona, led by first-year coach Sean Miller, will meet Wisconsin in the opening round of the Maui Invitational. Pittsburgh selected Big East favorite, with West Virginia, Cincinnati and USF close behindNEWPORT, R.I. — Pittsburgh has been picked to win the Big East in a media poll, with West Virginia, Cincinnati and South Florida following closely behind. Rookie Randy Wells leads Cubs back into first place with 4-2 win over RedsCINCINNATI — The hottest team since the All-Star game is back in first place — barely — thanks to a rookie who keeps telling himself not to get caught up in the moment. Cubs 4, Reds 2DP_Chicago 2, Cincinnati 2. LOB_Chicago 6, Cincinnati 8. 2B_Fukudome (23), D.Lee (20), R.Wells (1), Ale.Gonzalez (11). HR_Fontenot (9), Ale.Gonzalez (3). S_Theriot. Rookie Randy Wells wins 4th straight start, Cubs beat Reds 4-2 behind Mike Fontenot’s HRCINCINNATI — If not for a rookie pitcher, the Chicago Cubs wouldn’t be where they are today: First place by a percentage point. Reds RHP Edinson Volquez has reconstructive elbow surgery, expected to miss a yearCINCINNATI — Reds right-hander Edinson Volquez is expected to miss the rest of this season and the first half of next year, too, after having reconstructive elbow surgery Monday, another major setback for fading Cincinnati. Rockies 6, Reds 4, 11 inningsE_Ale.Gonzalez (4). DP_Colorado 1, Cincinnati 1. LOB_Colorado 9, Cincinnati 3. 2B_B.Phillips (17). 3B_Fowler (5). HR_Tulowitzki (20), Stewart (18), Votto (17), L.Nix (9). CS_Stewart (3), Sutton (1). S_Barmes, C.Gonzalez, Marquis. Fowler’s single leads Rockies to first extra-inning win of season, 6-4 over RedsCINCINNATI — Dexter Fowler’s two-out RBI triple in the 11th inning helped Colorado beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 on Sunday and complete a three-game sweep. Scott Rolen leaves Reds-Rockies game after getting in helmet with pitchCINCINNATI — Third baseman Scott Rolen left his second game with the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh inning when he was struck on his batting helmet by a pitch from Colorado’s Jason Marquis. Bengals sign free agent cornerback Jamar FletcherCINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have signed free agent cornerback Jamar Fletcher, a ninth-year NFL veteran. Rockies 6, Reds 2DP_Cincinnati 1. LOB_Colorado 6, Cincinnati 3. 2B_Helton (30), Tulowitzki (17), Sutton (2). HR_S.Smith (9), Gomes (11). S_Jimenez, Ale.Gonzalez. SF_Barmes, C.Gonzalez. Jimenez turns in longest outing in weeks in Rockies 6-2 win over RedsCINCINNATI — Ubaldo Jimenez turned in his longest outing in more than a month and Seth Smith homered to help the Colorado Rockies send the Cincinnati Reds to their fifth consecutive loss with a 6-2 win on Saturday night. Rockies 5, Reds 3E_L.Nix (2). LOB_Colorado 9, Cincinnati 6. 2B_Tulowitzki (16). HR_Iannetta (12), C.Gonzalez (2), Votto (16), B.Phillips (16). SB_C.Gonzalez (8). CS_Helton (1). SF_Iannetta, Ale.Gonzalez. Iannetta, Gonzalez team up for late back-to-back homers to lift Rockies to 5-3 win over RedsCINCINNATI — Chris Iannetta and Carlos Gonzalez hit home runs on consecutive pitches leading off the eighth inning to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 5-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Reds’ Arroyo: ‘Wouldn’t be surprised’ to see name on 2003 list of positive drug testsCINCINNATI — Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo admits he took amphetamines. Whether that put him on the 2003 list of players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, he says he’s not sure. Reds call up RHPs Justin Lehr and Kip Wells from Triple-ACINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds added two right-handed pitchers Friday, purchasing the contracts of Justin Lehr and Kip Wells from Triple-A Louisville. Bengals first-round pick OT Andre Smith misses first training camp workout in holdoutGEORGETOWN, Ky. — First-round draft pick Andre Smith missed the Cincinnati Bengals’ first practice of training camp in a contract holdout. Reds get 3B Scott Rolen from Toronto in swap of third basemenLooking for leadership and a right-handed hitter, the Cincinnati Reds got Scott Rolen from the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday in a swap of third basemen. Yankees get versatile INF Jerry Hairston Jr. from RedsCINCINNATI — The New York Yankees acquired infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, giving them a versatile player who has appeared at six positions this season. Padres 7, Reds 4DP_San Diego 2, Cincinnati 2. LOB_San Diego 10, Cincinnati 6. 2B_Ad.Gonzalez (14), Headley (16), Votto (17), B.Phillips (16). HR_Venable (2), A.Rosales (3). SB_B.Phillips (17). SF_Kouzmanoff. Venable sets career high with four RBI to lead Padres to 7-4 win over RedsCINCINNATI — Rookie Will Venable hit a three-run homer to help Tim Stauffer earn his first win in almost three years and the San Diego Padres romped to a 7-4 win over the reeling Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Latos, 2 relievers combine on 1-hitter, Gonzalez and Banks homer as Padres beat Reds 7-1CINCINNATI — Rookie Mat Latos and two relievers combined on a one-hitter and San Diego beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Wednesday night, the Padres’ first consecutive wins in a month. Padres 7, Reds 1DP_Cincinnati 3. LOB_San Diego 5, Cincinnati 2. 2B_Eckstein (16), E.Cabrera (9). HR_Ad.Gonzalez (28), Blanks (4), Hairston Jr. (8). S_Latos, Harang. Bengals sign No. 2 pick LB Maualuga of USC; 9 of 11 picks under contractCINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have signed their second-round draft choice, linebacker Rey Maualuga (MAHW’-uh-loo-guh) from Southern California. Baseball TodayToronto at Seattle (4:40 p.m. EDT). With trade rumors swirling, Roy Halladay (11-3) is scheduled to start for the Blue Jays against Ryan Rowland-Smith (0-1) and the Mariners. Padres 3, Reds 2LOB_San Diego 9, Cincinnati 6. 2B_Gwynn (9), Kouzmanoff 2 (20), E.Cabrera 2 (8), Encarnacion (6), L.Nix (20). 3B_Gwynn (4). HR_Ad.Gonzalez (27). SB_E.Cabrera 2 (13). S_Eckstein, H.Blanco, Arroyo. SF_Kouzmanoff. Kouzmanoff has tiebreaking hit, Padres beat Arroyo, Reds 3-2 as scouts watchCINCINNATI — Kevin Kouzmanoff doubled twice off Bronson Arroyo, who has received scouts’ attention as Cincinnati fades from contention, and added a tiebreaking sacrifice fly Tuesday night that gave the San Diego Padres a 3-2 victory over the Reds. |