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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. Dick Hoover, an original Professional Bowler’s Association member, dies at age 79AKRON, Ohio — Dick Hoover, one of the original members of the Professional Bowlers Association, has died. He was 79. 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. The King (James) of Comedy: LeBron to play himself in upcoming movieCLEVELAND — LeBron James is leaving Cleveland — for Hollywood. 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. Browns running back Jamal Lewis limited in practice with neck injuryBEREA, Ohio — Browns running back Jamal Lewis was limited in practice Wednesday because of an unspecified neck injury. Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver believes Florida QB Tim Tebow could boost sagging ticket salesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars lost 17,000 season-ticket holders after last season, a staggering number that could lead to blackouts for every home game in 2009. Top-ranked Florida and No. 2 Texas out to settle very different types of scoresFlorida has a score to settle. Texas, too, but for a different reason. Ohio State coach Jim Tressel feels sorry for fans writing him ugly e-mails after loss to USCCOLUMBUS, Ohio — With a growing chorus of fans questioning his playcalling and others doubting his ability to win a big game, Jim Tressel was asked if his honeymoon as Ohio State’s head coach was over. Reds 5, Astros 4
Paul Janish drives in go-ahead run with third double to lift Reds to 5-4 win over AstrosCINCINNATI — Paul Janish drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning with his third double, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Browns waive LB Leon Williams, who made 12 starts in past 3 seasonsCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns have waived linebacker Leon Williams. Reds activate OF Laynce Nix from disabled listCINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Laynce Nix from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday and put him in the starting lineup in left field against Houston. New York Yankees open and close 2010 season at Boston Red SoxNEW YORK — The Yankees will open and close the 2010 season against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, just the fifth time in 50 years the rivals both start and finish against each other. Tim Lincecum pitches 7 innings to help Giants gain on wild-card leading Rockies with 9-1 winSAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum put the San Francisco coaching staff at ease early and slowed Colorado’s late-season run. Jay Bruce comes off disabled list, leads Reds to 3-1 victory over AstrosCINCINNATI — Pinch-hitter Jay Bruce hit a go-ahead single in his return from the disabled list and Brandon Phillips homered to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Monday night. Reds 3, Astros 1
Peterson says 64-yard TD run against Browns ‘tops the list’ of his amazing runsEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Adrian Peterson’s latest television commercial features the running back juking, stiff-arming and leapfrogging his way through a defense on his way to the end zone. Reds activate OF Jay Bruce, recall INF-OF Juan FranciscoCINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Jay Bruce from the 15-day disabled list Monday and also recalled infielder-outfielder Juan Francisco from Triple-A Louisville. After losing most of its big names, Ohio State’s defense performs well against USCCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Even though poised and talented Southern California made all the plays in the final minutes, No. 11 Ohio State found something to like in its defense. Favre leads Vikings in 34-20 win over Browns; Brees tosses 6 TDs as Saints beat Lions 45-27Brett Favre returned from yet another retirement, feeling healthy and happy in his Minnesota Vikings debut. Eddie Gaven’s late penalty gets Crew by Dynamo 2-1COLUMBUS, Ohio — Eddie Gaven’s penalty kick in second-half stoppage time gave the Columbus Crew a 2-1 win over the Houston Dynamo on Sunday in a meeting of the top two teams in the MLS. Lilly pitches six shutout innings, Lee goes deep as Cubs beat Reds 5-2CHICAGO — Ted Lilly pitched six scoreless innings and Derrek Lee homered and singled twice Sunday, helping the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Lost in Barkley-mania, McKnight’s maturation; Forcier’s analysis; Sumlin’s stock risingCOLUMBUS, Ohio — As Matt Barkley fever sweeps the nation, Joe McKnight comes of age for USC, too. Tate Forcier shares too much information. And Houston coach Kevin Sumlin gets a resume-padding win. Stokely takes tipped pass 87 yards for TD with 11 seconds left, Broncos stun Bengals 12-7CINCINNATI — Brandon Stokley caught the deflected pass, turned and looked upfield. Nobody stood between him and the end zone. Purple Power: Favre solid in Minnesota debut, Peterson scores 3 TDs in 34-20 win over BrownsCLEVELAND — Brett Favre looked pleasing in purple. Adrian Peterson always does. Royals RHP Kyle Davies wins 4th straight start, 7-0 over IndiansCLEVELAND — Kyle Davies carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and won his fourth straight start, pitching the Kansas City Royals past the Cleveland Indians 7-0 on Sunday. Quinn’s In: Browns announce Brady Quinn as starter for season opener against VikingsCLEVELAND — The secret’s finally out: Brady Quinn will start the Browns’ season opener. Top 25 CapsulesCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Backed up to their own goal line, Matt Barkley and Joe McKnight drove into Southern California lore. Despite another big hurt for the Buckeyes, Terrelle Pryor says they should have won easilyCOLUMBUS, Ohio — In one of the biggest games of his young college career, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor said it was his fault his team lost. BC-FBC–T25-Southern Cal-Ohio St. Stats, FBCCollege Football Today—Florida quarterback Tim Tebow came back from a concussion suffered two weeks ago and completed 11 of 16 passes for 134 yards with an interception, and ran for 38 yards on 17 carries in a 13-3 win over LSU. |