Smith’s 2-run single in the ninth rallies Rockies past Reds for their 6th straight win, 4-3.DENVER — Seth Smith hit a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning to give the surging Colorado Rockies a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco hints that he’s got a tweet surprise for NFL in the season openerCINCINNATI — Chad Ochocinco is working on a tweet surprise for the NFL. Anderson, Quinn do their best to keep Mangini’s secret about Browns starting quarterbackBEREA, Ohio — The mystery about Cleveland’s starting quarterback has been solved — sort of. NFL Standings
Rangers sweep doubleheader from Indians move closer to Red SoxCLEVELAND — Rookie Julio Borbon homered twice in the first game and Marlon Byrd had seven hits in the doubleheader to help Texas complete a two-game sweep over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. Rockies 3, Reds 1
Borbon hits two of Rangers’ four homers in 11-9 win against IndiansCLEVELAND — Rookie Julio Borbon homered twice in the first game and Marlon Byrd had seven hits in the doubleheader to help Texas complete a two-game sweep over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. Tressel on Pryor: ‘Not a more compassionate human being in the world than Terrelle’COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said Tuesday that quarterback Terrelle Pryor included a tribute to Michael Vick on his face during the Buckeyes’ opener because “there’s probably not a more compassionate human being in the world than Terrelle.” Rangers activate OF Andruw Jones before doubleheader in ClevelandCLEVELAND — The Texas Rangers activated outfielder Andruw Jones from the 15-day disabled list ahead of a doubleheader Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. Kyle Orton tests injured right index finger in first practice since Aug. 30 injuryENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos might have solved one of their many mysteries Tuesday after watching Kyle Orton take snaps, hand off cleanly and complete passes at practice for the first time since slicing open his right index finger nine days earlier. BYU jumps 11 spots to No. 9 in AP Top after upsetting Oklahoma; ‘Bama gets first-place votesNEW YORK — BYU barged into the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll, making the biggest jump of any team from the preseason rankings after scoring the biggest upset of the opening weekend of the regular season. Rangers-Indians rained out, twi-night doubleheader TuesdayCLEVELAND — The game between the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Indians scheduled for Monday night was rained out. Pike puts pedal to medal and Cincinnati zooms past Rutgers 47-15PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Tony Pike threw for a career-high 362 yards and three touchdowns, and Cincinnati used its high-speed, no-huddle offense to hurry past Rutgers 47-15 on Monday. Rockies 4, Reds 3
NFL 2009: Jettisoned from New York, Mangini gets his shot at fixing BrownsCLEVELAND — Eric Mangini excused himself during his job interview with owner Randy Lerner to be Cleveland’s coach because he was sick to his stomach. NT Rogers returns to practice with Browns, likely to play in opener vs. VikingsBEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl nose tackle Shaun Rogers returned to practice, increasing the chances he’ll play in the season opener against Minnesota. NFL 2009: Bengals’ chances of rebounding from 4-win season depend upon Palmer’s healthCINCINNATI — Carson Palmer is sure of one thing. Mystery Man: Mangini has decided on Browns starting quarterback but isn’t saying who it isBEREA, Ohio — Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson still don’t know who won their competition. The Vikings are in the dark, too. Owings gets win after getting drilled in head in surging Cincinnati’s 4-2 victory over AtlantaATLANTA — Micah Owings walked off the field after getting beaned with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Sunday for their seventh consecutive win. Reds 4, Braves 2, 12 innings
Brantley drives in go-ahead run in 7th inning as Cleveland Indians beat Minnesota Twins 3-1CLEVELAND — Michael Brantley hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two out in the seventh inning to lead David Huff and the Cleveland Indians to a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Frazer’s 2 TD passes, Todman rushing score help Connecticut beat Ohio 23-16ATHENS, Ohio — Zach Frazer threw two touchdowns and Jordan Todman rushed for one score to lead Connecticut to a 23-16 win over Ohio on Saturday night. Votto hits homer and Wells allows 1 hit in 6 innings in Cincinnati’s 3-1 winATLANTA — Joey Votto hit a two-run homer and Kip Wells pitched six innings of one-hit ball to win his first game in more than 16 months and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 Saturday night for their season-high sixth straight win. Running back Jamal Lewis stays put as Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini cuts 23 playersCLEVELAND — Jamal Lewis hasn’t run out of time with the Cleveland Browns. Scott Baker dominates Cleveland again, Twins beat Indians 4-1CLEVELAND — Scott Baker won his seventh straight decision and extended his mastery of the Cleveland Indians, pitching the Minnesota Twins to a 4-1 victory Saturday. Saturday’s College FootballEAST Albany, N.Y. 55, Duquesne 10 Army 16, Vanderbilt 13, OT BC-FBC–T25-Navy-Ohio St. Stats, FBCMike Hartline throws for 2 TDs, Kentucky wins 42-0 in Haywood’s debut as Miami (Ohio) coachCINCINNATI — Mike Hartline threw two touchdowns Saturday — one of them to former quarterback rival Randall Cobb — to lead Kentucky to a 42-0 victory in Michael Haywood’s debut as head coach at Miami (Ohio). Rolle picks off 2-point try in closing minutes to preserve No. 6 Buckeyes’ 31-27 win over NavyCOLUMBUS, Ohio — All the elements were in place for an epic upset of No. 6 Ohio State by Navy. Reds 3, Braves 1
Bronson Arroyo sharp again in 7 strong innings as Reds beat Braves 3-1 for fifth straight winATLANTA — Bronson Arroyo gave up one run in seven innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. Sowers, Brantley spark Indians in 5-2 win as Twins commit season-high 4 errorsCLEVELAND — Jeremy Sowers pitched six strong innings, rookie Michael Brantley had two hits and his first career RBI, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Friday night. 4-year-old Ohio boy struck in head by foul ball at minor league game has fractured skullAKRON, Ohio — Doctors in northeast Ohio say a 4-year-old boy who was struck in the head by a foul ball at a minor league baseball game is in critical condition with a fractured skull. Indians’ center fielder Grady Sizemore will miss rest of season with elbow injuryCLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore will miss the remainder of the season because of soreness in his left elbow that will require arthroscopic surgery. Columbus Blue Jackets sign C Derick Brassard to 4-year contract extensionCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Derick Brassard to a four-year, $12.8 million contract extension through the 2013-14 season. |