Armstrong to retire after 2005 Tour quest ends
Lance Armstrong announces retirement ending months of speculation. The six time Tour de France winner hints at a seventh bid but notes the body will determine pace while facing global scrutiny akin to a high profile athlete. He turns 34 in September and reflects on past battles including cancer and the demanding 2222 mile final stage.
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Middies to continue hoops careers at CCL
Rhonita Wells and Dayshawn Randel will play college hoops for the Eagles. Page B3 The Daily Double. Page B2 Prep Digest. Page B2 NFL Draft. Page B3 Sports Editor Jake Trotter oversees this section.
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Reds rally past Cubs for 7-6 win at GABP
Cincinnati Reds topple Chicago Cubs 7-6 at Great American Ball Park. Adam Dunn homered twice off Kerry Wood while Jason LaRue and Dunn provided early offense as Reds overcome early three-homer inning by Wood. Belisle struggled, bullpen steadied with five scoreless innings.
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Weimer's seventh inning blast lifts Oak Hills past Middletown
Nicholas Weimer belted a two run homer in the seventh to break a 4-4 tie and lift Oak Hills to an 8-5 win over conference rival Middletown at Middletown High School. Middletown committed five errors as Oak Hills built a lead. Coach Mark Kerns lamented defense while noting solid pitching and timely hitting from Oak Hills.
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Noble to sign with Cedarville University
Franklin's Emily Noble, 2005 Journal Girls Basketball Player of the Year, will sign with NAIA Cedarville University. She led the Mid–Miami League in scoring and ranked high in field goal and free throw percentages as Franklin's coach cites Cedarville's team culture and religious alignment as factors in the choice.
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Bengals aim to finish rebuild with 17th pick in 2006 draft
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis uses his first three drafts to shape a franchise long used to losing. A top priority is upgrading the defensive line with the 17th overall pick, while keeping core players and adding talent at receiver and linebacker to reach the playoffs.
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