Two Cities Two Teams Show Cincinnati Woes
Reds end season with a fourth straight losing record the first time since 1945 55. The Bengals linger at 1-3 as Marvin Lewis tries to fix passes fumbles and tackles with Carson Palmer guiding a still inconsistent offense. Jerry Nardiello notes long-term skid in National Football League need for bullpen pitching and infield shuffles.
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Bengals coach Marvin Lewis bears blame amid losses
Sports agate brief notes criticism aimed at Bengals coach Marvin Lewis. The report cites Lewis taking blame for the team's poor showing while dismissing ESPN commentator Seibel's critique of the defense.
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Playoffs Bring Uncertainty As Power Teams Open Drive
Baseball enters October with high hopes and lingering questions. Schilling and Martinez, Clemens and Oswalt, and a host of stars prepare for postseason action while squads like the Cardinals and Yankees chase hope with questions about their aces. Several stars debut in the playoffs, but others miss due to injuries or absence.
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Bucky Dent
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Jack McKeon
Florida Marlins
Sammy Sosa
Chicago Cubs
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Mark Mulder
Barry Zito
Tim Hudson
Andy Pettitte
Tim Salmon
Darren Dreifort
Orlando Hernandez
Jason Giambi
Scott Rolen
Course tweaks yield fast times at Madison Cross Country
The Madison Cross Country Invitational featured a flatter route after Warren Elam altered the course to avoid damaged bridges. Bellbrook’s Josh Laughlin won the boys race in 16:22, with Brookville’s Trey Baker second. Monroe’s David Miller and Edgewood’s Dan Meade also posted strong times as Bellbrook swept both team titles. Valley View claimed girls’ honors, with four runners earning trophies and coach Denny Shepherd praising the momentum toward league and district meets.
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Middletown Journal
Monroe
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Madison
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Elam
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Reds face uncertain future after another subpar season
The Cincinnati Reds finished 76-86 in fourth place in the NL Central, marking a fourth straight sub .500 season. GM Dan O'Brien promises wins, but critics say the farm system is in shambles and a cash infusion is needed to upgrade talent. Payroll may rise to about 50 million, but fans doubt it will be enough versus small-market peers like Oakland and Minnesota.
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Dan O’brien
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John Allen
Chiefs end winless skid with 27 24 victory over Ravens
Kansas City with a patient ball control game beat Baltimore 27 24. Priest Holmes ran 33 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns while Trent Green passed for 223 yards as the Chiefs improved to 1 3. Holmes’ fourth quarter TD propelled KC ahead and the defense limited Baltimore after halftime.
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