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Reds prevail in Sunday afternoon slugfest | Major League Baseball
The Reds and Rockies combined for nine home runs, a single-game Great American Ball Park record, and Cincinnati held on for a 7-5 victory on a 90-degree Sunday afternoon.

Reds, Rockies set two homer records | Major League Baseball
on Sunday afternoon. Dexter Fowler's pinch-hit home run with one out in the eighth inning off of Reds starter Mat Latos was the ninth home run on Sunday, setting a Great American Ball Park single-game record.

Griffey Jr. visits Reds' clubhouse on Sunday | Major League Baseball
The Reds clubhouse had some added star power on Sunday morning, when future Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. visited.

LeCure turning in yeoman's work for Reds' 'pen | Cincinnati Reds
By Jeff Wallner / Special to MLB.com | 05/27/12 1:43 PM ET Comments Share: Google CINCINNATI -- Sam LeCure knows his role as a long relief man. If the Reds right-hander enters a game, usually it's because a starter exited early. "I haven't pitched...

Cincinnati Reds pound Colorado Rockies, 10-3 | Cincinnati Enquirer
The Reds reached their 2012 season peak Saturday night, but Cincinnati players arent quite ready to ponder what suit they might wear to a Fountain Square postseason celebration.Chris Heisey and Ryan...

Reds knock three homers, power past Rox | Major League Baseball
Chris Heisey hit a three-run blast in the first and Devin Mesoraco added a solo shot in the fourth. Mike Leake went 3 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on nine hits.

Helton helps Rockies cool red-hot Reds | Major League Baseball
in three runs, while rookie Christian Friedrich recorded six strikeouts in five innings as the Rockies defeated the Reds, 6-3, in the opener of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park on Friday night.

Reds ride Mesoraco's slam to sweep Braves | Major League Baseball
Devin Mesoraco's first career grand slam came at a great time for the Reds, who used it to take a 6-3 win over the Braves on Thursday and sweep their four-game series.

Frazier's walk-off homer sends Reds past Braves | SI.com
The Reds won their fifth in a row, leaving them five games over .500 (24-19) for the first time this season. Frazier connected for his first game-ending homer on the second pitch...

Phillips belts 2 HR as Reds beat Beachy, Braves | SI.com
Rookie shortstop Zack Cozart also homered off Beachy (5-2) as the Reds got the best of another high-powered game. The teams have combined for 10 homers in the two games, seven of them by Cincinnati. The Reds moved a season-high four games...

Reds' Aroldis Chapman sued for $18M | FOXSports.com
The lawsuit was filed last week in Miami federal court against Aroldis Chapman, a left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. The lawsuit claims that Chapman falsely accused Danilo Curbelo Garcia of involvement in human trafficking, leading to his 2008 arrest and conviction in Cuba. Curbelo Garcia is...

Casey to represent Reds at 2012 Draft | Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds fan catches back-to-back home run balls | FOXSports.com

Fan catches two homers during Reds' fourth | Major League Baseball
Caleb Lloyd, a 20-year-old junior and soccer player at Thomas More College from Cincinnati, caught back-to-back home runs off of the bats of Reds pitcher Mike Leake and shortstop Zack Cozart in the bottom of the fourth inning while Cincinnati played the Braves.

Leake homers, goes 8 strong as Reds top Braves | SI.com
the ninth. Sean Marshall retired Jason Heyward on a fly ball for his eighth save, completing the two-hitter. Reds manager Dusty Baker did not use reliever Aroldis Chapman , who pitched in four of the previous five games. Chapman saved Sunday's 5-2 victory over the Yankees and Baker said...

With Chapman as closer, Reds' 'pen formidable | Major League Baseball
The marvelous ability of Aroldis Chapman practically dictated that if he was going to be used as a relief pitcher, eventually he would rise to the top of this portion of the pitching profession and be used as a closer.

Reds hand Sabathia, Yanks fifth loss in six games | SI.com
The Reds rallied late against CC Sabathia, sending the Yankees to their fifth loss in six games. Aroldis Chapman closed it out as Cincinnati took two of three at Yankee Stadium, right...

Game updates: Reds vs. Yankees | Cincinnati Enquirer

SI: Cuerto vs. Sabathia as Reds visit Yankees | SI.com
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Cuerto vs. Sabathia as Reds visit Yankees | SI.com
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Reds considering moving Chapman to closer | Cincinnati Reds
05/19/12 6:38 PM ET Comments Share: Google NEW YORK -- There could be a change coming in the Reds' closer role, with manager Dusty Baker hinting late Saturday afternoon that he might turn from Sean Marshall to Aroldis Chapman. There was bumpy ending to Cincinnati's 6-5 victory over...

Votto homers, Reds' Arredondo curbs Yankees | SI.com
New York scored twice off Sean Marshall in the ninth, but Reds manager Dusty Baker pulled his regular closer in favor of Arredondo and he got the job done. The right-hander entered with runners at first and second and one out, and...

Votto's 3-run shot key as Reds hold off Yanks | ESPN.com
three-run homer, Jose Arredondo worked out of a ninth-inning jam for his first major league save and the Cincinnati Reds held off the New York Yankees 6-5 Saturday.

Votto's blast, Bailey's solid start carry Reds | Major League Baseball
Bailey provided a strong start, and he was backed by Joey Votto's three-run home run in the Reds' 6-5 victory over the Yankees on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.

SI: Reds vs. Yanks | SI.com

Dateline Pittsburgh for 05/27/12 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
faculty, staff and administration and friends of the college. The 2012 honorees include: Arthur J. Rooney II, president, Pittsburgh Steelers; Leo W. Gerald, international president, United Steel Workers; Julie A. Caponi, vice president, Internal Audit, Alcoa Inc. (2012 Outstanding Alumna); and Janet...

Steelers moving veteran lineman Colon to guard | SI.com
A new offensive coordinator and a new philosophy aren?t the only changes going on in the Pittsburgh Steelers camp. Offensive linemen Willie Colon, who has played his entire six-year career at tackle, will move to guard, . Colon, 29, who only played one game last season, tore a�...

Steelers visit middle school as part of Play 60 Challenge | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Three Pittsburgh Steelers will visit the South Fayette Middle School in McDonald today to celebrate the school's completion of the NFL Play 60 Challenge, a six-week program designed in conjunction with...

Rookies to start on Steelers offensive line | ESPN.com
Willie Colon confirmed what has been speculated since the NFL draft -- the Pittsburgh Steelers intend to have two rookies start on their offensive line this year. Colon told that he is officially moving from right tackle to left guard. "I like it,"...

Pressure point: Steelers | ESPN.com
Examining who faces the most challenging season for the Pittsburgh Steelers and why. The Steelers talked about running the ball more after parting ways with offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. It remains to be seen how the offense will look under...

Grade the Steelers' 2012 draft | ESPN.com
a fans' report card that includes all the division teams, along with selected commentary. Next up is the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here's what they did in the 2012 draft: First round: David DeCastro, G, Stanford. The draft's best guard had 316 knockdowns and 68 touchown-resulting blocks at Stanford...

Steelers busy with three free-agent visits | ESPN.com
After expressing very little interest in other teams' free agents this year, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a busy day planned, hosting players on Wednesday, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Kicker Dave Rayner, pass rusher Matt Roth and linebacker Brandon Johnson are all...

Steelers really, really wanted DeCastro | ESPN.com
It's not a newsflash that the Pittsburgh Steelers wanted David DeCastro. Pittsburgh selected the Stanford guard with the 24th overall pick, taking him over Alabama inside linebacker Dont'a Hightower. But how much the Steelers coveted DeCastro...

Steelers' Pouncey says he's fully healed | ESPN.com
Scouts Inc.'s Gary Horton rated the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line as in the AFC after the draft and free agency. The obvious reasons are the additions of the Steelers' top two draft picks, guard David DeCastro and...

Steelers: One big question | ESPN.com
Do the Pittsburgh Steelers still have the best defense in the NFL? That depends on three factors: the health of nose tackle Casey Hampton, the ability to replace inside linebacker James Farrior, and...

Wake-up: Steelers' Adams may not start | ESPN.com
Every morning, grab a cup of coffee and get your AFC North wake-up call here: As the Pittsburgh Steelers begin their rookie minicamp today, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac predicts first-round pick David DeCastro will be a Pro Bowl guard by 2013 but has lower expectations for...

Steelers' projected starting lineup | ESPN.com
The AFC North blog is continuing its series on projecting the starting lineup for each team in the division. Next up is the Pittsburgh Steelers: OFFENSE QB Ben Roethlisberger: Only fourth quarterback who began his career in the Super Bowl era to reach 80...

Steelers players upset at Saints suspensions | ESPN.com
The Pittsburgh Steelers players have been the most vocal in sounding off about the involved in the Saints' bounty scandal. Linebacker Jonathan Vilma received the harshest penalty, getting suspended for the entire...

2012 Pittsburgh Steelers draft analysis | ESPN.com
Let's break down the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2012 draft: FIRST-ROUND SPOTLIGHT: The Steelers would've been happy to come away with either linebacker Dont'a Hightower or guard Kevin Zeitler at No. 24. Not only did...

Steelers, Ravens seem to find hidden gems | ESPN.com
deals with undrafted players immediately after the 253rd and final player was drafted Saturday. The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers have a knack for finding these hidden gems. The Ravens pride themselves on their success with undrafted players, from Priest Holmes to Mike Flynn to Bart Scott...

Meet the Steelers' future starting nose tackle | ESPN.com
There have been times in this draft where targeted players have fallen into the Pittsburgh Steelers' laps. This time, the Steelers went after one. Trading up in the fourth round, the Steelers grabbed Washington nose tackle Alameda Ta'amu with the 109th overall pick. This...

Clayton: Steelers among Day 2 winners | ESPN.com
Judging by the daily accolades, the Pittsburgh Steelers are doing quite well in this draft. But based on their history, it would've been surprising if the Steelers faltered on draft day. ESPN's John Clayton named...

Collier: Adams a risk Steelers were willing to take | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
wanted. I grew up in Farrell, Pa., and when I was 4 years old my entire bedroom was Pittsburgh Steelers stuff. So it was important for me to reach out to them." The Steelers were the only team Adams contacted after failing his drug test, and what he...

Steelers' focus: Protect Roethlisberger | ESPN.com
Mike Adams in the second round, its second offensive lineman of the draft. Something tells me that the Pittsburgh Steelers' plan for the draft started and ended toward the end of the 2011 season when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a high ankle sprain, his latest and most severe injury...

Kiper: Steelers among first-round winners | ESPN.com
ESPN draft analyst named the Pittsburgh Steelers among his winners in Thursday night's first round. No other AFC North teams made his list of winners or question marks. It's an Insider piece , so you...

Steelers introduce No. 1 pick DeCastro to Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
may have set a record for the shortest time between being drafted and being on a plane to Pittsburgh," Steelers president Art Rooney II said. The Steelers hope he can transition that quickly to their right guard position on the offensive line. DeCastro (6-5, 316 pounds) was considered...

Steelers draft David DeCastro at No. 24 | ESPN.com
The Pittsburgh Steelers needed a guard, and the best one in the draft was sitting there at No. 24. DeCastro It looks like the Steelers' strong run in the first round will...

Steelers unveil stripey throwback uniform | ESPN.com
Pittsburgh Steelers photo If you're gonna throw back, you may as well throw all the way back. That's apparently the thinking in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers have just unveiled...

Hightower isn't Steelers typical early target | ESPN.com
One of the most popular first-round pairings is Alabama inside linebacker Dont'a Hightower going to the Pittsburgh Steelers. But that would go against the team's draft history. The Steelers have selected only one linebacker in the first round in the past 20 drafts, according to ESPN...

Taking Hightower would buck Steelers' trend | ESPN.com
One of the most popular first-round pairings is Alabama inside linebacker Dont'a Hightower going to the Pittsburgh Steelers. But that would go against the team's draft history. The Steelers have selected only one linebacker in the first round in the past 20 drafts, according to ESPN...

Restaurateur Patrick Mulvaney steamed over Kings letter flap | Sacramento Bee
Restaurateur Patrick Mulvaney got a shock a few weeks ago when he contacted a client, the Sacramento Kings, to discuss last-minute details for a banquet at his midtown eatery. A Kings executive told him they were canceling the lunch at Mulvaney's Building & Loan. They had...

Sacto 911: Injured Sacramento police dog reported on the mend | Sacramento Bee
the injured police dog. She said the Police Department received an offer from Joe Maloof, co-owner of the Sacramento Kings, to purchase a dog for the department. In Twitter messages, Maloof said, "Last year I had the pleasure of attending a training session with the Sacramento police K9 division...

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson is working to place allies on City Council | Sacramento Bee
schools. His fundraising total does not include the millions in corporate sponsorships the mayor helped generate for the Sacramento Kings in the past year. Still, the perception that many of his initiatives have gone nowhere persists. At an awards banquet Wednesday for Valley Vision, a regional planning...

Sacramento arena cost city $680,000 | Sacramento Bee
The financing plan, in the works for a year, fell apart last month with the city and the Sacramento Kings could not come to an agreement on numerous elements of a proposed $391 million arena financing plan. City officials however are continuing to look into the possibility of financing...

NBA Draft - Sacramento Kings need stability and maturity from 2012 pick | ESPN.com
The Sacramento Kings' record of developing talent has been frighteningly poor in recent years. One needs only look back at the Kings' last three seaso...

Mayor presses Sacramento public safety unions to accept pension concessions | Sacramento Bee
share. The budget was released Thursday, the same day the mayor began talks with the owners of the Sacramento Kings in an unsuccessful attempt to revive the city's collapsed arena deal. Johnson said he'll use his connections with the police and fire unions to urge those groups...

Mayor urges Sacramento public safety unions to agree to pension changes | Sacramento Bee
pThe budget was released on Thursday, the same day the mayor began talks with the owners of the Sacramento Kings in an attempt to revive the city's collapsed arena deal. The mayor was not immediately briefed on the budget and Johnson didn't answer budget-related questions from a...

Sacramento Kings Ownership Stake Questioned | KCRA.com
Documents filed in federal bankruptcy court outline more questions about the financial dealings of those who own the Sacramento Kings basketball team. The court filings obtained by KCRA 3 focus on Kings minority owner Robert Cook.The filings, written by Cook's bankruptcy trustee, suggest Cook bought...

Candidates In Sacramento's District 2 Face Off 34min | KCRA.com
Mayor Kevin Johnson announced Friday that the deal was dead and city leaders would no longer negotiate with Sacramento Kings owners, the Maloofs.

Candidates In Sacramento's District 2 Face Off | KCRA.com
Mayor Kevin Johnson announced Friday that the deal was dead and city leaders would no longer negotiate with Sacramento Kings owners, the Maloofs.Kerth said that the city should not risk its general fund over a new arena, but he and Mack both said Sacramento should not give up...

Johnson: 'Door is closed' on arena with Kings | ESPN.com
The Maloof family that owns the Sacramento Kings backed out of the tentative $391 million deal for a new downtown arena with the city, reigniting fears that the franchise could leave for Anaheim or consider Seattle's...

Johnson: 'Door is closed' on Kings stadium | ESPN.com
The Maloof family that owns the Sacramento Kings backed out of the tentative $391 million deal for a new downtown arena with the city, reigniting fears that the franchise could leave for Anaheim or consider Seattle's...

The Morning After: More veterans would help the Sacramento Kings | Sacramento Bee
What You Should Know About Comments on Sacbee.com Sacbee.com is happy to provide a forum for reader interaction, discussion, feedback and reaction to our stories. However, we reserve the right to delete inappropriate comments or ban users who can't play...

Johnson-Maloofs Sacramento arena talks to go another day | Sacramento Bee
Mayor Kevin Johnson's last-ditch effort to salvage a downtown arena for the Sacramento Kings will last at least one more day. Following a three-hour meeting at City Hall on Thursday with the team's owners, the Maloofs, the mayor announced the group will...

Five things to take from Lakers' 113-96 loss to Sacramento Kings | Los Angeles Times
Some things to take from the Lakers' 113-96 loss Wednesday to the Sacramento Kings: 1. Kobe Bryant makes a bold move in sitting out of the season finale. Frankly, I'm surprised. As much as some might not believe him when he says that he doesn't care one...

Lakers fall to Kings in regular-season finale, 113-96 | Los Angeles Times
Bryant, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum and played a hodgepodge of reserves during a 113-96 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night at Power Balance Pavilion in their regular-season finale. On the bright side, the playoffs start for the Lakers on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center against the...

Kings beat resting Lakers 113-96 in season finale | San Luis Obispo.com
DeMarcus Cousins had 23 points and 19 rebounds, Tyreke Evans scored 17 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers' backups 113-96 Thursday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.Kobe Bryant sat out along with four other Lakers' starters, conceding the NBA...

Lakers vs. Kings: Game updates | Los Angeles Times
and then came out with a sloppy display for much of the first half Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings at Power Balance Pavilion. Bryant's decision to sit cost him a shot at winning a third scoring title; he ended the season averaging 27.86 points per game...

Live Updates: Kings Play Season Finale Against Lakers | KCRA.com
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) -- The Sacramento Kings will exit the NBA stage Thursdays against the Kobe-less Lakers to end the regular season.But the drama will not end there.The game has some . They could be...

Lottery-Bound Kings Vying For Good Shot At No. 1 | KCRA.com
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) -- Entering Thursdays season finale against the Kobe-less Lakers, the Sacramento Kings could be on track to have the third-worst record in the NBA -- and the third best shot at landing the No. 1 pick.The lottery-bound Kings are currently...

Sacramento mayor calls meeting with Kings owners 'productive' | Sacramento Bee
Mayor Kevin Johnson and the owners of the Sacramento Kings met for three hours today and plan to meet again early Friday in an effort to salvage a plan for a new arena. "I would categorize the meeting as...

Should NBA contract Sacramento Kings? | ESPN.com
to shovels, but that's another story. Transfer the same scenario to professional sports, and you get the Sacramento Kings. So what happens to a pro sports franchise that alienates customers and allows the product to crumble at its feet? If you're the Brothers Maloof, cash-poor owners of...

Is Arena Deal Possible? Mayor Meets With Kings | KCRA.com
to meet with the Kings on Thursday. At least one member of the Maloof family, which owns the Sacramento Kings, is expected to join the morning meeting, a spokesman for the mayors office said Wednesday.The gathering follows a meeting between Johnson and George Maloof in Las Vegas on...

Los Angeles Lakers (41-24) at Sacramento Kings (21-44), 10:30 p.m. (ET) | San Luis Obispo.com
The Los Angeles Lakers are seeded third in the Western Conference and looking to finish up their regular season on a positive note when they visit the Kings in what could be that franchise's final game in Sacramento.The Lakers are coming off a huge...

Kings season ticket holders torn about renewing | Sacramento Bee
A year ago, tearful Sacramento Kings fans thought they had lost their team forever. Now, it's the team that faces potential rejection. The curtain closes tonight on a tumultuous season with drama still unfolding...

Photos: Ducks baseball gets shut out 5 – 0 by Beavers | Oregon Daily Emerald

Beavers take two baseball wins from Ducks | Oregon News-Review

Surprising Ducks poised to win Pac-12 baseball title | Oregon News-Review

Report: Schultz will leave Ducks for free agency | SI.com

Timely hitting gives Ducks 2-1 win over Portland despite injury | Oregon Daily Emerald

Rosenthal: Ducks baseball could be destined for something special | Oregon Daily Emerald

Ducks win NCAA softball regional | Oregon News-Review

Ducks sign Swedish goalie Fasth to 1-year deal | ESPN.com

Ducks to take on Redhawks over weekend | Oregon Daily Emerald

Ducks get break from conference play with Seattle series | Oregon Daily Emerald

Jessica Moore repeats as first-team all-Pac-12 performer, 11 Ducks honored in total | Oregon Daily Emerald

Ducks in the money; Beavers are not | ESPN.com

Huard: Ducks' chances at BCS title | ESPN.com

No. 6 Ducks finish off sweep of USC with 6-3 win | Oregon Daily Emerald

Letter: Only one week left to join in the fun of Ducks After Dark | Oregon Daily Emerald

Ducks baseball takes first two games from Trojans | Oregon Daily Emerald

Sherfy closes Ducks' win over USC | Oregon News-Review

Ducks edge Beavers, 3-2, in nonconference contest | Oregon News-Review

Photos: No. 12 Ducks strike back, beats No. 14 Bruins 3 – 2 | Oregon Daily Emerald

Photos: #12 Ducks slaughtered 10-0 by #14 Bruins | Oregon Daily Emerald

With extra day off, No. 9 Ducks baseball prepares for Trojans | Oregon Daily Emerald

Ducks extend coach Boudreau through 2015 | ESPN.com

In Kailee Cuico, the Ducks have an emerging star | Oregon Daily Emerald

Ducks re-sign Koivu to one-year, $3M contract | ESPN.com

Ducks' Jordan aims to carve out own name | ESPN.com

A New Way To Go Big Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Henry Sims and Otto Porter are two big men benefitting from the coaching style of John Thompson III (center). Georgetown has a history of great bigs, a | SI.com
Given the success that Georgetown has had over the last three decades, it is easy to forget that the Hoyas were a basketball afterthought prior to the late 1970s. It was during the reign of...

Rob Dauster: Georgetown still developing great bigs, but in a different way | SI.com
Given the success that Georgetown has had over the last three decades, it is easy to forget that the Hoyas were a basketball afterthought prior to the late 1970s. It was during the reign of...

Auburn hires Georgetown's Williams-Flournoy | ESPN.com
managed since winning the 2008-09 Southeastern Conference title. "Coach Williams-Flourney has achieved success at every level of her basketball career as a player, assistant and head coach," athletic director Jay Jacobs said. "She has an understanding of what it takes to be successful in the Southeastern...