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Nix’s grand slam hangs loss on Cardinals, Smoltz

Associated Press

CINCINNATI — John Smoltz had trouble gripping the ball Wednesday night and is hoping he still has a chance at being a postseason starter for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Smoltz gave up Laynce Nix’s first career grand slam in four shaky innings as the Cardinals lost 6-1 to the Cincinnati Reds.

St. Louis has dropped three [...]

Former Reds great, George Foster, to manage in winter league

By Wire Report

LEESBURG, Fla. — Former Cincinnati Reds slugger George Foster has been picked to manage the Lake County Black Bears of the new Florida Winter Baseball League. The 1977 NL MVP will be managing in a four-team circuit for players from the minors and independent leagues. Ken Griffey Sr. is the league’s commissioner.

Ohio State vs. Indiana: Preview

The Associated Press

No. 9 Ohio State at Indiana, 7 p.m. ET, Saturday (Big Ten Network)

Line: Ohio State by 17½.

Series Record: Ohio State leads 65-12-5.

Last meeting: 2006, Ohio State 44-3.
What’s at Stake

Ohio State wants to protect its ranking and keep hope alive for another Big Ten title. The Hoosiers, who fell just short of an upset [...]

Ochocinco mulling plans for Cleveland

By JOE KAY, The Associated Press   Updated 9:15 AM Thursday, October 1, 2009

CINCINNATI — Leap? Or just look? Chad Ochocinco is still deciding.

Two years ago in Cleveland, the Cincinnati Bengals receiver made good on his promise to jump into the Dawg Pound after he scored. He was greeted by profane gestures and a cold shower [...]