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Indians beat Reds 9-2 in spring opener

Associated Press

The Reds began play in their new spring training home with a resounding thud in a 9-2 loss to co-tenant Cleveland on Friday. "I think there was some nerves and jitters with this new ballpark," Reds manager Dusty Baker said.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Asdrubal Cabrera opened Cleveland’s spring training season with a homer [...]

Ravens get WR Boldin in trade with Cardinals

Associated Press

"The Ravens just got better," coach John Harbaugh said. "Anquan is a significant addition for us. He fits the personality of our team with the hard-nosed, physical way he plays.

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens couldn’t pass up the opportunity to add a talented pass catcher to their roster: three-time Pro Bowl [...]

Cribbs gets new 3-year deal from Browns

Associated Press

Pro Bowl return specialist Josh Cribbs finally has a new three-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.

BEREA, Ohio — Pro Bowl return specialist Josh Cribbs finally has a new three-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.

After two seasons of threats, broken promises and back-and-forth negotiations, the Browns have restructured the final three years of [...]

Ben Roethlisberger accused of sexual assault

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman early Friday morning at a club in Georgia.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is being investigated in an allegation of sexual assault at a Georgia nightclub, police said Friday.

Officers said the alleged assault occurred early Friday [...]

Reds’ first-ever exhibition game at Goodyear Ball Park

Indians vs. Cincinnati Reds

When: 3:05 p.m.

Where: Goodyear (Ariz.) Ballpark.

TV/radio: SportsTime Ohio; WTAM AM/1100.

Notable: The Indians and Reds open the spring training schedule by playing the first of six exhibition games against each other in their shared home ballpark.

2009 finishes: Reds 78-84, 13 games behind St. Louis; Indians 65-97, 21.5 games behind Minnesota.

Indians’ starting lineup: [...]

Uncapped free agency begins but owners could hold back

By Jon Saraceno, USA TODAY

When the clock struck midnight Friday, teams were permitted to chase free agents. How far teams were willing to pursue players was another matter.

Bidding wars are not expected. In the last year of a collective bargaining agreement, there is no salary cap for the upcoming season. Many veterans [...]

Reds' rookie Chapman to face Royals

Associated Press

The Reds plan to pitch Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman in relief of Homer Bailey on Monday.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman will make his exhibition debut for the Cincinnati Reds on Monday when he pitches in relief against the Kansas City Royals.

The Reds landed the hard thrower with a six-year, [...]

Bengals approach to free agency in 2010

Staff and Wire Reports

Coach Marvin Lewis is entering final year of contract and wants assurances team will do what it takes to keep winning before he commits.

CINCINNATI — What they do is anybody’s guess. Needing a deep-threat receiver could the Bengals turn to Terrell Owens or will they try once again in [...]

Chapman has eventful debut

Associated Press

Pitcher Aroldis Chapman threw 12 of his 17 pitches for strikes and a hit a batter in his first intrasquad outing.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – The second inning of Thursday’s otherwise meaningless, five-inning intrasquad tune-up between a team of Reds players in white pants and another in gray might have been the most eagerly [...]

Bengals release veteran WR Laveranues Coles

Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Laveranues Coles (11) rcatches a pass against Baltimore Nov. 8, 2009, in Cincinnati. Coles was cut by the Bengals Thursday, March 4, 2010.

CINCINNATI — Receiver Laveranues Coles is a free agent again after one disappointing season with the Cincinnati Bengals, who had hoped to make him a [...]

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Indians beat Reds 9-2 in spring opener

Ravens get WR Boldin in trade with Cardinals

Cribbs gets new 3-year deal from Browns

Ben Roethlisberger accused of sexual assault

Reds’ first-ever exhibition game at Goodyear Ball Park

Uncapped free agency begins but owners could hold back

Reds' rookie Chapman to face Royals

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