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Sports Headlines for Saturday, August 15, 1998
Tim Sullivan column
UC's Ward makes you believe again
Kevin Ward makes it possible to believe in college football. He makes it possible to see a purpose beyond profit, and values more lofty than violence. He is an excuse to overlook its excesses and celebrate its possibilities.
Reds 3, Expos 2
When the Reds traded Jeff Shaw to Los Angeles Dodgers, they got the man they wanted in Paul Konerko. But, now a month after the trade, it looks like they also got the man they needed in Dennis Reyes.
REDS NOTEBOOK
Reds manager Jack McKeon and pitching coach Don Gullett were half surprised to hear that Scott Winchester was having arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
O'Donnell to start against Colts
GEORGETOWN, Ky. -- For the first time in 3 1/2 seasons, Jeff Blake won't start a Bengals game that he enters.
BENGALS NOTEBOOK
GEORGETOWN, Ky. -- Left tackle Kevin Sargent became the highest-paid offensive lineman in Bengals history Friday, agreeing to a three-year, $12 million contract extension through the 2001 season.
Bearcats suffer from loss of seniors
While coach Rick Minter told boosters Friday not to expect the moon in 1998, University of Cincinnati football players said they can top last year's Humanitarian Bowl season.
Wingfield pleads not guilty to assault
Former University of Cincinnati basketball star Dontonio Wingfield appeared Friday in Hamilton County Municipal Court as an unemployed assault suspect facing a $35,000 bond.
Buckeyes could lose Katzenmoyer
COLUMBUS -- Three of Ohio State's top players -- including Lombardi and Butkus award winner Andy Katzenmoyer -- have yet to meet minimum academic requirements that would make them eligible for the upcoming season.
Wales swims to silver medal
St. Xavier grad Dod Wales claimed the silver medal at the U.S. Swimming Championships in Fresno, Calif., on Friday.
Midland's defense a success
FARMINGTON, N.M. -- Tournament MVP Nate Smith threw a four-hitter and struck out 14 batters at the Connie Mack World Series Thursday night, lifting the Midland Redskins past the Dallas Mustangs 9-4 for their second straight CMWS title.
ATP may boost Olympic bid
Paul Flory, the executive director of the ATP Tournament and the person widely credited with enhancing Greater Cincinnati's reputation via the successful tournament, said members of an Olympic site selection committee have already visited the center.
ATP NOTEBOOK
Miyuki Masuda, who lives in Fukuroi, Japan, was planning a trip to the United States, and she wanted to include a stop to see some of the best tennis players in the world. After studying tournaments on the Internet, she picked the ATP Championship.
Gimelstob wants Davis Cup spot
MASON -- When Justin Gimelstob asked Todd Martin to play doubles in the Greater American Insurance ATP Championship, the 21-year-old American had one thing in mind.
Kalfelnikov-Larsson final?
MASON -- For all the upsets, for all the big names ousted this week, the final four at the Great American Insurance ATP Championship still includes three top-10 players, a couple of marquee faces and the dominant player of this era.
Larsson goes for Sampras slam
MASON -- Magnus Larsson has done it before. In fact, he has done it three consecutive times.
Players get lots of perks
Based on the perks offered the players, it's easy to understand why the Great American Insurance ATP Championship is one of the most popular on the U.S. tour.
Sampras cruising on court
MASON -- It was sudden, shocking and controversial. At 7:55 p.m. Friday, nary an hour after taking the court, Pete Sampras exited the ATP Stadium a loser.
Which Kafelnikov will show up?
MASON -- Patrick Rafter will be there, hotter than an asteroid -- or asteroid movies, for that matter. Yevgeny Kafelnikov will show up, too. One of him.
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