Reds vs. Mariners next year
Ken Griffey Jr. would play his former team, and the Reds would also meet the Rangers, A's and Angels for the first time while keeping a three-game series with the Indians.
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Jr. belongs in All-Star Game
Columnist Tim Sullivan says: Ken Griffey Jr.'s season is not deserving, but if he doesn't get to take some bows on July 10 at Seattle's Safeco Field, baseball will have blown it.
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Sports Headlines for Sunday, June 24, 2001
DAUGHERTY: Gardner is guy you can like
The Best Story In Sports sits in the stands at Cintas Center, alone but for his father and a few autograph hounds. “Rulon Gardner, Olympic Champion 2000” he scribbles. “Thanks for coming out,” Gardner said.It's very possible he means it.
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Auto Racing Insider
Darrell Waltrip sees NASCAR president Mike Helton almost daily. But, no, he still can't tell you when Kentucky Speedway might get a Winston Cup date.
Best and worst of week in sports
The Enquirer sports department's look at who rated — good and bad — this week in sports:
Reese, Young on the block
The Reds have a lot to trade, but whether they can receive a lot in return is questionable. The rumors involving Dmitri Young and Pokey Reese aren't just idle talk.
There's hope for Reds, just not this year
The billboard depicts Ken Griffey Jr. and declares The Future Is Now. The standings say next year can't start too soon. The Cincinnati Reds are a mixed message of a baseball franchise — dedicated to development, but hamstrung by high-salaried veterans; alternately frugal and reckless; consistently confusing.
Lowlights of the 2001 season
Fan's-eye view of the Reds
Thumbs up for Ken Griffey Jr. The all-century center fielder hasn't exactly been a power plant, but it's obvious how important his presence is in the lineup.
Yankees were high on Wohlers
HOUSTON — Though Mark Wohlers' contract includes a no-trade clause, the Reds right-hander was one of four relievers the New York Yankees were considering acquiring, the New York Daily News reported.
No rest for Sullivan
HOUSTON - Manager Bob Boone readily admitted that his hopes of reducing Scott Sullivan's workload this season appear dashed.
Reynolds' comeback appears complete
Reynolds surpassed his win total from an injury-interrupted 2000 season as the Astros beat the Reds 9-3 Saturday night.
Bonds hits 39th HR
ST. LOUIS — Barry Bonds became the fastest player to 39 home runs, but the San Francisco Giants lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 Saturday night on Mike Matheny's RBI single in the ninth inning.
Kentucky sweeps LaRosa awards
The smile that spread across Brent Grover's face was worth a thousand words. A Highlands graduate bound for Purdue University, Grover was surprised to be named the Buddy LaRosa Male High School Athlete of the Year Saturday during ceremonies at the studios of WCET-TV (Channel 48).
High School Insider
An increase in the number of Division I schools has necessitated adding a fifth sectional boys basketball tournament in Division I for the 2001-02 season.
Indiana All-Stars exact revenge on Kentucky
INDIANAPOLIS — Chris Thomas scored 26 points to lead fast-starting Indiana to a 107-91 victory over Kentucky in Saturday's Indiana-Kentucky All-Star game.
Buzz fills void in sports talk
Every time a white caller gets through to Prime Time Sports on The Buzz (WDBZ-AM 1230), he prefaces his comments with: “I bet I'm the first call from a white guy you've got.”
Green will defend Kroger title
Hubert Green will defend his title at the Kroger Senior Classic Aug.27-Sept. 2 at the Golf Center at Kings Island after committing to play in the tournament Saturday along with 11 other Senior PGA Tour players.
Local Golf Notebook
The Ohio Amateur Championship, minus two-time defending champion Ben Curtis, who turned pro after graduating from Kent State, is July 10-13 at Heritage Club in Mason.
Men's Met tee times
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