SPORTS NEWS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2001
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For Bengals, believing is half of the battle
On the sideline of the raucous Silverdome, with the Bengals trailing 27-24, Cincinnati fullback Lorenzo Neal turned to his offensive teammates and posed this question: “So, how do you wanna go into the bye week?”
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Miami player rededicated after stabbing
OXFORD — Lifting his shirt, Chester Mason exposes a one-inch scar in the middle of his chest. It is a powerful reminder that the point guard expected to enliven the Miami offense this season came less than an inch from dying of a stab wound March 24.
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Groeschen-Popovich on football
Each week, The Enquirer's Tom Groeschen and Channel 9 sports anchor John Popovich tackle hot topics on the prep football scene. This week: Which local Division I team will reach the state semifinals?
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Prep football site
It's playoff time! Get the news on matchups in Ohio and Kentucky. Check out our photo galleries. Or go right to your favorite school's page for all of the season's reports.
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Jordan, NBA start over again
NEW YORK — Michael Jordan returns to the NBA tonight at the site of some of his greatest moments.
Steelers 34, Titans 7
PITTSBURGH — A whole lot of Jerome Bettis and Plaxico Burress and a new-found bag of tricks kept the surprising Pittsburgh Steelers in first place — and put the Tennessee Titans in big, big trouble.
LeBeau still weighing Rackers' status
Coach Dick LeBeau wouldn't say specifically that the Bengals would be bringing in more prospective kickers to challenge Neil Rackers, who was 1-of-2 on field goals last Sunday. But he left the door open.
Bengals like feel of winning
Linebacker Brian Simmons shook his head in wonder at how times have changed for the Bengals.
SULLIVAN: Diamondbacks betting it all on this roll
NEW YORK — Their business model is madness. The Arizona Diamondbacks can win the World Series and still lose millions. They are symptomatic of an industry seemingly intent on suicide.
Yankees have been here before
NEW YORK — Of the last 10 teams to lose the first two games of the World Series, nine lost the best-of-seven matchup. The exception was the 1996 Yankees, who lost two to Atlanta in New York before winning four in a row.
UC basketball mini-packages on sale
Four season ticket mini-packages for Cincinnati Bearcats basketball games go on sale Wednesday. Packages A, B and C are $80 and Package D is $60.
Local College Notebook
Miami punter Mike Wafzig is Mid-American Conference East Division special teams player of the week.
UK's' Morriss stresses positive
LEXINGTON, Ky. — With only a handful of games remaining in an already disappointing season, Kentucky coach Guy Morriss is urging his players to focus on what still can be accomplished.
Local Hockey Notebook
Anaheim recalled Cincinnati Mighty Ducks center Andy McDonald and the Detroit Red Wings recalled Cincinnati right wing Jason Williams and goaltender Jason Elliott.
Ross student excels on all fields
Jake Richards plays football, soccer and cross country at the same time and keeps a 4.0.
Long list of candidates for Player of Year
There usually is a clear winner in college football's Heisman Trophy balloting. The inaugural Enquirer/Channel 9 Prep Football Player of the Year Award, however, has no shortage of candidates.
Reading star nurses injury
DeShawn Wynn, Reading's star tailback, is questionable for Friday's playoff game at Wheelersburg.
CovCath falls in state soccer semis
WILDER — Covington Catholic's soccer team came from behind to win two games last week, but the Colonels didn't get the third win they needed against Somerset on Monday.
Boys regional soccer pairings
Girls soccer regional pairings
Girls regional volleyball pairings
State field hockey pairings
• Tristate golf guide
• Kentucky Speedway coverage • Auto racing coverage
• Tennis Masters Series Cincinnati
• Where high school stars are going to college
• High school: Football • Boys basketball • Girls basketball
• New look of Cinergy Field
• Flying Pig Marathon, including searchable results
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