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Sports Headlines for Wednesday, August 12, 1998A weight off his shoulders
Ten months ago, Elder High quarterback Matt Glacken was told he would never throw a football again after suffering a massive shoulder-muscle injury against archrival Moeller.
But now he nods his head, and he executes the play perfectly.
Brown: Scott, Pickens must step up
CENTERVILLE, Ohio -- Bengals President Mike Brown has called on Carl Pickens and Darnay Scott, his two big money receivers, to start making some big plays, too.
McGwire breaks HR slump
McGwire regained sole possession of the home run lead, becoming the first NL player to hit 47 before September as the St. Louis Cardinals lost to the New York Mets 8-3 Tuesday night.
Pirates 7, Reds 0
As bad games go, this was not Brett Tomko's worst. While it was far from among his better performances, the second-year right-hander didn't feel he pitched that badly Tuesday, yet he lost for the eighth time.
Rios one and done
MASON -- Marcelo Rios' new reign as the world's No. 1 tennis player is off to a rocky start.
"Real' Agassi stands up
MASON -- Andre Agassi was at it again, carving up another first-round opponent. Two points from a straight-set victory, he . . .
Sampras highlights big-name card
MASON -- Top-ranked Marcelo Rios is gone from the Great American Insurance ATP Championship but plenty of big names begin play today.
Today's schedule | Tuesday's results
Chang does stand-up routine
MASON -- Michael Chang stood before the media, holding a microphone in his left hand, the cord in his right hand and pacing back and forth. "A little Jerry Seinfeld for you guys," he said, deadpan. "You guys would come out and watch my premiere, right?"
Ivanisevic battles Wimbledon funk
MASON -- Goran Ivanisevic was trailing 3-2 in the third set Tuesday when he sent his racket sailing toward his chair at midcourt to start a changeover. Intentionally.
Tough year for Philippoussis
MASON -- This time last year, Mark Philippoussis enjoyed a Great American Insurance ATP doubles final as cozy as a high school reunion. g each other's company. That happy snapshot has since clouded over.
ATP NOTEBOOK
MASON -- It has been a difficult time for Petr Korda to focus on tennis. His second daughter, Nelly, was born two weeks ago Tuesday, but Korda has been on the road most of that time.
Doing three jobs assures Bush of one
GEORGETOWN, Ky. -- The variety of places where Steve Bush can be found no longer includes the end of the bench.
BENGALS NOTEBOOK
CENTERVILLE, Ohio -- Even before fullback Brian Milne went down with a lower back injury, the Bengals planned to run more of their "Jet" package, which includes two running backs on the field at the same time.
Fabini impressing Jets
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- New York Jets right tackle Jason Fabini will receive every preseason chance to emerge as that Bill Parcells rarity, a rookie who can open the season as a starter Sept. 6 against the San Francisco 49ers.
IBL will mine local talent
Doug Kirchhofer insists he does not view Cincinnati's entry in the coming International Basketball League as competition for the city's two Division I basketball programs.
Hammonds happy to play
An excited Jeffrey Hammonds went 2-for-4 Tuesday in in his Cincinnati debut.
Ballpark camps plot campaigns
Forget the looming legal fights over whether the Reds ballpark belongs on Hamilton County's November ballot, the campaign has begun.
REDS NOTEBOOK
Roberto Petagine will finally get his chance with the Reds in the majors.
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