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TOP SPORTS NEWS
Reds 1, Mets 0
        NEW YORK - Though the Reds set a record Saturday by scoring a run, Chris Reitsma's ability to prevent runs was a more striking achievement.
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NFL teams have wish lists ready for draft
        The free agent market this offseason has been rather soft as many teams are struggling to stay under the salary cap. The result is more good players with limited spots to place them. The two-day NFL draft, which begins Saturday, takes on even greater importance because it is the only way to acquire affordable, solid depth.

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TODAY'S SPORTS HEADLINES

Sports Headlines for  Sunday, April 15, 2001

SULLIVAN: Second-hand horse comes up first
        LEXINGTON — Laffit Pincay returns to the Kentucky Derby on a hand-me-down horse. His pride, happily, doesn't obstruct his pragmatism.

Larkin out several days
        NEW YORK - Though nobody would say so directly, shortstop Barry Larkin likely will be sidelined until at least Tuesday with his mildly strained left wrist.

Brower's call-up looks like a temp job
        NEW YORK — Jim Brower doesn't mind that his scheduled start in today's series finale against the New York Mets will be a one-shot deal. He figures it could lead to more appearances in the future.

Five Questions with Pokey Reese
        When Pokey Reese isn't playing second base for the Reds, he's probably still immersing himself in sports to some degree or another.

Best and worst of week in sports
        The Enquirer sports department's look at who rated — good and bad — this week in sports:


Craig, Williams get run on ESPN2
        ESPN2 is happy to have Cincinnati's rising stars, Dante Craig and Ricardo Williams, on its Friday Night Fights card this week. The network already is talking about having them on again.

Cyclones announce playoff schedule
        The Cyclones announced their playoff schedule for the IHL Turner Cup Playoffs. They play the Orlando Solar Bears in the Eastern Conference semifinals starting Thursday.

Mighty Ducks 4, Norfolk 3
       
        NORFOLK, Va.
— Bob Wren scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period Saturday night as the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks held on to defeat the Norfolk Admirals 4-3 and stave off elimination in their best-of-5 AHL Western Conference quarterfinal series.

Stuff 132, Richmond 115
        The Cincinnati Stuff improved their IBL record to 24-22 Saturday at Firstar Center by defeating the Richmond Rhythm 132-115.

UK's Lorenzen, Boyd share QB duties
        LEXINGTON — Quarterbacks Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) and Shane Boyd split time running the offense during Saturday morning's scrimmage at the Nutter Training Center.

High School Insider

        “I'll be attending Raymond Walters College to study dental hygiene,” Roy said. “I'm burnt out, and my days of competing in sports are over.”

Loveland thriving in Division I
        The transition from Division II to Division I has proved to be a good move for the Loveland baseball team.

Cincinnati high school highlights
        Ryne McCormick's persistence paid off for the Finneytown Wildcats baseball team Saturday in a doubleheader sweep of New Miami at Finneytown.
Cincinnati high school baseball
Other high school results

S U N D A Y   S P O T L I G H T
Larkin defying Father Time
        Even Hall of Fame shortstops drop off in production in their late 30s. But Barry Larkin, who will be 37 this month, is a good candidate to fight off the aging process.
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Boys basketball | Girls basketball
        The high school season ended with Elder losing in the Ohio Division I championship game after knocking off the No.1-ranked team in the semifinals. The McNicholas girls won the Ohio Division II title and Eastern Brown lost in the Division III final. The Highlands girls made it to the quarterfinals in the Ky. Sweet Sixteen; Brossart lost in the first round. The Highlands and Campbell County boys lost in the first round. Batesville made it to the boys Indiana 2A final. Click here to review all the tournament and season highlights.

Auto racing coverage
        A Kentucky Speedway preview, plus the latest news from NASCAR, USAC, IRl and ARCA.

SPECIAL REPORTS:
Bengals' 2001 schedule
Local athletes' college commitments
Football signings: UC | Miami | Ohio State | Kentucky
Prep football coverage at Enquirer.com/prepfootball

 
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