SPORTS NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2003
Bengals target four in draft
The Bengals probably will pick one of four players - quarterbacks Carson Palmer or Byron Leftwich, cornerback Terence Newman or wide receiver Charles Rogers - first overall and plan to have him signed before the April 26 draft.

Bob Boone used to 'hot seat'
SARASOTA, Fla. - Reds manager Bob Boone has been put on the hot seat by one national publication. He's in the last season of a three-year deal, and there's obviously pressure on hin to succeed.

Reds work to make games fun
Amy Schneider is the Reds' new Queen of Fun - their first-ever director of promotions and entertainment. And from Cinergy Field to Great American Ball Park, the entertainment changes have been enormous.

DAUGHERTY: Tubby talks, Cats listen
Players have only two ears. If you are a big-time coach, you have to establish that at least one ear is listening to you. Tubby Smith has them craning their necks.
Hoops Madness contest and special tournament coverage

Xavier might host tourney
The Black Coaches Association has approached Xavier about hosting the BCA Classic, an eight-team tournament next season, in Cintas Center.

Moeller basketball No. 24 nationally
Moeller has moved into the USA Today Super 25 boys basketball ratings, taking position No. 24 after winning the Ohio Division I championship.
LeBron faces all-star competition today

High school sports report
Complete coverage of Ohio and Kentucky basketball, and other winter prep sports in the Tristate.
NewCath, Campbell Co. girls in Sweet 16
NCC's Chiodi second-team all-Ky.
Teams line up to challenge Sacred Heart

Tuesday's sports on TV, radio
Plan your viewing day with our schedule of sports on local TV and radio.

WEEKEND SPOTLITE    (Index of Sunday stories)
Moeller wins state title
Moeller upset Columbus Brookhaven 73-65 to win the Ohio Division I state basketball title Saturday night, stirring memories of the surprise championship it won in 1999.

Reading topples No. 1 Garaway
Before the season, Reading basketball coach Rich Bensman was almost apologetic about all the talent his team had. Saturday, the Blue Devils rode their deep blue sea of athletes to the Division III state title.

SPECIAL COVERAGE
Reds' new ballpark unveiled
Explore Great American Ball Park in this special section. Examine its unique features and take a virtual tour.

Local golf news and course guide
Where high school stars are going to college
Implosion bids goodbye to Cinergy
Bengals pin hopes on Lewis
Buckeyes national champs
Kentucky Speedway coverage
2002 Flying Pig Marathon, including searchable results