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SPORTS NEWS FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2003

Elder 31, Scioto 7
COLUMBUS - Elder waited 80 years for its first Ohio state football championship, and now the Panthers are on the verge of winning two in a row.
• A fast start, and the rout was on
• Groeschen: Here's to you, Steve Rasso

No. 5 Michigan 35, No. 4 Ohio State 21
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Ohio State strode in with the sentiment of senior linebacker Robert Reynolds, who said last week of the Wolverines, "We're going to take the fight to them." That, uh, didn't exactly happen.
• Krenzel comes back; Buckeyes don't
• Buckeyes forced to wait on bowl bid

No. 18 Miami 49, Ohio 31
ATHENS, Ohio - Kick returner Ryne Robinson and wide receiver Martin Nance set Mid-American Conference and school records Saturday as No. 18 Miami won its 10th straight game, defeating Ohio 49-31.

UC 88, Akron 66
The University of Cincinnati Bearcats used a smothering defense in the first half, then turned to a rejuvenated Tony Bobbitt in the second.

Balance key to Bengals' offense
SAN DIEGO - The Bengals' offense has led the team's five-week march into a first-place tie and could pad its numbers today.
• Tale of two cities, two different directions

Rose saga probably will drag into 2004
There is a good reason why the reinstatement of Pete Rose to baseball is taking longer than the principals thought it would.
• Reds e-mail Q&A

Sports today on TV, radio
Plan your viewing day with our schedule of sports on local TV and radio.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Memphis 21, Cincinnati 16
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Cincinnati Bearcats' streak of reaching a bowl game for three straight seasons is over.

No. 6 Georgia 30, Kentucky 10
ATHENS, Ga. - In his last home game, Billy Bennett finally got a game ball. Bennett kicked three field goals to become the Southeastern Conference's career scoring leader and David Greene threw for 289 yards to lead No. 6 Georgia past Kentucky 30-10 Saturday.

Quarterback corner
Tracking four of the region's top quarterbacks (their last game, season and career statistics).

Top 25: No. 1 Sooners, White roll on
LUBBOCK, Texas - Jason White threw for 394 yards and four touchdowns and Kejuan Jones scored five TDs, keeping Oklahoma on track for a berth in the national championship game.
• Scores, how the Top 25 Fared

NFL
Simple Division: Browns, Steelers need wins
CLEVELAND - Reminded of his prediction two weeks ago that a losing record might be good enough to win the AFC North, Browns safety Earl Little didn't waver. However, he did modify his forecast a tad.

Close calls going in Carolina's win column
Carolina is 8-2 this year after being 8-24 in the previous two seasons, largely because of a sudden ability to win close games.
• NFL power rankings

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
At line, Xavier shooters off line
In their first three games, Xavier University players have demonstrated an ability to get to the foul line, but they haven't completed the job once they're there.

Sluggish Duke takes opener
DURHAM, N.C. - Luol Deng scored 21 points and J.J. Redick had 19 to help No. 2 Duke rally to beat Detroit 67-56 Saturday and improve to 22-2 in season openers under coach Mike Krzyzewski.

Thomas More men fall in tourney final
ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. - John Yanniello scored 24 points and had five assists to lead Wilkes past Thomas More 110-94 Saturday in the championship game of the Sprint/Blue Jay Classic.

BASEBALL
Will Eric the Red return?
Dave Miley has used the line more than once that his claim to fame is that he was drafted ahead of Eric Davis.

Lefty Howington left off team's 40-man roster
The Reds announced Thursday that they were adding Edwin Encarnacion, William Bergolla and Phillip Dumatrait to the 40-man roster, essentially to keep them from being picked in the Rule 5 Draft.

Mets' Vaughn reportedly passing on retirement
Injured first baseman Mo Vaughn plans to join the team during spring training rather than retire, the New York Post reported Saturday.

ENQUIRER PAGE TWO
LB Boyd's mistake reveals hidden gem
When Charles Boyd started his Urbana University football career, he made it known that he'd been part of a Division I-A college program first.
• Page Two power rankings

Sports digest
From Ernie Els to Vijay Singh, the International team battered the Americans for a sweep of the six better-ball matches Saturday at George, South Africa, that left the Americans on the verge of losing another cup.

SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT (Index of last Sunday's sports stories)

Elder 24, Colerain 23
Elder and Colerain football fans all left UC's Nippert Stadium in a mild state of shock Saturday night, each side numbed by the stunning conclusion of Elder's 24-23 regional final victory.
• Daugherty: In defeat, men of Colerain deliver
• Too many mistakes end up costing the Cardinals
• Game photos • Fan gallery

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