Latest Sports Headlines http://www.springfieldnewssun.com The latest headlines from SpringfieldNewsSun en-us Copyright 2008, Cox Newspapers Inc., SpringfieldNewsSun Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:54:24 EDT Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/07/98/58/image_1358987.jpg Latest Sports Headlines http://www.springfieldnewssun.com 5 Local Scoreboard for July 19 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/18/sns071908splocalscoreboard.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/18/sns071908splocalscoreboard.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:39:47 EDT Area Sine likes setting pace at City Am http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/18/sns071908spcityam.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/18/sns071908spcityam.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:50:59 EDT SPRINGFIELD — Kyle Sine answered a phone call Sunday evening, July 13, from someone who knows a little something about winning the Springfield News-Sun/National Trail Parks and Recreation District Men's City Amateur. Fighter Finney has fists of fury http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/18/sns071908spmmafinney.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/18/sns071908spmmafinney.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:48:23 EDT SPRINGFIELD — In her second professional fight, Springfield native Jan Finney knocked out Mystee Blackwood in under 40 seconds at the 2005 Hook 'n Shoot Women's Grand Prix in Evansville, Ind. 'Cuddles' tough to face in the octagon http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/18/sns071908spmmafinneyseg.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/18/sns071908spmmafinneyseg.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:45:10 EDT SPRINGFIELD — Jan Finney's nickname doesn't suit her very well. Springfield Track Club advances eight athletes to Junior Olympics http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/18/sns071908sptrack.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/18/sns071908sptrack.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:41:44 EDT SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Track Club is growing by leaps and bounds. Baker: Valentin like two pinch hitters in one http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/07/18/ddn071908spredsnotesweb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=35 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/07/18/ddn071908spredsnotesweb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=35 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:57:11 EDT Reds manager Dusty Baker saw and played with some of the best pinch hitters of all time, and he thinks Javier Valentin is of that breed. Elite softball returns to Springfield this weekend http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/17/sns071808spmoosesb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/17/sns071808spmoosesb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:57:49 EDT SPRINGFIELD — For those who yearn for the days when the old Stroh's softball tournament brought elite softball action to Springfield annually, your time has come. Cordero comes apart in loss http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/07/17/ddn071708redsweb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=35 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/07/17/ddn071708redsweb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=35 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:55:20 EDT The Reds had a big inning, a three-run lead and young gun Johnny Cueto on the mound against the New York Mets. Later, they had an inspiring, three-run, pinch-hit double by Javier Valentin. They even had money closer Francisco Cordero on in the ninth with a two-run lead. Local Scoreboard for July 18 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/17/sns071808splocalscoreboard.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/17/sns071808splocalscoreboard.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:22:39 EDT Area Hairston blames himself for DL trip http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/07/17/ddn071808spredsnotes.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=35 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/07/17/ddn071808spredsnotes.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=35 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:22:31 EDT Utility player Jerry Hairston Jr. headed to the disabled list with a mild right hamstring pull and a lesson learned. Bengals sign pair of draft picks http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/bengals/2008/07/17/ddn071708bengalsweb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=25 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/bengals/2008/07/17/ddn071708bengalsweb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=25 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:18:24 EDT The Cincinnati Bengals confirmed today, July 17, the signing of two more 2008 rookie draft picks — sixth-round tight end Matt Sherry of Villanova and seventh-round defensive end Angelo Craig of the University of Cincinnati. 2008 Espy Awards http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/2008/07/17/ddn071708espysawards.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=34 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/2008/07/17/ddn071708espysawards.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=34 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:56:17 EDT Reds open second half against Mets, Santana http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/07/17/ddn071708spreds.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=35 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/07/17/ddn071708spreds.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=35 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:23:58 EDT The Cincinnati Reds will return from the All-Star break by hosting the hottest team in baseball. Villinger returns to Cedarville http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/16/sns071708spvillinger.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/16/sns071708spvillinger.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:23:14 EDT CEDARVILLE — After retiring from coaching in 2001, Jim Villinger is back at the helm of Cedarville High School's football program. Local Scoreboard for July 17 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/16/sns071708splocalscoreboard.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/16/sns071708splocalscoreboard.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:03:40 EDT Area McGeean misses cut at Ohio Am http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/16/sns071708spohioam.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/16/sns071708spohioam.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:02:08 EDT FINDLAY — Northwestern High School graduate Joe McGeean shot a 6-over 77 in the second round of the Ohio Amateur Championship on Wednesday, July 16, at Findlay Country Club. Villinger hopes return heralds winning ways http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/16/sns071708spcedarvillefb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/16/sns071708spcedarvillefb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:01:24 EDT CEDARVILLE — Jim Villinger hasn't thought about the next time he steps onto Cedarville High School's Hickman Field. Legendary football coach Jim Villinger returns to Cedarville http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/16/sns071708spvillingerweb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/16/sns071708spvillingerweb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=33 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:25:53 EDT CEDARVILLE — After retiring in 2001, Jim Villinger is back at the helm at Cedarville High School. Bengals kicker takes his hobby to new heights http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/bengals/2008/07/16/ddn071608spgrahamb1.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=25 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/bengals/2008/07/16/ddn071608spgrahamb1.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=25 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:30:20 EDT Shayne Graham makes his living kicking a football for the Cincinnati Bengals. Wagner to have dinner at White House http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/2008/07/16/ddn071608spstarnotes.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=34 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/2008/07/16/ddn071608spstarnotes.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=34 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:23:27 EDT NEW YORK — Billy Wagner heard it from all sides.