CINCINNATI (AP) — The first eight times that Jake Peavy pitched against Cincinnati, the San Diego Padres ended the game with a celebration. » Full Story

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds right-hander Josh Fogg has received 30 stitches for a split upper lip after being hit in the mouth by a ball during batting practice. » Full Story

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Olympic softball team needed a tough test before leaving for China. Angela Tincher and her teammates made sure they got one. » Full Story

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have signed all five of their 2008 draft picks to four-year contracts.

The Browns had no picks in the first three rounds of the April draft. » Full Story

CINCINNATI (AP) — Coach Marvin Lewis emphatically closed the door Tuesday on the possibility of receiver Chris Henry rejoining the Cincinnati Bengals. » Full Story

CINCINNATI (AP) — Receiver Mario Urrutia signed a four-year contract Tuesday with the Cincinnati Bengals. The seventh-round draft pick played at Louisville. » Full Story

CINCINNATI (AP) _ The Reds will hold one more spring training in Sarasota, Fla., before moving their camp to Arizona. » Full Story

LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Ryan Briscoe never doubted The Captain’s call. » Full Story

SEATTLE (AP) — Cliff Lee left something behind in New York during a chaotic All-Star trip: command of his fastball. » Full Story

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ready for an encore, Shea?

One month after they fired their manager, the New York Mets are headed home with a share of first place and a showdown ahead. » Full Story