CINCINNATI (AP) — At this point in another dismal season, the Cincinnati Reds are looking for any reason to feel a little better about themselves. » Full Story

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pitt will play 20 of its 31 games in the 2008-09 basketball season against teams that appeared in the postseason, with 19 games scheduled for the Panthers’ home floor. » Full Story

STATE COLLEGE (AP) — A Penn State football player has been kicked off the team for an undisclosed violation of team rules, and three others will miss this weekend’s game against Oregon State because o » Full Story

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Only one game into a season that couldn’t have started much worse for Pitt, and already the Panthers need new T-shirts. » Full Story

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Troy Polamalu and the long black hair that cascades out of his helmet and falls below his shoulders are difficult to disguise, yet the Pittsburgh Steelers safety has managed to stay » Full Story

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals will never want to sit Cristian Guzman again, not if he keeps hitting like this. » Full Story

CINCINNATI (AP) — Adam LaRoche didn’t need much to snap his slump. » Full Story

STATE COLLEGE (AP) — They’re small, quick and dart around the field wearing blue-and-white outfits. » Full Story

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sheldon Brown didn’t need a YouTube video to get his message out to agent Drew Rosenhaus: Keep my name out of your mouth. » Full Story

PITTSBURGH (AP) — During his first four seasons, Ben Roethlisberger looked to his left at the line of scrimmage and was comforted by the sight of All-Pro guard Alan Faneca. » Full Story