http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/latest-local-sports-headlines-79904.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:35:31 GMT 2009-11-21T13:35:31Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-gomes-might-be-up-for-arbitration-413764.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 The Cincinnati Reds tapped a familiar source on Friday, Nov. 20, adding seven former Dayton Dragons to their 40-man roster. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:56:52 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-gomes-might-be-up-for-arbitration-413764.html Staff report 2009-11-21T04:56:52Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-nix-becomes-free-agent-413281.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Reds made some procedural moves Friday, Nov. 20, to set their 40-man roster, adding seven young players and ultimately losing outfielder Laynce Nix. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:41:43 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-nix-becomes-free-agent-413281.html 2009-11-20T21:41:43Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/miami-insider-volleyball-going-for-3rd-straight-ncaa-berth-410867.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 Miami University’s volleyball players ended the regular season the same way they began it - with back-to-back losses. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:04:15 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/miami-insider-volleyball-going-for-3rd-straight-ncaa-berth-410867.html 2009-11-19T19:04:15Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/uk-game-in-past-miami-mens-hoops-looks-forward-to-travelers-tourney-410609.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 OXFORD - The immediate impact of Miami University’s near miss at Rupp Arena can go either way for the RedHawks, coach Charlie Coles said. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:12:59 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/uk-game-in-past-miami-mens-hoops-looks-forward-to-travelers-tourney-410609.html Pete Conrad 2009-11-19T17:12:59Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-bengals/benson-guarded-in-reaction-to-johnson-410150.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 CINCINNATI - Most Cincinnati Bengals players are accepting the addition of troubled running back Larry Johnson as a move to improve the team. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:54:20 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-bengals/benson-guarded-in-reaction-to-johnson-410150.html JOE KAY 2009-11-19T13:54:20Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/miami-senior-ends-career-with-first-td-in-2-years-410086.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 OXFORD - Senior wide receiver and co-captain Dustin Woods ended his Miami University career in style, hauling in a 6-yard touchdown catch from Zac Dysert in the third quarter Wednesday, Nov. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:27:37 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/miami-senior-ends-career-with-first-td-in-2-years-410086.html Pete Conrad 2009-11-19T13:27:37Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/defeat-sends-miami-to-program-record-11th-loss-410082.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 OXFORD - At 9:07 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, Nov. 18, Miami University’s 2009 football season came to an official end. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:26:01 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/defeat-sends-miami-to-program-record-11th-loss-410082.html Pete Conrad 2009-11-19T13:26:01Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/high-school-sports/lebanon/warrior-swim-squad-small-but-talented-408596.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 Lebanon High School’s swim teams don’t have the numbers to compete with the bigger teams in the Greater Western Ohio Conference. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:04:33 GMT shayes@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/high-school-sports/lebanon/warrior-swim-squad-small-but-talented-408596.html Scott Hayes 2009-11-18T17:04:33Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/high-school-sports/lebanon/miller-aims-for-strong-finish-as-a-warrior-408536.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 Liz Miller is ready for the spotlight - both in and out of the pool. A two-time district qualifier on relay teams, Miller is dedicated to making districts as an individual for her senior season. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:41:57 GMT shayes@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/high-school-sports/lebanon/miller-aims-for-strong-finish-as-a-warrior-408536.html Scott Hayes 2009-11-18T16:41:57Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/high-school-sports/waynesville/spartan-swim-coach-aims-to-build-powerful-program-408482.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 Theresa Staffan, Waynesville High’s varsity swim coach, has a simple goal for her first season at the helm. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:21:25 GMT shayes@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/high-school-sports/waynesville/spartan-swim-coach-aims-to-build-powerful-program-408482.html Scott Hayes 2009-11-18T16:21:25Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/high-school-sports/lebanon/lebanon-welcomes-west-carrollton-greenville-into-gwoc-408496.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 Lebanon will see an old rivalry resurface when the 2010-11 school year starts in August. The Greater Western Ohio Conference announced last week that it will expand to 18 teams in all sports, except football, beginning in 2010-11. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:15 GMT shayes@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/high-school-sports/lebanon/lebanon-welcomes-west-carrollton-greenville-into-gwoc-408496.html Scott Hayes 2009-11-18T16:17:15Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/miami-football-redhawks-vs-buffalo-preview-407800.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 OXFORD - It seems the Miami University football team can’t help but run smack into the hottest offensive player in the Mid-American Conference, week after week. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:13:37 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/miami-football-redhawks-vs-buffalo-preview-407800.html Pete Conrad 2009-11-18T06:13:37Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/miami-gameday-last-game-for-miami-seniors-407813.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 Behind the mask: A Q&A with Brandon Brooks, a sophomore offensive tackle on the Miami football team. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:05:22 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/miami-gameday-last-game-for-miami-seniors-407813.html 2009-11-18T06:05:22Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-bengals/signing-johnson-a-test-for-bengals-chemistry-407684.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 Larry Johnson’s entrance into the Cincinnati Bengals locker room will be a true test of just how far the Bengals have come from their bad boy days. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:06:44 GMT knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-bengals/signing-johnson-a-test-for-bengals-chemistry-407684.html Kyle Nagel 2009-11-18T04:06:44Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/high-school-sports/lebanon/backspin-jeff-bergman-lebanon-1988-406835.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 Jeff Bergman was a versatile athlete for the Lebanon Warriors in the mid-1980s, earning varsity letters in four different sports. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:16:05 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/high-school-sports/lebanon/backspin-jeff-bergman-lebanon-1988-406835.html 2009-11-17T20:16:05Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/high-school-sports/lebanon/athlete-of-the-week-mandy-smith-lebanon-high-school-406702.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 Sport: Soccer. School: Lebanon High School. Class: Senior. Age: 17. Claim to fame: “I played varsity for three years and was team captain this season.” Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:06:53 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/high-school-sports/lebanon/athlete-of-the-week-mandy-smith-lebanon-high-school-406702.html 2009-11-17T19:06:53Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/wildcats-put-down-redhawks-at-buzzer-406015.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 LEXINGTON, Ky. - There were exultant cheers and high fives at Rupp Arena after freshman guard John Wall made the shot that saved the hides of the fourth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:36:58 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/wildcats-put-down-redhawks-at-buzzer-406015.html Pete Conrad 2009-11-17T14:36:58Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/qb-raudabaugh-may-see-action-vs-buffalo-406016.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 OXFORD - Much of the pain from a Miami University football season that has produced just one victory in 11 weeks has been concentrated at the quarterback position. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:36:04 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/qb-raudabaugh-may-see-action-vs-buffalo-406016.html Pete Conrad 2009-11-17T14:36:04Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/redhawks-were-brilliant-but-losing-was-no-surprise-to-coles-406012.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 LEXINGTON, Ky. - Miami University basketball coach Charlie Coles was dumbfounded by the question at the post-game press conference following his team’s 72-70 loss to the fourth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:35:14 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/redhawks-were-brilliant-but-losing-was-no-surprise-to-coles-406012.html Pete Conrad 2009-11-17T14:35:14Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-re-sign-veteran-catcher-ramon-hernandez-404829.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Reds and catcher Ramon Hernandez have agreed to terms on a 1-year contract through the 2010 season with an option for 2011, according to a press release from the team. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:31:35 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-re-sign-veteran-catcher-ramon-hernandez-404829.html 2009-11-16T19:31:35Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-top-prospects-need-to-bide-time-with-dragons-403894.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 When Ken Griffey Sr. was added to the Dayton Dragons staff last week, it marked the completion of the most major league-experienced staff in the team’s 11 seasons. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:06:49 GMT mkatz@daytondailynews.com http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-top-prospects-need-to-bide-time-with-dragons-403894.html Marc Katz 2009-11-16T04:06:49Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-bengals/commentary-bengals-will-hit-speed-bump-at-heinz--402454.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 There’s a giant Christmas tree in downtown Dayton. I saw not one but two Vera Bradley catalogs in our mail the other day. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:36:09 GMT bkollars@daytondailynews.com http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/cincinnati-bengals/commentary-bengals-will-hit-speed-bump-at-heinz--402454.html Brian Kollars 2009-11-15T00:36:09Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/hawks-unable-to-hold-lead-401734.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 TOWSON, Md. - Miami University’s 2009-10 basketball season started with a thud Friday night, Nov. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:52:12 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/hawks-unable-to-hold-lead-401734.html 2009-11-14T07:52:12Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/tough-schedule-could-benefit-a-young-redhawks-squad-401717.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 OXFORD - Miami University women’s basketball coach Maria Fantanarosa knows she will have to be a little patient with a young team this season. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:50:39 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/tough-schedule-could-benefit-a-young-redhawks-squad-401717.html Pete Conrad 2009-11-14T07:50:39Z http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/redhawks-fall-to-ferris-state-in-shootout-401716.html?cxtype=rss_sports_79904 OXFORD - About two dozen Ferris State fans could be heard cheering Friday night, Nov. 13, as the game between their Bulldogs and the nation’s top-ranked Miami RedHawks came to a jarring conclusion. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:49:25 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lebanon-oh-sports/miami-university-redhawks/redhawks-fall-to-ferris-state-in-shootout-401716.html John Bombatch 2009-11-14T07:49:25Z