P&G board meets amid reports on CEO succession; no announcement setCINCINNATI — The Procter & Gamble Co.’s board of directors met Tuesday amid a report that they are ready to act on a long-anticipated CEO succession plan, but a company spokesman said the report remained speculative. Report: P&G ready to name McDonald to succeed Lafley as CEO; Lafley to stay on as chairmanCINCINNATI — The Procter & Gamble Co. is reportedly ready to name 29-year company veteran Robert A. McDonald to succeed A.G. Lafley as CEO of the world’s largest consumer products maker. Ohioan becomes 1st black female rabbi in US, to lead predominantly white congregationCINCINNATI — Describing herself as the “new face of Judaism,” Alysa Stanton became the first black female rabbi in the country during an ordination in Cincinnati. Procter & Gamble phasing Max Factor out of US, where CoverGirl biz looks betterCINCINNATI — The Procter & Gamble Co. plans to phase out U.S. distribution of the century-old Max Factor makeup brand, a spokeswoman said Thursday. Bengals to be HBO stars in latest ‘Hard Knocks’ episode, looking to change image as NFL losersCINCINNATI — The star-crossed Bengals are about to become HBO’s latest stars. Reds 10, Diamondbacks 3E_R.Hernandez (2), Montero (4), Augenstein (1). DP_Cincinnati 1, Arizona 2. LOB_Cincinnati 9, Arizona 5. 2B_Hairston Jr. (6), Phillips 2 (7), J.Upton (7). 3B_Hairston Jr. (1), J.Upton (1). HR_Parra (1), Ojeda (1). SB_Taveras (10), Hairston Jr. (4), Bruce (3). Missing Ohio boy who allegedly threatened teachers, classmates arrested in Tenn. after searchNORWALK, Ohio — Authorities in Tennessee arrested a missing 13-year-old boy Wednesday who set off a nationwide search after allegedly making threats against teachers and classmates. Reds 3, Diamondbacks 1E_Owings (1). DP_Cincinnati 1. LOB_Cincinnati 4, Arizona 9. 2B_F.Lopez (11). HR_Phillips (6). SB_Taveras (9), Hairston Jr. 2 (3), F.Lopez (4). SF_R.Hernandez. Reds 13, Diamondbacks 5E_A.Rosales (1), Reynolds (7). DP_Cincinnati 1, Arizona 2. LOB_Cincinnati 6, Arizona 7. 2B_Taveras (6), Hairston Jr. 2 (5), Phillips (5), A.Rosales 2 (2), F.Lopez (10), Byrnes (7). HR_L.Nix (2), A.Rosales (2), F.Lopez (4), J.Upton (7), Reynolds (8). SB_Taveras (8). S_Arroyo. Cardinals overcome 5 homers for 8-7 victory over Reds in 10-inning, 4½-hour marathonCINCINNATI — Paul Janish swung at the game’s 401st pitch and hit it high and foul, leaving plenty of room for St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols to drift over, make the catch and finally end the game. And, what a game! Even the losers had to smile. Cardinals 8, Reds 7, 10 inningsE_Thurston (3), Volquez (2). LOB_St. Louis 10, Cincinnati 13. 2B_Schumaker 2 (8), Robinson (1), Rasmus (5), Duncan (10), Barden (2), L.Nix (8). HR_Pujols (12), Hairston Jr. (3), Bruce (10), Owings (1), A.Rosales (1), Votto (4). SB_Pujols (5), K.Greene (2), Taveras (7). S_Rasmus, Taveras, Hairston Jr.. Cardinals overcome 5 Reds homers, including 2 in the 9th, and rally for 8-7 win in 10 inningsCINCINNATI — Colby Rasmus doubled home a run in the 10th inning Sunday, and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame five Cincinnati homers — including two solo shots in the ninth — to beat the Reds 8-7 and salvage the final game of their series. Reds 8, Cardinals 3E_Pujols (5), R.Hernandez (1), Harang (1). DP_Cincinnati 1. LOB_St. Louis 6, Cincinnati 4. 2B_Schumaker (6), Taveras (5), Phillips (4). HR_Ludwick (8), Hairston Jr. (2), Bruce (9). SB_Bruce (2). CS_Phillips (2), A.Rosales (2). S_Hairston Jr.. Aaron Harang celebrates birthday with bases-loaded hit, leads Reds over Cardinals 8-3CINCINNATI — Aaron Harang pitched seven innings and had a bases-loaded single during Cincinnati’s decisive rally, a birthday bash that gave the Reds an 8-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday and their best record in three years. Reds 6, Cardinals 4E_Pineiro (1). DP_St. Louis 2, Cincinnati 1. LOB_St. Louis 6, Cincinnati 6. 2B_Duncan (9), K.Greene (4), Hairston Jr. (3), Janish (3). HR_T.Greene (1). SB_Ludwick (2). CS_Thurston (1). S_Pineiro, Hanigan, Cueto. RH Johnny Cueto impresses again, leads Reds over Cardinals 6-4CINCINNATI — Right-hander Johnny Cueto extended his scoreless-inning streak to 15 before giving up his only run Friday night, and the Cincinnati Reds won their second in a row with a depleted lineup, 6-4 over the St. Louis Cardinals. Orioles send disgruntled Freel to Cubs for OF Gathright to help bolster depth for both clubsBALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles have traded disgruntled utility player Ryan Freel to the Chicago Cubs for reserve outfielder Joey Gathright. Bengals get RB Brian Leonard from Rams for DT Orien HarrisCINCINNATI — Looking to add depth at running back, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired Brian Leonard in a trade with the St. Louis Rams on Thursday. Bengals sign former Cowboys safety Roy WilliamsCINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have signed veteran safety Roy Williams, a five-time Pro Bowl player for the Dallas Cowboys. Reds 6, Brewers 5E_Hairston Jr. (2). DP_Cincinnati 2. LOB_Milwaukee 4, Cincinnati 7. 2B_Fielder (6), Hardy (3), L.Nix (7), Janish (2). 3B_Owings (1). HR_Taveras (1), Bruce (8). S_A.Rosales. SF_L.Nix, Hanigan. Former Pro Bowl safety Roy Williams signs with Cincinnati BengalsCINCINNATI — Safety Roy Williams hopes that a reunion with his defensive coordinator from Dallas will get his career turned around. Dismay and disbelief: Baseball hit with power-packed jolt by Manny Ramirez’s 50-game drug banSt. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa was talking to reporters before Thursday’s game against Pittsburgh when a clubhouse attendant stuck his head in and said: “Manny Ramirez, 50 games.” Ryan Braun hits grand slam and drives in six, Brewers rock Bronson Arroyo for win over RedsCINCINNATI — Ryan Braun hit his second career grand slam off Bronson Arroyo, who couldn’t make it through the second inning Wednesday night, and the Milwaukee Brewers rolled to their most lopsided victory of the season, 15-3 over the Cincinnati Reds. Brewers 15, Reds 3E_Hairston Jr. (1). DP_Milwaukee 1, Cincinnati 2. LOB_Milwaukee 8, Cincinnati 9. 2B_Weeks (5), Counsell 2 (5), L.Nix (6). HR_Braun (6), Fielder (5), Hardy (4), Phillips (5), Bruce (7). SB_Taveras (6). SF_Kendall. Bengals get running back Brian Leonard from Rams for defensive tackle Orien HarrisCINCINNATI — Looking to add depth at running back, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired Brian Leonard in a trade with the St. Louis Rams on Thursday. Bengals planning to sign former Cowboys safety Roy WilliamsCINCINNATI — The Bengals expect to sign former Cowboys safety Roy Williams, reuniting him with former defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. RH Micah Owings pitches 6 innings, triples depleted Reds’ lineup to 6-5 win over BrewersCINCINNATI — Right-hander Micah Owings pitched six innings and had a tiebreaking triple Thursday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds’ flu-depleted lineup to a 6-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers and a split of their two-game series. Bengals cut ties with OT Jones, terminating contract of former first-round pickCINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have parted ways with Levi Jones, terminating the contract of their starting offensive tackle and former first-round pick. Reds 7, Marlins 0E_Uggla (4), Jo.Baker (1). DP_Cincinnati 1, Florida 1. LOB_Cincinnati 9, Florida 5. 2B_Hairston Jr. (2), L.Nix (5), Ha.Ramirez (9), Hermida (3). HR_Phillips (4). SB_Hairston Jr. (1), Votto (2). CS_Phillips (1). S_Volquez. EW Scripps CEO tells shareholders that content key amid tough timesCINCINNATI — The head of E.W. Scripps Co. said Tuesday that content remains a major focus for the media company as it moves through the tough economic times facing the industry. |