Heisman runner-up McCaffrey ‘significantly’ better as junior
By Josh DubowAP Sports WriterSTANFORD, Calif. — Now here’s a scary thought for defenses facing Stanford this season.One year after shattering Barry Sanders’ 27-year-old...
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COLLEGECentral State Appreciation Day canceledWILBERFORCE — Due to a forecast of potentially severe weather this weekend, Central State University officials have canceled Saturday’s planned...
Scrambled Skyhawks fall to Aviators
By John [email protected] — The host Fairborn Skyhawks girls high school tennis team dealt with a slight bit of adversity on Thursday, and Vandalia...
Hall of Fame refunding ticket, hotel costs for canceled game
By John SeewerAssociated PressThe Pro Football Hall of Fame said Thursday it will refund fans for tickets and hotel stays after canceling its annual...
Nadal knocked out at Cincinnati, Steve Johnson moves up
By Joe KayAP Sports WriterMASON — Right from the start, Rafael Nadal was running on empty.Nadal showed the effects of his long layoff from...
KICKING OFF: Romo set to make preseason debut at home
By The Associated PressA look at Friday’s NFL preseason matchups:ROMO READY TO GODallas quarterback Tony Romo will make his preseason debut at home against...
Column: Desire trumps talent for U.S. men’s basketball team
By Tim DahlbergAP Sports ColumnistRIO DE JANEIRO — So much is expected of them, mainly because there is so much talent.For a while during...
Judge to Ex-NFL star: Can’t ignore the damage you inflicted
By Janet McConnaugheyAssociated PressNEW ORLEANS — Former NFL star Darren Sharper has been sentenced to 18 years and four months in prison in a...
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HIGH SCHOOLBoys GolfCedarville edges TriadCABLE — Noah Myers shot a medalist round of 37 to lead Cedarville to a 182-184 win over Ohio Heritage...
Stone molding falls off Ohio University’s stadium; fix planned
By Kantele FrankoAssociated PressATHENS — After a hefty piece of stone molding fell from the brick exterior of Ohio University’s football stadium onto a...