Rio security push crumbles as murders, police killings rise
By Adriana Gomez LiconAssociated PressRIO DE JANEIRO — On the eve of hosting the world’s largest sporting event, Rio de Janeiro’s decade-long push to...
Jeff Gordon readies for the Brickyard in surprising return
By Michael MarotAP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis and Pocono may not be the only stops on Jeff Gordon’s comeback tour.The four-time Cup champion, who...
Rosberg imperturbable even as lead shrinks against Hamilton
By Pablo GorondiAssociated PressBUDAPEST, Hungary — Nico Rosberg’s lead over Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton may be down to a single point midway through the...
Local Sports Briefs
RUNNINGPatriot 5K Run set for July 30RIVERSIDE — The Carroll Women’s Soccer 2016 Patriot 5-Kilometer Run will be held on Saturday, July 30 at...
Ultimate 64 Shootout confirmed for Kil-Kare
By John [email protected] — Race promoter Kelly Estes and Kil-Kare General Manager and Competition Director Will Tharpe both confirmed on Thursday: Kentucky’s biggest bracket...
NBA moving All-Star Game out of Charlotte, cites LGBT law
By Brian MahoneyAP Basketball WriterThe NBA is moving the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte because of its objections to a North Carolina law...
Veteran Pats coach passes away
-Staff ReportLongtime Carroll girls varsity basketball coach Rob Berry died Thursday morning after a battle with cancer.Berry, who was 64, had coached at Carroll...
Dalton back with new coordinator as Bengals open camp
By Joe KayAP Sports WriterCINCINNATI — New Bengals offensive coordinator Ken Zampese isn’t sure why people think anything will be different this time around.“It’s...
Browns, Robert Griffin III getting fresh start together
By Tom WithersAP Sports WriterBEREA — Following his unceremonious exit from Washington, Robert Griffin III left behind a note in his locker that encouraged...
Brazil nabs 10 IS backers in Olympics anti-terror swoop
By Mauricio Savarese and Adriana Gomez LiconAssociated PressRIO DE JANEIRO — Ten Brazilians who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State militant group were arrested...
