Column: Braves go from model franchise to laughingstock
By Paul NewberryAP National WriterATLANTA — A slew of pennants line the left-field facade at Turner Field, a sobering reminder of the team that...
Nyquist not the buzziest of favorites for Kentucky Derby
By Beth HarrisAP Racing WriterLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Go ahead and pity Kentucky Derby favorite Nyquist. He has the unenviable task of following in the...
Ambassadors nip Carroll, 3-2
By John [email protected] — With at least a couple of his regular starters away on a senior trip, Xenia Christian coach Van Holloway had...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLBaseballSkyhawks roll over XeniaXENIA — Fairborn traveled to Xenia and won 17-5. Ryan Profitt pitched a complete game and recorded the win for...
Truex nabs NASCAR pole at Kansas Speedway
By Dave SkrettaAP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Martin Truex Jr. will start on the pole Saturday night in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race...
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HIGH SCHOOLBoys TennisFairborn’s Mai wins singles titleTROY — The Fairborn Boy’s tennis team traveled to Troy on Thursday to participate in the Greater Western...
Repole in Derby chase with Outwork, son of top sire Uncle Mo
By Richard RosenblattAP Racing WriterLEXINGTON, Ky. — Five years ago, Mike Repole was living the dream. He had already made his share of an...
Bulldogs fall to MCS
By John [email protected] SPRINGS — Two days after seeing Yellow Springs pitcher Hannah Morrison strikeout 17 of his batters in a home game loss,...
Baffert returns to Derby with Mor Spirit
By Beth HarrisAP Racing WriterLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bob Baffert feels under the radar with his latest horse at the Kentucky Derby. All anyone wants...
Pacers seeking new voice after parting ways with Frank Vogel
By Michael MarotAP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLIS — Larry Bird has never cared about popularity contests. All he ever wanted to do was win.So on Thursday,...