Small road race directors struggle with detecting doping
By John Leicester and Eddie PellsAP Sports WritersFor third place at the 2015 St. Louis half-marathon, Krista Arnold got $300. It should have been...
Stephenson wins debut, Bruce powers Reds to sweep of Phils
By Mark SchmetzerAssociated PressCINCINNATI — Jay Bruce and Ken Griffey Jr. are even — at least in one category.Bruce homered twice and matched a...
Nicklaus tells of the toughest shots at Augusta National
By Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterAUGUSTA, Ga. — Augusta National has a mystique as the only major championship played on the same golf course every...
Spieth’s gamble pays off on No. 11 at Masters
By Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterAUGUSTA, Ga. — The shot was so risky that Jordan Spieth’s caddie practically begged him not to try it Thursday...
Kobe Bryant’s farewell tour finally reaches its last four shows
By Greg BeachamAP Sports WriterLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant stands up, and hundreds rise with him. An urgent, wordless buzz steadily builds to an...
MLB approves wearable technology
By Ronald BlumAP Baseball WriterNEW YORK — Wearable technology is coming to Major League Baseball.The sport’s playing rules committee approved two devices for use...
Nicklaus’ son rides shotgun on amazing 1986 Masters victory
By Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterAUGUSTA, Ga. — Jack Nicklaus II tried to keep it as simple as possible as a caddie: Keep the clubs...
Golisano feels vindicated in helping NHL police hits to head
By John WawrowAP Hockey WriterBUFFALO, N.Y. — Upon reflection, former Buffalo Sabres owner Tom Golisano is pleased knowing the public stink he raised over...
Elements, Knights soak Fairborn
By John [email protected] — Tennis is tough enough to learn when you’re just getting used to swinging a racket on a nice day. The...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLSOFTBALLBeavercreek defeats Fairborn, 11-1FAIRBORN — Visiting Beavercreek bashed 14 hits to run-rule Fairborn, 11-1, on Wednesday.Beavercreek came out hitting and Fairborn’s bats were...
