Jackson Center ends Bulldogs’ tourney run
By John [email protected] — An exciting Yellow Springs comeback fell just short, in Friday night’s Division IV regional championship game at James S. Trent...
Indians’ Brantley takes batting practice
The Associated PressGOODYEAR, Ariz. — Indians outfielder Michael Brantley has cleared one of the biggest hurdles in his offseason rehab.Brantley took batting practice on...
Adkins steady under state tourney pressure
By John [email protected] — With a level of focus his coaches had never seen before, Xenia junior bowler Evan Adkins stunned a lofty field...
Local Sports Briefs
COLLEGEMen’s BasketballBradds earns all-district honorsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Belmont University men’s basketball junior Evan Bradds (Jamestown Greeneview) has been named to the 2015-16 Men’s All-District...
Pound: Sharapova guilty of ‘willful negligence’ in drug test
By Stephen WilsonAP Sports WriterLONDON — Maria Sharapova was guilty of “willful negligence” for using meldonium, and international tennis officials were aware that many...
Bengals keep free agents Iloka, Winston
Joe KayAP Sports WriterCINCINNATI — The Bengals signed starting safety George Iloka to a five-year, $30 million deal on Thursday, the first significant move...
Tired Duke bows out to Notre Dame, 84-79, in overtime
Howard FendrichAP Sports WriterWASHINGTON — All season, Mike Krzyzewski’s Duke has been playing youngsters, keeping its rotation tight and figuring out ways to score...
Ramirez has 3 hits as Indians beat Padres, 9-4
Gary SchatzAssociated PressGOODYEAR, Ariz. — Jose Ramirez had three hits, including one of the Cleveland Indians’ four-run scoring doubles Thursday in a 9-4 win...
Portland readies to host the world
By Anne M. PetersonAP Sports WriterPORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon is about to become the hub of elite track and field leading to the Rio...