Steelers, Bengals get an edgy rematch in the playoffs
Joe KayAP Sports WriterCINCINNATI — All week long, they played nice. The Bengals and the Steelers went out of their way to curb their...
Springboro Panthers win 61-54 over Xenia Buccaneers
By John [email protected] — The Xenia Buccaneers may not have wanted a repeat of their previous game, but that’s exactly what they got.Like the...
Rams owner Kroenke rips St. Louis market as he seeks LA move
Jim SalterAssociated PressST. LOUIS — Calling their hometown market economically stagnant and plans for a billion-dollar new stadium a recipe for financial disaster, the...
A new year on the PGA Tour raises 5 questions
Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterKAPALUA, Hawaii — Jordan Spieth spent the first official practice day of the new year in good company.As he rolled putts...
Texans look to derail Kansas City’s winning streak
Kristie RiekenAP Sports WriterHOUSTON — The Texans are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2012 and now have to come up...
Title game tests ties in Alabama hometown of Clemson coach
Jay ReevesAssociated PressPELHAM, Ala. — Two autographed photos of Clemson coach Dabo Swinney hang on a wall above the used stoves and plumbing hoses...
CSU ‘trapped’ by Clark-Atlanta
By John [email protected] — A pair of forceful Clark-Atlanta dunks, combined with some cold Central State late-game shooting woes, earned the visiting Panthers a...
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HIGH SCHOOLBoys BasketballFairborn beats GreenvilleGREENVILLE Fairborn had balanced scoring with four players scoring double digits: Jordan Pumroy scored 19, Branden Lilley had 14, Leslen...
Griffey elected to Hall with highest percentage, Piazza in
Ronald BlumAP Baseball WriterNEW YORK — Ken Griffey Jr. was considered Mr. Clean during 22 years in the major leagues, untainted by accusations of...
Bengals’ Lewis, 2 former coordinators have teams in playoffs
Joe KayAP Sports WriterCINCINNATI — Marvin Lewis watched the final Sunday night game of the regular season, rooting for yet another one of his...
