Cueto joins Giants ready to win an ‘even year’ World Series
Janie McCauleyAP Baseball WriterSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Johnny Cueto’s elbow checked out just fine. The dreadlocks, too.“We did not MRI his hair,” cracked Giants...
Elliott among 7 Ohio State 1st-teamers on AP All-Big Ten squad
Eric ColsonAP College Football WriterOhio State dominated The Associated Press All-Big Ten team released Tuesday, with seven players on the first team and running...
Serena Williams honored as SI’s Sportsperson of the Year
NEW YORK — Serena Williams is Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year — the first female athlete honored on her own by the magazine...
Mount Union, St. Thomas meet again in Division III title game
SALEM, Va. (AP) — It will be familiar foes squaring off Friday night when Mount Union and St. Thomas of Minnesota meet in the...
Forty one bowl games and reasons to watch all of them
Ralph D. RussoAP College Football WriterThere are 41 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) games, involving 80 teams, scheduled to be played from Saturday to Jan....
Xenia showing signs of improvement
XENIA — First-year coach Kyle Gray would be the first to tell anyone that the 2015-‘16 Xenia High School girls basketball team remains a...
Everybody scores in Xenia win over Graham
By John [email protected] — In Xenia’s first outing since losing its first regular season game, there was no worrying about any residual effects. The...
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HIGH SCHOOLGirls BasketballSkyhawks grounded by RamsFAIRBORN — Fairborn suffered a tough loss Monday night against Trotwood-Madison. The Skyhawks struggled throughout the game to score,...
Bengals McCarron preparing for first start
Joe McKayAP Sports WriterCINCINNATI — During practices last week leading up to a big game against the Steelers, quarterback A.J. McCarron was throwing to...
Pete Rose holds out hope for Hall of Fame
Tim DahlbergAP Sports WriterLAS VEGAS — Pete Rose believes he still has a chance to one day get back in baseball. In the meantime,...