Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLSiefert to compete in Junior National swim meetXENIA — Xenia High School junior Hank Siefert will compete in the Speedo Winter Junior Championships-East...
Case involving pitcher Chapman is closed
Freida FrisaroAssociated PressMIAMI — Police say there was “insufficient evidence” to charge Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman in a domestic disturbance incident between the...
Yellow Springs Bulldogs win over Xenia Christian with fourth-quarter surge
By John [email protected] — The host Yellow Springs Bulldogs exploded for 33 points in the fourth quarter to blowout Xenia Christian, 71-44, Tuesday night...
Defending hockey champs fall to Elks
KETTERING — Just two days earlier, the Beavercreek Beavers high school hockey team celebrated its successful 2014-‘15 season with a banner ceremony. On Sunday,...
Rutgers hires Ohio State defensive coordinator Ash as coach
Matt SugamAssociated PressPISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers officially hired Chris Ash as its new coach Monday, giving the Ohio State defensive coordinator a five-year contract...
HR king Bonds hired as Marlins hitting coach
Steven WineAP Sports WriterMIAMI — If Barry Bonds thinks a full-time return to baseball will help his Hall of Fame chances, he could be...
U.S. Swim team pressing FINA on doping issues
Andrew DampfAP Sports WriterActively seeking to avoid the kind of doping scandal engulfing track and field, USA Swimming is teaming up with the man...
Last-second shot earns Xenia the win
XENIA — Trailing by five points with a minute left to play, Xenia rallied with the help of a freshman and a guy who...
Houston hosts Temple for AAC title
HOUSTON — Tom Herman knows there is more to this fairy tale of a season for the Houston Cougars.The first-year coach and his 17th-ranked...
