Busch hoping to use big Brickyard weekend for momentum
By Michael MarotAP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Busch used his first Brickyard 400 victory as a springboard to his first Sprint Cup title.He’s trying...
Comeback route: NFL reinstates wide receiver Josh Gordon
By Tom WithersAP Sports WriterCLEVELAND — Josh Gordon’s curious and complicated career has taken a new turn.He’s getting yet another chance.The talented but troubled...
Instead of making history, Spieth trying to ignore it
By Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterSPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Jordan Spieth walked with purpose down the long corridor toward his locker, not stopping to look at...
Column: IOC bows to Putin and Russian dopers
By Tim DahlbergAP Sports ColumnistOnce again, the people who run the Olympics just can’t say no to Vladimir Putin.Not when he spends more than...
A look at Baseball Hall of Fame inductees Griffey Jr. and Piazza
The Associated PressCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — A look at the players to be inducted July 24 into the Baseball Hall of Fame:GEORGE KENNETH GRIFFEY JR.:...
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AUTO RACINGKil-Kare Driver Standings(As of July 2)SUPER PRO1. Jason Ford, Beavercreek 12 points2. Ryan Burba, Beavercreek, 11 points3. Michael Sturgill, Beavercreek, 8 points4. Jerry...
Four Marauders selected to SIAC Preseason All-Conference Team
For Greene County NewsMONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has named Clim Robbins, Nehemiah Coward, Deonate Gary and Aliou Diouf to the...
Lozano jolts the Joes
By John [email protected] — “Hip Hip, Jorge!”With each strikeout, Jorge Lozano’s Xenia Scout teammates would break into that cheer from the dugout. Fans heard...
Former NFL coach Dennis Green dies at 67
The Associated PressGLENDALE, Ariz. — Dennis Green, a trailblazing coach who led a Minnesota Vikings renaissance in the 1990s before a less successful run...
Froome crashes in Tour, finishes stage with teammate’s bike
By Samuel PetrequinAP Sports WriterSAINT-GERVAIS-LES-BAINS, France — Rain and crashes played havoc at the Tour de France on Friday as Chris Froome hit the...
