U.S. swimmers using therapy dogs to relax before races
By Paul NewberryAP National WriterOMAHA, Neb. — Kacey Oberlander is missing her dogs back home, and she’s more than a little stressed competing in...
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COLLEGELovelady named Mideast Coach of the YearFAIRBORN — Wright State University head baseball coach Greg Lovelady has been named the ABCA/Diamond Mideast Regional Coach...
Scouts take over first place
By John [email protected] — First place.After four wins in two days, the Xenia Scouts (16-8) are now in first place in the Great Lakes...
Here come the virtual reality Olympics … for Samsung users
By Mae AndersonAP Technology WriterNEW YORK — Athletes in Rio will compete to be the fastest sprinter and highest jumper at the Olympics this...
Double trouble? Ankle injury has Felix on edge for trials
By Eddie PellsAP National WriterEUGENE, Ore. — Allyson Felix is supposed to be cementing her track legacy this summer.Instead, she comes into U.S. Olympic...
Serena, Venus, Roger, Novak in action on Day 5 at Wimbledon
By Chris LehouritesAP Sports WriterLONDON — Serena Williams and Roger Federer on Centre Court.Venus Williams and Novak Djokovic on No. 1 Court.There’s plenty to...
Coastal Carolina wins CWS vs. Arizona
By Eric OlsonAP Sports WriterOMAHA, Neb. — Coastal Carolina coach Gary Gilmore often said he just wanted his team to reach the College World...
Cavs extend qualifying offer to guard Matthew Dellavedova
By Tom WithersAP Sports WriterCLEVELAND — The NBA champion Cavaliers have made a qualifying offer to popular backup point guard Matthew Dellavedova, making him...
AP Source: Carle, Seidenberg among players on buyout waivers
By Stephen WhynoAP Sports WriterThe Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins are cutting ties with expensive defensemen to save some salary-cap space for next...
Charlotte hosts Paralympic trials-fest
By Allison GasparettiAssociated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Martha Ruether climbed out of the pool and listened to the crowd cheering, basking in the moment.The visually...