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By Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterThe stage is set for women’s golf to finally get the attention it deserves.The U.S. Women’s Open is the biggest...

SOFTBALLFairborn Softball Standings(Through July 5, 2016)MONDAYRecreation Men’s E (6:15 p.m.)1. Top Dog (7-0)2. Mr. P’s (5-1)3.(tie) Anonymous JoesThe Funk/MPPR Lawn Care (3-4)5. Average Joes...

By Pat GrahamAP Sports WriterEUGENE, Ore. — McDonald’s and Nike are in Boris Berian’s rearview mirror.His next supersized challenge: The Olympics.Berian earned his spot...

By Samuel PetrequinAP Sports WriterLIMOGES, France — Hit by a virus, denied a place on the Tour de France and then parting company with...

By Ronald BlumAP Baseball WriterNEW YORK — The Chicago Cubs became the first team since the 1976 Cincinnati Reds’ Big Red Machine to have...

By Andrew SeligmanAP Sports WriterCHICAGO — John Lackey’s winless streak stretched to five games, Chicago manager Joe Maddon was ejected and the Cincinnati Reds...

By Howard FendrichAP Tennis WriterLONDON — In some ways, making it to a Grand Slam semifinal is rather been-there, done-that for Venus Williams.She is,...

The Associated PressCHICAGO — The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a minor league contract with Cuban free agent shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez.The Reds announced the...

By John [email protected] — An air of confidence can go a long way towards one’s success. And right now, the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate...

PARALYMPICSNorman named to Team USA, twiceCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Grace Norman, of Jamestown, was officially named to both the U.S. Paralympic Triathlon team, and the...