Gordie Howe was ‘the ultimate professional hockey player’
By Stephen WhynoAP Sports WriterGordie Howe helped revolutionize the NHL by sheer force.He could deliver an elbow as well as he could score. While...
Exaggerator seeks slice of history in Belmont Stakes
By Richard RoseblattAP Racing WriterNEW YORK — Even without a Triple Crown on the line, there’s always a slice of history waiting at the...
Munoz earns 1st career IndyCar pole at Texas, Dixon is 2nd
By Stephen HawkinsAP Sports WriterFORT WORTH, Texas — Carlos Munoz qualified second for the Indianapolis 500 in his IndyCar Series debut. Three years later,...
Logano wins pole at Michigan, 2nd of season, 16th of career
By Larry LageAP Sports WriterBROOKLYN, Mich. — Joey Logano improved his chances of racing to his first NASCAR Sprint Cup victory of the year,...
Two Raiders drafted by Major League clubs
For Greene County NewsFAIRBORN — Senior pitcher Jesse Scholtens and junior catcher Sean Murphy were both selected during Friday’s Major League Baseball Draft.Murphy was...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLWetzel named Official of the YearCOLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association named Richard Wetzel, of Bellbrook, the 2015-‘16 Girls Swimming and...
Ali would have been pleased by crowd at Muslim service
By Tim DahlbergAP Sports ColumnistLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Muhammad Ali’s last wish was that people from all walks of life could gather together to bid...
Love lost? Cavs wait for Kevin Love’s return in NBA Finals
By Tom WithersAP Sports WriterCLEVELAND — Kevin Love smiled as he walked onto the court, sharing a handshake and laugh with teammate Jordan McRae....
Exaggerator’s trainer in spotlight for Belmont Stakes
By Richard RosenblattAP Racing WriterNEW YORK — While he always says he’s thankful just for being able to train horses, Keith Desormeaux stops short...
