Cavs’ big man thriving in second postseason
By Tom WithersAP Sports WriterINDEPENDENCE — When the so-far-perfect Cavaliers held on in Game 4 and finished their sweep of overmatched Atlanta, LeBron James...
After new revelations, WADA to probe claims of Sochi doping
By Eddie PellsAP National WriterMONTREAL — The World-Anti Doping Agency is expanding its investigation into doping inside the Russian sports system after a whistleblower...
Finchem not concerned over five players skipping Olympics
By Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem doesn’t believe that five players skipping the Olympics will hurt...
Boxing’s next big fight could be a real knockout
By Tim DahlbergAP Sports ColumnistLAS VEGAS — The good news for boxing fans is the fight they really want to see may actually happen...
Serena Williams opens clay season with a win in Rome
By Andrew DampfAP Sports WriterROME — Serena Williams got her clay-court season off to a strong start with a 6-4, 6-3 win over 51st-ranked...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLGirls LacrosseBeavercreek defeats ‘BurgA trio of Beavercreek players scored a trio of goals in Monday’s 18-2 Beavers win over Miamisburg. Sabra Woodruff, Alyssa...
A rusty Masters champion gets back to work
By Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Masters champion Danny Willett has been away from golf for a month and has been...
Curry NBA’s first unanimous MVP
By Janie McCauleyAP Sports WriterOAKLAND, Calif. — From the jaw-dropping half-court heaves that somehow sink through the net to the dazzling drives and zippy...
Frueh solid in Xenia Christian win
By John [email protected] — With a series of solid defensive efforts behind him, Xenia Christian junior right hander Austin Frueh did the rest.Frueh scattered...
Pirates at Reds game postponed because of rain
By Joe KayAP Sports WriterCINCINNATI — Manager Clint Hurdle likes the Pirates’ lineup so much that he doesn’t want to break it up.He chose...
