Sidelined: LGBT laws, NCAA policy could keep teams at home
By Joedy McCrearyAP Sports WriterTeams could pull out of scheduled NCAA events this spring because of new state laws in North Carolina, Mississippi and...
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HIGH SCHOOLBoys TennisCedarville sweeps GreenonThe Indians claimed all five wins in straight sets in Wednesday’s shutout of Greenon.Cedarville 5 Greenon 0SINGLES: 1. Health def....
LeBron has thought about playoffs matchup with Wade, Heat
By Tom WithersAP Sports WriterINDEPENDENCE — LeBron James isn’t looking too far forward in the NBA playoffs. He’s taken a peek, however.James has considered...
Firebirds edge ‘Creek, 1-0 in 12 innings
By John [email protected] — Three champions.With the sun going down and Kettering Fairmont fans, Beavercreek fans and even a few Centerville Elks looking on,...
Peavy allows four HRs in Giants’ 7-4 loss to Reds
By Mark SchmetzerAssociated PressCINCINNATI — When Jake Peavy can’t beat the Cincinnati Reds, he’s struggling.He lost to the Reds for the first time Wednesday,...
Nyquist draws No. 13 post as early 3-1 Kentucky Derby favorite
By Beth HarrisAP Racing WriterLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Doug O’Neill was all smiles after early 3-1 favorite Nyquist drew the No. 13 post for the...
H.S. softball seedings released
By John [email protected] for the 2016 high school sectional postseason softball tournaments were selected over the weekend.Of the area high schools in Greene County,...
Xenia nets Senior Night tennis win
By John [email protected] — On Senior Night, host Xenia earned a pair of singles wins and one doubles win to earn a hard-fought 3-2...
School sacks nation’s last tackle powder-puff football game
By Terry SpencerAssociated PressJUPITER, Fla. — What boosters describe as the nation’s last tackle powder-puff football game is no more, at least for now.After...
Rousseff lights Olympic flame as protesters hit the streets
By Eraldo PeresAssociated PressBRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s embattled President Dilma Rousseff ignited the Olympic flame on Tuesday, as a nationwide torch relay got under...
