Ex-NFL player pleads guilty to stealing from Ohio charities
Mark GillispieAssociated PressCLEVELAND — A former NFL wide receiver who’d become a respected and popular figure in the city where he played his best...
No. 5 Xavier in running for high NCAA tournament seed
Joe KayAP Sports WriterCINCINNATI — When Xavier went to Michigan for its third game of the season and won by 16 points, the Musketeers...
Adkins rounding third and headed for … Columbus
By John [email protected] — When coach Robert Rose took then-freshman Evan Adkins to the state high school bowling championships two years ago, Rose found...
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COLLEGEMeade named Cedarville University women’s soccer coachCEDARVILLE — Veteran women’s collegiate soccer coach Jonathan Meade has been chosen as the new head coach of...
Honda Classic gives golfers chance for redemption
Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — A missed tee shot by Rickie Fowler. A missed putt by Phil Mickelson. A missed opportunity...
Stewart-Haas Racing leaving Chevrolet for Ford in 2017
Jenna FryerAP Auto Racing WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a bid to strengthen its NASCAR roster, Ford pulled off a surprising coup Wednesday by snagging...
Despite offseason deals, Reds’ Phillips back for 11th year
Gary SchatzAssociated PressGOODYEAR, Ariz. — Brandon Phillips was traded twice this offseason but is back with the Reds for the 11th season.Reds President of...
AP’s DERBY TOP 10: No. 2 Mohaymen set for Fountain of Youth
Richard RosenblattAP Racing WriterMohaymen is primed to put his unbeaten record on the line this weekend in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.And he’s not...
Warriors fastest in NBA history to 50 wins
Paul NewberryAP Sports WriterATLANTA — Stephen Curry pumped a fist, wagged a finger and even gave a little shimmy with his shoulders.Chalk up No....
New coordinators in spotlight as spring football blooms
Ralph D. RussoAP College Football WriterSpring comes early in college football — or at least spring practice does.Arizona, Duke and Northwestern have already started...