Buckeyes expect challenge from Spartans
Andrew SeligmanAP Sports WriterNo doubt this is a big week for No. 2 Ohio State.The defending national champions are 10-0 with 23 straight wins...
WADA declares Russian anti-doping agency noncompliant
Eddie PellsAP National WriterCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Leaders of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) declared Russia’s anti-doping operation out of compliance Wednesday — a...
Struggling Murray gives himself haircut in loss
Chris LeHouritesAP Sports WriterLONDON — Andy Murray was struggling, both with his serve and his hair.He gave himself a little trim during a changeover...
Official visit becomes closing time for college coaches
By John MarshallAP Basketball WriterRENO, Nev. (AP) — University of Nevada coach Eric Musselman and his assistants hover around a computer screen, shifting names,...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLRiddle signs with Ohio ChristianXENIA — Xenia Christian senior Katie Riddle signed last week to play women’s soccer at Ohio Christian University.Riddle led...
Manziel named Browns’ starting QB
Tom WithersAP Sports WriterBEREA — There was no formal presentation or fanfare. No torch passing ceremony.Browns coach Mike Pettine simply pulled Johnny Manziel aside...
Cooke leads Dayton’s 80-48 rout of Alabama
Jeff GilbertAssociated PressDAYTON — Charles Cooke sat through a transfer season last year when a Dayton team that lacked depth won 27 games, including...
Ohio State third in playoff rankings
Ralph D. RussoAP College Football WriterClemson, Alabama, Ohio State and Notre Dame remained at the top of the College Football Playoff selection committee rankings.Iowa...
Phoenix finish frustrates fans
Jenna FryerAP Auto Racing WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — In this topsy-turvy second season of NASCAR’s new championship format, it was only fitting that the race...
Roger Federer ends Djokovic’s winning streak at ATP Finals
Chris LehouritesAP Sports WriterLONDON (AP) — Even the best player in the world can have an off day, especially when he’s playing someone many...
