Local Sports Briefs
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...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLBaseballBeavercreek defeats FairmontBEAVERCREEK — The host Beavercreek Beavers claimed a 1-0 win over Kettering Fairmont in extra innings, to take sole possession of...
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...
