Column: Martinsville gives new stars a chance to shine
By Jenna FryerAP Auto Racing WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s been all the usual suspects in victory lane through the first six NASCAR races this...
Reds rally for 6-2 win over Phillies
By Joe KayAP Sports WriterCINCINNATI — Joey Votto didn’t show up for his pregame introduction. He wasn’t much at the plate, either. With the...
Canada’s NHL playoff shutout has ‘painful’ ramifications
By Stephen WhynoAP Sports WriterPaul Samborski and his father, Lenn, were at Winnipeg Arena for the original Jets’ final playoff game in 1996 before...
Indianapolis set to be center of women’s basketball world
By Doug FeinbergAP Basketball WriterINDIANAPOLIS — All of the women’s basketball world will descend on Indianapolis this weekend in a celebration of the sport.For...
BASEBALL 2016: Who has the top pitching rotation?
By Janie McCauleyAP Baseball WriterSAN FRANCISCO — New York’s young fireballing rotation led the Mets back to the World Series at last.Matt Harvey, Noah...
Villanova has re-invented Big East back in Final Four
By Ralph D. RussoAP College Sports WriterHOUSTON — The Big East is back in the Final Four, reinvented and re-establishing itself as one of...
Solid Xenia effort sinks Springfield, 7-1
By John [email protected] — Combining solid defense and clutch hitting with senior Morgan McClain’s stellar pitching, the host Xenia Buccaneers girls varsity softball team...
Mohaymen, Nyquist set for Florida Derby battle
By Tim ReynoldsAP Sports WriterHALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — The Florida Derby could not have gotten a better scenario.Undefeated horses, one from the East, one...
Dragons announce TV, radio schedule
DAYTON —In 2016, 25 Dayton Dragons home games will be televised live from Fifth Third Field on Dayton’s CW. All games will be broadcast...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLBoys TennisXenia Christian opens season with a winENON — The Xenia Christian Ambassadors tennis team defeated Greenon High School by a score of...
