Syrian swimmer hopes to represent refugees at Rio Olympics
By Ciaran FaheyAssociated PressBERLIN — One year after swimming for her life in Greek coastal waters, Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini could be swimming at...
AP freelance writers Jerry Brown in Glendale, Ariz.; Mike Cranston in Tempe, Arizona; Alan...
By Paul NewberryAP National WriterThis is a debate with no bad guys.Kudos to Adam LaRoche for wanting to spend quality time with his teenage...
50 years later, Texas Western’s win resonates off the court
By Tim ReynoldsAP Basketball WriterMIAMI — The opposing team’s locker room is a place Pat Riley has generally considered off-limits for almost all his...
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COLLEGEMen’s BasketballDonlon let go at Wright StateFAIRBORN — Wright State University Athletics Director Bob Grant has announced the university will be changing coaches for...
Colts honor former QB Peyton Manning
By Michael MarotAP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLIS — Peyton Manning took one more victory lap around Indianapolis on Friday.It’s not likely to be his last.Less than...
NHL Playoff races are limited, but intense
By Stephen WhynoAP Sports WriterEven though Wayne Simmonds grew up in Toronto, his girlfriend wondered what he was doing sitting on the couch Sunday...
Ohio State smothers Buffalo to advance in NCAA women’s tournament
By Mitch StacyAP Sports WriterCOLUMBUS — Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points to help Ohio State rout Buffalo 88-69 on Friday in a first-round game...
Hamilton fastest in wet opening practice at Australian Grand Prix
By Chris LinesAP Sports WriterMELBOURNE, Australia — Reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in first practice for the season-opening...
Jason Day builds a big lead at Bay Hill
By Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterORLANDO, Fla. — Jason Day felt like he was bearing down on each shot. He made it look much easier...
