NASCAR allows franchise system to give team owners value
Jenna FryerAP Auto Racing WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR announced a dramatic overhaul of its business model Tuesday, shifting to a franchise-like system that is...
Balanced Golden Eagles soar past Monroe
By John [email protected] — It’s said that it’s difficult to beat the same team three times in one season. Well, undefeated Bellbrook may be...
US women start quest for 4th straight Olympic soccer gold medal
Anne M. PetersonAP Sports WriterThe United States starts its pursuit of a fourth straight gold medal in women’s Olympic soccer over the next two...
Broncos parade through Denver, leave questions for later
Donna Bryson and Pat GrahamDENVER — Tens of thousands of fans cheered the Denver Broncos as the Super Bowl champions paraded through downtown Tuesday,...
Jordan Spieth: the target inside and outside the ropes
Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterPEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Jordan Spieth had to work his way through about 100 people who blocked his path to the...
Lumberjacks don’t pout in win over Bellbrook
By John [email protected] — Visiting Oakwood grabbed a big halftime lead, nearly lost it all, then finished with a flurry to defeat Southwestern Buckeye...
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HIGH SCHOOLGirls BasketballBulldogs defeat Frankin MonroeARCANUM — Visiting Yellow Springs won a see-saw battle with Franklin Monroe on Monday. After trailing 8-6, Yellow Springs...
Newton defends actions at Super Bowl
Steve ReedAP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton isn’t apologizing for acting like a “sore loser” after the Super Bowl.The league’s MVP has been...
No. 5 Xavier having best season with room to grow
Joe KayAP Sports WriterCINCINNATI — No Xavier team has won 20 games so quickly or been ranked so high. Yet the No. 5 Musketeers...
Miller awaits offseason filled with fun, rewards
Arnie StapletonAP Pro Football WriterSAN FRANCISCO — On top of his game and now the world, Von Miller’s docket is quickly filling up.A parade....