Cardinals running game sputtering in playoffs
Bob BaumAP Sports WriterTEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals’ once robust running game has all but vanished in recent weeks. Now the team has...
NASCAR expands Chase format to other two national series
Jenna FryerAP Auto Racing WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR is expanding its Chase format to include its feeder series, meaning the champions from the Xfinity...
Bengals coaching staff undergoes significant change
Joe KayAP Sports WriterCINCINNATI — The Bengals already have a different look as they try to dig out of their latest playoff flop, with...
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HIGH SCHOOLBoys BasketballBeavercreek wins at TroyTROY — Jon Alessandro scored a team-high 27 points, Jackson Back scored 11, Jackson Hansen tossed in 10 points,...
Tennis stars, past and present, want names of match-fixers
Jocelyn GeckerAssociated PressMELBOURNE, Australia — Around the world, players, commentators and fans echoed the call of Roger Federer, who wants to know names of...
Dee Gordon signs $50 million, 5-year deal with Miami Marlins
Steven WineAP Sports WriterMIAMI — Dee Gordon put his signature on a $50 million, five-year contract with the Miami Marlins as more than a...
Stingy defense leads to ‘Creek win
By Scott [email protected] — Beavercreek got defensive in a 39-26 win over Fairmont in a Greater Western Ohio League girls basketball game Wednesday at...
These Broncos are accustomed to close games … and wins
Arnie StapletonAP Pro Football WriterENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos don’t get tight when their games get that way.Their 23-16 win over Pittsburgh on...
Bucs defense wears down Bellbrook
By John [email protected] — For at least one half of boys high school basketball, it looked as if the host Bellbrook Golden Eagles had...
Cavs staggered by blowout loss
Tom WithersAP Sports WriterCLEVELAND — Cleveland’s locker room finally opened nearly 25 minutes after a seismic loss to the NBA champions. David Blatt turned...