Local Sports Briefs
PARALYMPICSVote Norman as world Athlete of the MonthGrace Norman, of Jamestown, has been listed as finalist as the International Paralympic Committee Athlete of the...
Alabama, SEC trying to stay in college football’s penthouse
By John ZenorAssociated PressA postseason rampage put both Alabama and the Southeastern Conference back on top in college football last season.Now, the trick will...
Hall of Fame game canceled because of poor field conditions
By Barry WilnerAP Pro Football WriterCANTON — An emotional and invigorating Hall of Fame weekend came to a grinding halt Sunday night when the...
With no clear favorite, Pac-12 promises memorable fall race
By Greg BeachamAssociated PressLOS ANGELES — Stanford coach David Shaw only needed a few words to epitomize why his Cardinal are the Pac-12 football...
Janney, 1996 World Cup team newest class of U.S. Hockey Hall
Associated PressCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Longtime high school coach Bill Belisle, forward Craig Janney and the 1996 World Cup of Hockey team are this...
NFL’s eyes on Cowboys’ Elliott, other rookies in 2016
By Schuyler DixonAP Sports WriterOXNARD, Calif. — Ezekiel Elliott leaves the field to screams of “Zeeeeeke!” from autograph-seeking fans who haven’t even seen him...
Tractor pullers solve fair’s moist clay
By John [email protected] — Once the drivers got the soggy clay of the Greene County Fairgrounds pulling lane figured out, the Ohio State Tractor...
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: ‘I want to race. I’m not ready to quit.’
By John KekisAP Sports WriterWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Say this about Dale Earnhardt Jr. — he follows doctor’s orders.After missing three straight Sprint Cup...
HOF 2016: Trailblazing success carries Dungy to Hall of Fame
By Fred GoodallAP Sports WriterTAMPA, Fla. — Nine games into his bid to transform the bumbling Tampa Bay Buccaneers into championship contenders, the normally...
Chris Buescher shoots for NASCAR’s Chase
By John KekisAP Sports WriterWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Chris Buescher is a giant step closer to qualifying for the Chase for the Sprint Cup...
