Split widens between IOC and anti-doping leaders over Russia
By Stephen WilsonAP Sports WriterRIO DE JANEIRO — The split between Olympic leaders and global anti-doping officials over the Russian doping scandal continues to...
After NBA retirement, Stoudemire to play for Israeli team
By Samantha PellAP Sports WriterNEW YORK — Amare Stoudemire isn’t done yet.After retiring from the NBA on July 26, Stoudemire signed a two-year contract...
Questions abound on offense, defense for Super Bowl champs
By Arnie StapletonAP Pro Football WriterENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Super Bowl champs begin training camp Thursday with major questions on both sides of the...
Kaymer using Olympics as inspiration in PGA Championship
By Samantha PellAP Sports WriterSPRINGFIELD, N.J. — The chance to compete at the Olympics can’t come soon enough for Martin Kaymer.While the top four...
Russian weightlifters banned from Rio Olympics for doping
By Pablo GorondiAssociated PressBUDAPEST, Hungary — All of Russia’s weightlifters were banned from the Rio Olympics on Friday for doping for what the international...
Local Sports Briefs
FOOTBALLBocce Blitz to benefit Carroll HS football programBEAVERCREEK — The second annual “Bocce Blitz” will be held Saturday, Aug. 20. at Sons of Bella...
Will Power looks to add to win tally at Mid-Ohio
By Craig MerzAssociated PressLEXINGTON, Ohio — Will Power knows exactly where he stands heading into the Honda Indy 200 on Sunday at the Mid-Ohio...
RG3 not looking back, excited and ready to lead Browns
By Tom WithersAP Sports WriterBEREA, Ohio — He’s now RG4.3.Trying to revive a once soaring career that crashed badly in Washington, quarterback Robert Griffin...
Truex Jr. wins NASCAR pole at Pocono
Associated PressLONG POND, Pa. — Martin Truex Jr. turned a lap of 179.244 mph and won the pole Friday at Pocono Raceway.Truex won his...
Scouts season ends in extra-inning loss
By John [email protected] — Visiting Hamilton scored twice in the 10th inning to claim a 5-3 win in the deciding game of the Great...
