Local Sports Briefs
YOUTH WRESTLINGFairborn Youth Wrestling program seeks coaches, directorsFAIRBORN — The Fairborn Varsity Wrestling program is looking to start up the Skyhawk Youth wrestling program....
Xenia upended in Game 1
By John [email protected] — The host Xenia Scouts had plenty of opportunities early on, but just couldn’t capitalize, in Wednesday’s 5-4 loss to the...
Clean-shaven Johnson goes for No. 1 at PGA
By Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterSPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Dustin Johnson apparently had high expectations after winning his first major at the U.S. Open.He didn’t win...
USA Cycling at crossroads as Rio Olympics approaches
By Dave SkrettaAP Sports WriterKristin Armstrong could win her third straight Olympic gold medal in Rio. The women’s pursuit team is favored to capture...
Target leaving IndyCar after 27 seasons with Chip Ganassi
By Jenna FryerAP Auto Racing WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Target will leave IndyCar at the end of this season after 27 years with Chip Ganassi...
Putin slams discrimination as banned athletes join send-off
By Nataliya Vasilyeva and Rob HarrisAssociated PressMOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin hit out at “discrimination” against the country’s banned track and field athletes...
Carrasco’s rough inning dooms Indians in 4-1 loss
By Tom WithersAP Sports WriterCLEVELAND — Carlos Carrasco needed to be nearly perfect against Stephen Strasburg.One badly flawed inning doomed him and the Indians.Carrasco...
Bruce homer gives Reds 2-1 win over Giants
By Gideon RubinAssociated PressSAN FRANCISCO — The way the San Francisco Giants are going these days, even a solid outing from their four-time All-Star...
Rested Scouts begin playoff run
By John [email protected] — There was no big pile of collegiate baseball playing humanity after Sunday’s division clinching win. The Xenia Scouts know that...
Owner’s patience gives Bengals coach Lewis another chance
By Joe KayAP Sports WriterCINCINNATI — Any other NFL team would be starting the season with a new head coach.A playoff meltdown against Pittsburgh...
