Local Sports Briefs
SOFTBALLFairborn Adult Summer League Standings(As of July 22)MONDAYRecreation Men’s E League(6:15 p.m.)1. Top Dog (9-0)2. Mr. P’s (5-3)3. Anonymous Joes (5-4)4. The Funk/MPPR Lawn...
Cubs get Aroldis Chapman in trade with Yankees
By Jay CohenAP Sports WriterCHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs acquired hard-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the New York Yankees on Monday,...
Busch hoping to use big Brickyard weekend for momentum
By Michael MarotAP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Busch used his first Brickyard 400 victory as a springboard to his first Sprint Cup title.He’s trying...
Instead of making history, Spieth trying to ignore it
By Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterSPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Jordan Spieth walked with purpose down the long corridor toward his locker, not stopping to look at...
A look at Baseball Hall of Fame inductees Griffey Jr. and Piazza
The Associated PressCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — A look at the players to be inducted July 24 into the Baseball Hall of Fame:GEORGE KENNETH GRIFFEY JR.:...
Harris shines despite Xenia loss
By Scott [email protected] — Meechi Harris would have rather traded a pair of post-game awards and impressive stats for a win.But after Xenia’s 37-20...
Four Marauders selected to SIAC Preseason All-Conference Team
For Greene County NewsMONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has named Clim Robbins, Nehemiah Coward, Deonate Gary and Aliou Diouf to the...
Lozano jolts the Joes
By John [email protected] — “Hip Hip, Jorge!”With each strikeout, Jorge Lozano’s Xenia Scout teammates would break into that cheer from the dugout. Fans heard...
Former NFL coach Dennis Green dies at 67
The Associated PressGLENDALE, Ariz. — Dennis Green, a trailblazing coach who led a Minnesota Vikings renaissance in the 1990s before a less successful run...
Froome crashes in Tour, finishes stage with teammate’s bike
By Samuel PetrequinAP Sports WriterSAINT-GERVAIS-LES-BAINS, France — Rain and crashes played havoc at the Tour de France on Friday as Chris Froome hit the...
