Beavercreek trio state bound
By John [email protected] — Three Beavercreek High School track and field standouts earned trips to Columbus next week. Meanwhile, two other Greene County-area athletes...
Castroneves still chasing fourth Indianapolis 500 victory
By Dave SkrettaAP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLIS — Trying to persuade Helio Castroneves to rank his three Indianapolis 500 victories is tantamount to asking an adoring...
Charlotte hosts Paralympic trials-fest
By Allison GasparettiAssociated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Martha Ruether climbed out of the pool and listened to the crowd cheering, basking in the moment.The visually...
Adieu, Rafa: 9-time French Open champ Nadal out with injury
By Howard FendrichAP Tennis WriterPARIS — For a decade, Rafael Nadal ruled Roland Garros the way no other man has dominated any Grand Slam...
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OLYMPICSRowing Assn. hosting Olympic DayDAYTON — The Greater Dayton Rowing Association (GDRA), located at 101 East Helena St. in Dayton, will be hosting a...
Race to Rio is intense among South Koreans on LPGA Tour
By Larry LageAP Sports WriterANN ARBOR, Mich. — The race to Rio is playing out all over the globe with athletes competing for coveted...
Meet the man Indy 500 champions say saved the race
By Jenna FryerAP Auto Racing WriterINDIANAPOLIS — It was 1945 and the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway was in disrepair. Already in desperate need of...
Raptors counting on home court for advantage against Cavs
By Ian HarrisonAssociated PressTORONTO — To keep their season alive, the Toronto Raptors are counting on a home-court advantage that saved them before.LeBron James...
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HIGH SCHOOLFootballBottorff to be inducted into MVFCA HallXENIA — According to Xenia Schools Superintendent Denny Morrison, current Xenia High School assistant football coach Mack...
San Jose Sharks heading to first Stanley Cup final
By Josh DubowAP Sports WriterSAN JOSE, Calif. — Two years after their most devastating playoff loss, the San Jose Sharks held their most meaningful...