Skyhawks overcome obstacles to beat Xenia
By John [email protected] — The host Fairborn Skyhawks took advantage of a rare call, and overcame plenty of obstacles along the way, in Wednesday’s...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLBoys TennisSpringboro sweeps FairbornFAIRBORN — Between the raindrops and the thunderclaps on Tuesday night, the Fairborn Skyhawks (0-14) hosted undefeated Springboro (9-0) in...
Court decision on Brady’s case affirms Goodell’s power
By Rob MaaddiAP Pro Football WriterReinstatement of Tom Brady’s four-game “Deflategate” suspension affirmed NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s power — a major point of contention...
Best and worst of times: Rio Olympic countdown hits 100 days
By Stephen WadeAP Sports WriterRIO DE JANEIRO — Two years ago, the Australian International Olympic Committee member John Coates called the preparations for the...
Kil-Kare opens 2016 drag racing season
By John [email protected] — The 2016 drag racing season got under way with cool breezes and bright sunshine, Saturday, at Kil-Kare Dragway, located at...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLSOFTBALLRams blanked by West Liberty-SalemWEST LIBERTY — Greeneview was limited to one hit in Monday’s Ohio Heritage Conference loss to West Liberty-Salem.Six WLS...
Minority coaches struggle to get opportunities in NCAA
By Jon KrawczynskiAP Basketball WriterWhen Dave Dickerson’s five-season run at Tulane came to an end in 2010, he joined Thad Matta’s staff at Ohio...
Column: Not even bump-and-run generates good vibes in NASCAR
By Jenna FryerAP Auto Racing WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Racing doesn’t get much better than a bump-and-run on the final lap for the victory. It’s...
Ex-NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel indicted in Texas
By Nomaan MerchantAssociated PressDALLAS — Johnny Manziel was indicted Tuesday on a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from allegations that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend during...
Riverside vets sink Xenia
By John [email protected] — If the outcomes of games in any sport were determined by a school’s size, Xenia would’ve been a shoo in...
