Sports federations concerned about venues for Rio Games
By Graham DunbarAP Sports WriterLAUSANNE, Switzerland — International sports federations expressed concern Tuesday over problems with venues for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro,...
Boston Marathon winner gives trophy to 1966 pioneer woman
By Jimmy GolenAP Sports WriterBOSTON — Atsede Baysa learned a little about the Boston Marathon’s history a few days before she ran in it,...
Merriweather named WSU women’s basketball coach
For Greene County NewsFAIRBORN — Katrina Merriweather, an assistant coach at WSU for the past six seasons, has been named the head women’s basketball...
Reds swipe 5 bases in an inning, hold on to beat Rockies 4-3
By Joe KayAP Sports WriterCINCINNATI — Jay Bruce had two of the Reds’ five steals in the second inning off Jorge De La Rosa...
Fairborn rallies past Patriots
By John [email protected] — Despite the sunny afternoon, it took a little while for the Fairborn bats to warm up on Saturday. But once...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLTRACK & FIELDHow area teams fared in area track and field meets over the weekend, with competitor’s top-5 finish, name, school and time/distance:Vandalia...
By John [email protected] Norman set a new International Paralympic Committee world record for the 1,500-meter run, at Saturday’s Vandalia Butler Invitational track and field...
Baffert’s Cupid enters Arkansas Derby as favorite
By Kurt VoigtAP Sports WriterHOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Bob Baffert has had plenty of time to reflect on last year’s remarkable Triple Crown run...
After apology, Philly among many Jackie Robinson tributes
By Errin Haines Whack and Joe ResnickAssociated Press WritersPHILADELPHIA — As cities across the country honored Jackie Robinson’s pioneering baseball career, one also apologized...
