Golden State backups pull their weight and then some
By Janie McCauleyAP Sports WriterOAKLAND, Calif. — Big man Marreese Speights is thrilled he has Steve Kerr’s blessing to let it fly from long...
Behavior policy could strip the drama from NASCAR
By Jenna FryerAP Auto Racing WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR heads into its first weekend off this season hoping fans are thrilled with the improved...
Jason Day tweaks back in victory at Match Play
By Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterAUSTIN, Texas — Jason Day overcame an early deficit to win his opening match Wednesday in the Dell Match Play.Now...
Indians hit 4 homers to beat Royals, 7-6
By Gary SchatzAssociated PressGOODYEAR, Ariz. — Tyler Naquin homered twice and Francisco Lindor and Jason Kipnis also homered, powering the Cleveland Indians to a...
Glut of ACC teams in Sweet 16 is great, but so are underdogs
By Eric OlsonAP Sports WriterThe NCAA Tournament has reached the Sweet 16, and many of the usual suspects made it. There also are a...
Plenty of statistical quirks in this year’s NCAA men’s tournament
By Steve MegargeeAP Sports WriterThe short sample size of NCAA Tournament play can create some statistical oddities.A team that has struggled to rebound all...
Real Madrid to play Paris Saint-Germain in Columbus
The Associated PressCOLUMBUS — Spanish club Real Madrid will play Paris Saint-Germain this summer in the first international soccer match ever to take place...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLEasterling named to NIKE football competitionCOLUMBUS — Fairborn High School football player Brandon Easterling has been selected to compete in NIKE’s “The Opening”...
Roark finds right fit at Fairborn
By John [email protected] uses the number of trips to Fairborn High School’s weight room as his calendar.Based on the many trips he’s made to...
Browns coach Hue Jackson talks up RGIII, rookie QBs
By Rob MaddiAP Pro Football WriterBOCA RATON, Fla. — Browns coach Hue Jackson had high praise for Robert Griffin III. And Jared Goff. And...
