Coach says athlete entitlement a factor in her retirement
Pat Eaton-RobbAP Sports WriterSTORRS, Conn. — SMU women’s basketball coach Rhonda Rompola has said her decision to retire at age 55 is driven by...
Are dwindling Cup car counts a cause for concern?
Paul NewberryAP National WriterHAMPTON, Ga. — All eyes will be on the guys up front during Sunday’s NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.It might...
Cardale Jones trying to boost NFL draft stock
Michael MarotAP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLIS — The Cardale Jones relaunch campaign is cranking up.He still looks and sounds like an NFL quarterback. He still believes...
Indians agree to minor league deal with outfielder Venable
The Associated PressGOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Cleveland Indians have agreed to a one-year minor league deal with 33-year-old outfielder Will Venable.Venable, a college teammate...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLBellbrook names Jenkins football coachBELLBROOK — Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools and the Bellbrook Athletic Department named Jeff Jenkins as the school’s varsity head football coach...
Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry is on a roll
Tim ReynoldsAP Basketball WriterA 40-footer buzzer-beater in Miami one night. A 45-footer to beat the clock in Orlando the very next night. In both...
Avalanche-Red Wings set to play NHL outdoor game
Pat GrahamAP Sports WriterDENVER — This is Joe Sakic’s version of a hat trick as he returns to the ice: Don’t get hurt, avoid...
Golden Eagles nab district title with win over Kenton Ridge
By John [email protected] — A big dose of defensive pressure, solid ball handling from the Golden Eagles guards, and a typical 20-point outing from...
Garcia, Thompson tied for lead at Honda Classic
Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Sergio Garcia made an eagle, avoided an alligator and wound up in a share of the...
Ex-NFL player pleads guilty to stealing from Ohio charities
Mark GillispieAssociated PressCLEVELAND — A former NFL wide receiver who’d become a respected and popular figure in the city where he played his best...
