Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLSwimming & DivingCANTON — Several Greene County area high school swimming competitors competed in the state swimming championships, Friday and Saturday at the...
Area wrestlers headed to Columbus
By John [email protected] — Despite having earned a second consecutive trip to the state wrestling championships in Columbus, Fairborn’s A.J. Warner wasn’t pleased with...
Indians fall in district title game
By John [email protected] CITY — There are just days when you play your best and end up losing to an opponent who just played...
Nonprofits to NFL: Stop pushing fantasy sports on kids
Philip MarceloAssociated PressBOSTON — The National Football League should stop offering fantasy sports competitions to children because the games could lead some young sports...
Professional boxers could be cleared to compete in Olympics
The Associated PressMANCHESTER, England — The world’s best professional boxers could be eligible to compete in this year’s Olympics under proposals put forward by...
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...