Murray advances in Australia
John PyeAP Sports WriterMELBOURNE, Australia — In the darker moments, when the medical needs of his family were becoming more urgent, Andy Murray thought...
Improved Beavercreek falls to Talawanda Braves
By John [email protected] — There’s a scene in the 1977 hockey movie “Slap Shot” where Charleston Chiefs goalie Denis Lemieux is found still flailing...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLGirls BasketballBeavercreek takes Wayne to overtimeBEAVERCREEK — Host Beavercreek gave state-ranked Huber Heights Wayne all they could handle in Saturday’s Greater Miami Conference,...
AFC title win was worth $2 million to Manning
Arnie StapletonAP Pro Football WriterENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Peyton Manning earned back half of the $4 million pay cut he accepted last winter by leading...
James, Anthony top 30 finalists for Olympic basketball team
Brian MahoneyAP Basketball WriterLeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are a step closer to a fourth Olympics, and Stephen Curry is in position for his...
Bryant’s All-Star nod bumps more deserving player
Paul NewberryAP National WriterKobe Bryant gets to start one more All-Star Game.No complaints here.As one of the greatest players in NBA history, he deserved...
Brady vs. Manning XVII on tap
Arnie StapletonAP Pro Football WriterDENVER — The final chapter of the greatest quarterback rivalry in NFL history plays out in all likelihood Sunday with...
NCAA autonomy group approves new concussion protections
Jim VertunoAP Sports WriterSAN ANTONIO — The NCAA’s major conferences approved a rule Friday requiring that school medical professionals have autonomous and final authority...
ABC begins NBA Saturday primetime schedule
Brian MahoneyAP Basketball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — The NBA and ABC have big Saturday night plans.When Cleveland hosts Chicago this weekend, it marks the...
Federer wins 300th Grand Slam match
John PyeAP Sports WriterMELBOURNE, Australia — The countless records and accolades accumulated over a long and illustrious career don’t in any way diminish Roger...
