NASCAR expands Chase format to other two national series
Jenna FryerAP Auto Racing WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR is expanding its Chase format to include its feeder series, meaning the champions from the Xfinity...
Bengals coaching staff undergoes significant change
Joe KayAP Sports WriterCINCINNATI — The Bengals already have a different look as they try to dig out of their latest playoff flop, with...
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HIGH SCHOOLBoys BasketballBeavercreek wins at TroyTROY — Jon Alessandro scored a team-high 27 points, Jackson Back scored 11, Jackson Hansen tossed in 10 points,...
Tennis stars, past and present, want names of match-fixers
Jocelyn GeckerAssociated PressMELBOURNE, Australia — Around the world, players, commentators and fans echoed the call of Roger Federer, who wants to know names of...
Dee Gordon signs $50 million, 5-year deal with Miami Marlins
Steven WineAP Sports WriterMIAMI — Dee Gordon put his signature on a $50 million, five-year contract with the Miami Marlins as more than a...
Stingy defense leads to ‘Creek win
By Scott [email protected] — Beavercreek got defensive in a 39-26 win over Fairmont in a Greater Western Ohio League girls basketball game Wednesday at...
These Broncos are accustomed to close games … and wins
Arnie StapletonAP Pro Football WriterENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos don’t get tight when their games get that way.Their 23-16 win over Pittsburgh on...
Bucs defense wears down Bellbrook
By John [email protected] — For at least one half of boys high school basketball, it looked as if the host Bellbrook Golden Eagles had...
Cavs staggered by blowout loss
Tom WithersAP Sports WriterCLEVELAND — Cleveland’s locker room finally opened nearly 25 minutes after a seismic loss to the NBA champions. David Blatt turned...
Notables fall in first round of Australian Open
John PyeAP Sports WriterMELBOURNE, Australia — For five sets and nearly five hours, two chiseled Spanish left-handers went head-to-head again at the Australian Open.It...
