Cubs take aim at postseason after making big leap
Andrew SeligmanAP Sports WriterCHICAGO — No matter how the playoffs turn out for the Chicago Cubs, manager Joe Maddon wanted to know one thing.“How...
Charske runners slosh through the cold, rain
KETTERING — It was cold, gray and rainy, but that didn’t stop more than 500 Ohio area cross country runners from tackling the hills...
After years of declines, MLB offense perks up in 2nd half
NEW YORK (AP) — As fresh-faced rookies cleared fences right along with the reliable sluggers into late September, hitters perked up in the second...
Talk surrounding NFL game in London is about toilet paper
LONDON (AP) — Call it the Toilet Bowl.Much of the talk surrounding the first of three regular-season NFL games in London has been hijacked...
Rain at Dover washes out qualifying; Kenseth on pole
DOVER, Del. (AP) — For a driver on the brink of championship elimination, Kevin Harvick might have the biggest target at Dover.The mission is...
Clemson’s Deshaun, Notre Dame’s DeShone: QBs look to shine
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s Deshaun Watson and Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer share similar names, the leadership of two high-performing offenses — and the...
Hoosiers get shot for signature win against No. 1 Ohio St.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana wants to treat this week’s Big Ten opener like any other.Coach Kevin Wilson has discussed the nuts and bolts of...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLSOCCERMVSSCA High School Soccer PollsBelow is the Miami Valley Scholastic Soccer Coaches local high school soccer poll, as of Oct. 2.BOYSDivision I1.(tie) Lebanon,...
Fullbacks are alive and well in Big Ten
Andy Janovich is the envy of every Big Ten fullback and a rock star to Nebraska fans this week.In an era when players at...
Golden Eagles upset Valley View
BELLBROOK — After a disappointing loss to Eaton last week, Bellbrook was hoping to bounce back with another Southwestern Buckeye League matchup against Germantown...
