First gold medal in Rio goes to US shooter Virginia Thrasher
RIO DE JANEIRO — Virginia Thrasher went through a three-week spring whirlwind, winning three NCAA titles and a spot on the U.S. Olympic Shooting...
Bolt says tight schedule slowed down 100-meter sprinters
RIO DE JANEIRO — Usain Bolt rarely complains about going too fast.After the rushed road to Sunday night’s 100-meter final, he had to make...
Upset over Nadal puts del Potro in tennis final vs. Murray
RIO DE JANEIRO — Juan Martin del Potro ended Rafael Nadal’s bid for an unprecedented second Olympic singles gold medal in a thrill-a-minute semifinal,...
Even Olympic selfies are complicated by Koreas’ rivalry
RIO DE JANEIRO — Nothing is ever easy for the rival Koreas, even that most ubiquitous and usually innocent of Olympic interactions, the selfie.Like...
WSU receives $700,000 grant to certify high school teachers to teach college courses
For Greene County News
FAIRBORN — A state grant of more than $700,000 will enable Wright State University to help high school teachers qualify to...
Fairborn High School receives bomb threat
By Whitney Vickers
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FAIRBORN — Fairborn High School received a bomb threat approximately 11:10 a.m., leading the school to evacuate the students and the Fairborn...
US ousted, Sweden wins 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 draw
BRASILIA, Brazil — Taunted by local fans since the Olympics began and stinging from a surprising loss, Hope Solo called Sweden a “bunch of...
Smooth sailing? US men’s basketball seeks more Olympic gold
RIO DE JANEIRO — There were so many questions about their cushy accommodations it seemed the Americans were on vacation.Yes, the U.S. men’s basketball...
Biles’ run at Olympic history ends with bronze on the beam
RIO DE JANEIRO — Simone Biles felt her right foot slip. Then her left.As she reached down to steady herself on the balance beam...
‘Final Five’ win one more gymnastics gold for Karolyi
RIO DE JANEIRO — Martha Karolyi leaned forward, her hands clutching the railing in front of her seat. Knuckles white. Head tilted. Body tense.It...
