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Chua named OAC Baseball Hitter of the Week

AUSTINTOWN – Wilmington College baseball senior Joshua Chua has been named Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Baseball Hitter of the Week for games played March...

Lang nets 9 in WC men’s lacrosse victory, 20-3

DELPHI, Ohio - The Wilmington College men’s lacrosse team won a lopsided affair 20-3 against Mt. St. Joseph University Tuesday evening.The Quakers will take...

Edwards’ basketball background helps Purdue with versatility

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue’s Vincent Edwards never had a choice when it came to playing basketball. It was in his blood.His father,...

NCAA women’s tourney attendance at highest level since 2008

Eds: Updates with NCA quote. With AP Photos.NEW YORK (AP) — Dawn Staley and her South Carolina Gamecocks did more than just prepare for...

‘Snacks’ Norvell fires up low-key Gonzaga

Zach Norvell Jr. earned the nickname “Snacks” for his affinity for candy and chocolate. Gonzaga’s coaches picked up on it when Norvell’s father used...

Elite defense enables Michigan to win ugly

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — When Jordan Poole’s long 3-pointer dropped through the net for Michigan, a whole lot of unsightly shooting beforehand was...

Column: Gordon mulls match race against Waltrip in Martinsville

Life is good for Jeff Gordon. He is juggling post-retirement life quite fabulously, mixing in broadcast duties for Fox Sports, working with his former...

NHL: Metropolitan Division madness gets contenders playoff-ready

The bruises on Travis Konecny’s legs are marks of Metropolitan Division hockey. In the third period of a crucial late-season divisional game, the undersized...

NBA: McCutchen hopes meetings with players show refs’ commitment

NEW YORK (AP) — As Monty McCutchen visits NBA teams on behalf of referees, he’s hearing plenty of what he calls constructive criticism, delivered...

IndyCar inks 3-year media rights deal with NBC Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — IndyCar has signed a new media rights package with NBC Sports Group that will dramatically increase its exposure next season...