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‘Always had a ball in his hands’

LEES CREEK — As a child, Wyatt Floyd wasn’t too hard to find.Just follow the sounds of a bouncing basketball.“I was thinking back to...

Lions outlast Wilmington JV boys 42-37

The Wilmington High School reserve boys basketball team dropped a hard-fought game Tuesday to New Richmond, 42-37, at Fred Summers Court.The two teams were...

Newest WHS wall of fame member

Sam Spirk was inducted into the Wilmington High School athletic wall of fame Tuesday night at Fred Summers Court. A prep All-America soccer player,...

NASCAR season begins with Truex reigning, series rebuilding

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. has been all over the country during his brief reign as NASCAR’s newest champion. Since winning his...

Hurricane claims outright SBAAC title

Before a spirited Senior Night crowd, the Wilmington boys basketball team posted its 13th victory on the season Tuesday night, a 67-37 defeat of...

No. 6 Cincinnati routs UCF 77-40 for 15th straight win

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Kyle Washington scored 13 points, Gary Clark added 12, and No. 6 Cincinnati gave another dominating defensive performance on...

Team effort gives Falcons 73-59 win over Warriors

ADAMS TOWNSHIP – Clinton-Massie bounced back from its loss at Batavia, which was previously winless in the conference, with a 73-59 win Tuesday versus...

Bluiett helps No. 5 Xavier get past Butler 98-93 in OT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Trevon Bluiett scored 17 of his 26 points in the final 14½ minutes of regulation and overtime Tuesday night to help...

Josh McDaniels backs out of deal to become Colts coach

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josh McDaniels has backed out of a deal to become the Indianapolis’ Colts new coach, a decision that shocked the franchise...

Wildcats wear down Tigers, pick up 69-60 win

BLANCHESTER — Much like the first meeting between Blanchester and Bethel-Tate, the Wildcats wore out an undermanned Tiger team in the second half Tuesday...