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Votto, Adleman lead Reds over Pirates 4-2

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds don’t play Pittsburgh again until August. They wish the wait wasn’t that long.Joey Votto doubled twice, drove in...

Hamm, Ostermeier lead Ladycats at Southern Ohio Classic

OWENSVILLE — Led by Mckenzie Hamm, the Blanchester girls track and field team finished second Wednesday in the Southern Ohio Classic at Clermont Northeastern...

Massie reserve baseball whips Warriors 21-0

The Clinton-Massie reserve baseball team defeated Goshen 21-0 Wednesday behind the shut-out pitching of Corey May.May went six innings and posted 12 strikeouts. He...

Quakers lose home finale to Tigers 9-2

The Wilmington College baseball team committed six errors leading to six unearned runs and a 9-2 loss to Wittenberg Wednesday in non-conference action at...

Slow play not an easy fix on the PGA Tour

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — In a recent magazine survey of PGA Tour players, 84 percent said they believe slow play is a problem.That might...

Hamilton, Mesoraco end homer droughts, Reds beat Pirates 7-2

CINCINNATI (AP) — Billy Hamilton didn’t even know how long it had been since he circled the bases.The Reds’ speedy leadoff hitter ended one...

Germany, France look to upset the favorites at hockey worlds

With Canada, Russia and the United States in the tournament, co-hosts France and Germany are going to need plenty of home ice advantage to...

Real-life ‘Rocky’ gets his moment on-screen

BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — Forty-two years after he stepped into the ring against Muhammad Ali as a 40-to-1 underdog, Chuck Wepner’s business card still...

Joey Logano, Penske penalized following victory at Richmond

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR has penalized Joey Logano four days after his win at Richmond International Raceway, essentially stripping him of all...

10 transfers who could make an impact in 2017

A fresh, new start can sometimes be just what the doctor ordered especially when it comes to the game of football. Here are 10...