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How come my dog never wins Westminster? Who’s the top pooch?

NEW YORK (AP) — Be it a boerboel or basenji, a Swedish vallhund or Norwegian elkhound, all eyes in dogdom will be on Madison...

NBA: Doc’s All-Star Game advice ‘best to keep your enemies happy’

If Doc Rivers had any advice for Steve Kerr, it would probably be to forget about Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry at the All-Star...

ICYMI: Drake basketball is having season to remember.

Drake women’s basketball is having a season to remember.The Bulldogs (20-4) have won 14 straight games and are off to the best start in...

Braves acquire Brandon Phillips from Reds in trade

ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves acquired three-time All-Star Brandon Phillips on Sunday from the Cincinnati Reds for left-hander Andrew McKirahan and minor league right-hander...

Spieth piling up wins at rate not seen since Tiger Woods

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Winning has come so quickly for Jordan Spieth that even at age 23, he wondered if he took it for...

Column: Did Kyle Schwarber’s World Series success make spring training obsolete?

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Spring training traditionally has been a slow, six- or seven-week crawl to Opening Day, with pitchers and hitters alike taking plenty...

UPDATE W/PHOTOS: Edingfield, Lady ’Cane prevails over Lady Cavs 40-32

WILMINGTON — Wilmington senior Emily Edingfield capped a 13-4 run early in the fourth quarter as the Lady Hurricane defeated Chillicothe 40-32 Saturday night...

Ladycats top Lady ‘Dogs, assured of winning season

GOSHEN - Blanchester erupted for 14 points in the final quarter Saturday and defeated Batavia 35-27 in the Southern Buckeye Athletic & Academic Conference...

Fast start lifts Hurricane to 42-25 win over Blue Lion JV

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — A strong first half was good enough Friday night for the Wilmington High School reserve boys basketball game 42-25 at...

Fast start, late FTs lift Massie over EC girls 49-31

ADAMS TOWNSHIP - A fast start and strong free throw shooting in the fourth quarter propelled Clinton-Massie to a 49-31 win Saturday over East...