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Indians embrace underdog role in World Series against Cubs

CLEVELAND (AP) — Any other year, against any other team, the Cleveland Indians would be the sentimental choice in this year’s World Series.You know,...

Bryant, Baez and other young Cubs critical in title chase

CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant says he gets chills every time the fans at Wrigley Field shower him with “MVP!” chants.The 24-year-old just doesn’t...

Seattle, Arizona players not sure how to react after 6-6 tie

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals didn’t really know how to react after a 6-6 tie.“Two hundred games, including playoffs,”...

STAT WATCH: Oklahoma-Texas Tech game was all about offense

Fans of prodigious offensive production came out of the college football weekend well satisfied.No game produced bigger numbers than Oklahoma-Texas Tech. Here are the...

Being minus in turnover margin is a recipe for defeat

Self-inflicted wounds.Every coach on every football team uses that term at some point, and what he’s referring to is handing presents to the opposition.Turnovers.There...

Pro golf roundup

PGA CIMB CLASSICKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Justin Thomas successfully defended his CIMB Classic title, closing with an 8-under 65 for a three-stroke victory...

WEEK 9: Massie survives another thriller 23-21

ADAMS TOWNSHIP — Clinton-Massie guaranteed itself a share of the South Central Ohio League championship with a 23-21 victory over county rival Wilmington Friday.The...

WEEK 9: Wildcats de-claw Tigers, win National Division title 73-18

BLANCHESTER - A performance for the ages from a senior quarterback gave Blanchester its first league championship in nine years.Senior quarterback Tristan Greene scored...

WEEK 9: SCOL, SBAACN Updated Standings

South Central Ohio LeagueTeam All SCOLW L W LClinton-Massie 8 1 6 0Wilmington 7 2 5 1Chillicothe 7 2 5 1Washington 6 3 3...

Column: Glad CM-WHS rivalry will continue in SBAAC in fall ’17

Every super hero needs a villain in order to justify his or her existence. If there weren’t Penguins or Jokers, there wouldn’t be a...