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70 years after Babe Ruth’s death, fans still flock to grave

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. (AP) — Amid the serene graves at Gate of Heaven Cemetery sits the one where visitors leave baseballs and bats instead of...

Cabrera homers, Indians’ bullpen shuts down Reds in 4-3 win

CINCINNATI (AP) — Melky Cabrera lofted a go-ahead two-run homer into the left-field seats in the sixth inning, and the Cleveland Indians rallied to...

NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne retiring after 15 Cup seasons

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne says he is retiring from full-time racing. The 38-year-old Kahne announced his intentions Thursday on Twitter,...

Titans, Saints use new ways to keep NFL players cool in camp

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis has been so focused on football with his new team that he didn’t realize...

Progress slow for USA Gymnastics in wake of Nassar scandal

BOSTON (AP) — Simone Biles is not here to save gymnastics. Or at least USA Gymnastics. The reigning Olympic champion understands how bumpy of...

Djokovic wins in Mason, Halep’s match suspended

MASON, Ohio (AP) — Novak Djokovic completed his comeback from elbow surgery by winning Wimbledon for the fourth time. He’s inching closer to one...

Hurricane final scrimmage set for Friday night

The Wilmington High School football jamboree scrimmage will be held 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at Alumni Field.The Hurricane will play Dayton Stebbins in the...

WC’s Sims golf outing raises money for scholarships

A score of 15 under par won Wilmington College’s sixth annual Sharon Sims Alumni and Friends Scholarship Golf Outing Aug. 11 at Snow Hill...

Federer wins, Serena loses in Mason

MASON, Ohio (AP) — Roger Federer made a successful return to the Western & Southern Open on Tuesday. The day wasn’t so great for...

Meyer probe costs $500K but still about what Ohio St wants

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Urban Meyer investigation is costing Ohio State $500,000, but whether the superstar football coach keeps his job still comes...