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Mexico stuns US in World Cup qualifying, 78-70

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jeff Van Gundy warned the Americans that they were in for a serious challenge.To his chagrin, he was right, and...

7-under 29 wins Community outing at Elks

The team of Mark Hess, Gerry Schultz, Eric Keltner and Kathy Keltner had a 7-under par 29 Thursday and won the Community Golf League...

Sticks up

A youth lacrosse camp was held this week at Wilmington High School’s Alumni Field. The camp was under the direction of Adam Shultz, the...

The Latest: 2018 World Cup in Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on Thursday at the World Cup (all times local):7:20 p.m.Brazil’s team doctor says Marcelo’s back injury may have been...

Oregon St. wins 5-3 to force Game 3; Hogs crying over foul

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Oregon State hadn’t been able to catch a break in the College World Series finals. And then the ninth inning...

So many dominoes: LeBron James can dictate free agency

MIAMI (AP) — The rumor mill is in overdrive, with nuggets such as these: LeBron James has looked at schools in Los Angeles, he’s...

Reds stay hot, bounce Braves 6-5

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves aren’t exactly reeling.They’ve held first place in the NL East since May 31 and still lead the league...

Oops, times 8: World Cup sets new record for own-goals

MOSCOW (AP) — Mexico defender Edson Alvarez’s 74th-minute own-goal against Sweden on Wednesday was the seventh time at this year’s World Cup that a...

Being a defending champion at World Cup isn’t always easy

VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) — Being a defending champion at the World Cup has proven to be a tough challenge in recent years.Four of the...

A new course for Woods, and maybe a new putter

POTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Tiger Woods is playing the Quicken Loans National for the last time, and so much about this year feels new.Woods...