Xavier returns its core from unexpected trip to Elite Eight
CINCINNATI — Xavier coach Chris Mack spent a few extra seconds congratulating Mark Few after his Gonzaga team had reached the Final Four for the first time in school history.
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YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State named Jerrod Calhoun as its new coach following his successful run in Division II.
View ArticleLeonard scores 25 as Spurs dismantle ailing Cavs, 103-74
SAN ANTONIO — Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs dismantled the ailing Cleveland Cavaliers 103-74 on Monday night in a showdown that turned into a major letdown for the defending...
View ArticleNew Indiana coach delivers all right words in introduction
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Archie Miller is getting back to basics at Indiana.
View ArticleFelton aims to turn around struggling Cleveland State
CLEVELAND — Dennis Felton stood at a podium with Cleveland's burgeoning skyline serving as a fitting backdrop for his new basketball home.
View ArticleBobrovsky stops 41 shots as Blue Jackets beats Sabres 3-1
COLUMBUS — Cam Atkinson got his team-leading 34th goal and Sergei Bobrovsky had 41 saves to power the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.
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GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Cincinnati Reds have claimed Scooter Gennett off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers, giving them another option at second base and a utility player off the bench.
View ArticleAfter close call, Indians determined to finish job in 2017
CLEVELAND — Jason Kipnis let his heart heal a little before heading home last November. He didn't wait long enough.
View ArticleReceivers standing out as Ohio State retools passing game
COLUMBUS — Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said Tuesday that Parris Campbell is distinguishing himself at receiver, and K.J. Hill, Terry McLaurin and Binjimen Victor are right behind him as the Buckeyes...
View ArticleThe Latest: Goodell plans to attend Patriots' opener
PHOENIX — The Latest on the NFL meetings (all times local):
View ArticleOhio State's Kelsey Mitchell says she's returning
DALLAS — Ohio State junior Kelsey Mitchell is returning for her senior season.
View ArticleKluber, Guerra struggle in final starts before opener
PHOENIX — Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber was far from sharp in his final outing of spring training Tuesday.
View ArticlePlayoff fire awaits Jones, Werenski, more young defensemen
When Seth Jones entered the NHL, coach Barry Trotz saw a player not intimidated by pressure or expectations.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Gary Woodland says he withdrew from the Dell Technologies Match Play because his wife had complications with her pregnancy that resulted in the loss of one of their twins.
View ArticleIndians' Chisenhall to start season on 10-day disabled list
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Cleveland Indians will be without two starters to begin the season with right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall joining Jason Kipnis on the disabled list.
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Fred Glass wanted to hire a proven winner for Indiana's next coach. The athletic director didn't have to wait long — or travel far to find what he was looking for.
View ArticleUpper Peninsula forest provides wood for Final Four courts
AMASA, Mich. — Wood harvested from forestland in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is being used to make the court floorings for college basketball's Final Four matchups.
View ArticleJohnson wins Match Play to sweep World Golf Championships
AUSTIN, Texas — Dustin Johnson won the Dell Technologies Match Play with more drama than he needed to cap off an otherwise dominant week that made him the first player to sweep the four World Golf...
View ArticleOF Austin Jackson makes Indians' opening-day roster
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Outfielder Austin Jackson took an opportunity with the Cleveland Indians and ran with it.
View ArticleReds stymied by rotation issues again as season opens
CINCINNATI — With opening day less than a week away, Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price still had some big holes to fill on his roster.
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