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Djokovic outlasts Federer at Wimbledon

LONDON — Novak Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title and denied Roger Federer his record eighth by outlasting the Swiss player in five sets Sunday. Djokovic wasted a ...

July 07, 2014 Professional

James, Heat meeting before final decision

MIAMI — Before LeBron James makes his next decision, Pat Riley will get a chance to convince him to stay in Miami. Two people familiar with the situation told The Associ...

July 07, 2014 Professional

Barmes on disabled list

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed shortstop Clint Barmes on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a left groin strain. Barmes’ move to the DL is retroactive...

July 07, 2014 Professional

Junk keys Saxonburg victory

Zachary Junk scattered four hits and struck out 10 in a complete game in Saxonburg’s 4-2 Butler County legion baseball victory against Center Township. Joel Zacherl sing...

July 05, 2014 Sports

Dumbest rule in sports?

So ... what’s the dumbest rule in all of sports? There’s plenty of candidates. The designated hitter? Back in 1973, baseball decided that one guy can play the field with...

July 05, 2014 Sports

'Uhl' she wrote

BlueSox win with big single from first baseman After a combined 27 hits, 25 runners left on base and 10 pitchers, Ryan Uhl ended it. The Butler BlueSox first baseman dril...

July 05, 2014 Sports

A's pick up 2 pitchers from Cubs

OAKLAND, Calif. — One of baseball’s best rotations is about to get even better. The Oakland Athletics have an agreement in place to acquire right-handers Jeff Samardzija...

July 05, 2014 Professional

Legion All-Star game slated for Tuesday night

The Butler County American Legion All-Star game will be played July 8 at Kelly Automotive Park. Prior to the game three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the winner...

July 05, 2014 Sports

Yanks accept CC fate

Sabathia may be out for year NEW YORK — The New York Yankees are no longer expecting CC Sabathia to return to their rotation this year, given the persistence of inflammat...

July 05, 2014 Professional

Pyrrhic victory for Brazil Team beats Colombia, 2-1, but loses star striker to injury

FORTALEZA, Brazil — Not long after celebrating another all-important win at the World Cup, Brazil was jolted by the loss of Neymar. The tournament’s poster boy with the ...

July 05, 2014 Professional

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