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Rio police seeking handouts for games

Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO Just weeks ahead of the Olympic Games, police helicopters are

Legendary coach Pat Summitt dies at 64

Pat Summitt put women’s basketball on her back, breaking down barriers with her indomitable spirit.

SPORTS DIGEST || Former Penguins set to compete for Rio

Former Penguins set to compete for Rio Former Youngstown State throwers Bobby Grace and Conner

Architect of Bears’ legendary 46 defense dies

Buddy Ryan took a back seat to no one. Neither did his fierce defenses that won two Super Bowls.

Serena, coach are not counting to 22 just yet

Serena Williams is chasing her 22nd major singles trophy.

Eleven in a row: Kluber, Indians just keep rolling

Corey Kluber insists no one in the Cleveland clubhouse is talking about the Indians’ longest winning streak in 34 years.

Messi shocks Argentina, quits international soccer

Some fans, players, and even Argentina’s president want Lionel Messi to reconsider

Tribe wins 10th straight

The way Cleveland has been hitting, Trevor Bauer didn’t have to be sharp to help extend the longest winning streak in the majors this season

Wait is over: Lindros elected into Hall of Fame

Eric Lindros knew exactly what day and time the Hockey Hall of Fame would call. He was just hoping his phone would ring this time after six years of silence

Ellis caps rally as Dodgers top Bucs, avoid sweep

Los Angeles was looking at a four-game sweep by Pittsburgh after the Pirates scored four in the first. But Kazmir responded with four scoreless innings from there, giving the Dodgers a chance

Tennis teacher Willis takes Round 1 opponent to school

Next up for the 772nd-ranked Brit is Roger Federer

Durant, Anthony highlight Team USA roster

The Americans think they’ll be just fine with who they have

Arizona blanks Coastal Carolina for series lead

JC Cloney just keeps rolling along at the College World Series, pushing Arizona to the doorstep of its second national championship in five years

YSU athletes fall short in World Junior qualifiers

Youngstown State track athletes Isaac Agyemang and Chad Zallow fell short of qualifying for the World Junior Championships

Cincinnati Reds retire Pete Rose’s number

The Reds formally retired Pete Rose’s No. 14 on Sunday, capping a big weekend for baseball’s hits king that was a success for the franchise in every way except on the field