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Orcutt Start/Sit: Key decisions as playoffs near

Week 13, two weeks until playoffs start (for most leagues). The Panthers and Cardinals are on bye this week. Let’s make some good decisions.

World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Neymar expected to play for Brazil

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Welcome back, Neymar, at just the right time at the World Cup.

GBK Final: Clermont NE 59, Blanchester 46

BLANCHESTER — Tiffany Drewry scored 26 points to lead Clermont Northeastern to a 59-46 win Thursday over Blanchester in SBAAC National Division girls basketball.

WC looks to end 3-game skid with Marietta in town

WILMINGTON, Ohio – After nearly a month away from home, the Wilmington College football team returns to Townsend Field 1:30 p.m. Stadium for an Ohio Athletic Conference game against Heidelberg University.

TIPOFF: NCAA records within reach for Detroit Mercy’s Davis

Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis has a chance to end his career as one of the most prolific scorers and 3-point shooters in college basketball history.

Joey Logano wins at Phoenix to earn 2nd NASCAR championship

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Joey Logano won his second NASCAR championship to give Roger Penske two titles in the same season with a victory in Sunday’s winner-take-all finale at Phoenix Raceway.

College quartet earns All-OAC post-season honors

WESTERVILLE — The Wilmington College women’s soccer team had four individuals earn All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors.

Column: Izzy’s long run as worst Olympic mascot is over

ATLANTA (AP) — Hey, Izzy, we’ve got some good news.

World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Messi seeks history with Argentina

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi returns to the World Cup for a fifth attempt at finally winning soccer’s biggest prize.

22-23 Winter Preview: East Clinton swimming

Any athletic program takes time to build a winner, even those programs established many years ago.