Sports

The birth of golf in Decatur

70 years ago this month, Decatur Golf Course opened for business. The original nine was built beginning in 1948 by Robert Bruce Harris of Chicago.

Hildebrandt chosen to head wrestling program at Trine

This winter, Trine University fulfilled a lifelong dream of Amy Hildebrandt when the northeast Indiana school named her the first head coach of its women’s wrestling program.

Huntington U. hires Alford as head hoops coach

A familiar name to local basektball fans will be at the helm of the Huntington University Men’s basketball program next season: Kory Alford.
At just 27 years old, Alford followed his father, former IU star Steve Alford, by playing at UCLA and New Mexico.

Harvey continues to train afrer successful freshman season

After a successful freshman season at the University of Evansville, Bellmont graduate and Decatur resident Kristen Harvey was hoping for a spring filled with training and conditioning, mixed in with bonding with teammates.

In The Pits: NASCAR facing big decision on when to race

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The virtual racing has been cute and kept everyone entertained but NASCAR needs to get back to the real thing, quickly, for the financial and mental health of the sport. 

Stepping up: Mets PA announcer offers kind voice amid virus

By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The requests come by the hundreds: the son of an emergency room nurse, the husband of a doctor, a hospital patient.

Documentary series proves fortunate for 5 NFL prospects

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer

NFL prospects hoping to dazzle scouts at pro timing days or win over general managers and coaches during team visits in advance of the draft were forced to rely on videoconferencing because of the coronavirus pandemic.

A look back: 1980 All-star wrestling match

40 years ago this month, a team of traveling wrestlers, all national champions in their native home of Japan, embarked on a sort-of “barnstorming” tour of the Midwest. Wrestling exhibitions against teams of local all-stars, this team was led by Olympic coach Yukitaka Takiyama.

Oregon guard Ionescu expected to be No. 1 pick in WNBA draft

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — It will be no surprise if Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu is the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft Friday night by the New York Liberty.

It would be a surprise, however, if she isn't.

Suspension of NBA season prompts Oladipo to revise routine

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Oladipo was just rounding into form when the NBA season was suspended.